EH 370z Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hi all Can anyone recomend a good DSLR camera forum for my father to join, as he feels he is not getting the best from his camera? Thanks in advance T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Budget? A great "bridge camera" capable of some superb results is the Sony NEX-5a. Whilst technically not a DSLR as a starter camera if it's in price range would be well worth it. Otherwise; tried and tested but the Canon 600D is a superb value piece of kit now: And maybe spend a bit extra on a Sigma 17-100 lens or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmitchell Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Budget? A great "bridge camera" capable of some superb results is the Sony NEX-5a. Whilst technically not a DSLR as a starter camera if it's in price range would be well worth it. Otherwise; tried and tested but the Canon 600D is a superb value piece of kit now: And maybe spend a bit extra on a Sigma 17-100 lens or similar. Forum! not camera I used to frequent http://www.dslruser.co.uk/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 LOL. I missed the word "forum" Bwahaha Fail. fail. fail. Been a long day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 DPreview is very good, but a PITA to navigate. He'll be better off getting a good book and getting out there and practicing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantone Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hi all Can anyone recomend a good DSLR camera forum for my father to join, as he feels he is not getting the best from his camera? Thanks in advance T I wonder how many people buy a comparatively expensive DSLR and then just use it in full auto mode and never realise the full potential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ive got a sony nex-5 and its a superb bit of kit, i never take it out of auto though, i really should read the book i bought on how to use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedebee Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Get him to have a look at TalkPhotography.co.uk Plenty in there to keep him busy I would think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zDan Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I found http://photo.net to be quite good advice-wise - despite running the most antiquate piece of forum software you can find on this planet. Otherwise http://photonotes.org are also a must read - even if it's not a large forum as such. The trouble usually is forums tend to be full of people with strong opinions and especially camera gear nuts, and sorting out the useful and sensible advice is difficult. Learning by experimenting together with a book explaining the basics tends to be more satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantone Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm still using a long in the tooth Olympus C8080 and see no reason to change it atm. I have studied the manual and learned how to access and use the features, but I invariably get a better photo if I use auto and leave the camera to know what it's doing. Then again, a C8080 is not a DSLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodgeevans Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 one of the ones i used to use at first was ephotozine it allows you to add pictures and then people give you comments on how to improve it there is also monthly tasks and ideas and you can view others portfolios for ideas and there are plenty of tips and people ready to give help, havent used it in at least a year myself now so not sure if its the same but i enjoyed it at the time there is also picturesocial that i was told was good but never really used it myself i just go out and expiremnt on my own now and play till i get results i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I do a lot of photography and the advantage of digital is that pictures are instant on the PC so you can see what you should and should'nt be doing I don't go on forums but I use this site all the time for advise and when buying gear, at the moment I'm bidding on a very nice 70mm-400mm Nikon lens for my DX40x it's not the camera thats take a good picture it's the quality of the lens! http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 As always Thanks for all the help guys T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 PM Doogyrev, He offered me a cracking deal on his one, but the boss she said NO.........I want a canon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 have used this site in the past for camera reviews, not sure about the forum side tho seems pretty busy http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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