DSLR Photography courses or training days?

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charlie969

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Hi All,
I am a complete beginer where DSLR photography is concerned I have some basic understanding of Aperture, shutter speed ect gained fron using a 35mm SLR camera years ago I have recently bought a Nikkon D90 with a 18-105mm lens kit and was just wondering what the best way forward is Re:- Learning to use the camera effectively in different situations and the like also I wondered if anyone knows of any good courses (part time) or would it be best to do a few trainig days I know Jessops camera shops do them any info would be great. I live in Sheffield.
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Not sure about courses in your area but well done for wanting to learn how to use the gear you have... Most want to know what lens/ new gadget they should buy!
 
If you're looking for some encouragement/guidance on using your camera in different situations/genres then local college courses are pretty good (BTEC, City & Guilds etc) - you also gain a qualification that may be useful. If you just want technical guidance on how to use your camera then a 1/2 day workshop would probably suit you

Simon
 
charlie969 said:
Yeah thanks mate no point having "All the gear no idea"!
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Lol... thats me :)

I went on a year long gcse course a few years back and found that the people just wanted to pass the qualificatom and were not to bothered about actually taking picutures... :cuckoo: They also didn't take their cameras out between lessons so things were painfully slow, to the extent that i lef a few months in.

Have you thought about joining a camera club? They are everywhere.

Also, watch the meet up section on here, from memory i think Sheffield is an active place for photographers. Meeting up with like minded people will be the best thing to do....

Courses have their place, but cost... if you find like minded people you can go out and ask them questions, we are a friendly bunch after all. Mind, it will cost you alot more money as chances are you will get to play with their toys...... i made that mistake!
 
I had a similar experience on a college course, I knew aperture/shutter speed/ISO already so didn't really benefit much.

My advice would be to develop your style, post things on TP for critique and try to implement the suggestions, then if you find you want more specific training (landscapes/lighting/photoshop etc) you can spend the money there, rather than on going over the basics.
 
Thanks for all the info I will have a look on the internet for camera clubs near me that sounds like the best way forward for now probly learn alot just talking to people who've been at it a while.
Thanks again lads
 
I too recommend the Going Digital Courses. I have just attended the DSLR Part 2 Course this weekend gone and I am now keen to enrol on more.
 
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