Idiots guides?

[tufftie]

Are there any readable idiots guides to photography out there (or dvd's - i seem to take things in better when i can hear them too). I know there's a thread on this below that suggested trial, error and lots of practice but this seems to assume you're off the start marker, err i'm not yet. I've looked at the instruction booklet and the mental barriers have gone straight up.

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by tufftie

Are there any readable idiots guides to photography out there (or dvd's - i seem to take things in better when i can hear them too). I know there's a thread on this below that suggested trial, error and lots of practice but this seems to assume you're off the start marker, err i'm not yet. I've looked at the instruction booklet and the mental barriers have gone straight up.

Andy rouse did a dvd that was a give away with practical photography magazine last year - i dont know if this is available comercially though.

[tufftie]

Originally Posted by eeyore

Andy rouse did a dvd that was a give away with practical photography magazine last year - i dont know if this is available comercially though.

thanks - will have a look on ebay - you never know!

[eeyore]

that said i think that did assume some knowledge of the camera.

i did write an idiots guide for absolute beginers last year which i'd be happy to send over - though it wont be for a while as i'm at my fiancees for xmas and dont have my hard drives with me.

[tufftie]

Originally Posted by eeyore

that said i think that did assume some knowledge of the camera.

i did write an idiots guide for absolute beginers last year which i'd be happy to send over - though it wont be for a while as i'm at my fiancees for xmas and dont have my hard drives with me.

Eeyore - that'd be brilliant!! No hurry. Have a big cyber hug!

[mh68]

The Jan 2008 Digital Camera mag has a "digital slr handbook" as an extra which explains all the basics in simple terms for beginners. Well worth trying to find a copy.

Mark H

[big bill]

Hello Tufftie if you go to dcmag.co.uk and become a member costs nothing then they have a part titled Essenstial Skills that can take you through it all,hope this helps best of luck

[tufftie]

Thank you Bill

[geordie graham]

I have just bought a dvd called Go Wild with your camera from Go Wild TV - The complete guide to wildlife photography for the digital age and can highly recommend it.It covers photography of birds mammals and insects and explains things in a very uncomplicated manner.

Graham

[tufftie]

I'll keep my eye open on ebay - thank you!

[za64]

ive just got the idiots guide to digital photography and the idiots guide to photoshop as cristmas presents,
alan

[tufftie]

I'd be interested to know what you think when you've had a read of them...

[zan]

Get Bryan Peterson's 'Understanding Exposure'. Just do it. It doesn't sound like the most exciting read in the world, it explains everything you need to know with loads of pictures and examples and covers everything from the basics up. It's an excellent grounding and I've found it one of the most useful beginner books I've bought.

[tufftie]

Thank you!

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by eeyore

that said i think that did assume some knowledge of the camera.

i did write an idiots guide for absolute beginers last year which i'd be happy to send over - though it wont be for a while as i'm at my fiancees for xmas and dont have my hard drives with me.

I'm back at home now (well technically right now i'm at work ) so if you pm me an email adress i'll banfg the absolute beginers guide over to you tonight

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by eeyore

that said i think that did assume some knowledge of the camera.

i did write an idiots guide for absolute beginers last year which i'd be happy to send over - though it wont be for a while as i'm at my fiancees for xmas and dont have my hard drives with me.

OO can I have one too. I have just got a really nice Fuji for xsmas and I realy need some basic skills.

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

OO can I have one too. I have just got a really nice Fuji for xsmas and I realy need some basic skills.

will do - pm me your email addy.

btw all those waiting for the birds in flight sheet - I havent forgotten its just this thing called work keeps getting in the way (talking of which it wont be tonight for either sheet, troops - more likely towards the end of this week now, sorry )

that said i think you can dowload the birds in flight one from words's website - he kindly put it up there when my computer when belly up earilier in the year.