Newbie Lens Help PLEASE :)

[brookie_85]

Ok so I've just started my photography diploma, and the readings I was given to answer the questions at the end of the first module make NO sense at all.
The whole module has been written in "photography jargon" so how is someone like me who is just learning supposed to be able to understand it??
Ok so anyway, I have some questions I need some help with. About which lens/attachements/filters I would use for a given situation. I'm new and unsure of where to place questions about this sort of thing, here the correct place?

[takethislife5150]

I'd give it a go in the other photography techniques section

[brookie_85]

thanks, I'll try that

[rayner_mcr]

Hi brookie, I hope you are getting the hang of it now. I too have just started the same course and had to read the questions a few times. All the info to answer these questions are contained in the detail they provide. There is an element of research required to aid you in understanding the 'jargon'. I posed a question to the providers who confirmed what I was asking. Assignment one is more about understanding the types of lenses and knowing which ones are best suited to the task in hand. How you take the shoot should help you to make this selection. ie for question 1 I would use the Shift lens to combat the leaning look of the building taking the shot from gound level aslo meeting the requirement of the question to keep it looking natural and true to from. I would also use a different lens to take a couple of shots from different levels from the building opposite. Starting to get the picture now?
Give me a shout if you want to know more, and to let me know how your getting o.

Mike

[rpcrowe]

Do a Google search using search parameters like "photography terms" or "photography terminology".

You will get a lot of hits like this:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...y/default.mspx

Digital Dictionary - A Glossary of Photographic Terms

Hope it helps you..

Good luck in your courses.

[Eljai]

Hi Brooke and Mike -

Hey guys - I've started the same course and I'm struggling with all the jargon too.

The technical stuff is doing my head in a little, but I must admit, I'm starting to grasp some vague ideas of what they are trying to teach me.

Thanks for the hints Mike - I totally needed it.

If you get stuck, I don't know much, but I'm happy to get together to figure it out.

Cheers.

LJ

[davestack]

It seems to me that it is best to study on the technicalities well. Moreso, you have to be patient.

[photofrenzy2]

Originally Posted by brookie_85

Ok so I've just started my photography diploma, and the readings I was given to answer the questions at the end of the first module make NO sense at all.
The whole module has been written in "photography jargon" so how is someone like me who is just learning supposed to be able to understand it??
Ok so anyway, I have some questions I need some help with. About which lens/attachements/filters I would use for a given situation. I'm new and unsure of where to place questions about this sort of thing, here the correct place?

What exactly are your lens sizes (14mm-45mm, 55mm-150mm, 70-300, etc) This info should be located at the base of the lens. Something like 1:2.8

Lens filters. I would recommend getting at least a UV filter for each lens. This will protect the actual lens from getting scratched and filters are about $15

[Raoul Isidro]

This is what I always tell those who start out with photography.
Buy those magazines that "teach yourself" from news stands.
Unlike the internet, they are available for you even on your bedside table, in the comfort of your lounge or bed. They are a great investment worth more times over their newstand prices.
Cheers!

[MKlem]

Sorry I cannot really help with the original question, but I have a question of my own. I was looking into online photography courses vs. going to an actual school/college for photography. Was just wondering for those of you currently taking the course, would you recommend it? Thanks