Comments on: What do you want to know? http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/ Learn the basics of digital photography in easy steps Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Garryhttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-949 Garry Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:07:19 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-949 Hi, yes the 180 and 750mm is the focal length of the lens. So a telephoto lens might be anywhere from around 100mm through to 600mm or more. This is what gives you the ability to get close up from a distance, so the higher the number, the more zoom there is, but beware that a good quality long lens is going to be very expensive and there are lots of very cheap rubbish lenses on ebay which should be avoided. For wildlife photography, I would look at getting a lens that goes to 300mm at least. There are some good 70-300mm lenses available for a range of prices. If you really want to get serious about wildlife photography then a good long 400mm or 600mm will be great, but also very expensive as in several thousand pounds (GBP). Hi, yes the 180 and 750mm is the focal length of the lens. So a telephoto lens might be anywhere from around 100mm through to 600mm or more. This is what gives you the ability to get close up from a distance, so the higher the number, the more zoom there is, but beware that a good quality long lens is going to be very expensive and there are lots of very cheap rubbish lenses on ebay which should be avoided. For wildlife photography, I would look at getting a lens that goes to 300mm at least. There are some good 70-300mm lenses available for a range of prices. If you really want to get serious about wildlife photography then a good long 400mm or 600mm will be great, but also very expensive as in several thousand pounds (GBP).

]]> By: Kam Loonghttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-948 Kam Loong Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:11:54 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-948 Hi ! I was wondering what are the 180 or 750mm stands for.Are they the width or the length or the lenses? Another question, what kind of accesories or equipment should I get for wildlife photography? Hi ! I was wondering what are the 180 or 750mm stands for.Are they the width or the length or the lenses? Another question, what kind of accesories or equipment should I get for wildlife photography?

]]> By: Garryhttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-407 Garry Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:55:42 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-407 Hi Jackie. Simple way to remember is the larger the f number the more will be in focus = larger depth of field. and vise versa, smaller the f number, less depth of field. The larger the f number, the slower the shutter speed needs to be as you making the hole smaller, letting less light in. Exposure - too dark = under exposed = shutter speed should be slower, or aperture needs to be wider. too light = over exposure = shutter speed too slow, aperture too wide. ISO = higher the number = higher sensitivity to light = higher noise (grain) in image. Hope that helps a bit. Hi Jackie. Simple way to remember is the larger the f number the more will be in focus = larger depth of field. and vise versa, smaller the f number, less depth of field.

The larger the f number, the slower the shutter speed needs to be as you making the hole smaller, letting less light in.

Exposure – too dark = under exposed = shutter speed should be slower, or aperture needs to be wider.

too light = over exposure = shutter speed too slow, aperture too wide.

ISO = higher the number = higher sensitivity to light = higher noise (grain) in image.

Hope that helps a bit.

]]> By: Jackiehttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Jackie Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:51:12 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-406 Hi I've just found this site and your intro to lenses is a real help. I'm a complete beginner and have just bought my first DSLR. A Nikon D80. What I would like, if possible, is an easy way of remembering the effects of aperture, exposure, and ISO on a picture as I'm confusing myself. Is there an easy way to remember these things? I've asked for Digital SLR photography for Dummies for Christmas! Many thanks Jackie Hi

I’ve just found this site and your intro to lenses is a real help. I’m a complete beginner and have just bought my first DSLR. A Nikon D80.

What I would like, if possible, is an easy way of remembering the effects of aperture, exposure, and ISO on a picture as I’m confusing myself. Is there an easy way to remember these things?

I’ve asked for Digital SLR photography for Dummies for Christmas!

Many thanks

Jackie

]]> By: Garryhttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Garry Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:02:50 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-272 Shani, your wish is my command (within reason) so here is an <a href="http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/06/lenses/" rel="nofollow">introduction to lenses</a>. I'll cover more specific lenses in the future. Shani, your wish is my command (within reason) so here is an introduction to lenses. I’ll cover more specific lenses in the future.

