Choosing the right Camera-Introduction

This post I know is a day late, and for that I am sorry. Yesterday turned out to be a busy day for me…okay, so it really wasn’t that busy, I just forgot. I wanted a day off to do anything I wanted since today I started headlong back to my classwork for my master’s degree.

Today’s tip is concerning the second most important part of your equipment. Last week we talked about the most important part of photography and that was you as an individual. This week we will discuss the camera.

Having the right camera is imperative for photography. This does not mean that you need to go out and buy a $2000 camera body dslr system that the professionals use to make good pictures, but each camera has its benefits and its hindrances. For most of us the hindrances of the camera body I mentioned is simply the price and the buck would stop there, but costs are not the most important part of picking out your camera.

The most important part is picking something that fits your needs. For some a $25 digital camera is the way to go and it meets your needs, but for others who may not have a computer might have to go with a 35mm camera, and for others, who want to go professional, shooting for magazines or newspapers, might just have to go for the best camera available.

My blog here is not really meant for people in either extreme, but the middle of the road individual. I will not be covering cameras that are super cheap, nor can I afford to pay for the really expensive equipment.

My next few posts will be concerning picking out the right camera for your needs. Here are the topics for the next few weeks.

Topics:

Choosing the right Camera-Introduction (This week)

Choosing the right Camera-Film or digital

Choosing the right Camera-Point and shoot or slr

Choosing the right Camera-Features

Choosing the right Camera-Brand, does it matter which one?

Choosing the right Camera-Cash, the limiting factor

Choosing the right Camera-Where to buy?

Choosing the right Camera-Conclusion

These are not set in stone as there may be others that creep in or sneak out. If you have questions please ask and I will try to answer them. If I cannot, then I will try to point you in the right direction.

New Starting in 2012

I just wanted to take some time to tell you what is going to be new in 2012.  As of a few months ago this was a very small blog and only posted pictures for a few friends and family members to look at.  However, starting in 2012 this blog will hopefully become viral.  So what is going to be new in 2012 that will make this blog great?

Shutterbug Sunday:
This will be anything about photography.  It may have reviews of products, retailers, or other websites, contests, random pictures, or many other things that will be interesting and exciting to photography junkies.

Tip Tuesday:
This will be various tips and ideas that will help you in many aspects of photography.  These posts will be written for everyone, from the point and shoot photographers to digital slr buffs.  Tips will start out very basic and work their way up to more specific detailed tips.  Tips will include: Why take pictures, what camera to chose, how to make DIY projects for a small cost, how to work lighting, what do aperture and shutter speed have to do with anything, what setting to use for your camera, and many more topics!!!

Photo Friday:
This will be a random photo that my wife or I have taken.  It may or may not be edited.  There will be a short description of the photo and an explanation of how the photo was taken, and what equipment and set-up was used in the process.

The goal of this website to help the amateur and semi-pro photographers.  If there is a topic or question about photography or photography editing that you would like to be addressed, just send me a message and I will be sure to cover it.  This blog is meant to be fun for both my wife and I and our readers.  Constructive criticism is always appreciated.