Advice for beginner

[robbins.photo]

Thank you very much for the article, I found it very useful.
And thanks a lot for an advice, I was afraid about all these shop assistances who could sell me things I didn`t need. That is why I decided to ask professionals in the first place.

No problem Irina. Happy to help. My suggestion is to just start out with the basic camera and lens and then decide what all you'd like for accessories after you shoot for a while.

Best part about digital is you can practice like crazy. Take some shots, review them, ask others to review them, improve, take more shots, repeat.

 

[Designer]

Thank you! I`ll try to do some researches in my libraries, but I`m afraid all I can find there are books from Russian authors, which can be out of date a little. Anyway, it will be better to learn photography from different points of view. Thanks again!

Another idea;

Study art books. Good art has very good examples of composition and interpretation of life which can be adapted to photography. If you see something interesting, try to make a photograph that is evocative of the example.

 

[Gary A.]

Welcome to the form Irina. For a newcomer to photography it will be hard to distinguish between a good deal and a better deal when purchasing your first camera. Just be aware that most modern digital cameras will deliver about the same quality image. The differences between a Nikon and Canon and Pentax and Olympus and Sony and et cetera will be insignificant to the new photographer. Buying used and/or refurbished is a great way to stretch your money. Many reputable companies sell used equipment that can be returned if the customer is not satisfied.

Once you have your gear, the best way to learn is by doing. Photography is a craft, as such the more you do the better you will/should become. Consequently, to become better:
1) Shoot;
2) Shoot some more; and
3) At the end of the day when you think you're finished ... shoot again.

 

[Irina_Ser]

Thank you very much for the article, I found it very useful.
And thanks a lot for an advice, I was afraid about all these shop assistances who could sell me things I didn`t need. That is why I decided to ask professionals in the first place.

No problem Irina. Happy to help. My suggestion is to just start out with the basic camera and lens and then decide what all you'd like for accessories after you shoot for a while.

Best part about digital is you can practice like crazy. Take some shots, review them, ask others to review them, improve, take more shots, repeat.

Yes, practice is one of the most important thing. And this forum is really helpful and inspiring!

 

[Irina_Ser]

Thank you! I`ll try to do some researches in my libraries, but I`m afraid all I can find there are books from Russian authors, which can be out of date a little. Anyway, it will be better to learn photography from different points of view. Thanks again!

Another idea;

Study art books. Good art has very good examples of composition and interpretation of life which can be adapted to photography. If you see something interesting, try to make a photograph that is evocative of the example.

Thanks! I`ve finished art school several years ago, but I hope some knowledge of composition I've learned is still with me.

 

[Irina_Ser]

Welcome to the form Irina. For a newcomer to photography it will be hard to distinguish between a good deal and a better deal when purchasing your first camera. Just be aware that most modern digital cameras will deliver about the same quality image. The differences between a Nikon and Canon and Pentax and Olympus and Sony and et cetera will be insignificant to the new photographer. Buying used and/or refurbished is a great way to stretch your money. Many reputable companies sell used equipment that can be returned if the customer is not satisfied.

Once you have your gear, the best way to learn is by doing. Photography is a craft, as such the more you do the better you will/should become. Consequently, to become better:
1) Shoot;
2) Shoot some more; and
3) At the end of the day when you think you're finished ... shoot again.

Thank you for a great recipe! I wasn't aware that used equipment could be returned... I`ll try to find some of these companies, it`s a really good option for me!

 

[Gary A.]

I'd start with:
B&H, Adorama, KEH Camera are all large companies with good reputations and have a satisfaction guaranteed return policy.

 

[Irina_Ser]

I'd start with:
B&H, Adorama, KEH Camera are all large companies with good reputations and have a satisfaction guaranteed return policy.

Thanks a lot!

 

[Designer]

I'd start with:
B&H, Adorama, KEH Camera are all large companies with good reputations and have a satisfaction guaranteed return policy.

Thanks a lot!

Being as you are not in the U.S., the shipping charges might be prohibitive. Are there some local places that sell gently used gear?

 

[Irina_Ser]

I'd start with:
B&H, Adorama, KEH Camera are all large companies with good reputations and have a satisfaction guaranteed return policy.

Thanks a lot!

Being as you are not in the U.S., the shipping charges might be prohibitive. Are there some local places that sell gently used gear?

Unfortunately, there aren't any official shops in my town. I`ll ask my friends if there are any stores in Moscow, but I did some Google research and I found only private advertisements (sites like eBay).

Another option, I can ask my friend who lives in the U.S. to buy me a camera and then just to send it to me. So I just need to choose the model and, thanks to all the clues above, it won`t be a problem!

 

[robbins.photo]

Ok, so now all you have to do is buy a camera and get really good really fast so you can show us pictures of Moscow.. because wow, that would be very cool.

But no pressure.. lol

 

[Irina_Ser]

Ok, so now all you have to do is buy a camera and get really good really fast so you can show us pictures of Moscow.. because wow, that would be very cool.

But no pressure.. lol

I cannot wait to do it! Thanks for support!

 

[robbins.photo]

Ok, so now all you have to do is buy a camera and get really good really fast so you can show us pictures of Moscow.. because wow, that would be very cool.

But no pressure.. lol

I cannot wait to do it! Thanks for support!

Well I'm sure for you it's probably like, eh.. it's Moscow.. but for me and I'm sure a lot of others it's like.. Holy cow.. Moscow!

Happy shooting

 

[Irina_Ser]

Ok, so now all you have to do is buy a camera and get really good really fast so you can show us pictures of Moscow.. because wow, that would be very cool.

But no pressure.. lol

I cannot wait to do it! Thanks for support!

Well I'm sure for you it's probably like, eh.. it's Moscow.. but for me and I'm sure a lot of others it's like.. Holy cow.. Moscow!

Happy shooting

Yep, and I also believe that there are lot of nice places out there, all I need is to take a really good look... And camera, of course

 

[Gary A.]

I think you need to fly to the US and pick out a camera in person.