digital newbie

[nutrients]

I've been working with black and white film for the past few years and have loved it, and have reached a level of relative technical mastery (as much as one can in a few years). But I now want to start learning how to do digital photography, and I know absolutely nothing about it. So it would be much appreciated if someone who knows their stuff could give me just a few pointers to send me in the right direction.

What kind of equiptment/software will I need? Any camera recommendations for a beginner, but one who hopes to quickly get serious about my work?

Like I said, I know nothing, so anything is appreciated, even a link to a page that can teach me the basics.

Thanks!

 

[ksmattfish]

I found these resources helpful in my transition from the BW darkroom to digital processing.

http://www.ronbigelow.com/articles/articles.htm

http://www.clarkvision.com/photoinfo/index.html

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/ps_pro_primers.html

http://www.naturescapes.net/home.htm

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/

http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototip-archives.html

http://av.adobe.com/russellbrown/ColortoBW.mov

http://www.normankoren.com/#Tutorials

 

[Sim]

With respect to which camera might be good for you, I'd suggest avoiding entry level models and getting something like a 40D or 50D (sorry, I only really know Canon but I'm sure the same thing would apply to other brands).

What kind of lenses do you have? If you can swing a full frame sensor and you do get serious, I doubt you'd regret it.

 

[ksmattfish]

I just ran across this link

http://www.paulpolitis.com/making_photograph_digital.asp