Another thing I could not have imagined was how many settings and terms I would be forced to learn once I had my camera in my hands. Yes, I am one of those people guilty of saying, "Yeah, well he/she has a really great camera." Um, yeah right! While I am sure that having a great camera IS helpful, pointing and shooting are only the beginning of great photography.
Last week on Saturday, I took a Beginners Photography Class to help me learn my way around my new camera. Yes, I have the manual, and yes, I have read it through at least 5 times. The trouble is, there is so much information and I am a visual and hands on learner. Those black and white demonstrations and page upon page of words did nothing for me.
In this little class I learned about ISO, Fstop(aperture), and Shutter Speed. I was faced with terms like Depth of Field and Focal Length and Focal Distance. I stretched my mind and dumped in creative words like Rules of Thirds and Dark Meets Light and Leading Lines.
My head was beginning to spin, but I can safely say that I will never go back to auto.
So goodbye to that little green square of safety.
Hello to Mr. Manual. It's so nice to finally meet you.
2 comments:
LOL. Goodbye to that little green square of safety...
I recently bought a nicer camera, too. Then I checked out a book from the library and worked my way through most of it. There is a lot to remember, and my brain isn't as dependable as it used to be. Might have to find a beginning photog class...
The book said if you don't learn to use all these nifty settings, you just have a heavier point and shoot camera to lug around. I can see that as a real danger. But oh, even with the green square of safety, it takes so much better pics!
Lona, Good point about having a heavier point and shoot to lug around, and about it taking better pictures even within the green square of safety. :0) Already loving the results of our investment! Happy Shooting!
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