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Originally Posted by Phayke
I'm interested in developing some new hobbies, photography in particular stands out to me as something that is rewarding, an endless amount of possibilities, skills, experiences, and a fresh take on the ordinary.
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Welcome, you're off to a good start wanting to develop a hobby. The desire to do so is always a good place to get started
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Originally Posted by Phayke
Are there any resources that are a good introduction to photography in general, with a focus on digital photography? (Assuming I know nothing.)
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Yes! There are lots of great resources online. This forum has a lot of good reading, but it can be overwhelming if you're not sure where to look. Don't forget there's a search function if you have some idea of what you're looking for. However, let's assume you know nothing as you said. One place to start is at the
beginner's section of the DPS blog. Once you get some of the basics from there, it will help you figure out some of the things to search for on google. There really is a wealth of info on the internet.
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Originally Posted by Phayke
Is there a good book I can buy, or some other resources for pushing off to the point where I can teach myself to progress?
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Yes, there are lots of good books out there. I'm sure that people who have read some will come along shortly, but there have also been a few
threads on books and there are some book reviews on the DPS blog that I linked to before. Going to a book store and having a look will probably be useful since it will give you a good idea of the style of teaching you want to read.
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Originally Posted by Phayke
Should I start with a film camera?
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I can honestly say that starting with digital is probably a better option because you can take lots and lots of bad pictures without having to wait for the results and without having to pay for each set of less than ideal results. The immediate feedback of digital is also great for getting started with changing your own settings because you can see what you've done "wrong" or what you want to change. I have a film camera that hasn't seen nearly as much action as my digital, but getting my digital has brought me back to the idea that I want to try using some of the older cameras, like the medium format ones and things like that. Just something a little different.
Again, welcome to the forums! Hope to see you post more, and don't worry about asking questions, we're very friendly here!
