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Recently bought a Nikon D3100 DSLR
I would be interested in anyone passing on some tips and pointers for a novice like me who's interested in photography as hobby
Would like to take pictures of landscapes mainly and have an interest in cars too.
Would be interested in taking portraits at some stage if anyone is game for letting me
All info appreciated |
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"Might be worth looking at a famous online retailer (A........) as they have some books for around 10 quid that are ideal for some one that's new to a DSLR. "
Yeah cheers I have a couple already
But I learn best by being shown things
Cheers guy though |
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Remember that taking the photograph is only of the process. You need to look at a decent processing technique. Also you will quickly find that your digital images quickly climb and therefore need a good photographic library system. Personally I use Aperture on the iMac. |
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"Recently bought a Nikon D3100 DSLR
I would be interested in anyone passing on some tips and pointers for a novice like me who's interested in photography as hobby
Would like to take pictures of landscapes mainly and have an interest in cars too.
Would be interested in taking portraits at some stage if anyone is game for letting me
All info appreciated"
so you just got a Nikon you should have with it the registration included is an introduction to there site where there is a learning section we have a studio /agency most of our pics are motorsport we do portfolios ect there's lots of ametures out there just be carefull of what you take if there are people in your pics be aware of model release laws its a minefield if you publish your pics on social media or any public place permission must be sought your welcome to contact me for advice and i could arrange a session for you at our studios remember the composition of a photo is in your head you are the artist you know where i am get in contact i can arrange for you to take pics at sport meeting but you must have current crb which is advisable when taking pics anyway good luck |
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"but you must have current crb which is advisable when taking pics "
A CRB is totally unnecessary when taking photos in a public place and in any case an individual can not apply for a CRB as it has to sponsored by an organisation that requires it. From the Metropolitan Police web site....
“Freedom to photograph/film: Members of the public and the media do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places and police have no power to stop them filming or photographing incidents or police personnel.”
This not just the case of scenes involving the police, providing you are in a public place you can take photographs without permission. Common sense should prevail however and you would be unwise for example taking lots of photos of children without parental consent! You also wouldn't be wise to start taking photos outside military bases etc. |
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man ppl get over there head lmao , just get out and practise thats ur best thing when i firsy started i used to take pics of places and things i loved , watchs shit loadsnof youtube videos on how to learn different things , i first boughg photoshop elements then moved up , but everyones different on their opinion  happy togging just enjoy it its a fab feeling seeing a image that uve taken which is amazing as its a hobby just do it when u want and it feels right :P |
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just get out and take photos.. for technical stuff as you learn plenty of mags such as amateur photographer about or if you are a joiner in get to your local camera club ..enjoy  |
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"just get out and take photos.. for technical stuff as you learn plenty of mags such as amateur photographer about or if you are a joiner in get to your local camera club ..enjoy "
It's much easier to learn from your mistakes these days. You see your results immediately (no photo processing to wait for) and the camera records all the settings that we used such as aperture, shutter speed, focal length, metering used, white balance used etc etc.
There are some rules of thumb to know such as using small apertures for landscapes and wide apertures for portraits, the rule of two thirds for composition, high ISO equals grainy images, low ISO crisp images, fast shutter speeds for action shots etc etc.
A camera club is good or pick up a few copies of one or two of the monthly photo magazines. These often have CDs that have video tutorials on camera technique and post processing using software such as Photoshop.
If all else fails, leave the camera on program mode and you'll get reasonable shots! |
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"but you must have current crb which is advisable when taking pics
A CRB is totally unnecessary when taking photos in a public place and in any case an individual can not apply for a CRB as it has to sponsored by an organisation that requires it. From the Metropolitan Police web site....
“Freedom to photograph/film: Members of the public and the media do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places and police have no power to stop them filming or photographing incidents or police personnel.”
