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Photo Forum / Digital Photography / DSLR Cameras / November 2006Internet based Instructions for using Nikon D-50 - was Your average joe camera question by TSKO
In answer to TSKO and other interested parties Here is a link for D-50 instructions on the web: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d50/d50-settings.htm It has many things that you have asked about AND it is specific to the Nikon D-50! Hope that this helps. Warren I had actually found that site after I posted my question and I love it (the site that is). That guy needs to put out a book. Thanx though for the info. > In answer to TSKO and other interested parties > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Warren >I had actually found that site after I posted my question and I love >it (the site that is). That guy needs to put out a book. Geezes I hope not! A book from Rockwell would make everyone a dullard. While some of what Rockwell says is useful to newbies (no offense), like how to install a battery, turn on grid lines in a Nikon, and why JPG is better for dummies, any amateur or pro would laugh at his ludicrous suggestions and recommendations that are way off the mark and useless to someone who already has a clue what they're doing. If all you want to do is learn how to point and shoot with a DSLR and make 4x6 snaps of the kids, the dog, and vacation to Disneyworld, Rockwell is your guy. Follow what he says and you'll be able to bore your neighbours better than anyone else. :-) Then once you learn a few things and you want to read truly useful information that will help you learn to become a better photographer, try any number of pros who know what they're talking about and actually want to help you improve your technique. I understand people like Thom Hogan, who makes a few ebooks, is a good place to start: http://www.bythom.com/ Rob Galbraith is an experienced photojournalist with lots of useful info: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/index.asp And hit Google with questions or searches: http://www.google.com/ Or visit your local library and read every magazine and/or book you can find about photography. And hit lots of internet sites too. That should at least get you going in the right direction. Knowledge is free...use it! Just my lowly opinion... >>I had actually found that site after I posted my question and I love it >>(the site that is). That guy needs to put out a book. [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > Just my lowly opinion... I have been researching books a bit and from what I have found, the Thom Hogan e-books dont seem to be well recieved. Look at the comments off Amazon for his e-book on the D70. Out of 11 ppl, 10 give it 1 star. I am not saying Amazon is the end all be all of photographic books and I personally havent looked at them...but just commenting. Anyone else out there like his stuff? >I have been researching books a bit and from what I have found, the Thom >Hogan e-books dont seem to be well recieved. Look at the comments off >Amazon for his e-book on the D70. Out of 11 ppl, 10 give it 1 star. I am >not saying Amazon is the end all be all of photographic books and I >personally havent looked at them...but just commenting. Anyone else out >there like his stuff? Got a link? I couldn't find any listing by searching. What were the negative comments? You'll find some of us around here have recommended them in the past and now for a very good detailed beginning book. I have it for my D70. This was my first slr period and I found it quite helpful. There's also Peter iNova's series.  SignatureEd Ruf (Usenet2@EdwardG.Ruf.com) http://edwardgruf.com/Digital_Photography/General/index.html >>I have been researching books a bit and from what I have found, the Thom >>Hogan e-books dont seem to be well recieved. Look at the comments off [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > There's > also Peter iNova's series. You know what, I was trying to find the link but I cant anymore. I went on Amazon yesterday and found the book no problem. There were 11 reviews on there and 10 out of the 11 had 1 star to them. I have been on there for 15 minutes and I cant seem to find it anywhere. I honestly cant put my review to it for I havent seen one of his E-books. I just know what I saw yesterday. Since I cant remember what I ate yesterday, I honestly cant remember the what the reviews said. I have researched so many camera books, they all seem to run together. Once again though, I did look at it yesterday and did read about it. That much I do know. Anyways, if its something that is suggested, I will go on his website and check it out there. Thanx for the info >Then once you learn a few things and you want to read truly useful >information that will help you learn to become a better photographer, [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Just my lowly opinion... I would add: http://www.shortcourses.com/ Jack Consider the source. IMHO, those who take snapshots will not like Thom Hogan's ebooks, because they're too detailed, Photographers will love them, because they're so detailed. If you want to understand how to get the most out of your digital camera, try one of Thom's books for yourself. > >I had actually found that site after I posted my question and I love > >it (the site that is). That guy needs to put out a book. [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > Just my lowly opinion... >Or visit your local library and read every magazine and/or book you >can find about photography. And hit lots of internet sites too. That >should at least get you going in the right direction. That's good advice. There have been a *lot* of books written about photography over the years, and probably 75% of the content is still just as relevant today. Obviously, skip books about darkroom wet processing of film if you don't shoot film, but everything written about basic photographic concepts and exposure and composition are all still useful. The only "modern" books you may need are things that discuss Photoshop, colour management, and other computer-based photo processing - if you want to do that. Dave >I had actually found that site after I posted my question and I love it (the >site that is). That guy needs to put out a book. Thanx though for the >info. You are welcome. Warren >> In answer to TSKO and other interested parties >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> >> Warren |
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