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G'Day And Could A Newbie Please Get Some Help.

Cwaterwo From Australia, joined Feb 2005, 11 posts, RR: 0
Posted (4 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 1268 times:

Hello Folks around the world.

I have spent the last few years as a visitor enjoying this fantastic site immensely and wanted to get into this hobby/passion myself. I knew nothing about photography and made the mistake of buying a point and shoot thinking it would cut the grade, but alas no. I'll keep it for parties.

I am now the proud owner of a 300D, and begging she who must be obeyed to buy a suitable zoom lens. I do however, have access to loan some lenses in the short term.

I have searched for info in the forums but couldn't find anything with the complete picture (pardon the pun) but would anyone know of a great internet site that will teach me all the facets of DSLR photography. I mean I'm talking the lot, that would be best suited for our type of photography.

I have realised that that the full auto or preset modes on the camera will not achieve the standard in aviation photography I desire and I will need to go manual and make all the settings myself. I just require the knowledge to make informed decisions on these settings.

I would really appreciate some help with this to avert too much more bumbling around.

Kind Regards To All.

Chris

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Sulman From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2004, 1938 posts, RR: 46
Reply 1, posted (4 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1235 times:

Chris,

Buy a 'basics' book. Seriously. The fundamentals of DSLR photography are no different to any other kind of photography. The fact that it's aviation related really makes no difference - the lessons are the same.

I would also suggest some separate reading in the form of a PS Elements guide (the software that ships with the 300D) so that you can get a good understanding of how to work with images.

Cheers

James

more like polishmig29s.net am I rite

Diezel From Netherlands, joined Oct 2002, 623 posts, RR: 12
Reply 2, posted (4 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 1213 times:

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I agree with James. Just do some googling and you will find sites, reviews, courses, etc.

You can start here:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/digresources.html#digicam

Roel.

Never be afraid of what you like. (Miles Davis)

Cwaterwo From Australia, joined Feb 2005, 11 posts, RR: 0
Reply 3, posted (4 years 8 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 1151 times:

James and Roel,

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.

I'll do some googling and also get down to the library. I was thinking a book would be the best, sometimes you just can't beat the old ink and paper.

I hope I can share some pics from my part of the world real soon.

Cheers

Chris.

StealthZ From Australia, joined Feb 2005, 4074 posts, RR: 52
Reply 4, posted (4 years 8 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 1143 times:

Chris,

Previous posters advice is very good but you might also take a look here-
http://www.shortcourses.com/using/index.htm

It is a good starting point...

On top of that.. there is no substitute for shooting... you will learn a little bit everytime you press the shutter

Rgds

Chris

Of course old planes are safe, how do you think they got to be old?

Cwaterwo From Australia, joined Feb 2005, 11 posts, RR: 0
Reply 5, posted (4 years 8 months 4 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 1135 times:

Chris, Mate!

That's what i'm talking about. Something to get me started, that looks really helpful.

Thanks very much.

Chris.

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