New to the scene

[Savior]

Hi all POTN, im new to the scene of photography, just bought a canon 350d off a mate of mine, after going out shooting with him around brighton. just wondering how to go about learning techniques on how to shoot (well), and if any one has any tips for me as a beginner..

Cheers and thanks for any help you can give

Jack

[saravrose]

welcome to POTN Jack.. we are a friendly bunch and there's a lot of knowledgeable and talented shooters to be found here.. I suggest you pick up a couple of books, your camera manual is your best friend get out of the green box and start experimenting.. don't be afraid to mess up at first and know that there is a learning curve to a DSLR but, the benefits out weigh the time you'll put into it.. let's see some photos..

sari

[ajbalazic]

Welcome!
Check out: http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=279&fromTips=1

It has digital photo basics and lessons specific to your camera the xt (350D)

[sugarzebra]

I would highly recommend Bryan Peterson's book Understanding Exposure as well. It should be on every photographers book shelf. Welcome to POTN.

[Woolburr]

Welcome to POTN...the advice so far has been right on the money...the best way to become a good photographer is to take some pictures. Shoot, shoot and then shoot some more...read around the threads here...ask some questions...we'll help you out.

[timbernet]

Welcome to POTN! My advice, stay out of the lens forum and your wallet will thank you ;-)

[saravrose]

Welcome to POTN! My advice, stay out of the lens forum and your wallet will thank you ;-)

now boring boy.. you won't be doing anybody any favors with advice like that.. :evil: :evil: ... (think of everybody trying to sell glass ;) )

[timbernet]

now boring boy.. you won't be doing anybody any favors with advice like that.. :evil: :evil: ... (think of everybody trying to sell glass ;) )

But I am trying to buy some used glass ... less competition is better for me ;-)

[saravrose]

But I am trying to buy some used glass ... less competition is better for me ;-)

Okay.. but, can we atleast suggest our new friend pick himself up a nifty..?

[Savior]

yeah im thinking about budget buying a couple of lenses, just to cover my focal lengths, thinking about getting

Canon - Lens - 50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens and
peleng 8mm fisheye

just to get a feel for different types of photography and which path i want to continue doing, is this a good idea. The lenses in total are 300 pound for the job lot.

O cheers for all the help guys, much appriciated

[saravrose]

yeah im thinking about budget buying a couple of lenses, just to cover my focal lengths, thinking about getting

Canon - Lens - 50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens and
peleng 8mm fisheye

just to get a feel for different types of photography and which path i want to continue doing, is this a good idea. The lenses in total are 300 pound for the job lot.

the 50 is what we refer to as 'Nifty'.. fast, sharp and cheap.. a definite buy.. the sigma i'm not familiar with so i'll let somebody else comment.. you could consider the 70-200 f4L it's about five hundred dollars right now and is truly the best value for what you get out there right now.. the fish eye IMO atleast can wait until you've got some more of the basics.. Speedlight, more memory, filters etc..

sari

[timbernet]

yeah im thinking about budget buying a couple of lenses, just to cover my focal lengths, thinking about getting

Canon - Lens - 50 mm - f/1.8 II - Canon EF
Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens and
peleng 8mm fisheye

just to get a feel for different types of photography and which path i want to continue doing, is this a good idea. The lenses in total are 300 pound for the job lot.

Ok - I will be serious now ;)

Your are looking at my first kit for the most part.... I didn't have the fisheye (don't really care for that effect and manual focus...)

The Sigma - really good lense, I sold it because I wanted a bit of Canon "Luxury"

The 50mm f/1.8 is a good lens as well - just don't waste your money on the lens hood... Quite a pointless bit of plastic.

[Savior]

Cheers guys i really apriciate your help, i think ill wait abit longer to get the fisheye, i know its abit of a novelty lense, but its just to get some wacky effect from time to time. which out of the other two would you suggest i get first.

Jack

[350D_Noob]

Welcome! If you're wondering how to have the right exposure and such, there is a book called "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. I'm sure it will be of great help to you.

[red hot sheep]

Cheers guys i really apriciate your help, i think ill wait abit longer to get the fisheye, i know its abit of a novelty lense, but its just to get some wacky effect from time to time. which out of the other two would you suggest i get first.

Jack

Welcome to the forums!

Out of the two, I would go for the 50mm first. It's such a useful lens and will open up a whole new world (super-shallow DoF, and very sharp when stopped down).

[madferrit]

Welcome to the forum :)

My advice would be to use the search feature at the top.. its amazing how many times a question has been answered over and over again. Good advice given so far.

[PhotosGuy]

Don't forget the "Sticky"s at the top of the threads. For instance, at the top of "Talk About Photography", there's -=Photography Tips and Tutorials List=- (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=52418)