I can't imagine what it's like to be new to photography. I've had cameras since I was about 10 years old. Back then, I bought film and pushed the shutter button. Today, a new photographer has to choose among various types of cameras and then figure out how to use it off "Auto." That's just the beginning. I used to ride my bike to the candy store to pick up my pictures after they were printed. Today, a new photographer has to decide what processing program to buy.
It's good that beginners have UHH to help them along the path.
And look at the help they offer ...
shoot in RAW
shoot in Manual
buy a book on Exposure
your camera is the wrong brand
your camera doesn't have enough pixels
you're not a photographer if you don't own the most expensive camera
you're not a photographer if you edit in 8-bit
you can't succeed if your camera has a mirror
It's enough to make someone just use their phone ...
CHG_CANON wrote:
And look at the help they offer ...
shoot in RAW
shoot in Manual
buy a book on Exposure
your camera is the wrong brand
your camera doesn't have enough pixels
you're not a photography if you don't own the most expensive camera
you're not a photographer if you edit in 8-bit
you can't succeed if your camera has a mirror
It's enough to make someone just use their phone ...
(I was thinking along those lines.....)
jerryc41 wrote:
I can't imagine what it's like to be new to photography. I've had cameras since I was about 10 years old. Back then, I bought film and pushed the shutter button. Today, a new photographer has to choose among various types of cameras and then figure out how to use it off "Auto." That's just the beginning. I used to ride my bike to the candy store to pick up my pictures after they were printed. Today, a new photographer has to decide what processing program to buy.
It's good that beginners have UHH to help them along the path.
I can't imagine what it's like to be new to photog... (
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This is a very divisive forum. I would take everything with a grain of salt. Very strong opinions. I joined after many years of photography .. I do what works for me. Be yourself and do what works for you. If you are happy with your technique and photos that is all that matters.
LEWHITE7747 wrote:
This is a very divisive forum. I would take everything with a grain of salt. Very strong opinions. I joined after many years of photography .. I do what works for me. Be yourself and do what works for you. If you are happy with your technique and photos that is all that matters.
Compared to some other places, UHH is mild, calm and polite!
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
New user’s (piglet?) intro post should be a list of all their equipment & software. Sort thru all the flak (hellfire, bullshit, etc), make a list of all the haters. Block/unfriend/whatever it takes to not see any of their posts. That should eliminate about 99% of your morning read. 👹👹👹
quixdraw wrote:
Compared to some other places, UHH is mild, calm and polite!
Funny, but my experience has been just the opposite, with people apologizing because they thought they might have offended someone. I haven't seen the level of personal attack we have here on other forums.
LEWHITE7747 wrote:
This is a very divisive forum. I would take everything with a grain of salt. Very strong opinions. I joined after many years of photography .. I do what works for me. Be yourself and do what works for you. If you are happy with your technique and photos that is all that matters.
Many fail to differentiate between an ‘opinion’, an ’explanation’, a ‘suggestion’, a ‘directive’ or a ‘mandate’. Human nature seems biased towards the latter.
CHG_CANON wrote:
And look at the help they offer ...
shoot in RAW
shoot in Manual
buy a book on Exposure
your camera is the wrong brand
your camera doesn't have enough pixels
you're not a photographer if you don't own the most expensive camera
you're not a photographer if you edit in 8-bit
you can't succeed if your camera has a mirror
It's enough to make someone just use their phone ...
Well, the way I see it, people offer suggestions, and the reader can consider them. Giving reasons for ideas helps one to make a decision.
jerryc41 wrote:
Well, the way I see it, people offer suggestions, and the reader can consider them. Giving reasons for ideas helps one to make a decision.
Many fail to differentiate between an ‘opinion’, an ’explanation’, a ‘suggestion’, a ‘directive’ or a ‘mandate’. Human nature seems biased towards the latter.
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