dowlers44
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Hi folks.
No doubt I am repeating a very typical question here. I am completely new to photography in the sense of technical knowledge surrounding modern-day DSLRs. I have basically just got around to understanding what the term means! However, I have and am used to taking pictures using an old Fujifilm digital camera. What I want now is to develop my limited knowledge into a hobby in photography, to understand everything from lens types, sizes to shutter speed and aperture and other settings available.....which are no doubt countless!
I would love for any recommendations on how to go about learning some basic things very quickly (i.e. your direct, no-nonsense advice, links to digestible information etc).
However, most importantly, I want to get a good camera. I am interested in spending quite a bit of money. My interests are in people (indoors and out) and landscapes. I am stuck knowing which is the most recommended make (the good old Canon vs Nikon discussion amongst others) and would love to know what recommendations you can make on which settings are best for me. Let's assume a budget of no more than £300 to curtail things a bit. I also want a DSLR that can do video unless you know of a good reason not to.
I note I am a beginner but I would like a camera that will have a bit of longevity. I would prefer to have more than I need than find out I am really interested in taking up the hobby and having to upgrade quite quickly down the line.
Also, if the brands have organised their cameras into particular ranges, perhaps if someone could explain these to me it would help me to organise my thoughts. At the moment, it just feels I am reading a brand name followed by a series of letters and numbers that mean nothing to me.
Thanks a lot. I am looking forward to your replies.
Richard
No doubt I am repeating a very typical question here. I am completely new to photography in the sense of technical knowledge surrounding modern-day DSLRs. I have basically just got around to understanding what the term means! However, I have and am used to taking pictures using an old Fujifilm digital camera. What I want now is to develop my limited knowledge into a hobby in photography, to understand everything from lens types, sizes to shutter speed and aperture and other settings available.....which are no doubt countless!
I would love for any recommendations on how to go about learning some basic things very quickly (i.e. your direct, no-nonsense advice, links to digestible information etc).
However, most importantly, I want to get a good camera. I am interested in spending quite a bit of money. My interests are in people (indoors and out) and landscapes. I am stuck knowing which is the most recommended make (the good old Canon vs Nikon discussion amongst others) and would love to know what recommendations you can make on which settings are best for me. Let's assume a budget of no more than £300 to curtail things a bit. I also want a DSLR that can do video unless you know of a good reason not to.
I note I am a beginner but I would like a camera that will have a bit of longevity. I would prefer to have more than I need than find out I am really interested in taking up the hobby and having to upgrade quite quickly down the line.
Also, if the brands have organised their cameras into particular ranges, perhaps if someone could explain these to me it would help me to organise my thoughts. At the moment, it just feels I am reading a brand name followed by a series of letters and numbers that mean nothing to me.
Thanks a lot. I am looking forward to your replies.
Richard