I keep hearing Tv and Av and never used them maybe ill give them a shot. Post processing is a valuable tool. OP what areas of photography interest you?

Everyone has great advice! I only shoot in Manual mode, as well as Tv and Av on occasion. Did my first engagement shoot for friends on Saturday and learned so much during those 3 hours. Just proves that the more you shoot, the more you learn, and hopefully the better you get!

Hope you're all staying warm! Happy Monday.

Check out Chicago Area Camera Club Association, CACCA - Home. There are many camera clubs in the Chicago area. I am in the Arlington club, for example. You will likely be the only pentaxian, but I have found lots of helpful people, great activities, and the competitions are great ways to learn more.

Thanks, I keep meaning to check out a few clubs - camera, bicycling, astronomy... The limiting factor is time, I think.

Joining a camera club is a great way to learn and meet other enthusiasts. I am a member of the Des Plaines Camera Club. I am one of only 2 pentaxians in the club. That is a good reason to get this group started. Hope to keep seeing emails so we can set a meeting this spring.

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