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Old 06-02-2014, 03:54 AM   #1
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Question who here is knowledgeable about cameras?

I'd like to learn more and would appreciate some suggestions for where to start.

last time I bought a camera was in 2005 and I'm sure the camera on my phone is lot better than that one was.

I'm planning some travel this summer, haven't really traveled at all in the last 4 years, and want to capture some nice pictures.

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Old 06-02-2014, 03:55 AM   #2
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also, why do people write margin as their first post in a thread?

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 03:58 AM   #3
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there's some ad thing that fucks up the first post of every thread

you could log out of your username and see what its like but your computer will probably get aids

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 04:01 AM   #4
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weird. thanks for answering

here is what I said in the first post:
I'd like to learn more and would appreciate some suggestions for where to start.

last time I bought a camera was in 2005 and I'm sure the camera on my phone is lot better than that one was.

I'm planning some travel this summer, haven't really traveled at all in the last 4 years, and want to capture some nice pictures.

thanks

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 04:02 AM   #5
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is there a site or resource that everyone agrees is a great source of information on this and/or something that covers the basics for people that don't know much about the subject

how to decide btwn a dslr or csc, that kinda stuff

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 04:58 AM   #6
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My sister signed herself up to a short photography course, so that she could have better photo material for her blog. There was a definite improvement in the photography after that.

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 06:03 AM   #7
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if you're of a mind to geek out – and you probably should be if you're considering buying anything with interchangeable lenses – go here: http://www.dpreview.com

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 06:06 AM   #8
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i'm not knowledgeable about cameras, though. i started doing research because i was curious and thinking about springing for an entry-level micro 4/3. ended up opting to focus on other things but dpreview.com really is great

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 10:15 AM   #9
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dpreview.com is a great starting point.

You'll have to weigh mirrorless vs dlsr.

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 10:17 AM   #10
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dpreview.com is a great starting point.

sounds like a review site of double penetration videos.

 
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Old 06-02-2014, 05:10 PM   #11
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It's not?

 
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Old 06-03-2014, 03:21 AM   #12
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thanks for the site guys, will check it out

 
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Old 06-03-2014, 03:53 PM   #13
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I bought a Canon T3i a few years ago and had every intention of taking Good Pictures, but ended up using it as a point and shoot like an idiot. This reminds me I should take time to learn how to use it like a real person. Thanks.

 
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Old 06-04-2014, 05:21 PM   #14
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read the book 'understanding exposure' by bryan peterson. i think that was the book...i lent my copy and it was never returned. this will help you to understand exposure and the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and iso.

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reading a book probably won't develop an eye for composition on its own, but 'within the frame' by david duChemin is a great book and will definitely help. definitely give you certain things to look for when you are out and about with your camera.

http://www.amazon.com/Within-Frame-J...thin+the+frame

next step, read the camera manual cover to cover. i know canon's manual did a good job of explaining not just how to use each feature, but when it would be appropriate.

next, shoot in raw, get adobe lightroom, and learn how to properly process images. this will make a world of difference, and something that most people that just go out and buy a 'fancy big camera' don't do.

are you planning on buying a new camera for your trip?
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Old 06-05-2014, 02:48 AM   #15
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yeah planning to, but thinking about it in practical terms i',m not going to be able to make any time to read books on it, aside from what i can read on the flights over.. so i guess i'm going to be trying to find a camera that has a decent amount of "idiot proof" stuff and doesn't require much technical knowlege to use

 
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iPhone 5S running iOS 8 is for you!

 
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