New Member
Mar 29, 2019 08:59:06 #
Hello, I just joined the forum. I have had a lifelong fascination with photography and just recently in the last year made the transition from film over to digital. I have 3 cameras--all Canons--a T6, a 20d, and a 30d. I have a 18-55mm and 55-250mm kit lens, and a couple of Sigma zoom lens , a 18-125mm and a 24-200mm, and a Tamron 24-200mm, and a 100-400mm Vivitar. The T6 kit was purchased new and everything else has been purchased used. I am on a limited budget, hopefully soon I will be able to get a prime lens or two, but I am a newbie to digital and I am trying to learn and get things in my brain so I can get off of the "green button." Probably my biggest hindrance is my ability to remember how to adjust and set up my cameras manually at the moment. I am sorry for being longwinded in my post, but I am excited about my new to me equipment. At the moment I don't have a way to download my images as my computer doesn't have enough room for them, so I have to address this issue, and I have got to decide on a editing program, so I am working through these things as quickly as I can. I look forward to reading and learning as I embark on the digital journey. Thanks for the invite and allowing me to join. I live in central North Carolina.
Mar 29, 2019 09:17:27 #
Welcome to the forum and have fun shooting!
(I use DPP (came with the Canon) for about 95+% of my editing.)
(I use DPP (came with the Canon) for about 95+% of my editing.)
Mar 29, 2019 09:17:41 #
Mar 29, 2019 09:24:13 #
Welcome to the forum!
There are many sub forums if you have not found them, yet.
Check the link for all sub forums.
You can subscribe to any of them.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/all-section-list
Pat
There are many sub forums if you have not found them, yet.
Check the link for all sub forums.
You can subscribe to any of them.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/all-section-list
Pat
Mar 29, 2019 09:26:37 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Welcome. Study up on that computer interface topic. Digital cameras are just computer accessories, in my view. If you took nice photos with film cameras, you can figure out Manual mode easy enough. If you want to start with Manual mode, then ignore all that other stuff the cameras can do, look at its usefulness later. And get yourself a better computer, ask for advise on what works best. A minimum of 16 gig of RAM and a decent graphics card are good places to start.
Mar 29, 2019 09:30:35 #
Welcome to the forum. You already have an assortment of lenses and some of them have the same focal lengths. I would concentrate my efforts on the two kit lenses and a method I like to use is to set a zoom at a focal length and shoot different subjects with that particular focal length not only to train the eye but also to determine if that focal length fits my photo style. It is a great exercise. To give you an idea, set the 18-55 to 18mm and shoot subjects that you like to shoot. Is that enough wide angle for you? Set the 55-200 at 200mm. Shoot different subjects. Is that enough tele for you? Buy a new lens ONLY when you are certain it has the focal length you need in your photography and I am referring to a prime.
In photography usually less is more. Nobody needs an arsenal of lenses to make images that catch the eye of viewers.
The Manual Mode makes you in full control of the camera. Aperture Priority is convenient as an AUTO Mode because it gives you access to control the depth of field while the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. Exposure compensation will allow you to control the exposure when shooting Aperture Priority as needed. It would be a great idea to learn how the exposure meters in your camera work and evaluative metering is not the answer to all subjects.
If I were in your case I would concentrate my efforts in only one camera and would learn it well.
Good luck.
In photography usually less is more. Nobody needs an arsenal of lenses to make images that catch the eye of viewers.
The Manual Mode makes you in full control of the camera. Aperture Priority is convenient as an AUTO Mode because it gives you access to control the depth of field while the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. Exposure compensation will allow you to control the exposure when shooting Aperture Priority as needed. It would be a great idea to learn how the exposure meters in your camera work and evaluative metering is not the answer to all subjects.
If I were in your case I would concentrate my efforts in only one camera and would learn it well.
Good luck.
Mar 29, 2019 09:55:00 #
Mar 29, 2019 10:23:06 #
RoadStarTim wrote:
Hello, I just joined the forum. I have had a lifel... (show quote)
Welcome to the forum Tim. Have fun,learn and share your images. You live in a great state to capture images.I would suggest Lightroom. Great organization tool as well as editing.
Mar 29, 2019 11:46:19 #
Mar 29, 2019 20:14:08 #
Mar 30, 2019 07:39:00 #
Mar 30, 2019 08:03:25 #
Mar 30, 2019 08:16:53 #
Mar 30, 2019 09:09:05 #
Mar 30, 2019 10:36:13 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.