Digital Photography Forums?

TheDarkReaver · #1 01-04-2009, 12:59 PM

I recently got my first DSLR and want to expand my knowledge of the world of photography.

Does anyone know of any decent photography forums?

**Eric Perry** · #2 01-04-2009, 01:01 PM

http://www.dpreview.com is an awesome digital cam resource, and does have a forum as well.

tplyons · #3 01-04-2009, 01:10 PM

DPReview is good, but the forum is ancient and slow.

I'm on www.photography-on-the.net, but it's a Canon forum. You may be chased out, especially if you come in with a Nikon

Mazatleco17 · #4 01-04-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tplyons

You may be chased out, especially if you come in with a Nikon

Oh yes, don't you dare say that you own a nikon

fredmiranda.com is a good one imho.

jonathan_matos5 · #5 01-04-2009, 02:38 PM

talkbass.com often has photography related threads in the off topic sub-forum

**NOLA Bass** · #6 01-04-2009, 02:47 PM

I recently got a Nikon D40 (preparing to be flamed by you Canon guys), so this is good info. I've been wanting to learn more as I'm still shooting in automatic!! Granted, a DSLR in auto is still 10x better the old regular dig. camera, but it is kind of like getting a new amp and only knowing how to turn it on, plug it in, and adjust volume.

hubcaps · #7 01-04-2009, 02:53 PM

http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/

Check out the blog too, there are some great lessons and tips:

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/

jonathan_matos5 · #8 01-04-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

I recently got a Nikon D40 (preparing to be flamed by you Canon guys), so this is good info. I've been wanting to learn more as I'm still shooting in automatic!! Granted, a DSLR in auto is still 10x better the old regular dig. camera, but it is kind of like getting a new amp and only knowing how to turn it on, plug it in, and adjust volume.

it takes time. you may have surrender you man card and read the instruction booklet.

oh, i almost forgot, here is the flaming from a cannon guy

tplyons · #9 01-04-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

I recently got a Nikon D40 (preparing to be flamed by you Canon guys), so this is good info. I've been wanting to learn more as I'm still shooting in automatic!! Granted, a DSLR in auto is still 10x better the old regular dig. camera, but it is kind of like getting a new amp and only knowing how to turn it on, plug it in, and adjust volume.

Nikon's got some great gear, so no flaming from me. I just like the interface of the Canon better, but I'm well versed with both my EOS 20D and the Nikon D30.

Best of luck either way you go.

WickedPissah · #10 01-04-2009, 03:20 PM

uhh...fujifilm ftw?

TheDarkReaver · #11 01-04-2009, 03:45 PM

I was gonna go for a Nikon D40 but ended up with a Sony A200.

I was impressed with the equivalent Canon, but it was a bit out of my price range.

Disco_Gee · #12 01-04-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkReaver

I was gonna go for a Nikon D40 but ended up with a Sony A200.

I was impressed with the equivalent Canon, but it was a bit out of my price range.

Canon cameras and lenses are good but they are a bit expensive. How do you like the Sony? I haven't used them yet.

Chunk-O-Funk · #13 01-04-2009, 05:44 PM

I use to visit Megapixel.net often. Haven't been there in a while, but it has/had a pretty helpful community and the website also had some great reviews and tutorials.
http://www.megapixel.net/html/index.php

Steve's Digicams is another.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/

and

Luminous Landscape
http://luminous-landscape.com/

**NOLA Bass** · #14 01-04-2009, 07:47 PM

Yeah, it seemed like you couldn't go wrong if you stuck with Nikon or Canon.

**Eric Perry** · #15 01-04-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

Yeah, it seemed like you couldn't go wrong if you stuck with Nikon or Canon.

Nope. I have a Nikon D50, and the only reason I chose Nikon over Canon Rebel was the Nikon felt better in my hand. Quality of both is top notch.

TheDarkReaver · #16 01-06-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco_Gee

Canon cameras and lenses are good but they are a bit expensive. How do you like the Sony? I haven't used them yet.

I've been shooting it today and I really like it, easy to use and seems like a good piece of kit. I'm by no means an expert on camera equipment though, so all I can say is that I'm happy with it.

Here's a couple of shots from it:

Both have been through some basic post-processing.

dave-chaulk · #17 03-29-2010, 08:23 PM

You might've sauced me on my thread, but I can't resist the temptation to talk to a new photographer-to-be.
www.dave-chaulk.deviantart.com is my site, deviantart is a great place to be anyways.

As for the NikonvsCanon debate, I disagree with both - Pentax and Minolta for the win!

TheDarkReaver · #18 03-29-2010, 08:25 PM

Although Minolta are now Sony.

dave-chaulk · #19 03-29-2010, 08:28 PM

Technically.

My first SLR was a Minolta X-370, film, which I used for 5 or 6 years before I got my first Digital SLR - Pentax K100D.

still prefer film.

but one of my pals got a Sony A200.. seems like a decent enough body. he got an MD adapter, so I sold him a couple Minolta lenses.

TheDarkReaver · #20 03-29-2010, 08:32 PM

Aye, I've got the A200. Nice little starter really.

I really need to start taking pictures again. I've neglected it in recent months.

I too am on the deviantart; http://thedarkreaver.deviantart.com/