Newbie with a T4i
Mar 15, 2014 07:14:04 #
Mar 15, 2014 07:35:11 #
You mention that you are here in Vermont. If you are near Brattleboro we have an active Brattleboro Camera Club where you would meet photographers of all abilities and experience and we would love to have you join us. Send me a private message and I will fill you in on the details.
lonewolf456 wrote:
Just purchased a Canon T4i and want to develop some skills. Know next to nothing on getting started. Have reviewed part of the manual, but I can see I don't need to know 95 % of it when just getting started. Initial shots will be landscape, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and local scenery here in Vermont. Suggestions welcomed on vehicles available to "learn the ropes" before getting getting into a lot of digital detail options.
Mar 15, 2014 08:17:49 #
lonewolf456 wrote:
Just purchased a Canon T4i and want to develop some skills. Know next to nothing on getting started. Have reviewed part of the manual, but I can see I don't need to know 95 % of it when just getting started. Initial shots will be landscape, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and local scenery here in Vermont. Suggestions welcomed on vehicles available to "learn the ropes" before getting getting into a lot of digital detail options.
Hello Lonewolf welcome to the uhh forum along with reading your user manual go to utube there are many videos on the T series cameras they are all very similar models. I would also suggest posting pictures on the forum and ask questions and most of all have fun.
Saying hello from Pittsburgh .
Mar 15, 2014 08:30:50 #
Thanks Joe Good advice. Will post some pics shortly and welcome all feedback. Very excited to get underway.
Mar 15, 2014 08:38:51 #
Welcome to UHH. You will learn much about photography here. There are so many videos available on B&H, Adroama and Youtube not to forget the books that are available.Use UHH and every method available. Like you, I started from scratch 8 months ago with a Nikon D7100. I suggest you don't use the "green auto" selection as it will only delay what you need to know. Learn all you can about the other settings, especially the Manual Mode and ask lots of questions. UHH is loaded with knowledgeable and experienced photographers and remember, some of them are real direct. Don't take it personal, after all you are here to learn. I have found "everyone here" has an opinion, especially about equipment. The fact remains that I have what I have and that's what I've got to work with but, I do enjoy the diversity in the offered opinions. You will gain skills daily. Some small and some really large. You have nothing but positive things to experience so get involved and pick these minds. Have fun.
lonewolf456 wrote:
Just purchased a Canon T4i and want to develop some skills. Know next to nothing on getting started. Have reviewed part of the manual, but I can see I don't need to know 95 % of it when just getting started. Initial shots will be landscape, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and local scenery here in Vermont. Suggestions welcomed on vehicles available to "learn the ropes" before getting getting into a lot of digital detail options.
Mar 15, 2014 08:41:10 #
Thank you Pine 1. Will get out of the Green button mode and start to experiment. Crawling now, but hope to walk soon.
Mar 15, 2014 08:54:16 #
David Busch has a book on the T4i and is a great way to get up to speed fast - start at the beginning and by the time you get half way thru it you will be pretty well versed on the camera - he also covers basic photography principles.
Mar 15, 2014 09:03:19 #
Mar 15, 2014 09:35:21 #
welcome to the hog, a great place to get you going on learning and improving your ability to improve your photography. A lot of great shooters here with a lot of knowledge they will be happy to share. Have a great time, and hang on learning can be a bumpy ride but on hell of a lot of fun...................good luck
Mar 15, 2014 09:44:17 #
Mar 15, 2014 10:20:58 #
I would use manual at first and learn each additional setting one at a time. Start with P which is quite easy and go to AV, TV & then manual. The manual settings are very good. Make cheat sheets or carry a small notebook with notes on each setting until you know them by heart.
Mar 15, 2014 10:24:40 #
lonewolf456 wrote:
Just purchased a Canon T4i and want to develop some skills. Know next to nothing on getting started. Have reviewed part of the manual, but I can see I don't need to know 95 % of it when just getting started. Initial shots will be landscape, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and local scenery here in Vermont. Suggestions welcomed on vehicles available to "learn the ropes" before getting getting into a lot of digital detail options.
Buy a book such as "David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel T4i/650D Guide to Digital SLR Photography", and open it and read it:)
Mar 15, 2014 10:27:04 #
I would use manual at first and learn each additional setting one at a time. Start with P which is quite easy and go to AV, TV & then manual. You will get very good photos with A settings. Make cheat sheets or carry a small notebook with notes on each setting as you learn them until you know them by heart. The only time you would need manual right away is for shooting the moon, creating silky water and shooting the Aurora Borealis. You can Google the settings for those and keep them on cheat sheets.
Mar 15, 2014 11:08:18 #
surfshoptom wrote:
B&H website has a lot of instructional videos that are worthwhile to watch. I especially like Jeff Cable. He says he "lives" in Av mode. Play with Exposure Compensation and ISO and have fun!
Adorama TV has lots of great videos. Then, of course, there is You Tube! Most of it is "box openings", but some is very valuable. Then, you can pursue @cost sites, Lynda and PPSOP are two that come to mind. There is more information right here in the "Hog". Life is a giant learning curve, and you just opened the book. Good luck, and have fun.
Mar 15, 2014 11:16:53 #
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