Just me
Feb 25, 2012 15:27:31 #
Hi there, new to forum and brand new SLR Cameral that is driving me crazy. :roll:
Feb 25, 2012 15:42:07 #
get yourself the magic lantern guide for whatever model camera you have. take book in one hand, camera in other familarize yourself with the features. don't bite off more than you can chew. learn a little at a time. if your camera is digital, i recomend the book the betterphoto guide to digital photography by Jim Miotke who founded betterphoto.com if you want to learn all about apeture (fstops) iso and shutter speed and how they relate to proper exposure there is no better book than "understanding exposure" by bryan petersen. in easy to understand english without a whole bunch of science babble he will teach you how to find not only the correct exposure but the most creative. bryan petersens books should be a must have for any photographer. i refer to my copies every 6 months or so to keep it fresh.
Feb 25, 2012 16:00:07 #
JustLinda wrote:
Hi there, new to forum and brand new SLR Cameral that is driving me crazy. :roll:
Welcome to "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Hedgehog",
You will enjoy this group and see some great photography.
Keep trying with your SLR there is a learning curve and you will catch on, just don't give up!
P.S. Remember to read the rules, it could save you some embarrassment in thr future. Just Sayin'
Pat'sCameraCrazy = Crazy Pat
Feb 25, 2012 16:13:10 #
Thank you so much for the information! I have a Canon Rebel T1 after years of digital point and shoot that did all the work for me.
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Feb 25, 2012 16:20:49 #
Uhoh..what did I do? Already broke a rule?
read the rules, no more caps and I found one other one I better check out...thanks
read the rules, no more caps and I found one other one I better check out...thanks
Feb 25, 2012 16:30:33 #
No not yet. Welcome most of the people here are really nice, a couple of bad apples but 99.9 nice. Have a good time. Ask lots of questions, take a look at the 'search' forum, there is so much information there it is unbeivlable. Read the books that Sinatraman suggested. Understanding exposure is an easy read. You'll probably run across MWAC (just a mom witha camera) she says it was her ahh moment. Anyway, keep shooting and asking and trying
Feb 25, 2012 17:07:28 #
Thank you Tramsey, as Pat'sCameraCrazy said don't give up!
A friend drilled in to me about exposure, ISO, and shutter speed. I finally got that..BUT I just can't seem to always remember how to change them! I do try to learn it all at once and as a result, I get confused.
A friend drilled in to me about exposure, ISO, and shutter speed. I finally got that..BUT I just can't seem to always remember how to change them! I do try to learn it all at once and as a result, I get confused.
Feb 25, 2012 18:06:37 #
OK so you're got exposure, ISO and shutter speed down and you understand it. The readin' part is over. Now it's the fun part, the doin' part. The only readin' that is left is the brushin' up part. Take a picture, post it, on Photo Analysis, (hope you have tough skin, if not don't go there) and ask a question about the photo. If you don't have a tough skin post it on Photo Gallery and ask for a critique. Good Luck and keep shotin' and postin'
Feb 25, 2012 20:45:20 #
JustLinda wrote:
Thank you Tramsey, as Pat'sCameraCrazy said don't give up!
A friend drilled in to me about exposure, ISO, and shutter speed. I finally got that..BUT I just can't seem to always remember how to change them! I do try to learn it all at once and as a result, I get confused.
A friend drilled in to me about exposure, ISO, and shutter speed. I finally got that..BUT I just can't seem to always remember how to change them! I do try to learn it all at once and as a result, I get confused.
Welcome to UHH.
The more you use your camera, the easier it will become to remember how to make adjustments. Soon it will become second nature.
Feb 26, 2012 06:46:10 #
JustLinda wrote:
Uhoh..what did I do? Already broke a rule?
read the rules, no more caps and I found one other one I better check out...thanks
read the rules, no more caps and I found one other one I better check out...thanks
Welcome to the "HOG" I didn't see any rules you broke. Maybe I should read them again, or maybe clarification on what rule you broke.
Feb 26, 2012 08:33:50 #
Welcome Linda, not so long ago I was right there with you...it does get easier....hang in there!!!!
Feb 26, 2012 08:41:54 #
Just do like a little kid when he sees a good mud puddle....jump in with both feet, make a big splash and laugh out loud for the sheer joy of it....can't go wrong there. Welcome.
Feb 26, 2012 09:20:21 #
Feb 26, 2012 13:08:50 #
All excellent advice. Jumping in with two feet is always my plan, then I hit the quicksand!
You are all so nice here....thank you!
You are all so nice here....thank you!
Feb 26, 2012 13:36:52 #
One nice thing with digital is that you can see what you have done, or not done, immediately. We are all learning here, no matter how long we have been doing things. Practice, practice, practice is the best thing you can do. You will get better over time, and with with more knowledge of how your camera works. If you are having trouble, post some of your pictures with the lens, and settings, and tell people what you wanted the picture to look like, and why you are not happy with what you got. There are lots of people here that will help you along your path. Don't get frustrated, just keep snapping away. Look forward to seeing some of your work.
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