EZ2
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2012-04-27 09:02 AM |
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Good job ..enjoy your camera..there's a lot to learn but the best way is to go out and shoot and shoot and shoot!
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COMMENT 275264P
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2012-04-27 09:05 AM |
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Nice first shots I just purchased a new camera and started actually reading the booklet it came with and wow! Talk about learning how to use an amazing number of special features. I'd never have known had I not opened the book which I normally don't consult unless I encounter a problem with some of the new technology.
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EZ2
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2012-04-27 09:21 AM |
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youtube has lots of learning instructions for specific cameras
I highly recommend checking out youtube
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THE BARRON
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2012-04-27 09:25 AM |
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Great idea, EZ2 - Thanks.
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COMMENT 275281
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2012-04-27 09:40 AM |
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If its an SLR of the canon or nikon variety, I recommend Scott Kelby's 3 part series. I'm very much an amateur, and it helped explain many of the functions I wouldn't have known prior. Little tricks and tips for utilizing the equipment to its full potential.
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COMMENT 275314P
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2012-04-27 11:29 AM |
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Very good for a first attempt. No overblown whites. Neat framing, too.
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COMMENT 275327P
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2012-04-27 12:09 PM |
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Curious what camera you decided on and your reasons for it? Looks like good quality color. Thanks.
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COMMENT 275334
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2012-04-27 12:40 PM |
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Yes, please tell us what kind of camera. I'd like some recommendations for macro shots ( and zoom).
Nice pics
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COMMENT 275397P
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2012-04-27 03:20 PM |
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OP here. Thanks for your kind comments everyone! The camera is a Nikon D3100 SLR. It came with a couple DVDs that help you understand more about digital photography and the camera's specific features. As time goes on, I'll look into the other resources. I appreciate all the recommendations.
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AQUAHOLIC
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2012-04-27 03:52 PM |
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Great start! As EZ2 said, get out there and shoot, shoot, shoot!! You'll only get better and enjoy the process that much more...have fun and keep posting to Edhat.
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COMMENT 275525
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2012-04-28 08:31 AM |
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Yes in the auto modes you can just point and shoot at just about anything and you'll get a good digital file. Add autofocus and today's digital cameras are pretty much "idiot proof", to use a colloquialism. When you want to move away from the automatic settings and learn about composition and lighting and even processing to get the best out of your digital file consider taking the intro to photography class (Photo109) at City College. You'll learn rules of composition as well as the elements for more interesting images.... how we like certain images over others. Above all the weekly assignments will force you through the learning curves quickly and efficiently. As a back up I agree that Scott Kelby's "Digitial Photography" library (vols 1-4) is an excellent resource - concise, easy to read with excellent demonstration images. On YouTube I highly recommend GavTrain's channel: professional, intelligent, fun and informative.
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DARYL
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2012-04-28 08:47 AM |
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Great first shots! There's nothing like that "new camera" feeling, either. Enjoy!
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RAINE5360
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2012-04-28 11:02 AM |
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Congrats and enjoy your new camera. Enjoyed the photos.
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