Camera Labs

Hi everyone, welcome to the Photography tips and techniques section for beginners. This is the palce to ask general questions about camera technique and how to acheive specific effects.

Before posting though, please browse the existing subjects here and also check out our Tutorials page! Your question may have already been answered!

If your question is very specific to a particular product or manufacturer, please post in the dedicated manufacturer sections in the main forum, such as Canon, Nikon etc.

You may also find the Photography Showcase section useful for browsing photos fo specific subjects, like portraits, landscapes, action, etc.

Gordon

hey gordon
i think your doin heck of a job teachin us newbees the ropes. im interested in anything that will make me and everyone better shooters. keep up the good work




terry

You're very welcome!

HI Gordon,
i have to tell you changing from a coolpix camera to my new Nikon D3000 is a diferent experience and challenging also!
Im glad that you take from your time to gives us who are starting with this new camera tips. Thank You, looking forward to keep communication with you and your help in this new field. Take care

Danny

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Medic33ne
Nikon D3000

Gordon, I haven't received my FZ100 yet and won't receive until late September, but spending time watching your tutorial videos. Have you ever thought of marketing your "tips", especially the suggested initial settings following each video? Make it available in water proof material that could stand up to aggressive handling, while also small enough to be carried in a small/medium/large camera bag or back pocket. It would serve as a quick reference to beginners like me! If something like it is already available, I haven't found it.

Ken Rockwell has something like this, but I think Gordon's information is more accurate/field-relevant. Go for it Gordon!

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I take pictures so quickly, my highschool was "Continuous High".

Hi Gordon..i'm a beginner in using DSLR and my first DSLR were Nikon D70, i cant find any review regarding my type of camera i just confuse in which i need to follow in case of lense selection, shooting tip speedlight use that suit my D70?

Is this kind of camera a bad or not good at all since i cant find any information elsewhere regarding it use..i just want to learn how to take photo with a sense of art been put onto my picture. I love to take environment, people, event...i've post my latest shot on my facebook and u may check to see if i'm taking a good picture or not..just need and expert review on my work and hope you could help to help me improved my photography//

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Mohd Faizal Murad
Pharmacy Technician
Ministry of Health Malaysia

I am thrilled I found this site by accident. I am such a novice with such a passion for photography, I have a feeling, I will get a lot of use from this site. I bought a Canon SX130, I like it, but want to love it. Already, tonight I plan to put some of the tips from the workshop to use. Thank you again..

Welcome to the forum Karen, like you I found this site by accident and learnt so many things, I'm still learning.

Cheers

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Nikon D7000, D40X, Nikkor 18- 200 VR II, f3.5-5.6, 70-300 AF non VR, Kit Lenses.

The only problem I am having is being confused with all the info lol..but I will keep reading

I've just found this forum but am so happy! I can finally learn new techniques!

Hi all.

I am new to online forums and having upgraded from a camera on my iPhone 4 to a Panasonic Lumix FZ48 bridge camera I decided that rather than point and click I'd try to use the camera to its ability. It can't be that difficult to master? Can it?
I am really enjoying taking photos and generally use it at the beach, snapping surfers. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

My favourite photo I've added (hopefully below)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93736042@N03/8524563155/" title="Unknown surfer by crapsurfer100, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8524563155_3e341256da.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Unknown surfer"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93736042@N03/8631485073/" title="P1020225 by crapsurfer100, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8631485073_d388906d7a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020225"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/93736042@N03/8631486133/" title="P1020229 by crapsurfer100, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8631486133_92bf31d739.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P1020229"></a>