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esmed
15-07-08, 21:06
Apologies if this is already available on UR but are there any plans to do to a simpletons or beginners guide to photography??

I've recently bought a bridge camera which has full manual mode to try and learn a bit before diving in at the deep end with a full DSLR.

I've been reading online for weeks and just generally seeing what happens if i amend certain settings but would love to just find a simple guide that explains all the terms of photography. A bit like a glossary i guess. I can't seem to find anything online that explains to me what happens when i change certain settings and what settings i would need for certain shots.

Just an idea but may be quite useful. Alternatively if anyone can suggest a really good site for a complete novice i'd be grateful!

Regards,
Esme
jimblonduk
15-07-08, 23:18
Have you tried here (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/) ?
iain360
15-07-08, 23:34
Go on You Tube, type in camera make and tutorial, plenty of video's showing you how to use the various functions.

:)
tontikki
15-07-08, 23:38
good book on macro photography is the one by john shaw i think its called 'closeups in nature', it might not be very much for beginners but its simple enough and explains a lot of basics:)
esmed
15-07-08, 23:39
Cool, cheers guys. Will check both of those out! Looked at Jim's link and the layout looks rather familiar!

Iain, never really thought of Youtube so will take a look at that as well!
jobr
16-07-08, 06:58
Reef Bloke is working on an article as we speak.
esmed
16-07-08, 09:20
Reef Bloke is working on an article as we speak.

Cool, will look forward to reading that. Thanks for the info!!
Halfsleeve
16-07-08, 11:01
Oh smashing I have a Panasonic DMC-FZ18 it has given me some great piccys but I would love to understand all the F's and ISO's, numbers all over the place really mean.
tontikki
16-07-08, 11:11
Oh smashing I have a Panasonic DMC-FZ18 it has given me some great piccys but I would love to understand all the F's and ISO's, numbers all over the place really mean.

check out photo.net, great site and lots of basic info:applause:
hermitz
16-07-08, 11:24
Have you looked at the Royal Photograhic Society website? Some serious guys and gals on there could point you in the right direction.