newbie
May 18, 2018 18:44:05 #
I just dropped a grand on my Olympus.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
May 18, 2018 19:08:36 #
May 18, 2018 19:21:30 #
Even the basics would take more time than he can allocate during business hours,
unless you are talking about basics for the operation of the camera.
Welcome to the forum.
unless you are talking about basics for the operation of the camera.
Welcome to the forum.
May 18, 2018 19:47:08 #
Welcome to the forum.
I don't see "digital snobbery". I've spent many thousands of dollars at a local photo store, for cameras, lenses and accessories. They have never offered to teach me the basics. I don't expect free cooking classes when I buy cookware. And I've bought many cars in the last 50 years but no dealer has ever given me driving lessons!
I don't see "digital snobbery". I've spent many thousands of dollars at a local photo store, for cameras, lenses and accessories. They have never offered to teach me the basics. I don't expect free cooking classes when I buy cookware. And I've bought many cars in the last 50 years but no dealer has ever given me driving lessons!
May 18, 2018 19:50:41 #
Welcome to the forum. It looks like you cropped your photo heavily and that has caused the image quality to suffer. It's only 911 x 1172 pixels.
May 18, 2018 23:24:04 #
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
mamaqueue wrote:
I just dropped a grand on my Olympus.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
Hell, he should have at least showed you how to get started when you handed over your money
May 18, 2018 23:34:26 #
FreddB wrote:
Hell, he should have at least showed you how to get started when you handed over your money
Why??? Do you feel entitled?
May 18, 2018 23:41:21 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
mamaqueue wrote:
I just dropped a grand on my Olympus.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
If the 10 minutes they are offering you is not part of the paid course be grateful for any time they give you. Its a retail shop presumably. Its not their function to teach you how to use the gear they sold you or to teach you the ins and out of photography. Most of us here learned it on our own over time by reading, experimenting, and asking questions. Its not about snobbery. If you bought a new car would you expect the dealer to teach you how to drive? Read the manual and play with the camera. You'll learn more that way.
May 18, 2018 23:43:58 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
FreddB wrote:
Hell, he should have at least showed you how to get started when you handed over your money
Define get started? The OP feels ten minutes is not sufficient. So how much time is? 30 minutes? 1 hour? Its a business. It they give away their time like that unprofitably, they won't stay in it very long.
May 18, 2018 23:50:19 #
mamaqueue wrote:
I just dropped a grand on my Olympus.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
I have a class next week, but I wanted a quick lesson in basics.
I called and they told me they could give me maybe 10 minutes if I stopped in.
Is this normal? It is a pro shop for just cameras/photography, not a Big Box store like Best Buy, etc.
Have I entered the world of digital snobbery?
BTW, I am so glad I found this site...I've learned so much just in the past few weeks.
Thank you.
N.Q.
Welcome to the Hog!!!
I hate it when I have to work for free, but I love it when I'm getting paid, funny how that works!!! LoL
SS
May 19, 2018 07:11:56 #
The importance of basic photography cannot be overemphasized. There is no way, regardless of what you bought, that you can use your gear to make photographs that others will admire if you do not have a basic knowledge of photography. Nobody can teach basics in 10 minutes, perhaps in Fantasy Island but not in this real world.
Begin by learning your new camera and what it does reading the instruction manual and taking notes. Learn what apertures, shutter speeds and ISO can do. Learn exposure and how to use the different exposure meters built in your camera. Then learn composition and when you have reach that stage then learn how to see photographically. Always observe your subject and what the light is doing before shooting. Look around, perhaps there is a better shooting position than the one you originally selected.
No store will give you lessons on basic photography. That is something you have to do on your own. Today there is plenty of information in the Internet and many places where you can learn the basics.
By the way, your main subject, the butterfly, is or blurred due to the movement of your hands or out of focus.
Begin by learning your new camera and what it does reading the instruction manual and taking notes. Learn what apertures, shutter speeds and ISO can do. Learn exposure and how to use the different exposure meters built in your camera. Then learn composition and when you have reach that stage then learn how to see photographically. Always observe your subject and what the light is doing before shooting. Look around, perhaps there is a better shooting position than the one you originally selected.
No store will give you lessons on basic photography. That is something you have to do on your own. Today there is plenty of information in the Internet and many places where you can learn the basics.
By the way, your main subject, the butterfly, is or blurred due to the movement of your hands or out of focus.
May 19, 2018 07:15:19 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
Peterff wrote:
Why??? Do you feel entitled?
If the dealer doesn't understand that customer satisfaction has value he is missing the boat (and repeat business.)
May 19, 2018 07:48:38 #
Welcome to the forum, I would suggest that the store was being kind to give you 10 minutes. If you purchase something that is complicated beyond your knowledge, the time to ask for operating instructions is during the purchasing process. The sales person would normally be happy to explain the features and functions of the camera. Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do!
May 19, 2018 07:54:53 #
"...they could give me maybe 10 minutes..."
That doesn't sound very promising. Five minutes will be spent telling you what accessories you will have to buy. You're better off staying home and getting advice from UHH or online in general.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+use+an+Olympus+digital+camera&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&oq=how+to+use+an+Olympus+digital+camera&aqs=chrome..69i57.12310j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
That doesn't sound very promising. Five minutes will be spent telling you what accessories you will have to buy. You're better off staying home and getting advice from UHH or online in general.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+use+an+Olympus+digital+camera&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&oq=how+to+use+an+Olympus+digital+camera&aqs=chrome..69i57.12310j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
May 19, 2018 08:08:18 #
In 10 minutes he may be able to show you how to turn on the camera and where the shutter button is. This site has a ton of information that can probably be more worth your while. Just use the search and look for any question you have. And read your manual. Plus there are lots of sites online that can teach you the basics of your camera and photography in general. You should be able to find plenty of info to prepare you for your class. Good luck! And post your pics on the Hog! You can get help here with any photography homework you have, too. Lots of good advice. Welcome and have fun!
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