What camera do you use ? And any simple tips.

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harestonesdown H
harestonesdown Jul 16, 2013 18:50:49
Replying to thesweetcheat

thesweetcheat wrote:
It must make a difference what camera you use, or no-one would ever buy a DSLR ever again!
Yes, mine is a Nikon L120 and it certainly takes better pics than the phone cam. Still to learn all the bells and whistles though. :)

C cerrig
cerrig Jul 16, 2013 19:13:51
Replying to harestonesdown

The lens is more important than the camera, thats what makes the biggest difference. If you've got manual control of exposure then I find that trying to photograph the light is the way to go. Any given composition can change dramatically with the light, so I stand back a bit, underexpose a little, as definition in the sky sets the mood for me, and then crop to get the best composition afterwards. If you can use the filters and such on site its much better than messing about on the computer after. To get the light you need some shadow, and you have to be there at the right time .

E Evergreen Dazed
Evergreen Dazed Jul 16, 2013 20:31:33
Replying to harestonesdown

harestonesdown wrote:
thesweetcheat wrote:
It must make a difference what camera you use, or no-one would ever buy a DSLR ever again!
Yes, mine is a Nikon L120 and it certainly takes better pics than the phone cam. Still to learn all the bells and whistles though. :)
wasn't referring to phone cams. the older ones are indeed awful. but newer ones are actually ok. 4mp minimum is an absolute must. a lot of older phone cams were below that and had awful lenses. but my iphone at 8, with decent lens is actually ok.

I'm talking more about cheap and cheerful compacts vs. pricey DSLRs.
A talented photographer using a bog standard compact could wipe the floor with your average photographer using a £4000 DSLR. Photography is about skill in my opinion not gear.