how to start with photography?

Question

i love taking pictures, but i want to know what camera i should use for a beginner, and which photo editing programs to use?

i do have a digital camera. it works fine, but i would like something high quality. so i can use less photo editing. but i also want to use photo editing for occassional use.

Answer 1

Learning:
http://www.net-art.it/photomonitor/enter.html

Answer 2

LOOK TO THE FUTURE... do not go 35mm. The high end cameras have all gone digital and you will only be able to buy an old used 35mm., which will be obsolete in a few years with no resale value.

I agree you need a "starter" camera and I recommend the Kodak series of P850 or P715. These are pro-sumer end cameras, both under $500 US and have sealed lens and sensors.

Both will take attachments for closeups and extra telephoto. The 850 is 10x and the 715 is 12x optical zoom already. You can attache a 1.5 telephoto to it and get the equivalent of close to 700mm zoom, plus you can add a polorizer and an assortment of filters.


http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=2/3/9/19&pq-locale=en_US

This should take you to the right page for comparison.

I have 3 digital cameras... 2 of which are Kodak and one is the P850. I was a working pro for 35 years and just retired due to illness.

I find the Kodak a great camera for the money.

After you master it you can move into the more advanced DSLR by Canon... they make better lenses than Nikon and that makes a difference, believe me. These run at $1000 US or more to start. and if you go that route you will need IS (Image Stabilization) lenses.

IS is built into the Kodaks.

Anyway, good luck... more advice at [e-mail].

beaux

Answer 3

I'm also a bit of a purist and go with film. A semi manual SLR body (secondhand is fine) and 28 to 110 mm zoom lens. Maybe a tripod. Don't go too cheap with the tripod, coz you want stability.
UV filter is a must or polaroid filter (magic in sunny conditions). ISO 200 film is a good compromise for beginners - fairly fine grain but still fast enough for lower light conditions. Read as much as you can about the mechanics of photography and composure of your picture. Remember: you are painting with light!

Answer 4

I would suggest getting a cheap single lens reflex 35mm with a built in light meter. You'll get some really good pictures that will be very high quality after a few rolls of film. Pay attention to what effect the aperture and shutter speed have on your pictures.