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cheesebloc
I am interested in photography but I havent yet taken any good pictures recentl. Lately though I think that I should take some steps to improve on it.
What should I do to build up on my interest in photography? I have Canon Powershot S80 and my sister left me her EOS Rebel 2000 which I have no idea how to use since it requires real film in comparison of my basic knowledge only on operating digital cameras. Any ideas on how to get this baby up and running? [I have a specific question targetting this on on the photography forum]
Anyway, what steps would you suggest me to take in improving myself? Take classes? Join competitions? etc.. Please help me... :)
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First of all, you have to have a passion for it in the first place. As long as you like something and put the time and effort into learning it, you will get better.
The first step you should take is getting into a class. I'm not sure how old you are but I started in my HS and took it all through college and now I work in the field.
You need to learn the basic skills or operating a film camera. That is a huge thing. I know digital is where it's at and that's how I shoot at the present time but it's never a bad thing to learn how to shoot film. It's a lot of fun to learn how to develop and print your own photographs.
BOOKS! you need them. you need a basic guide to photography which will include technique, composition, lighting.
It never hurts to enter a competition...but most of them cost money and if you don't feel you have the skill to compete it's a waste of money. get to reading some books and play with your camera. take it everywhere you go. take pictures of your family, friends, pets, neighbors, animals, nature, cityscapes. anything you see!
go to the bookstore and look through the history of photography as well. look up different photographers on the internet. the more you see, the better you will get. you just need the proper inspiration and there is no better way than to look at other people's art.
check out some of my photography too!
http://dorkykittygurl.deviantart.com/
photozo.com is a good forum.
First of all, you have to have a passion for it in the first place. As long as you like something and put the time and effort into learning it, you will get better.
The first step you should take is getting into a class. I'm not sure how old you are but I started in my HS and took it all through college and now I work in the field.
You need to learn the basic skills or operating a film camera. That is a huge thing. I know digital is where it's at and that's how I shoot at the present time but it's never a bad thing to learn how to shoot film. It's a lot of fun to learn how to develop and print your own photographs.
BOOKS! you need them. you need a basic guide to photography which will include technique, composition, lighting.
It never hurts to enter a competition...but most of them cost money and if you don't feel you have the skill to compete it's a waste of money. get to reading some books and play with your camera. take it everywhere you go. take pictures of your family, friends, pets, neighbors, animals, nature, cityscapes. anything you see!
go to the bookstore and look through the history of photography as well. look up different photographers on the internet. the more you see, the better you will get. you just need the proper inspiration and there is no better way than to look at other people's art.
check out some of my photography too!
http://dorkykittygurl.deviantart.com/
photozo.com is a good forum.
What kind of camera should I buy?
Jessica
I am an art history major and I travel quite a bit. I will be backpacking through Europe soon and would like a reasonably priced Digital SLR camera. I will be taking pictures in museums as well as outdoors.
What do you suggest?
Answer
If you are on a budget, checkout the Canon PowerShot SD1200IS which is a full-featured ELPH compact digital camera selling for around $200. It's highly rated by Consumer Reports (September 09 issue). When set to "P," "vivid" and 320X video format, the images are striking.
On the high end, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which has a very long zoom lense and also produces HD quality videos. It sells for around $500 at amazon.com. Again, the Leica zoom lense if the very best. Here's more info on it:
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense and Live View] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/panasonic/lumix-dmc-fz28/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz28-review-5.html
It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization and Live Action viewer; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing outdoor fashion shows, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for "nature" and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $464 at amazon.com. in the U.S.
Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg
Good luck!
If you are on a budget, checkout the Canon PowerShot SD1200IS which is a full-featured ELPH compact digital camera selling for around $200. It's highly rated by Consumer Reports (September 09 issue). When set to "P," "vivid" and 320X video format, the images are striking.
On the high end, check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 which has a very long zoom lense and also produces HD quality videos. It sells for around $500 at amazon.com. Again, the Leica zoom lense if the very best. Here's more info on it:
If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense and Live View] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/panasonic/lumix-dmc-fz28/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz28-review-5.html
It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization and Live Action viewer; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing outdoor fashion shows, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for "nature" and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $464 at amazon.com. in the U.S.
Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg
Good luck!
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