This not just the case of scenes involving the police, providing you are in a public place you can take photographs without permission. Common sense should prevail however and you would be unwise for example taking lots of photos of children without parental consent! You also wouldn't be wise to start taking photos outside military bases etc."
im sorry i am aware of this but if you read what i said taking pics at motorsport event is not public and as it involves children a crb is required thats with all event organizers thanks for advice
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Don't see how this can be enforced. If you buy a ticket for example to the GB F1 Grand Prix are you going to get your camera taken off you if you turn up and can't produce your CRB? Mrs CF3 has three current enhanced CRBs for organisations that she works for but as they hold the results of those she can't produce anything to prove that she has passed a CRB check.
On the subject of public events take the Royal International Air Tattoo held at RAF Fairford annually where there are many children present. The organisers arrange photo facilities for amateurs and do not required anyone to have a CRB check. We have taken DSLRs to these events and have never even been asked for any form of ID yet alone a CRB. |
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Good question and one I probably asked myself a few years ago..
First regarding CRB's..understand this...you are NOT breaking any laws by walking the streets with a camera..but use your head..if you feel you have to hide in the bushes to get some innocent pictures of kids playing in a park your asking for trouble!...
Its a sad indictment on society but anyone with a camera anywhere near kids is viewed as a potential nonce...sad to say it but I would avoid 'sensitive' areas like parks and beaches.
If you do want to take a photo of say a kid eating an ice cream or running along with a ball then its polite and reasonable to introduce yourself ask their parents first..offer to send them copies etc..
Enrol on a local beginners course..
Join web forums..
Dont be afriad to ask 'silly questions'..
UTube..use it..its a fantastic resource
Buy a book called 'Understanding Exposure'..
DONT put your camera on 'Auto'(unless you really need a picture quickly) using pre-set modes is ok..but you'd be better off noting the settings and using them in A, S, or M modes...
Try taking photos of extreme situations..low light, running water etc etc..you will learn more about what can be done, and what cant..
You will learn a lot by using 'Manual'
Dont be afraid to experiment
Camera clubs...hmm, not my scene...You often find brand snobs..and some are very competitive I dont want to enter 'Salons' or 'battles'..and everyone seemed to be about 80 and called Brian, Derek or Ralph  |
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"Don't see how this can be enforced. If you buy a ticket for example to the GB F1 Grand Prix are you going to get your camera taken off you if you turn up and can't produce your CRB? Mrs CF3 has three current enhanced CRBs for organisations that she works for but as they hold the results of those she can't produce anything to prove that she has passed a CRB check.
On the subject of public events take the Royal International Air Tattoo held at RAF Fairford annually where there are many children present. The organisers arrange photo facilities for amateurs and do not required anyone to have a CRB check. We have taken DSLRs to these events and have never even been asked for any form of ID yet alone a CRB."
Good post CF3...half the time I dont think child protection is the real issue..I think its more the fact that local authorities and event organisers dont want to be sued by the 'rent a writ' brigade..
The police (if your lucky enough to get a copper who actually understands the law on this) can look at the contents of your camera if he/she suspects you are taking photos for terrorist purposes or they have evidence of a crime being committed..its best to let them have a look anyway...you know what they are like!
Can I draw the OP to the 'Digital Camera World' site..they have a pretty comprehensive guide to whats right and wrong taking 'street' photos.. |
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the d3100 is the camera we use, great camera and there are loads of tutorials on the web. Acctually there are quite a few videos on utube about shooting in public places that are interesting. We always shoot in RAW but its just preference. As was mentioned earlier take lots of photos and experiment its nothing to delete them |
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"Good question and one I probably asked myself a few years ago..
First regarding CRB's..understand this...you are NOT breaking any laws by walking the streets with a camera..but use your head..if you feel you have to hide in the bushes to get some innocent pictures of kids playing in a park your asking for trouble!...
Its a sad indictment on society but anyone with a camera anywhere near kids is viewed as a potential nonce...sad to say it but I would avoid 'sensitive' areas like parks and beaches.
If you do want to take a photo of say a kid eating an ice cream or running along with a ball then its polite and reasonable to introduce yourself ask their parents first..offer to send them copies etc..
