Photography

[The Great Wallsendo]

Have just evolved my old compact to that of a Compact System Camera...I wanted to retain the freedom of the benefits of point and shoot but gain a more sophisticated camera in the process. I was never going to be dedicated enough (or cash rich enough) to make the full leap to a DSLR but what I have now I am more than happy with as an amateur snapper.

I've bought myself a Sony A5000l and it comes with a 16-55 lens out of the box...with it's 20mp I'm already taking some great pics (great to me at any rate )

Fishing and photography goes hand in hand...we are by nature out and about and get to see some great sights - sunsets, scenery, wildlife - it makes sense to make sure that your photo kit matches that in your rod bag

Am still getting my head around ISO, apertures, shutter speeds etc etc but I'm relishing the challenge of improving my skills

[kayos]

I got a Fujifilm finepix a couple of years ago. It took me ages to work it out(I still haven't fully) but I love the photos I take now(well most of them). Best thing I have bought in a very long time.

[tonybax]

tony, best way to master the settings is get out n about and take as many pics as you can,
if you study the booklet it will batter your head.
enjoy

[kayos]

tony, best way to master the settings is get out n about and take as many pics as you can,
if you study the booklet it will batter your head.
enjoy

Why didn't you tell me this before Tony? I spent 6 months reading the booklet and learned naff all !!

[The Great Wallsendo]

Aye you're right Tone...have already taken 500 or so pictures...only a fraction are any good

[Bob C]

Aye you're right Tone...have already taken 500 or so pictures...only a fraction are any good

The best & worst of Digital imo. Easy to just blast away & end up with bad results. At least with film it made you think more. I almost lost interest when Digital arrived.

[The Great Wallsendo]

I don't miss the days when you'd send your roll of film off and get them back to find half were exposed

[kayos]

I don't miss the days when you'd send your roll of film off and get them back to find half were exposed

Me neither. I remember in the 70's they had to be sent to England, took 2 weeks to come back and after all that wait for your holiday pictures, being devastated because half were black, a third were fuzzy and about 5 were ok.

Changed for the better I say.

[Bob C]

Me neither. I remember in the 70's they had to be sent to England, took 2 weeks to come back and after all that wait for your holiday pictures, being devastated because half were black, a third were fuzzy and about 5 were ok.

Changed for the better I say.

Hope youre a better snapper now m8 lol.

[kayos]

I do try. Back in the 70s it was my Dad who took the photos, as I was under 10 years old!

[The Great Wallsendo]

You can't beat digital IMHO

Uploaded from the camera direct to my Cloud...accessed via my tablet, bit of editing on said tablet - upload via Photo bucket app and fanny's your Aunt

[tonybax]

heres one for you tony, taken last week

[The Great Wallsendo]

Is that with a macro lens Tony?

[tonybax]

was taken with 18-70 plus a 12mm extension tube ring

[snatcher]

Nice work Wallsendo

John