Locutus65Why bother? Premium Member join:2001-05-24 Houston, TX
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Locutus65
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2013-May-27 10:59 am
[Tutorial] Best Digital SLR camera settings for beginnersI don't own a DSLR yet but just from reading the first page I realized I'm using the wrong autofocus mode on my Kodak PS. "Now you've bought a great new digital SLR camera, what are the best settings? Surely it will work straight out of the box? Sorry, most will give you unsharp slightly overexposed pictures if you just turn them on and shoot. Welcome to the one page they all missed from the manual. Use these settings and you'll be OK until you really get the hang of it." » www.phototestcenter.com/ ··· ngs.html |
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darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR ·Ziply Fiber
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I bought the ebook version of From Snapshots to Great Shots book (that's specific to my Canon modell). » www.peachpit.com/imprint ··· rttype=0 has a list but you can them from Amazon. Best book for beginners ever. |
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mromero Premium Member join:2000-12-07 Fullerton, CA
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its been said time and time again in this forum over the years that the best book for beginners is » www.amazon.com/Understan ··· exposurethey have an older version if you want to save 3-4 bucks. |
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And don't hesitate to buy a used book from Amazon. They have some very good sellers that will save you a ton. |
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jaykaykay |
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LOL! "Set the ISO or sensitivity to 400 in average light, 200 if it's midday in a dessert" I wasn't aware that a dessert had anything to do with what time it is. |
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Jodokast96Stupid people piss me off. Premium Member join:2005-11-23 NJ |
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As mromero noted, an excellent book. Read that, and you will understand why a lot would disagree with some of what was in the link you posted to. Not that any of it's necessarily wrong, but it really won't take you all that far nor make you a better photographer at the end of the day. But your snapshots won't be blurry. |
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SueS Premium Member join:2007-05-16 Macon, MO
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Its probably just me but, I say dont even think about getting a DSLR unless you plan to learn how the shutter, aperture and ISO work to make your photos. Doesnt matter how you learn as long as you learn. If one is going to use auto settings or settings that someone suggests you might as well use a point and shoot unless you understand the reasons for those settings. |
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Locutus65Why bother? Premium Member join:2001-05-24 Houston, TX |
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Re: [Tutorial] Best Digital SLR camera settings for beginnersJust bought the ebook version. Lot of stuff to learn. No idea when/if I'll be getting a DSLR as they are still pretty pricey for me but my Kodak PS lets me set everything except focus manually. Normally I shoot in auto mode then tweak the pics with one of the several photo/graphic apps I have. Would be nice to have them come right out of the camera looking good. |
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mromero Premium Member join:2000-12-07 Fullerton, CA |
mromero
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2013-May-28 8:04 pm
bryan peterson also has a youtube channel with how tos |
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