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Don't be afraid to ask, you might find out something you havn't thought of .
Bazza
Bazza
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Tip 1. Put your camera on auto everything and go out and take lots of pictures.
Tip 2. Learn everything there is to know about your camera and how to use it.
Jeff
Tip 2. Learn everything there is to know about your camera and how to use it.
Jeff
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Kit 1 Nikon D700 Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 VR11 Nikkor 50mm 1.4 Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR Macro Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 wide angle zoom. 2 Nikon SB900 Flashguns |
Kit 2 Nikon D700 Nikkor 24-120 f4 Nikkor 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 VR |
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My Compact/P&S: Nikon P7000 |
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oops I was going to suggest getting off auto and learning what your camera can do.
Well I guess there are lots of way of learning!
Well I guess there are lots of way of learning!
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Kit 1 Canon 550D Canon 50mm 1.8 Sigma 30mm 1.4 on loan: Tamron 90mm |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Em,
You know what it's like reading an instruction manual
boring and confusing, if we did that before taking any photo's some may just give up before they even start. Best get out and use the camera after all, that's what it's for, and this will stimulate the urge to learn more, (and join Yo of course).
JMO
Jeff
You know what it's like reading an instruction manual
boring and confusing, if we did that before taking any photo's some may just give up before they even start. Best get out and use the camera after all, that's what it's for, and this will stimulate the urge to learn more, (and join Yo of course).JMO
Jeff
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Kit 1 Nikon D700 Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 VR11 Nikkor 50mm 1.4 Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR Macro Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 wide angle zoom. 2 Nikon SB900 Flashguns |
Kit 2 Nikon D700 Nikkor 24-120 f4 Nikkor 70-300mm 4.5-5.6 VR |
Other Kit View my profile to see my other kit! |
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My Compact/P&S: Nikon P7000 |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Well i am quite new to taking photos , and i would say "enjoy" what you are doing , and try and learn and improve as you go along.
Its far to easy to try and do it all at once and spend more time worrying about what you are doing than taking photos .
I do still use auto a lot of the time but i am gaining confidence and hopefully i shall improve . (eventually)
Its far to easy to try and do it all at once and spend more time worrying about what you are doing than taking photos .
I do still use auto a lot of the time but i am gaining confidence and hopefully i shall improve . (eventually)
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Always take off the lens cap. 
LOL
LOL
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Kit 1 Canon EOS 650D EFS 18-55 IS II EFS 55-250 IS II EF 50mm 1.8 |
Kit 2 Lumix FZ-28 (not quite an SLR but more versatile) |
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My Compact/P&S: Lumix FT-10 |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Kent, UK
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Get a note book and write down what different buttons do and what they mean, also any tips you have picked up for different situations, then remember to take it everywhere with you
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Kit 1 Nikon D40 Nikon 18-55mm Nikon 55-200mm |
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My Compact/P&S: Canon Powershot A630 |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gav_12
Always take off the lens cap. LOL
LOLmine would be, just keep practicing
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