i am applying at a camera store, and would like to learn some basic/common knowledge. i have brief photography experience, but not well informed enough of camera knowledge.
2007-10-01 12:18:56 · 5 answers · asked by Ricky C 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Take your photo experience, as brief as it may be, and build on it. When I was in camera sales (way back in the days of 35mm, lol) I spent hours and hours pouring over manuals, books, and learning as much as I could. I also handled every camera regularly so that I could explain all the controls, menu options, and features from a background of knowledge. And of course (dating myself here) that was before the Internet.
Remember, customers are expecting solid answers from you, but don't be afraid to learn from them as well. You'll be better every day, as long as you put forth the effort.
Here's one starting place for you. Please ask (you can email me) if you have any other questions.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1002
2007-10-01 14:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by George Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going into sales you'd better plan on doing a lot of studying because you will have to be knowledgeable about every camera they sell. You can't BS your way around questions such as "Which of these digicams has RAW + JPEG capture?" "Is a 12mp camera really better than a 10mp one?" "How do I take photos of the city skyline at night?" "How is Canon better than Nikon?" "Can I use my Vivitar 283 flash with my Pentax K10D?"
The camera store might not be a good place for you.
2007-10-01 12:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, do you like Earth sciences? Do dinosaurs, geology, history fascinate you? Rock collecting, or "rockhounding", you can find all sorts of neat rocks that are volcanic, metamorphic, crystaline, etc. ( and best of all, it's usually FREE ). You can pick up rocks in state or local parks ( some require permits, some don't, Federal parks all collecting is banned ), along rivers, besides road cut embankments ( long as you don't trespass on private property, just the roadside area ). Rocks are fascinating history, can be many millions of years old, hold even older fossils, etc. And when you're tired of the hobby, you can get your rocks off ( the mantle, stairway, etc ) where you stored or displayed them, and use them for yard decoration, or hole plugging in the ground. So it can be a useful hobby as well. If you get into rock polishing, you can transform some of them into legimate gemstones. - The Gremlin Guy -
2016-04-06 23:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either go on the web and search and learn or go in and say, " I know nothing but I learn quickly.." Unless that is a lie, If it is apply at McDonalds
2007-10-01 14:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon is better than NIKON?
Since when?
The Rat
2007-10-01 13:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