Rude contributors (Page 9): I have not found that at all on this site. I was very timid at first about asking for help and finally asked some very elementary questions and received...

ioptfm Loc: Isle of Palms, SC

I have not found that at all on this site. I was very timid at first about asking for help and finally asked some very elementary questions and received nothing but positive help and replies. The members here have been very helpful to me

Cherokee Loc: Riverton, Wy

Are expletives, even though thinly veiled, necessary to this discourse?

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

Cherokee wrote:

Are expletives, even though thinly veiled, necessary to this discourse?

Kind of like condiments

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

you lose your manual you get a new one. lensinc.com you can download them in pdf form for free. if you have a nikon go to nikonusa.com go to downloads, it will have the manuals to film and digital cameras, lenses, flashguns and ascssesories. I guess im old school if im interested in a new hobby, i check it out and research it, go to the library and pick up a basic text on say fundamentals of golf. get familiar with the terms and how the game is played before talking to a golfer.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

sinatraman wrote:

you lose your manual you get a new one. lensinc.com you can download them in pdf form for free. if you have a nikon go to nikonusa.com go to downloads, it will have the manuals to film and digital cameras, lenses, flashguns and ascssesories. I guess im old school if im interested in a new hobby, i check it out and research it, go to the library and pick up a basic text on say fundamentals of golf. get familiar with the terms and how the game is played before talking to a golfer.

Nothing wrong with old school, I went to the same school it only becomes a problem when we expect others to adopt our approach and refuse to allow them to choose the approach that works for them.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Cherokee wrote:

Are expletives, even though thinly veiled, necessary to this discourse?

Nope

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

sinatraman wrote:

you lose your manual you get a new one. lensinc.com you can download them in pdf form for free. if you have a nikon go to nikonusa.com go to downloads, it will have the manuals to film and digital cameras, lenses, flashguns and ascssesories. I guess im old school if im interested in a new hobby, i check it out and research it, go to the library and pick up a basic text on say fundamentals of golf. get familiar with the terms and how the game is played before talking to a golfer.

Libraries are a good source of information provided they are funded to do so.
Since the carrot-on-a-stick mandates, which the government promised to fund, are now pushed onto the states many library essentials have been deleted.
Large well to do city libraries may have up to date material, but the smaller ones are woefully behind in keeping up with technology books.
So if you tell somebody to go to the library for his/her Canon Nikon or whatever, more than likely the latest book will be 5 years old or more.
Now then...you tell me, what's more up to date...the library or the internet (including UHH) ?

dinolova Loc: Chicago, IL

Ok... I gave up reading all the responses in this thread around page 6 because its not giving me any information on photography at all. I don't even know why this thread was started... I mean whats the purpose of it? I've been a member for only two months now and have gazillion questions I want to ask, but I'm taking my time, reading some books, google-ing every word or term that I'm not familiar with and taking some intro classes. When the time is right and I'm ready to understand the answers - than I can shoot some questions. In the mean time I read the forum almost every day and learn a lot from it! The only thing I wish this site had is a Search option so you can find previous posts on things that interest you.
Thank you all UHH members for the time and patience you put into making this forum a friendly place where you can learn first hand from the best!

Regards,
HD

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

dinolova wrote:

Ok... I gave up reading all the responses in this ... (show quote)

If you click on the "search" button at the top of this page that might help.

rfbccb Loc: Central Mississippi

I went through this complete thread and have not seen any comments from the people that I have considered rude.

Amazing

Miles42 Loc: Fishers IN

I think if you are frustrated by a question ask then pass it over move on to a new topic. There is never a need for sarcastic reply's. It only makes the responder look follish in the end.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

dinolova wrote:

Ok... I gave up reading all the responses in this ... (show quote)

Take a look at the top of the page, first line of links, Just click "Search".
Good luck.

dinolova Loc: Chicago, IL

MT Shooter wrote:

quote=dinolova Ok... I gave up reading all the re... (show quote)

THANK YOU (I can't believe I looked for the search option before and never saw it) :D

WxGuesser Loc: Portland OR

Adirondack Hiker wrote:

quote=micro I guess everyone is entitled to there... (show quote)

One major problem with manuals from the manufacturer is that they are no longer on paper (except for the "quick start" ) they are on CD. If you are out taking pictures and don't have your laptop or smart phone handy (I've put my manual on my smart phone) you are just out of luck. If your camera has been around for a little while (and isn't brand new like the sx40) there are people who will sell you a printed copy for $15. It drives me up a wall that the manufactures force you to find a computer to read the instructions on how to use their product.

Emmett Loc: Onalaska, Texas

I can understand why a newbie would ask, what seems elementary to some, a simple question. I used to sell cameras. Now this was back in the 80's. I don't remember the exact camera, but in the manual it said "aperature" opn one page, "lense opening" on another page, then later said "f-stop". My customer was totally confused. I always told them no matter how many times you asked, I would help you find the answer.
I find that to be true here also. Everyone has been a big help to me with comments and referring to other sources.

Now, lets get back to taking photos of interest and having a cup of coffee with each other.