Recent content by Breton Top

Thanks very much for all your tips. :)

Yes my arms would be perfect for selfies . Phil - I would definitely buy s/h but my worry is losing a large sum of money if it's broken or no longer under warranty. On that note, where would anyone recommend buying reliable second hand? I do like the advice about handling the camera before I...

Thanks Stephen - I think that's what I'm afraid of, missing or dismissing something important. Hopefully a good course and good reference material will keep me on the straight and narrow.

Thanks Terry & Phil - nice to hear your view on both sides. I found the details of the OCA via the BIPP website. I'm hoping a course will help plug my technical gaps and give me some focus/discipline.

Thanks for the very supportive and helpful suggestions/added here - It's much appreciated. Eloise - I'd not really thought ergonomically but will add that into the mix - I've got longer than average arms and fingers! Not sure if that will be a help or a hindrance.

I can see it's all gone horribly wrong here. And it seems that the main cause of this was because I questioned some of Phil's advice. I believe you have to question and seek clarity otherwise you don't learn and make mistakes. I've learned (in all aspects of life) as much from newbies with good...

Thanks Eloise - and for the additional info you put on your first reply after I'd replied. Black Fox - Er no, it takes a bit more than that to get my tissues out. As Eloise hinted, the internet gives a platform to all sorts of morons.

Thanks Eloise. I'm not dismissing Phil's feedback, and can handle harsh - I'm just not keen on assumptions or sweeping statements. I'm grateful for his advice on the importance of lighting vs camera. Regarding my experience, I'm 43 and have loved taking photos of whatever took my fancy since I...

Hello, Thank you to all of you for taking the time to answer my question about the camera and for the recommendations given which I'll enjoy looking into further. I appreciate the mention of other equipment gman, Maarten and Boznac. Phil - Interesting quote re...

Hi, it's me again...I thought this needed a separate post. As a beginner with longer term plans to go pro (in portraiture mainly), I am umming and anhing about whether to start with the best camera I can afford (e.g. Canon 5d III) or whether this will be too advanced for my current capabilities...

Hi, I wonder if anyone has a view on best online beginners course? The ones I'm considering are: 1) OCA Open Foundations 2) BAPH Certificate followed by Diploma (Home Study rather than class based) 3) The Photography Institute If anyone out there can let me know which one you went for and...