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Those of you with DSLR cameras...
Did you have or do you have any knowledge of photography stuff like aperatures, F-stops and all that good stuff?
Should you know the basics of photography in order to get the most out of the camera? Or will I just magically get much better pictures with a much better camera?
I would love to have better pictures, but I'm wondering if a SLR camera is the answer for me. I took photography classes in high school and I was really bad at it. Granted, digital cameras didn't exist back then but we had to use manual SLR's and I just wasn't good at it at all. Seems like I'd be better off sticking with point and shoot cameras, wouldn't I?
Or are the DSLR's pretty user friendly?
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Re: Those of you with DSLR cameras...
I would say that if you didn't like film SLRs you probably won't love the DSLRs. They aren't all that different (other than the digital LCD readout)
My husband for example takes HORRIBLE pictures with my SLR. Horrible. Fuzzy, out of focus, dark, etc. (He uses the fully automatic mode.) But with a point and shoot, he gets good stuff! Much better than I can ever get with one.
I don't know if that was what you wanted to hear though!
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Did you have or do you have any knowledge of photography stuff like aperatures, F-stops and all that good stuff? Nope. I had my camera for 2 + years before I learned all that jazz.
Should you know the basics of photography in order to get the most out of the camera? Or will I just magically get much better pictures with a much better camera? The green square (automatic) mode worked great for me for the first couple of years. I'll include a few PIP's from when Jenna was little and I had no clue how to use my camera. I think if nothing else, it's great because there's no delay from the time you hit the shutter to the time it takes the picture. That's the biggest complaint about the POS (point and shoot) cameras. The delay means you're missing the super cute moment.
I would love to have better pictures, but I'm wondering if a SLR camera is the answer for me. I took photography classes in high school and I was really bad at it. Granted, digital cameras didn't exist back then but we had to use manual SLR's and I just wasn't good at it at all. Seems like I'd be better off sticking with point and shoot cameras, wouldn't I? I think it's a great option to have around. If you have no beef with using the POS cameras, stick with them. If you want more out of your photos, pick up an SLR. You dont' have to learn how to use it in manual mode, but if you ever had the desire, you would already have the equipment.
Or are the DSLR's pretty user friendly? My Canon is super user friendly. I love, love, love it!
Here's a pic... I didn't know what I was doing.. Green square (automatic) mode
HTH!!!
I always get better pictures with my DSLR...I have just played with it and figured some things out.
I don't have a lot of experience with taking pictures/photography...I did take a photography class in high school and was usually pretty good with angles/textures ect. but it was difficult for me to get a really clean, crisp shot because it wasn't digital...all manual. Now that I have the manual, I still work the angles/textures but now also get clean and crisp photos.
I think DSLR's are pretty user friendly actually...the little book it comes with is pretty cool...gives you some information on the functions and you can get a DVD that helps you even more with the functions of the camera and how to take a good picture. And then of course, you can always take a class. (I have only ever read the book it came with).
(I have a Nikon D40 if that makes any difference)
I totally 100% ditto this.
Did you have or do you have any knowledge of photography stuff like aperatures, F-stops and all that good stuff? I had general knowledge of it, had taken a photo course before and had a regular SLR with several lenses. DH was also into photography and had a similar SLR with some gear too.
Should you know the basics of photography in order to get the most out of the camera? Or will I just magically get much better pictures with a much better camera? Our camera does not just magically get better pictures than our point and shoot. I have had the camera for a year and practice a lot and still get some terrible photos with a few nice ones mixed in.
I would love to have better pictures, but I'm wondering if a SLR camera is the answer for me. I took photography classes in high school and I was really bad at it. Granted, digital cameras didn't exist back then but we had to use manual SLR's and I just wasn't good at it at all. Seems like I'd be better off sticking with point and shoot cameras, wouldn't I? Is there something you want from your photos that your POS isn't giving you? If so, you might be able to get better results from a DSLR. If your camera is a bit older, you might just try getting a better POS.
Or are the DSLR's pretty user friendly? I also have a Canon (Rebel XTi) and I wouldn't say it is super user friendly. It's not crazy difficult but it still frustrates me on some days and I sort of know how to use it!
Having said that, with the right light and a still subject (which Charlie is NOT these days), we get really really nice photos with our DSLR that we did not get with our POS.
Here are some pictures I have taken (all in automatic mode...no fancy smancy stuff)
Well, the shutter speed is a big factor but it's not enough for me to spend so much more on a DSLR. I also like the fuzzy background stuff, but I tend to make that effect in photoshop.
Our POS is a few years old (I think) so we're looking at getting a new one or upgrading to a DSLR. But considering how bad I was at photography, I think a newer POS might give us what we're looking for...aside from the shutter speed issue. And considering that DH struggles with the settings on the POS, I'm sure a DSLR is too much camera for him.
Did you have or do you have any knowledge of photography stuff like aperatures, F-stops and all that good stuff? Not before getting my DSLR, and I sort of learned my way through it the first year.
Should you know the basics of photography in order to get the most out of the camera? Or will I just magically get much better pictures with a much better camera? Right away no, but over time yes. You will get some better pictures I think right off, I did. However I did not get the pictures that everyone else had until I learned more about the F-stops, and Adapture. Honestly it also had a lot to do with lens, and combining that new knowledge with some lenses that could get me the look I wanted.
I would love to have better pictures, but I'm wondering if a SLR camera is the answer for me. I took photography classes in high school and I was really bad at it. Granted, digital cameras didn't exist back then but we had to use manual SLR's and I just wasn't good at it at all. Seems like I'd be better off sticking with point and shoot cameras, wouldn't I? I think there are simple things to learn to get better pictures, if you get a SLR and learn those things then you will get better pictures. I personally think the shutter speed, and the chances to learn to get the great pictures were enough for me to invest.
Or are the DSLR's pretty user friendly? My canon I think is pretty user friendly. I think there are just a few things you can do to get great pictures. I also thing there are SO many online sites to help you, Mom's here, and classes if you want to get in that far.