For Mike: DSLR basics

[myjohnson]

If you understand lighting, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO...you will create great looking shots.

This is the most important and effective information you need to know.

Without this info, a DSLR is no better than a point and shoot....at least IMHO anyhow.

Read these articles bro.

http://www.aakatz.com/whitepaper/part2.htm

http://www.aakatz.com/whitepaper/part3.htm

http://www.aakatz.com/whitepaper/part4.htm

Let me know what you think.

[cichlid1409]

great, more HW. :icon_hang:

[myjohnson]

lol, you know you like studying this crap.

[cichlid1409]

read it and im still confused about aperture/shutter/iso...need to get it in my hands and play with it. also it seems really outdated ...

[myjohnson]

Don't worry about it being outdated. It still applies.

Most will make sense when you get your camera to see the actually effects on the picture when changing shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

[Mzungu]

Don't worry about it being outdated. It still applies.

Most will make sense when you get your camera to see the actually effects on the picture when changing shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

I agree! Anything that explains the basics for all the settings you can play with on any camera, and what exactly they mean, is of great help for me. I especially liked Chapter 3. Thanks, Thai! :emt_thumbs: I've got to read these some more, but after an overall scan, it seems like a good, comprehensive explanation, even though it's based on one model of camera.

[myjohnson]

No problem MB!

I actually got lucky and found these articles.

After reading them I thought they were very helping (even when based on another camera).

The explanation with pictures helped me a lot.

[ddaquaria]

Good read

Here is the index http://www.aakatz.com/whitepaper/whitepaper/index.htm

[TheFantasticG]

There are lots of good free references for photography basics out there. One of the best bang for the buck deals though is the book, "Understanding Exposure."

I'll see if I can't put together a small list of websites I've learned from.

[TheFantasticG]

From another forum I am on:

Having an AF in the body has nothing to do with IQ.

You should pass on the kit, and buy the body a la carte with a Nikon 50 1.8D! Stick with that for awhile until you get the hang of focusing manually. Sell it, then jump up to the 50 1.8G or 50 1.4G (I lean to the 1.4G myself).

Also, see these links for more information:

http://www.picturecorrect.com/
http://www.diyphotography.net/
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/index.shtml
http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/
http://photofocus.com/
http://dpanswers.com

Sites I trust to order photography equipment from:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
http://www.adorama.com/
http://www.bocaphoto.com/

Photography forums I frequent:
http://www.nikoncafe.com/
http://www.pixtus.com/
http://photocamel.com/

Another forum I learn on is http://www.thephotoforum.com and http://www.fredmiranda.com

Another good gear review site is http://dpreview.com and http://digitalrevtv.com

[barrettsline]

*Moved Thread because I feel it will be more beneficial here*

I have started to frequent this website here lately and personally have found some good information.

+1 Understanding Exposure

[Crude]

this is what I ended up benefiting from the most: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-tips-for-beginners

As already mentioned, understanding exposure is key. I'm sure its the same information just repeated differently, but a decent site none the less.

I'm already wishing I had a full fledged DSLR

[CRUSHER]

Here's another forum post on aquarium photography:

http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/aquarium-photography-54336.html

[R_sustaita]

If you understand lighting, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO...you will create great looking shots.

This is the most important and effective information you need to know.

Without this info, a DSLR is no better than a point and shoot....at least IMHO anyhow.

that is true.

I will trade my services for fish or tanks.