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Sep 19, 2018 07:11:15   #
ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia
 
I'm engaging my granddaughter as well, she is 12. Any books or videos someone can suggest? Is Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup to complicated? The (14) hours of videos should make it more interesting for her but many of the subjects are complex. Thanks!


Wingpilot wrote:
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughter using my D90 for the first time. She loves taking pictures, and we're going to have "school" as time goes by, the same way I did for my grandson. Today it was some very basic instruction. I just had it set on "auto" so she can get the idea of taking photos. We'll move up to A or S modes as time goes by. Her name is Aimee, and is pretty artistic and enthusiastic. I expect, as she catches on, that she'll become a pretty good photographer.
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughte... (show quote)

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Sep 19, 2018 07:17:25   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Wingpilot wrote:
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughter using my D90 for the first time. She loves taking pictures, and we're going to have "school" as time goes by, the same way I did for my grandson. Today it was some very basic instruction. I just had it set on "auto" so she can get the idea of taking photos. We'll move up to A or S modes as time goes by. Her name is Aimee, and is pretty artistic and enthusiastic. I expect, as she catches on, that she'll become a pretty good photographer.
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughte... (show quote)



Greg, fantastic not only teaching young people (grandchildren) to enjoy our love. Your photo is also great.

Greg

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Sep 19, 2018 07:26:49   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Pretty cool - hope she continues. My 9 year old Granddaughter loves to take pictures using an older Pentax.

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Sep 19, 2018 07:47:24   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
It's always good to start them young - in anything.

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Sep 19, 2018 08:43:24   #
waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li
 
Wingpilot wrote:
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughter using my D90 for the first time. She loves taking pictures, and we're going to have "school" as time goes by, the same way I did for my grandson. Today it was some very basic instruction. I just had it set on "auto" so she can get the idea of taking photos. We'll move up to A or S modes as time goes by. Her name is Aimee, and is pretty artistic and enthusiastic. I expect, as she catches on, that she'll become a pretty good photographer.
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughte... (show quote)


Awesome! Congratulations :-)

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Sep 19, 2018 09:58:41   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Donald Knuth's "The Art of Computer Programming" is a great series of books.
--Bob
Bipod wrote:
When she figures out how the firmware works, maybe she can explain it to me. :-)
(I'm dying to know the boot sequence after power-on.)

Parents often buy little Johnny a PC or Mac so that he can "learn about computers".
Of course, all he learns is how to click on icons in applications programs.
They'd do better to buy him a copy of Knuth's *Fundamental Algorithms*.

In this case, you've got photography (which is difficult, but basically simple)
and this excellent Nikon D90 camera, which is an enormously complex computer.

There are many reasons why most people learn to fly in a Cessan 150 and not in
a heavy twin -- not the least of which are low cost and simplicity. But hey,
if somone"picks up things quickly", I'll bet they can learn to fly in an F-22!
When she figures out how the firmware works, maybe... (show quote)

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Sep 19, 2018 10:08:48   #
agillot
 
maybe start with the D3400 kit , and later move up if necessary ??

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Sep 19, 2018 10:27:21   #
happy sailor Loc: Ontario, Canada
 
Wingpilot wrote:
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughter using my D90 for the first time. She loves taking pictures, and we're going to have "school" as time goes by, the same way I did for my grandson. Today it was some very basic instruction. I just had it set on "auto" so she can get the idea of taking photos. We'll move up to A or S modes as time goes by. Her name is Aimee, and is pretty artistic and enthusiastic. I expect, as she catches on, that she'll become a pretty good photographer.
Here's a shot of my almost 10 year old grandaughte... (show quote)


That's super of you and I think your granddaughter will do well with whatever camera you let her use. I have twin 9 year old granddaughters, they both have Canon Rebel XT's that we have moved up from. They have shot with my 6d and with my daughters T6S. They can manual focus the lens if need be but still are using full auto pretty much all the time. They are spending more time on the composition that is in the viewfinder and or posing each other.

They love it as I am sure your Aimee does. My motto is let em loose with whatever you have, this generation is far more comfortable with technology than any before. I'll bet that by the time they are 15 their photoshop skills will blow most of us away.

Isn't it just the cutest when you see them holding the camera properly?????? I love it!!!

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Sep 19, 2018 10:44:00   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
SharpShooter wrote:
Wing, have a great time!!
BUT, don't you think you should skip straight to full manual mode right off the bat??? LoL
Just kidding!!! Make sure she knows why the pop-up is up in the daytime though!!!
SS


We didn't get too far into things yesterday. She was really excited and just wanted to take some pictures with the "new to her" camera. Next time we'll have some more "classroom."

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Sep 19, 2018 10:45:19   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
BebuLamar wrote:
Is she left eye dominant?


Funny you noticed that cuz I didn't, and she's right handed. I wonder if she watched me and just copied. I'm left eye dominant.

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Sep 19, 2018 10:48:48   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
swartfort wrote:
Man oh Man.... So many critics!!! I think it's awesome that she has a passion AND someone who cares enough to share it with her. Successes will bring more joy, "less than successes" will bring the desire to learn. TOGETHER she will both have fun and learn a life long skill. Like every participant in photography, her desires and passions will lead her to what she "needs" to learn to make her happy in her pursuits whatever they end up being. ( if she never gets off of AUTO but loves to snap images... so be it, she doesn't have to be a professional to enjoy the activity) DON"T overthink this. At age nine, her natural curiosity will lead the learning curve and her passions will fuel the depth of interest in the activity. Enjoy her and her passions. I envy you both your journey!!!
Man oh Man.... So many critics!!! I think it's aw... (show quote)


Thanks for the encouraging comments. For now it's "auto" mode while she learns to take photos with an advanced camera. When she's ready, we'll delve into other modes and techniques. She is so excited about this, which really makes me happy to pass this on to her.

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Sep 19, 2018 10:51:45   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
ABJanes wrote:
I'm engaging my granddaughter as well, she is 12. Any books or videos someone can suggest? Is Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup to complicated? The (14) hours of videos should make it more interesting for her but many of the subjects are complex. Thanks!


She learns a lot from watching TV, so I may suggest some teaching videos to her. She had an iPad, so she can download images to it and view what she's done, which will be a great way for her to learn what she wants to keep and what to delete, and build up her collection of photos.

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Sep 19, 2018 10:52:52   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
CLF wrote:
Greg, fantastic not only teaching young people (grandchildren) to enjoy our love. Your photo is also great.

Greg


Thank you. I think I may have found a way to get to be still for a minute!! LOL.

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Sep 19, 2018 10:54:18   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
yssirk123 wrote:
Pretty cool - hope she continues. My 9 year old Granddaughter loves to take pictures using an older Pentax.


That would be a super idea, but my Pentax is an MX film camera and needs some renovating before it could be used. Needs new light seals.

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Sep 19, 2018 10:54:56   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
waegwan wrote:
Awesome! Congratulations :-)


Thanks. I think I've landed on my winter project.

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