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I want to know if this is a good camera to start photography with.?
ok so im 14 and i want to start doing photography is this a good camera to start with http://www.camera-news.com/images/pictures/nikon-coolpix-l100-100-megapixel-digital-camera-black.jpg if not could you recomend one thats cheap but good
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I don’t own, nor have I used the L100. But from the reviews I looked at I would have to say no.
There seems to be very little in the way of controls, meaning that you will not be able to adjust camera settings to alter how the picture turns out. About the only thing it has going for it is the zoom.
Check the review link below to see for your self.
To answer your question, I have to give you two answers. Recommend a cheap but good camera (very few of those around). Hmm. It is going to depend on how you want to approach this. If you are looking for a camera to use in order to see if you even like photography, then all you would need is a point and shoot with a few controls for exposure, aperture and white balance.
If you are sure that you want to get into photography, then I would recommend that you look for a DSLR that has a sound selection of lenses.
It would be a shame and a waste to spend several hundred dollars on a fancy DSLR only to find out that you really don’t care for photography. Yet it would be a waste of even $50 to get a cheap point and shoot then find out that you want to get more into photography.
What you will want in a camera is exposure control. Being able to set the shutter speed. Aperture control. Being able to set your f-stops. Features like shutter priority, you set the shutter speed, the camera sets the aperture; aperture priority, you set the aperture (f-stops) and the camera sets the shutter speed; and manual control, you set everything. White balance. Not just the pre-sets for incandescent, fluorescent, sun and shade, but the ability to set it by the Kelvin scale. Filters. Either in camera (can be set from a menu or button) or filters that go in front of the lens (screw in – more expensive but better). Different ISO setting. ISO is the equivalent of film ASA, or speed. The higher the number, the less light you need to take a picture. CAUTION: The less expensive cameras then to have more noise at lower ISOs. In short, in a cheap camera anything above 400 is going to look bad. So don’t buy a camera because it has 78,000 ISO. 400 ISO is about all you will need unless you do a lot of night shots.
You can get these features in some point and shoot cameras that run under $250. But if you are going to spend that much you might as well go a little farther and spend the money on an entry level DSLR in the $600 or so range.
I suggest that you look at different cameras until you understand all of the features it has. A lot of the terms will sound like a foreign language to you at first. But keep looking at them and it will all become something you understand.
Google “camera name reviews” to find out more information on a camera you are interested in. By doing this you will have several reviews to look at and that is the same as having several different people comment on the same camera. Look for the summary, the pros and cons section for the down and dirty.
Google “photographic composition” and read several of those articles. Even if you do not get into photography, understanding a little about composing your shots will help you take better snapshots.
The biggest problem is you don’t know if this is something that you will stay with, or if you will try it for a while and lose interest. You are 14 and learning, as you should be. At that age everything sounds exciting and worth doing. Unfortunately, you have not tried enough things to have a real good idea of what you do and do not like yet (this is normal). So you will have a hard time deciding if you might like something or not without trying it. Again perfectly normal.
So yes, by all means, try photography. Give it your best shot. If you find that you love it and want to continue, great. If you find that you don’t like it, great. Try to find something that will allow you to explore photography, yet not cost too much. Also, talk to Mom and Dad, they may just surprise you with what they know.
Good luck.
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I am needing a little help with a job. I am wanting to work for the news paper as a photographier and I need to know how can I represent my work to get the job? Or how could I sell my photography Photo’s to the newspaper? How could I sell my photography photo’s to companies, museums, business’s ?
One of the most useful resources a freelance photographer can own is the “Photographers Marketplace”, an annually published guide to periodicals, and just about every outlet to sell photographic images. It’s relatively cheap, bearing in mind you have to spend money to make money. Find it on Amazon or some other book seller.
Photojournalism is perhaps one of the most difficult types of photography one can undertake in as much as there is no chance to “set up” great images (like in weddings), you must recognize and be ready to capture great images without hesitation, in any lighting / conditions. This means extensive shutter time and practice. I don’t know your experience level, but based on your asking where to market your work, I’ll assume your in the beginner /avid enthusiast realm. You may find it difficult to get on board with a newspaper, or at least one that will pay you enough to live on. many freelance photographers have contacts with many newspapers, and may also shoot real estate as well as work on their own photographic projects such as books / calenders or a private portrait studio.
Here’s some valuable advise that I repeated tell budding photographers and the many askers looking to make some money clicking the shutter…
Get some professional training and learn the fundamentals of consistent, quality image capture. There are people out there who spend money on the most expensive DSLR’s, run them on full auto, and get lucky, but rest assured that luck will run out and they typically end up looking foolish, if not facing litigation (wedding photographers who drop the ball on the big day).
Build a portfolio of your work being sure to include images you’ve made that have been published (tear sheets), and any contests you’ve one. Be absolutely brutal when editing your images being considered for a portfolio, it’s better to have 10 great shots than 10 great shots and another 5-10 that are substandard.
Put in your time, and wait for the right opportunity. You can earn a few bucks along the way shooting high school portraits for friends, or selling your better work at local arts and craft fairs. The digital revolution has made Photography one of the most difficult, and expensive professions to try to break into. Frankly if your looking to earn a comfortable living, and not starve, you might try med school….
G’Luck !!!
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Digital Photography Tutorial The Basics
In the print media, pictures are used to break the monotony of a news page. Illustrations may be used as page decoration. If its only purpose is to create a favorable impression for the reader, it’s a valid function. After all, according to J.W. Click and Russel N. Baird’s book, “Magazine Editing and Production,” people hang paintings and photos on their walls for aesthetic reasons only.
Given that concept, one can surmise that photography is, indeed, a work of art captured in technicalities and presented in an exceptional manner.
The total impression on the subject will always depend on the way the photographer wants to present his or her subject matter.
For this reason, special classes in photography provided for those who wish to perfect their skills as far as photography is concerned. However, there are some basic tips that every budding photographer must know in order to succeed in this kind of endeavor.
Here is a list of some of the important pointers that every photographer should know:
1. Get ready
The key to good shots is to have all of your necessary materials ready. One of the basic skills needed in photography is the point and shoot.
However, you can’t do this if you lack the materials that you need such as extra batteries (in case you run out of battery supplies), a tripod (for a steady footing), and other devices like the lenses that would aid your ability to incorporate the point and shoot skill.
Besides, you would not want to be wasting your time rummaging through your bag to find those additional lenses just to get a close up shot of your subject. Aside from time-consuming, your subject might lose interest or if it is a moving object, it might not stay longer than you have expected.
2. Be steady with your camera
One of the main reasons why pictures may come out blurred is the fact that some photographers can’t get a steady hand on their cameras.
It would be better to avoid shaking your camera. If you really can’t avoid these, it would better to use a tripod or inserting your elbows to your sides so that you get a stable grip.
3. Focus on your subject
By attending some photography classes, you should be able to learn how to get the best angles to capture your subject. Just keep in mind to focus on your subject and not on anything else.
These are just some of basic tips that you will learn in a photography class. Just keep them in mind and you are on your way to your best shot.
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