Photography and Cameras

[Hibby Bairn]

Any budding amateur photographers on here? Or professional.

I have started travelling a fair bit and am considering a book project. I'm pretty good at the creative side of taking photos but never had any proper training on the technical side (aperture, shutter speed, iso, lighting etc.)

Any tips or links?

And I have never invested in a decent camera so any guidance also welcome.

[Bridge hibs]

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Any budding amateur photographers on here? Or professional.

I have started travelling a fair bit and am considering a book project. I'm pretty good at the creative side of taking photos but never had any proper training on the technical side (aperture, shutter speed, iso, lighting etc.)

Any tips or links?

And I have never invested in a decent camera so any guidance also welcome.

Wookie is your man for that mate 👍

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I used to have a Nikon d5200. Now have a canon. Wish I kept my Nikon.

See if there are any local photography groups in your area. Try Facebook. I went to one in north Edinburgh years ago. Was great. Only use manual settings now

Become the founding member of the .net Camera Club😂

[Moulin Yarns]

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I used to have a Nikon d5200. Now have a canon. Wish I kept my Nikon.

See if there are any local photography groups in your area. Try Facebook. I went to one in north Edinburgh years ago. Was great. Only use manual settings now

Become the founding member of the .net Camera Club😂

There is a club that holds an annual exhibition in great King street during August. Might be worth looking them up.

[Jack]

Have a look at the specs for cameras within your budget. Then do all the reviews.

Look up youtube for the camera you've chosen/bought and I'd be shocked if there wasn't a load of videos showing you how to get the best from it.

Local groups are good but I'm not sure paying for courses, in person or online, are worth the money.

[Moulin Yarns]

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There is a club that holds an annual exhibition in great King street during August. Might be worth looking them up.

https://www.edinburghphotographicsociety.co.uk/wp/

There you go.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

MPB Photographic are good for used equipment. Used them a couple of times


https://www.mpb.com/en-uk

And if you want prints done this company are good

https://amimage.co.uk/

[Fuzzywuzzy]

How's this for a fluke.

I had bought a damaged tamron lens that had the error 01, so could use only in manual with no fstop. The error occasionly happened so covered the contacts with tipex and happily clicked away.

Took the tipex off yesterday and tried it, working full automatic now (fingers crossed)

[Fuzzywuzzy]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php/?...89756516679883

If any use to anyone looking for an introduction