Photography

[DSTM]

I want to take up Photography as a hobby so treated myself to a new camera.

A canon powershot SX50 HS.

 

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_sx50_hs_review/specifications/

 

After reading positive reviews for this camera, I had to have one.

All up with Camera, extra battery, SD card, tripod and remote trigger cost $600+ AUD.

Had a look at the instruction manual, 286 pages OMG.

Will learn first the basic functions and go from there.

Was blown away by the zoom 50X to 200X Electronically.

 

 

Anyone into photography here, I may need to ask for some general Hints and Tricks when taking night and Macro shots.

 

At my decrepid age I am a slow learner.:)

[Plastic Nev]

I wish you all the very best Dougie and look forward to any pictures you post in the sticky photo's and pictures thread. As you know from elsewhere, I am looking at buying the same camera, so providing I can obtain one, we may be able to compare results.

 

Nev.

[GRANDAD]

Hi, look up the ZONE system as per Ancil Adams. Think thiswill help a lot more so with night shots.

As a rule a camera set to AUTO will adjust itself to zone 6,mid grey, or skin tone, to give an overall opt picture.

At night look at the darkest area then increase the shutter speed by two stops this should give a dark area as being dark and the lighter areas as they should be. A LOT IS TRIAL AND ERROR depending upon the camera being used.

Try taking a still photo several times at a stop or speed change difference then compare your prints to give you some idea of any adjustment you may have to make with your camera on AUTO.

Please note I am no expert as many would agree but used to be into photograph at one time, the old roll films.

BEST OF LUCK AND ENJOY. Remember the best camera in the world is the one you carry when you need to take a photo, regardless of cost.

[DSTM]

Thanks Grandad. Will look that link up you suggested and thanks for your tips.

Much appreciated.