Camera 101

Guess what?!  

I got a new camera!  Thanks to all of your advice, suggestions, and words of wisdom.  I ended up going with a Nikon D5100, and I love it!  My husband and I spent last weekend playing with our new toy, fiddling with settings, shutter speed, aperture...I feel like I need to learn a whole new language to understand all of it, but I'm excited!!

Now I am looking for any helpful advice on how to best understand and utilize my camera to its fullest.  Any suggestions of books, youtube tutorials, or sites that you found helpful for getting to know your camera?

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6 comments

Ann said...

You'll have fun with it,
that is one powerful camera.
Share pics...

Hitha said...

Take a class! It's the best way to maximize your camera investment. I found Okello Dunkley's workshops to be the best - www.dslrworkshops.com

Lindsay said...

Read the manual, get Nicole Gerulat's book photo 101, Kevin & Amanda are great resources too! http://www.kevinandamanda.com/whatsnew/tutorials/photography-tutorial-a-quick-guide-to-understanding-your-digital-slr-camera.html

The Pioneer Woman also has some helpful tips. But the best advice I can give, is just practice. Use all the settings until you figure them out. Can't wait to see all your new pictures!

Sienna said...

congrats!!! i desperately need a new one! it looks awesome

Carol {Everyday Delights} said...

Yay! I have a list of photography sites I use - I'll pass them your way!

Ashlee Gadd said...

Yaaaaaay! I love this site; http://digital-photography-school.com/ and I am actually doing an ecourse through Arrow & Apple right now on lighting. I'll let you know how it goes!