Archive for August, 2007

Aug 31 2007

Choosing a Camera – Compact versus SLR

Published by Alpha Murgev under Photography Basics

Before you go out and buy a camera, the first question you need to ask yourself is “what do I want from photography?”.

If you want something convenient that’s easy to carry around, that takes the guess work out of photographs, then a compact is probably more for you.

However, if you want to be able to take control of your images, deviate from the norm and tell the camera how you think the photo should be taken, rather than the small machine always dictating to you, then an SLR is more your style.

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Aug 30 2007

Photography Equipment

Published by Alpha Murgev under Photography Basics

What equipment do you need to take photographs, and what pieces can you aspire to…

Firstly, and the most obvious, is a camera!  A previous post has gone through selecting the broad type of camera (compact versus SLR), but in terms of specific types, that is really a matter of personal choice.

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Aug 29 2007

Getting started - the photography bug bites

Published by Alpha Murgev under Photography Basics

Photographs record memories and events like nothing else can. They are timeless, and bring back memories in an instant. They can remind you of wonderful holidays, precious family moments, and inspire your imagination.

Day to day life constantly exercises our left-side analytical brain. Why not stretch a few different muscles, and work that creative right brain for a while?

Photography is the perfect outlet!

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