Photography
05-30-2010, 05:35 PM
#21
alchemist
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,089
I just purchased my first camera(Canon T1i, it was actually a present), but before I go off in the deep end and start taking random shots, does anyone have any reading material/website recommendations to educate myself. I basically just want to learn how to produce quality shots using lenses because it all looks amazing to my virgin eyes.
At this point im shooting in "ca" and "p" modes. Please be gentle, Im new this
Maybe they have photography for dummies?
Thanks
At this point im shooting in "ca" and "p" modes. Please be gentle, Im new this
Maybe they have photography for dummies?
Thanks
Last edited by meeko031; 05-30-2010 at 05:46 PM.
05-30-2010, 06:23 PM
#22
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Posts: 464
This is the book that started me off. Initially, I got it from the library. I liked it so much that I bought used from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...ef=oss_product
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...ef=oss_product
05-30-2010, 08:44 PM
#23
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: King Air 200 Left
Posts: 41
At this point im shooting in "ca" and "p" modes. Please be gentle, Im new this
Nothing wrong with any of the camera's automated functions until you get the feeling of what "you" want to photograph. But as you become more familiar with it's settings, features and capabilities you'll then take the next step. I recommend Michael Reichmann's site: The Luminous Landscape . On the left side is a tab for tutorials. Almost everything you'll need to make great images is there. The largest hurdle will be within yourself. Your own vision for the most part shows up in your images. I can, with some effort and desire, recreate Ansel Adams, Ed Weston etc, etc. But they're not my vision, nor original. Enough rambling, contact me with questions, I'm happy to help.
Scott
www.scottneuner.com
Nothing wrong with any of the camera's automated functions until you get the feeling of what "you" want to photograph. But as you become more familiar with it's settings, features and capabilities you'll then take the next step. I recommend Michael Reichmann's site: The Luminous Landscape . On the left side is a tab for tutorials. Almost everything you'll need to make great images is there. The largest hurdle will be within yourself. Your own vision for the most part shows up in your images. I can, with some effort and desire, recreate Ansel Adams, Ed Weston etc, etc. But they're not my vision, nor original. Enough rambling, contact me with questions, I'm happy to help.
Scott
www.scottneuner.com
05-31-2010, 08:31 AM
#25
Get's Every Day Off
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Retired
Posts: 1,860
Cannon AE-1
Showing my age here. I still use the Cannon AE-1 I got in 1979. I still like shooting in B&W as well as color FILM. I do have digital point and shoot, but still like "the old fashion way" as well.
05-31-2010, 10:11 AM
#26
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06-01-2010, 05:50 AM
#27
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06-06-2010, 06:03 PM
#28
alchemist
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,089
that's basically where I am at this point. aim, focus, steady hand and shoot. I posted some photos I captured on flickr if you guys want to check it out and give some pointers. Just do a quick search for my user name.
06-06-2010, 06:27 PM
#29
alchemist
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Posts: 1,089
06-06-2010, 07:08 PM
#30
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