flyboy61 wrote:
Robert; Burtzy said it right! YouTube can be very confusing, that's why I avoid it mostly, and I have been in this magical pastime for more than a half-century! If you want something that will help with a basic knowledge of photography, if you are into a little "book larnin' ", I would suggest "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.
He advocates shooting in MANUAL mode, but that can be ignored until you become comfortable with your equipment. In my never-humble opinion, the 3rd edition is the best of the series. That and one of the "Dummies" series of books for your personal camera will always be there for a reference, unless you wear yours out, like I did mine. They are most likely available on AMAZON.
Also, take a basic photography class. A local school district may have evening classes. You'll meet some very nice folks.
Most important, as was mentioned, take pictures...indoors, outdoors, whatever. The more we shoot, the better we get!
AVOID anyone who will bad mouth your equipment, whatever it may be, and "experts" who will say you "need" this camera or that lens (mostly more Expen$ive) to do "good" photography. BALDERDASH!
Even basic cameras are capable of excellent work.
And...if you never wish to advance beyond P or AUTO modes, SO What? Photography should be enjoyable, not a constant struggle! It toook me years to figure that out! Be well!
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Compared to the knowledge base of this group i am a neophyte but if you send a PM I will try to answer anything within my scope.