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dalto wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote: I need input from you guys about an idea for the 2011 TexasCHLforum Day at PSC. Would it be realistic to have a 1/5 to 2 hr. seminar on photography for us novices, with an emphasis on shooting or action photos? I think a lot of shooters would like to know how to get the best out of those settings when they take family and/or friends to the range or hunting.
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I have both taught and attended photography seminars and I would say that 2 hours is about right for a class on the very basics. It takes about 30 minutes to explain how photography works, aperture, shutter speed and the effect they have on the picture taking process. From there you can take it a bunch of different directions. I would probably spend an additional 30 minutes talking about the different kinds of equipment and how to select what is right for you in a brand agnostic way. I would then spend the next 30 minutes explaining how to work the basic functions of an SLR effectively and some very simple information on the use of light in composition leaving the last 30 minutes for questions. In my experience, in a total beginner class nearly all the questions will be about equipment.

But that is just me, there are lots of other options. I think a lot of people would use 2 hours to talk about almost nothing but composition, others may talk about use of light. etc, etc...

Charles L. Cotton wrote:I sure wish I had time to take a good photography course!

I need input from you guys about an idea for the 2011 TexasCHLforum Day at PSC. Would it be realistic to have a 1/5 to 2 hr. seminar on photography for us novices, with an emphasis on shooting or action photos? I think a lot of shooters would like to know how to get the best out of those settings when they take family and/or friends to the range or hunting.

Chas.

G26ster wrote:The finest camera in the hands of a novice rarely yields poor results, due to their programming, but less than what could be - The simplest camera in the hands of a professional or serious amateur often yields exceptional results. Save your money and first buy a book a BASIC photography that covers basic functions, (ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field), metering and composition, then buy a simple prosumer DSLR of any name brand and you'll be miles ahead of the game. It's not the camera, it's the user - same with guns, the finest gun will not make you a good shot. It's the basic knowledge that counts. MHO after 30 years as a professional photographer.

ghostrider wrote:Don't discount Pentax DSLR's. While not a popular as Canon/Nikon, the latest models are competitive for the advanced amateur and they make some fine glass.