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My silly Lily is almost 4.
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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12 weeks to better photography, who's in?
From the post below, it seems there are a few of us who want to give this a shot?
Everyone is welcome to join in. Parts of the class are geared toward DSLRs, but most of it can be done with any camera. (Actually, if you're P&S has manual settings like mine does, then the whole class would apply, I think.)
Here's the link to all 12 weeks of classes.
We'll have a Friday reminder, the weekend for the assignment, and then a check in on Tuesday. Does that sound good? Totally open to ideas and suggestions!
My silly Lily is almost 4.
Re: 12 weeks to better photography, who's in?
I'm in! I totally need a refresher!
A few months ago I was actually shooting in Manual and I would like to get back to that (however, a lot of my pics were garbage). Right now I cheat and use Aperture Mode and ::gasp:: sometimes even automatic. I feel like a sham!
Baby Macy is here!
12/09 - Macy (daughter) | 4/10 - Began TTC Baby #2 | 12/10 - Chemical Pregnancy | 1/12 - Miscarriage at 14 weeks | DX - PCOS & Hyperthyroidism
I went to a one-day workshop back in October by Karen Russell, here's her website. She shoots almost exclusively in aperture priority and her photos are ah-mazing. (At least in my humble opinion). She teaches her students to shoot in that mode as well.
And if I can't make the shot, and I want the memory, you can be dang sure I'll flip it to automatic.
My silly Lily is almost 4.
Max 4-08-08 and Michael 2-03-91 (19 years olds)
DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
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EDD 2/22/2013
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
Baby Macy is here!
12/09 - Macy (daughter) | 4/10 - Began TTC Baby #2 | 12/10 - Chemical Pregnancy | 1/12 - Miscarriage at 14 weeks | DX - PCOS & Hyperthyroidism
Oh no! Don't feel intimated! I think *somewhat* learning about photography was one of the best decisions I ever made. It's a great hobby!
Baby Macy is here!
12/09 - Macy (daughter) | 4/10 - Began TTC Baby #2 | 12/10 - Chemical Pregnancy | 1/12 - Miscarriage at 14 weeks | DX - PCOS & Hyperthyroidism
The manual is 274 pages. And then there is software with 2 more manuals. I'm on page 1...
Kathy - You're a Nikon girl, right? You have the D40? So you'll have to be careful to make sure whatever you get has autofocus, but most do, so it's really not as limiting as some people make it sound.
I have the kit lens collecting dust on my shelf, the cheap-o 55-200 zoom, the Tamron f2.8 28-75, and a 35 prime. They each have a purpose, but I couldn't live without my Tamron because it can sort of cover each purpose.
My zoom (Nikon f4.5-5.6 55-200) is not a great lens, but it does alright when lighting is not at a shortage, so, outside at the beach, etc., it's a great lens. It's really light so it's easy to carry around. I don't love it because it can't do low light at all, but for what it is, I'm glad I have that range when I want it.
I *love* my 35 prime especially for indoor low light (f1.8). 50 is a better focal length for a lot of reasons, but the 50 can be tight inside the house, whereas the 35 gives you more room to work with. Your Nikon options for the 50 are either manual focus (you don't want) or $450. Primes are the way to go because they're faster and sharper, and really the only negative is that your feet are your zoom, so they're obviously not for shooting wildlife or something like that. Also, I broke my foot last October, so zooming with my feet wasn't an option, and that's another reason I couldn't live without my Tamron (I'm a klutz).
As much as I love the Tamron, my 35 hasn't been off my camera except at Disney for weeks, and my next lens will definitely be a prime. I'm either going for the 50 or the 85, I'm not sure yet. It might depend on when (or if) I get to upgrade the camera body soon.
Sara - dive right in! I know it's intimidating at first, and to be honest, I think that part only gets worse because there is just so much to know and learn. As much as I get frustrated (a lot), it's also been really fun and rewarding to actually use my brain and learn something new. And I know everyone tells you to read the manual first, but if I'd read that stupid thing before learning WTF the terminology meant, I might as well have read the French version. Learn a little about photography first, then try to figure out what that means on your camera.
Oh, and always take my advice with a lot of skepticism. I have no idea WTF I'm talking about, kind of the blind leading the blind. The photog board on the bump is a much better place to ask questions than to ask me because they're answers are more likely to be correct.
My silly Lily is almost 4.
I'm in! As I said in the other post, I might not be able to participate the first couple weeks, but regardless I'll try to get caught up and involved by week 3 at the latest.
We bought a Nikon D3100 (I think?) after Thanksgiving and I still have no idea WTF I'm doing with it. I definitely want to learn how to use it!
Ellie ~ 3.29.12
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We're camera twins :-)
I know how obnoxious it can be when people say "just you wait" kinda stuff, but as soon as that sweet baby is mobile you are gonna LOVE your faster shutter speeds and the quick release of your shutter. By the time a P&S snaps the shot, the child is GONE. Be prepared!
My silly Lily is almost 4.
I would love to do something like this, but uh, how do I know if my P&S has a manual setting? No, really, I'm serious.
I would love to get a nice camera, but that's far away, so maybe I should learn how to use what I have.
I'm in!
Kate, I'm happy to hear that you love your 35mm prime lens. I think I'm going to get myself that lens for my birthday because I want something faster. All I have right now is my 18-105mm. I can't wait to get it and try it out.
Check the dial on the camera. There are usually a few different modes -- one is a green "auto" and they sometimes have a little flower or a night scene or something. If your camera has a mode called "M," then you have manual settings. If you have "A" or "S" (for a Nikon) those are semi-manual. I think the Canon versions are "Av" and "T"? I can't remember. It's easier for a lot of people (me) to start with the semi manual options first. I have no clue about any other brands.
It actually makes a lot of sense to learn what you have first because you will make a better decision when you do upgrade, if that's what you choose to do.
My silly Lily is almost 4.
I'm in when do we start?
I would love to join this also. I have a Nikon D 3000 and I still do not know how to work all the features.