Enrol on a local beginners course..
Join web forums..
Dont be afriad to ask 'silly questions'..
UTube..use it..its a fantastic resource
Buy a book called 'Understanding Exposure'..
DONT put your camera on 'Auto'(unless you really need a picture quickly) using pre-set modes is ok..but you'd be better off noting the settings and using them in A, S, or M modes...
Try taking photos of extreme situations..low light, running water etc etc..you will learn more about what can be done, and what cant..
You will learn a lot by using 'Manual'
Dont be afraid to experiment
Camera clubs...hmm, not my scene...You often find brand snobs..and some are very competitive I dont want to enter 'Salons' or 'battles'..and everyone seemed to be about 80 and called Brian, Derek or Ralph "
Very helpful, nice to hear from others that know the true facts. We have learnt through trial and error and have never bothered with camera clubs but suppose that they have their benefits even it is to talk about Box Brownies with Derek, Brian and Ralph. |
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"Don't see how this can be enforced. If you buy a ticket for example to the GB F1 Grand Prix are you going to get your camera taken off you if you turn up and can't produce your CRB? Mrs CF3 has three current enhanced CRBs for organisations that she works for but as they hold the results of those she can't produce anything to prove that she has passed a CRB check.
again misunderstood i said i can arrange taking photos track side not as a spectator and a crb is required thats all why the argument people are free to do what they want you know as well as i do 90% of people take pics on there mobiles be hard to control i was just offering a bit of help you all interprate the law your way ill do it mine just be sensible as all photographers get tared for the few bad ones
On the subject of public events take the Royal International Air Tattoo held at RAF Fairford annually where there are many children present. The organisers arrange photo facilities for amateurs and do not required anyone to have a CRB check. We have taken DSLRs to these events and have never even been asked for any form of ID yet alone a CRB."
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To get access trackside would take more than a CRB, you would have to be a member of an accredited organisation that would have required you to have had a CRB check performed when you joined it. An individual can not obtain a CRB check independently. It has to be part of employment or voluntary service with organisations that are involved with children and/or vulnerable adults.
We suggest that this is well beyond what the OP is interested in at present but with time and experience there is a chance that he could achieve this. By that time he is likely to be well acquainted with the rules that govern close access to this type of event. |
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All this CRB stuff does make me laugh though..its totally abused these days by companies..it was originally in place as a check for people working with children and vulnerable adults..not everyone seems to demand one..and for the wrong reasons in many cases I believe..
Because someone has been done for buying a dodgy telly 'from a bloke down the pub'it doesnt make them a potential rapist or sex case..
I know a guy who couldnt get a job in a school because he got nicked for assault ten years previously..and that was only for clumping someone who had burgled his mother..
And yet, foreign stewards at football matches, some who can barely speak English and with no checkable work history seem to have no problem...strange!
Its a very abused piece of documentation IMHO... |
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Very helpful, nice to hear from others that know the true facts. We have learnt through trial and error and have never bothered with camera clubs but suppose that they have their benefits even it is to talk about Box Brownies with Derek, Brian and Ralph."
True... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Thanks all
Some great opinions and advice exit chance I get I will be out takin some snaps
In have a couple of books and manuals I have bought on the web so will be swatting up
Again thanks for all the input very much appreciated.
Regards
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"man ppl get over there head lmao , just get out and practise thats ur best thing when i firsy started i used to take pics of places and things i loved , watchs shit loadsnof youtube videos on how to learn different things , i first boughg photoshop elements then moved up , but everyones different on their opinion happy togging just enjoy it its a fab feeling seeing a image that uve taken which is amazing as its a hobby just do it when u want and it feels right :P "
As above ,also when out, stop and look behind you..............get a different view, scan and look around. |
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"dont forget to white balance or your snow will be blueish lol"
White balance is a very under used and under estimated function..set it to cloudy on a sunny day outside and photos can appear to be a lot more colourful and vibrant because the camera is compensating to what it has been told is a lack of sunlight |
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