Where to Go from here??

garfonzo

Hey Dgrinners,

I’ve been enjoying photography for a couple of years now, but with my only camera – a Canon PowerShot A510. I loved this camera when we got it and still appreciate its quality. However, I want a better camera. I’ve decided I’d like the Canon 30D, but will have to wait for the funds to become available.

My question is; how should I improve myself while only using a compact camera. I want to do more technical shots but am limited because of the camera. I’m wondering if I should shoot my heart out, read books, check out other’s pictures, or what.

Advice anyone??

Cheers,

Garfonzo

photodoug

well now, it ain't the megapixels, best glass or post editing skills. It's between your eyes where your optical nerve's wired to your brain....you take the shot in your head. Immerse yourself in learning the art of it. Learn art. Yea, learn the rest of it too, figure out all the cool techniques and afford the best camera you can...but don't allow the idea of a sub-par camera as your limiting factor. You are your limiting factor.

just work to take the picture you see in your mind.

that's what I've learned....am learning...still learning.

uh, short answer to your question is "yes"

my 2 cents

Harryb

Hi Garfonzo,

The best teacher is experience so I would say shoot your heart out. When you review your shots pay attention to the setting you used on the shot. See what worked and what didn't work.

Then I would also do some reading especially on composition.

sirsloop

Why not score a used Rebel XT/20D? There are tons of people offloading them now for pretty cheap. I dont know where you live, but the NYC Craigslist is littered with tons of great deals on camera packages.


Yeah, experience is good... but having a SLR really helps get that experience. Most Point and shoots are clunky and slow. Good for "AUTO" shooting. They shouldn't even have those auto style modes on EOS camera's. I dont think I've ever taken my bodies out of the P, Tv, Av, M modes...