Is there really any point.....?

[Artograph]

I am interested in becoming more involved with photography as a hobbie, and maybe someday even professionally. I'd even like to join the local camera club later this month.

Is it realistic of me to even attempt to be a "serious newbie" at photography when all I own (and can afford) is the Kodak Easy Share (6.1 or is it 7.1 mega pixals and x10 optical zoom...?

:blushing: (Please don't laugh...out loud.......too loud... !!)

 

[Sw1tchFX]

You can create good photographs with any camera. The camera doesn't make the photographer.

 

[Iron Flatline]

Yup. You may be limited to some degree in the kind of shot you can take, but the basics of composition and exposure remain the same. When I go out to shoot I make a point of only bringing one lens for my exchangable camera, usually a fixed focal length lens called a prime, a non-zoom lens. Just shoot with what you've got.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Exactly. Unless I'm on an assignment, and even than, I rarely bring everything. I just bring what I think i'll need.

 

[The Empress]

You can be a great photographer with a not so great camera...it is all about how you use all of your other resources. Such as lighting, subject, timing, and luck.

 

[Artograph]

Wow....thank you so much guys!!! I was sure everyone would laugh me right out of this site!!! LOL!!! ...What a relief!! :OD

While I have learned so much in the short time I've really become interested....the biggest lesson is that I have so much more to learn!

Truth be told...I have managed to take a few shots that I'm pretty proud of....and just as soon as I learn how to post them here....I will!!! LOL!!

Thanks again!