Just got a new (consumer) digital camera. Here's a picture I shot yesterday on Hollywood Beach:
[Photography] So, who is into it?
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I wasnt going to say anything but figured I would since its been awhile. I glanced at the heading when it first popped up and thought it said, "Pornography, So, who is into it?" Had to do a double take, 
I have a question about all of this. GREAT pictures by the way everyone. I have always been interested in photography but never really followed through with it. This thread has be wanting too. Would classes be a good idea, like at the the community college? and what type of camera and things would be good to buy for someone just starting out?
Thanks in advance for the help here.
I have a question about all of this. GREAT pictures by the way everyone. I have always been interested in photography but never really followed through with it. This thread has be wanting too. Would classes be a good idea, like at the the community college? and what type of camera and things would be good to buy for someone just starting out?
Thanks in advance for the help here.
M
modern man
Jeez ok take my title away everyone else is digging up the threads now (guess I made it cool).
Hi Michael,
Classes certainly have helped me, but I've probably learned more from books and magazines. As for the type of camera, everybody but me seems to have gone digitial already, and I know a DSLR is in my future. But if you want to dip your toes in for a fraction of the cost, I recommend the least expensive film SLRs from Canon or Nikon. Canon's Rebel series will cost you about $200 with a lens, and it has autofocus. Nikon's least expensive manual focus is about the same price, or less. Either way, set the camera to manual exposure, and learn what photography is all about--the control of light. If you start with everything set automatically, you may get some great pictures but you won't know why, and most of your pics won't be so great. That's my 2 cents--from someone retro enough to shave with a DE.
Classes certainly have helped me, but I've probably learned more from books and magazines. As for the type of camera, everybody but me seems to have gone digitial already, and I know a DSLR is in my future. But if you want to dip your toes in for a fraction of the cost, I recommend the least expensive film SLRs from Canon or Nikon. Canon's Rebel series will cost you about $200 with a lens, and it has autofocus. Nikon's least expensive manual focus is about the same price, or less. Either way, set the camera to manual exposure, and learn what photography is all about--the control of light. If you start with everything set automatically, you may get some great pictures but you won't know why, and most of your pics won't be so great. That's my 2 cents--from someone retro enough to shave with a DE.
Jeez ok take my title away everyone else is digging up the threads now (guess I made it cool).
Yes master, you did. hehe hehe hehe hehe
Thats what I want to do too. Know why the picture turned out the way it did and what adjusting it this way and that does. Any suggestions on mags and books too?
Adam,
Look for the book "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson - it goes into exposure in decent depth, and gives you some guidelines you can use for setting exposure that work QUITE well for landscape and general portrait photography.
Bob -
Honestly, you can learn just as well on a digital, and you'll make up the price difference in roughly 100 rolls of film, by the time you pay for the film, processing and prints.
Just resist the temptation to "pray and spray"!
Great shots, everyone! Looks like we're definitely a multitalented group!
I'm an avid amateur photog - mostly landscape, sports and events. I'm still learning every time I pick up the camera!
Here's a few of my faves.
I'm an avid amateur photog - mostly landscape, sports and events. I'm still learning every time I pick up the camera!
Here's a few of my faves.
Try The Photographer's Handbook and other books by John Hedgecoe; and books published by National Geographic and Kodak. Popular Photography and Imaging is the most common American photo magazine; their pophopto.com website has some good information, as well. In addition, I agree with the post here noting that a digital camera can pay for itself over the course of 100 or so rolls, so don't ignore that option. At a minimum, though, choose a camera that allows for manual, apperture-priority, and shutter priority settings so that you can learn the relationships between apperture (size of lens opening) and shutter speed. Another advantage of digital is instant feedback on the screen, and the ability to chuck the bad ones. Have a great time!
M
modern man
I have Minions!! MUAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
I might have missed this, not feeling too well today. But, would it be worth buy a digital AND a non-digital at some point. Or just stick with one completely?
Well, I decided to go old-school and got a Pentax Spotmatic off eBay. Now I just have to figure out how to use the darn thing.
I'm trying to learn stuff about photography, and getting quite a bit of help from Duggo over PM's.
Besides my SOTD pics (most of which I am proud of) one of the best shots I have so far was this one below taken a few weeks ago from a window in my apartment. I sent it into NBC5 and they aired it with the weather photos:
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Besides my SOTD pics (most of which I am proud of) one of the best shots I have so far was this one below taken a few weeks ago from a window in my apartment. I sent it into NBC5 and they aired it with the weather photos:
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Wonderful photo Joe! 
I like it Joe!
Who's into it? See my username. LOLI've always loved to take pictures and have a decent eye for it. I just haven't had a real nice quality camera until about a year ago when I got a D70s for work doing graphic design.
Anway, here's a few pictures I've taken recently (most within the past couple weeks).
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