I took my first photography class today and I am still shocked at how much I learned! A few of the highlights:
1) The instructor said you should never use your flash, unless of course the event is more important than the actual photo.
2) You should only use an ISO of 200-400 on average.
3) Exposure composition makes all the difference.
4) Indoor lighting can ruin a picture.
5) You should take every picture in L (Recording Pixels) and Fine (Compression). L = Luxury
6) Aperture is the total exposure to light and how big the 'hole' is when taking a photo. The smaller the aperture, the more in focus the picture will be.
7) You should use a center-weighted average for light metering.
8) Six mega pixels suffice, unless you want to blow up a picture to 40x60, then go for 10.
9) The brand doesn't matter because all cameras are the same, it's all about how you use it. (Although, I still prefer Canon.)
10) Natural light and tri-pods are your friend.
Overall, this class was definitely worth it! And, now I want an SLR camera but I can't decide if I purchase a used/refurbished one for $100 cheaper than a brand new one?!?!? And do I do it now before San Francisco (in five days)? Or wait and buy it for London? Or just wait in general? Decisions decisions...
PS- I ran 2.6 yesterday and made it to church for the second weekend in a row! Happy almost February!
1) The instructor said you should never use your flash, unless of course the event is more important than the actual photo.
2) You should only use an ISO of 200-400 on average.
3) Exposure composition makes all the difference.
4) Indoor lighting can ruin a picture.
5) You should take every picture in L (Recording Pixels) and Fine (Compression). L = Luxury
6) Aperture is the total exposure to light and how big the 'hole' is when taking a photo. The smaller the aperture, the more in focus the picture will be.
7) You should use a center-weighted average for light metering.
8) Six mega pixels suffice, unless you want to blow up a picture to 40x60, then go for 10.
9) The brand doesn't matter because all cameras are the same, it's all about how you use it. (Although, I still prefer Canon.)
10) Natural light and tri-pods are your friend.
Overall, this class was definitely worth it! And, now I want an SLR camera but I can't decide if I purchase a used/refurbished one for $100 cheaper than a brand new one?!?!? And do I do it now before San Francisco (in five days)? Or wait and buy it for London? Or just wait in general? Decisions decisions...
PS- I ran 2.6 yesterday and made it to church for the second weekend in a row! Happy almost February!
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