Tutorial: Photography 101

[crystalkirk]

You guys are ALWAYS so sweet about the photographs I post, and I've been asked a few questions from time-to-time, so I thought I do a little informative post, with the little I know about the topic. I'm not a professional - not by a long shot - but I figured I could tell you what I have figured out, and if that's helpful, great.

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Comments

[gypsyjr]

Excellent tips! Am adding to memories for when I can afford to buy a proper digital camera instead of the cheap one that came with the computer.

[genevieve]

Very nice. All the talk of aperature and shutter speed is seriously making me miss using my Rebel. But film, eh. Me needs a Digital Rebel. I keep saying that, and then I keep not saving my money so I can buy one. Boo, lol.

[storylikeascar]

That was freaking awesome! Thanks for taking the time to do this...

Right now I'm using the Canon Powershot SD700 IS so no aperture :( Boo! But I'm definitely adding this to memories and taking you up on the advice to read the manual *sheepish grin*

[mellaithwen]

the camera I've got now is a Kodak EasyShare CX7330 so most of the time you have to play around to get a desired effect (i.e. no way to really fiddle with aperture so you have to zoom in and out until you get the effect you like/no shutter speed control so you switch the flash off and...move) but am saving for the scarily priced Canon EOS 350D

...my point? Yeah if ever I get that, I will read this, read the manual and may well check out that book you recommended :D very informative--thanks :)

[oxoniensis]

It's a digital camera - the cost is behind you now, no more buying film - so dammit, why aren't you using it? If they're bad, delete 'em. If they're duplicates, delete 'em. But if you don't snap away, you'll never get anything.

Argh, that's my problem - I keep forgetting to use my camera! Must must must carry it more often! And I must read the manual properly, because I'm ashamed to say I haven't, and I can never remember what everything is for!