Hello David it not as easy as you may think to take a interesting image of a still life subject is it. Try different back grounds and light source for affect. Good effort though
Its the first time I've seen this thread and its fantastic, what stunning pictures. Thank you all so much I've really enjoyed it. No pics to add from me but some advice would be appreciated if you don't mind. OH wants a camera for Christmas but I've no idea which would be best? He wants if for taking pics of garden and inanimate objects that don't move but also wants to be able to take pics of fast moving things such as the birds in the garden so I'm guessing something that allows high speed pics and it would also need to have a pretty good zoom and something similar to auto focus (he cant keep a camera still!). Any advice or recommendations greatly appreciated. Then I might be able to upload some of the results here. Heather x
I don't know if this is the sort of question I can ask here, but does anyone know how to reduce photo sizes to send by email so it doesn't take ages to send and open them? My OH has a new camera and the photos are rather big. I forgot my camera (Canon Ixus 55) for my granddaughter's baptism so took photos with OH's camera and my son can't open them, they have a poor internet signal.
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David K thank you so much. Some useful information there. I think perhaps to start the point and shoot option would be the most practical so I'll look into the Canon Powershot. Thanks again.
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Hello David it not as easy as you may think to take a interesting image of a still life subject is it. Try different back grounds and light source for affect. Good effort though
James
these are pictures of dahlias at Southport this year the one with people to give an idea of size
Did just that, James...must have taken about 20 different shots, but obviously didn't want to post all of them.
john greengo fundamentals of digital photography on youtube
this is a must watch for any one wanting to start photography
Hi all,
Its the first time I've seen this thread and its fantastic, what stunning pictures. Thank you all so much I've really enjoyed it. No pics to add from me but some advice would be appreciated if you don't mind. OH wants a camera for Christmas but I've no idea which would be best? He wants if for taking pics of garden and inanimate objects that don't move but also wants to be able to take pics of fast moving things such as the birds in the garden so I'm guessing something that allows high speed pics and it would also need to have a pretty good zoom and something similar to auto focus (he cant keep a camera still!). Any advice or recommendations greatly appreciated. Then I might be able to upload some of the results here. Heather x
Hello, Heather......so pleased to hear you are enjoying this thread.
I suppose to answer your question; we would need to know your OH's level of skill or willingness to go further into it.
There three basic types of camera, each will do what you require with varying degrees of accuracy.
1) Compact
2) DSLR
3) Bridge
Compact cameras are mainly point 'n shoot cameras, although many of those at the higher end are capable of taking stunning pics.
DSLR cameras are those chosen by keen amateurs and professionals....these have interchangeable lenses and are the most expensive & complicated.
Bridge cameras are a kindda midway house between compact & DSLR.
My choice would probably be:
Compact Canon PowerShot SX500
DSLR Nikon D3200
Bridge Canon PowerShot SX50HS
There are of course very good camera phones, which I know absolutely nothing about.
It's a starting point, but I'm sure others will have good suggestions.
PS. IMHO Canon & Nikon make the best cameras.
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I don't know if this is the sort of question I can ask here, but does anyone know how to reduce photo sizes to send by email so it doesn't take ages to send and open them? My OH has a new camera and the photos are rather big. I forgot my camera (Canon Ixus 55) for my granddaughter's baptism so took photos with OH's camera and my son can't open them, they have a poor internet signal.
usually cameras come with software for the computer you can reduce the size of your images and still keep the original.
you should also be able to choose the image size on the camera before you take the picture
ann
David K thank you so much. Some useful information there. I think perhaps to start the point and shoot option would be the most practical so I'll look into the Canon Powershot. Thanks again.