Post by Snappersforum on Jul 31, 2014 8:44:39 GMT
As I have gained experience, spread my wings and dabbled and played with different software, type of camera from compact to dslr whilst developing a rather large head at times with some compliments for my results I have been asked for advice from those just taking up the "hobby"
Like millions before and no doubt many more to follow, I have read so many view points of what an individual feels is good advice - ranging from the purists to the peculiar. Bottom line is that any advice is a personal view and not a one size fits all. So all I can offer is what works for me and let my audience take from it what they wish.
A lot of course depends on the way you learn - I found several one day courses invaluable when I got my fuji Hs30 Bridge camera (which I still use regularly) Initially I did a a course on how to use it www.goingdigital.co.uk/photographycourses/slr-photography.php brilliant and a wonderful tutor Rod Cortson - I followed these up with a home studio course with him.
By the end of which I felt the urgent need to move onto a Nikon D5200 and various lens as whilst the bridge was and is a brilliant camera it did have it's limitations for me personally as my enthusiasm grew. (Now upgraded to the well reviewed Nikon D7200 which allows me to continue to use the same DX Lenses )
I was a jpeg gal all the way until a few months ago when I took the plunge into raw and what a revelation that was for me - so much more detail - well that is my opinion - and yes I did my research to - see some videos on jpeg v raw here
I was so pleased with what I feel was a vast improvement in quality when I had to replace my compact I made sure I got one that had the ability to shoot raw too - settling on a Fuji f900exr
With all the above cameras I read, researched talked and decided before changing mind several times, but each purchase was coloured by my growing experience and what shots I wanted to do from panorama 360 degree - (if you fancy these you defo need a tripod in my experience) to macro - and beyond.
Bottom line on the camera front for me is decide what is important to YOU. What sort of photography are you interested in - do read the reviews both expert and user to get a balanced viewpoint. For me when buying the latest compact the one I had my eye on was a brand new release at nearly £300 but when reviewed many said picture quality was an issue...............and I am very happy with the f900exr as well as saving myself a £150 into the bargain.
High price does not always mean good, all singing all dancing again not always the way to go. It is all down to personal preference.
I am waffling so will leave this and move on to editing etc in another post
Like millions before and no doubt many more to follow, I have read so many view points of what an individual feels is good advice - ranging from the purists to the peculiar. Bottom line is that any advice is a personal view and not a one size fits all. So all I can offer is what works for me and let my audience take from it what they wish.
A lot of course depends on the way you learn - I found several one day courses invaluable when I got my fuji Hs30 Bridge camera (which I still use regularly) Initially I did a a course on how to use it www.goingdigital.co.uk/photographycourses/slr-photography.php brilliant and a wonderful tutor Rod Cortson - I followed these up with a home studio course with him.
By the end of which I felt the urgent need to move onto a Nikon D5200 and various lens as whilst the bridge was and is a brilliant camera it did have it's limitations for me personally as my enthusiasm grew. (Now upgraded to the well reviewed Nikon D7200 which allows me to continue to use the same DX Lenses )
I was a jpeg gal all the way until a few months ago when I took the plunge into raw and what a revelation that was for me - so much more detail - well that is my opinion - and yes I did my research to - see some videos on jpeg v raw here
I was so pleased with what I feel was a vast improvement in quality when I had to replace my compact I made sure I got one that had the ability to shoot raw too - settling on a Fuji f900exr
With all the above cameras I read, researched talked and decided before changing mind several times, but each purchase was coloured by my growing experience and what shots I wanted to do from panorama 360 degree - (if you fancy these you defo need a tripod in my experience) to macro - and beyond.
Bottom line on the camera front for me is decide what is important to YOU. What sort of photography are you interested in - do read the reviews both expert and user to get a balanced viewpoint. For me when buying the latest compact the one I had my eye on was a brand new release at nearly £300 but when reviewed many said picture quality was an issue...............and I am very happy with the f900exr as well as saving myself a £150 into the bargain.
High price does not always mean good, all singing all dancing again not always the way to go. It is all down to personal preference.
I am waffling so will leave this and move on to editing etc in another post