Further reading and learning advice required
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I've been playing with cameras since about 1996 now so I know a little bit but everything has been self taught. I have a Nikon D80, which I love and have recently gotten into playing with prime lenses and shooting with a very shallow DoF which is great for things like BBQs which seem to be going on every weekend now.
However, I've feel that I'm not really learning much at the moment, especially with things like post processing.
Does anybody have any good books they can point me in the direction of, not just about post but the whole process of using DSLRs.
Ta very muchly.
However, I've feel that I'm not really learning much at the moment, especially with things like post processing.
Does anybody have any good books they can point me in the direction of, not just about post but the whole process of using DSLRs.
Ta very muchly.
Edited by theboyfold on Sunday 31st May 22:59
Push buttons, twist knobs, and learn Manual on your camera, it's the only way to learn in my opinion. Posting shots here (and other photography forums) is pretty useful for comments and the likes, and a good way to advance your knowledge!
Understanding Exposure is an excellent book. It's not really a "how to use slr's", but great none the less
Understanding Exposure is an excellent book. It's not really a "how to use slr's", but great none the less
4hero said:
Push buttons, twist knobs, and learn Manual on your camera, it's the only way to learn in my opinion. Posting shots here (and other photography forums) is pretty useful for comments and the likes, and a good way to advance your knowledge!
Understanding Exposure is an excellent book. It's not really a "how to use slr's", but great none the less
Thanks for the link to the book, I'll have a look in a bit.Understanding Exposure is an excellent book. It's not really a "how to use slr's", but great none the less
As for the whole playing with the camera, that's what I've been doing for ages and I'm at the point when I'm lacking a good understanding of technically what's happening etc
As for the question about the post, I'm currently using Photoshop CS3
theboyfold said:
However, I've feel that I'm not really learning much at the moment, especially with things like post processing.
Does anybody have any good books they can point me in the direction of, not just about post but the whole process of using DSLRs.
You could try reading some of the tutorials / essays on http://luminous-landscape.com/Does anybody have any good books they can point me in the direction of, not just about post but the whole process of using DSLRs.
Loads of topics covered and its free
Hope this helps,
Cheers.
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