Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register
Introduce Yourself
Hello fellow photog peeps :)
Dec 9, 2012 18:26:56   #
BBaliotis Loc: East Stroudsburg, PA
 
Hello everyone. I'm Bethany, love taking photos but I just don't remember how to work a camera. I took photography classes in High school but that was well over 14 years. Point and shoot camera are nice but they just don't seem to capture the true beauty in some pictures and that's why I want/need to re-learn. My husband bought me the Nikon CoolPix P500. It's not the real custom type camera I've always warned (ya know with the interchangeable lenses and flashes) but its an awesome camera. So I hope I can learn from some of you on this site.

Thank you and Happy Holidays

Bethany.

Reply
Dec 9, 2012 18:33:05   #
St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet
 
Welcome to UHH

Reply
Dec 9, 2012 18:39:21   #
sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL
 
Welcome Ms Bethany. A DSLR is just a few photos away for you. Share when you got 'em

Sarge69

Reply
 
 
Dec 9, 2012 18:56:14   #
tamurman Loc: Glasgow Sotland
 
Hi nice to see a new face your camera will do for now we all started some place put some of you snaps on the site for us to see welcome

Reply
Dec 9, 2012 21:19:58   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
Your P500 will give you a good start if you just start exploring it and what it can do. Then if you get to where you NEED something beyond you will be prepared for upgrading.

Make sure you go out and look for the DETAILED manual either on the cd that came with the camera or on the internet at Nikon or other places because it gives more information than the printed one that came with the camera.

shortcourses.com also has very good "manuals" and guides for many different cameras in PDF format at reasonable prices.

Let us see how you are doing!! POST LOTS OF PICS!!

Reply
Dec 10, 2012 07:42:58   #
Erv Loc: Medina Ohio
 
Hi Bethany. That is not a bad camera to learn on. I got one for the wife, she didn't like it because it would fit in her purse.:) The son has it now and is getting some great shots out of it. Just take your time and play. We are all here for you when you need help.
Erv

BBaliotis wrote:
Hello everyone. I'm Bethany, love taking photos but I just don't remember how to work a camera. I took photography classes in High school but that was well over 14 years. Point and shoot camera are nice but they just don't seem to capture the true beauty in some pictures and that's why I want/need to re-learn. My husband bought me the Nikon CoolPix P500. It's not the real custom type camera I've always warned (ya know with the interchangeable lenses and flashes) but its an awesome camera. So I hope I can learn from some of you on this site.

Thank you and Happy Holidays

Bethany.
Hello everyone. I'm Bethany, love taking photos bu... (show quote)

Reply
Dec 10, 2012 11:47:34   #
Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire
 
BBaliotis wrote:
Hello everyone. I'm Bethany, love taking photos but I just don't remember how to work a camera. I took photography classes in High school but that was well over 14 years. Point and shoot camera are nice but they just don't seem to capture the true beauty in some pictures and that's why I want/need to re-learn. My husband bought me the Nikon CoolPix P500. It's not the real custom type camera I've always warned (ya know with the interchangeable lenses and flashes) but its an awesome camera. So I hope I can learn from some of you on this site.

Thank you and Happy Holidays

Bethany.
Hello everyone. I'm Bethany, love taking photos bu... (show quote)


Hi Bethany, a very welcome to the hog. Any questions you have can and will be answered here, by any number of people. You can and will make lots of friends, so sit back, enjoy, post pictures so we can see how you progress. and above all, HAVE FUN.....
Rich

Reply
 
 
Dec 10, 2012 12:31:07   #
Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire
 
Hi Bethany, If your are thinking of upgrading to a DSLR, take a look at some of the factory refurbished models. They are sold on the factory sites, or in online stores like B&H Photo, in New York City. There are also a lot of used or refurbished lenses available too. You can also find excellent used gear, like a Canon 50D with all the basic lenses for less than $800.(not mine though)The 50D is now out of production, but it has a lot of the bells and whistles found on the newer cameras, except it will not shoot video. You will learn a lot using something like the 50D. Don't think I'm pushing Canon, I'm not. Just that I use Canon products, and am comfortable with Canon products.
Good Luck, post often, ask if you don't know.

Reply
Dec 10, 2012 13:18:21   #
MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee
 
Hi Bethany. This is a good place to learn.

Reply
Dec 10, 2012 15:48:26   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Welcome. Great photography is more about your vision than the equipment.

Reply
Dec 10, 2012 17:08:29   #
Granddad Loc: UK
 
Welcome and enjoy.

Reply
 
 
Dec 11, 2012 02:43:12   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
Welcome aboard Bethany.

Reply
Dec 12, 2012 18:48:13   #
Bartulius Loc: Bristol, Ct
 
Welcome aboard

Reply
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Introduce Yourself
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.