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grayboy · 07-30-2010, 03:59 PM

H all - new member, and making a return to still photography after a period of 30 years. Things havd changed somewhat. I got my K7 last week and immediatley took it to WOMAD. Law of averages dictated that I had to get some shots in focus and some correctly exposed. Every now and then I even managed to get the two correct on the same photo. I can see I am going to need a lot of help and advice!!

Graham

SpecialK · 07-30-2010, 06:02 PM

Welcome to the forum and digital fotografy.

I say don't try to learn everything at once. Skim the manual. Shoot a bunch. Try things. Read sections of manual for things you could not figure out on your own. Shoot some more.

**eaglem** · 07-30-2010, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll get all the help you need here.

JohnBee · 07-30-2010, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by grayboy

I can see I am going to need a lot of help and advice!!

Welcome to the site!
I'd like to add that nothing beats trial and error when it comes to learning a camera. Though I think your past experience will really help you get your game on with your new camera.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't stress the exposure stuff at this point in time because you'll most likely move to take control of such things soon enough.

Don't forget to post some photos!

dragonfly · 07-30-2010, 09:31 PM

I felt the same way when I got my first DSLR. Auto mode is only so good. All the other modes offer so much more, but you have to be in control.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-31-2010, 10:26 AM

Welcome to the forum, remember this is the fun bit getting out there to capture great images, well trying to anyway.

07-30-2010, 03:59 PM	#1
grayboy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 52	slightly overwhelmed new member H all - new member, and making a return to still photography after a period of 30 years. Things havd changed somewhat. I got my K7 last week and immediatley took it to WOMAD. Law of averages dictated that I had to get some shots in focus and some correctly exposed. Every now and then I even managed to get the two correct on the same photo. I can see I am going to need a lot of help and advice!! Graham

07-31-2010, 10:26 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome to the forum, remember this is the fun bit getting out there to capture great images, well trying to anyway. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 07-31-2010 at 10:58 AM.

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07-30-2010, 06:02 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Welcome to the forum and digital fotografy. I say don't try to learn everything at once. Skim the manual. Shoot a bunch. Try things. Read sections of manual for things you could not figure out on your own. Shoot some more.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll get all the help you need here.

07-30-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by grayboy I can see I am going to need a lot of help and advice!! Welcome to the site! I'd like to add that nothing beats trial and error when it comes to learning a camera. Though I think your past experience will really help you get your game on with your new camera. For what it's worth, I wouldn't stress the exposure stuff at this point in time because you'll most likely move to take control of such things soon enough. Don't forget to post some photos!

07-30-2010, 09:31 PM	#5
dragonfly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: on the wall Photos: Gallery Posts: 715	I felt the same way when I got my first DSLR. Auto mode is only so good. All the other modes offer so much more, but you have to be in control.

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