Just a heads up for noobs like me :)

_dogma_ · 13-06-2008, 01:07

Just thought I'd let you lot know, if you don't already, that Practical Photography are doing a 6 part mini guide for people relatively new to the DSLR world.

The series looks promising so far. The first issue is basically learning what most of the modes do, how the parts of the camera work, about lenses, and basic problems.

Other issues are going to cover exposure, composition, lighting, and processing.

They're also giving people the chance to complete little challenges and have their images critiqued on the website. The best pics have the chance to win a Nikon D40 and various other bits and bobs.

I know that most people on here might be too advanced for stuff like this but for people like me who've just started really exploring the range of their cameras it does seem really helpfull.

Mark · 13-06-2008, 03:27

Can I pick this up in a store somewhere or do I have to order it?

I don't own a DSLR, but I expect it'll be useful nontheless.

_dogma_ · 13-06-2008, 11:28

Pick it up in store. I got mine in WHSmith but I think nearly every supermarket sells them too

petemc · 13-06-2008, 11:31

The Telegraph has something in this weekend I think too on how to photograph everything.

divine · 14-06-2008, 19:29

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Originally Posted by petemc

The Telegraph has something in this weekend I think too on how to photograph everything.

All at once?

petemc · 14-06-2008, 19:54

Yup. Using a 1 wugglepixel camera with a 1mm f/0 lens. It has the same power as a blackhole and of course needs a Mac

divine · 14-06-2008, 20:19

Excellent. I shall look into getting one.

Mark · 14-06-2008, 20:58

Unfortunately what he neglected to say was that the only currency accepted as payment for one is the Triganic Pu.

Mark · 15-06-2008, 23:34

Got the first two out of the Telegraph. They've made the rest a little more complicated to get hold of. :/

13-06-2008, 01:07	#1
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	Just a heads up for noobs like me :) Just thought I'd let you lot know, if you don't already, that Practical Photography are doing a 6 part mini guide for people relatively new to the DSLR world. The series looks promising so far. The first issue is basically learning what most of the modes do, how the parts of the camera work, about lenses, and basic problems. Other issues are going to cover exposure, composition, lighting, and processing. They're also giving people the chance to complete little challenges and have their images critiqued on the website. The best pics have the chance to win a Nikon D40 and various other bits and bobs. I know that most people on here might be too advanced for stuff like this but for people like me who've just started really exploring the range of their cameras it does seem really helpfull. __________________

13-06-2008, 11:28	#3
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	Pick it up in store. I got mine in WHSmith but I think nearly every supermarket sells them too __________________

13-06-2008, 11:31	#4
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	The Telegraph has something in this weekend I think too on how to photograph everything. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

14-06-2008, 19:54	#6
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Yup. Using a 1 wugglepixel camera with a 1mm f/0 lens. It has the same power as a blackhole and of course needs a Mac __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

14-06-2008, 20:19	#7
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Excellent. I shall look into getting one. __________________

13-06-2008, 03:27	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Can I pick this up in a store somewhere or do I have to order it? I don't own a DSLR, but I expect it'll be useful nontheless.

14-06-2008, 20:58	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Unfortunately what he neglected to say was that the only currency accepted as payment for one is the Triganic Pu.

15-06-2008, 23:34	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Got the first two out of the Telegraph. They've made the rest a little more complicated to get hold of. :/