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I'm Back after a 25 year Hiatis
May 9, 2013 19:23:54 #
I used to be into photography before I was married I was also into motorcycling. My wife of 26 years made it most difficult to continue my interest in those things until I recently decided I needed to return those former loves.
4 years ago I bought my first Harley Davidson Ultra Classic ( I ride by my self or with a group of other Harley lovers)
Last year I bought a Lumix GH2 with a 14- 42 mm kit lens a Lumix 7-14mm wide angle (love it) and a Lumix 100-300mm telephoto.
I feel complete with this lens collection but these new digital cameras are more difficult than my old nikon/ canon/ olympus cameras. Any suggestion on mastering this beautiful piece of equipment?
I also have bought a set of lens extenders for shooting micro work with the kit lens reversed. but it has to be done totally manual with a lot of retakes for optimal results.
4 years ago I bought my first Harley Davidson Ultra Classic ( I ride by my self or with a group of other Harley lovers)
Last year I bought a Lumix GH2 with a 14- 42 mm kit lens a Lumix 7-14mm wide angle (love it) and a Lumix 100-300mm telephoto.
I feel complete with this lens collection but these new digital cameras are more difficult than my old nikon/ canon/ olympus cameras. Any suggestion on mastering this beautiful piece of equipment?
I also have bought a set of lens extenders for shooting micro work with the kit lens reversed. but it has to be done totally manual with a lot of retakes for optimal results.
May 9, 2013 19:41:15 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
You didn't learn the nuances of exposure and lighting with film overnight. The basic concepts are the same. You now have greater exposure latitude with digital. A good handbook on your camera other than the owner's manual can be helpful. Learning the post processing software is another challenge. There are many great tutorials on the internet, You Tube, and forums like UHH.
May 9, 2013 19:42:08 #
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May 9, 2013 19:49:26 #
my main problem is at almost 62 years old learning new things doesn't come as quick or stick as well grrr.
I guess digital photography class is in order since I have lost a lot of my former knowledge in the 25 years of non use
I guess digital photography class is in order since I have lost a lot of my former knowledge in the 25 years of non use
May 9, 2013 20:45:36 #
ralphraabe, welcome, take the digital thing one step at a time. Tune into UHH, there is alot of experience here. Pick a single problem, ask about it here, and work on that issue. And oh by the way, ride safe. There is no better freedom than riding......
May 9, 2013 20:45:36 #
ralphraabe, welcome, take the digital thing one step at a time. Tune into UHH, there is alot of experience here. Pick a single problem, ask about it here, and work on that issue. And oh by the way, ride safe. There is no better freedom than riding......
May 10, 2013 06:12:28 #
buy download a book called understanding exposure by Bryan Peterson
oh I am 64 it helped me
Don
oh I am 64 it helped me
Don
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May 10, 2013 07:54:23 #
One thing about getting older is you usually pay better attention. And there is no question unanswered on the internet as proven by UUH.
May 10, 2013 08:32:11 #
Welcome to the Hog. You can learn a lot here and the web and youtube has everything you can imagine answered hundreds if not thousands of times before you only have to Google it. Photography is a lifetime of learning. ;)
May 10, 2013 09:08:28 #
Welcome back. My wife bought me a 2004 Road King for my 65th. birthday but last year traded it in on a 2012 Street Glide.
May 10, 2013 09:12:33 #
I'm in pretty much the same boat. I used to shoot a lot with a Minolta Maxxim but that was umpteen years ago - at least 30. Now I'm jumping back in with both feet. Did a lot of online and in-the-shop research and decided to splurge for a D7100. Steep learning curve! I've also been reading and learning a lot on UHH. This is a great resource for every skill level but especially for the avid hobbiest. Right now I'm monitoring a Praying Mantis nest and can't wait to get some pics as they hatch.
May 10, 2013 09:54:56 #
May 10, 2013 10:13:47 #
ralphraabe wrote:
I used to be into photography before I was married... (show quote)
Welcome back Ralph to Photography, you are never to old to learn, I am 65 and plugging away at new adventures , I am in RE also and live only 20 minutes from the Harley factory. Ride safe, take lots of photos.
May 10, 2013 10:27:08 #
Welcome Ralph. So, what happened to the missus? Don't answer that. It was only a rhetorical question.
May 10, 2013 10:42:21 #
Hi and welcome just keep trying it will start coming back to you . At 74 now it's starting to work for me. :thumbup: :XD:
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