]]> By: Shani Birkinhttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Shani Birkin Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:53:33 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-271 Hi Garry, Could you please share some info regarding the different lenses. Ive been using by basic one i got with the body for all my shots. During my research ive found there are many many different ones. My question is, do you recommend me investing in extra lenses. and what are the best ones. Thanks, Shani Hi Garry,

Could you please share some info regarding the different lenses. Ive been using by basic one i got with the body for all my shots. During my research ive found there are many many different ones. My question is, do you recommend me investing in extra lenses. and what are the best ones.

Thanks,
Shani

]]> By: Yasiruhttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Yasiru Wed, 21 May 2008 10:54:24 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-260 Hi Garry, Would love to see an article written by you on the dreaded "White Balance" and how to get it right in different lighting conditions. I am only just starting to get the hang of manual WB and can't bear to think about the wasted photo opportunities where depending on Auto WB resulted in crappy results. Thanks Yas Hi Garry,
Would love to see an article written by you on the dreaded “White Balance” and how to get it right in different lighting conditions. I am only just starting to get the hang of manual WB and can’t bear to think about the wasted photo opportunities where depending on Auto WB resulted in crappy results.
Thanks
Yas

]]> By: Garryhttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Garry Tue, 20 May 2008 07:32:57 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-257 OK, first of all, I'm jealous! I'd love to do a safari photography trip. I'll give you the short answer here and will expand upon it in an article in the near future. Lenses are worth spending more on than the dslr body. So if you are deciding to buy a DSLR don't spend all your budget on the camera, try and save enough for decent lens too. Anything like the Canon 400D, Nikon D60, Sony A300 or any of the entry level DSLR cameras are capable of producing fantastic pictures, but matching them with a decent lens will help get even better results. OK, first of all, I’m jealous! I’d love to do a safari photography trip.

I’ll give you the short answer here and will expand upon it in an article in the near future.

Lenses are worth spending more on than the dslr body. So if you are deciding to buy a DSLR don’t spend all your budget on the camera, try and save enough for decent lens too. Anything like the Canon 400D, Nikon D60, Sony A300 or any of the entry level DSLR cameras are capable of producing fantastic pictures, but matching them with a decent lens will help get even better results.

]]> By: Goncehttp://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/comment-page-1/#comment-255 Gonce Mon, 19 May 2008 22:43:25 +0000 http://www.photography-basics.com/2008/05/what-do-you-want-to-know/#comment-255 Hi there, I have recently returned from a three month trip to East Africa. I returned from my trip with some great pictures. As you can imagine Africa is probably one of the best places in the world for Animal photography. Well, over the months I became even more passionate about photography and started to snap away at everything and anything that sparked an interest in me. Since returning I have been experimenting with my compact camera, but feel that its time to move on to something more comprehensive. I'm particularly interested in macro photography and landscape stuff, but right now, its pretty much anything I find of interest. So I guess what Im asking is, where do I go from here. I want a D SLR, something not to expensive, but expenisve enough to give me great pics. I am not even an amateur photographer. I plan to just teach myself as I go along. What would be the one main thing to look out for when buying? Hope you can help. Hi there,
I have recently returned from a three month trip to East Africa. I returned from my trip with some great pictures. As you can imagine Africa is probably one of the best places in the world for Animal photography. Well, over the months I became even more passionate about photography and started to snap away at everything and anything that sparked an interest in me. Since returning I have been experimenting with my compact camera, but feel that its time to move on to something more comprehensive. I’m particularly interested in macro photography and landscape stuff, but right now, its pretty much anything I find of interest.

So I guess what Im asking is, where do I go from here. I want a D SLR, something not to expensive, but expenisve enough to give me great pics. I am not even an amateur photographer. I plan to just teach myself as I go along. What would be the one main thing to look out for when buying?

Hope you can help.

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