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* Package deals (body + lens) can be good starting points but if you are very interested in photography you will grow out of these.. Buy the best bit of glass you can afford. | * Package deals (body + lens) can be good starting points but if you are very interested in photography you will grow out of these.. Buy the best bit of glass you can afford. | ||
* Wide range lenses, such as 18-200mm, do provide more choice without switching lenses, but they can over amplify and problems with the lens too. Two lenses to cover the range will normally give better quality, even if they cost a little more. | * Wide range lenses, such as 18-200mm, do provide more choice without switching lenses, but they can over amplify and problems with the lens too. Two lenses to cover the range will normally give better quality, even if they cost a little more. | ||
* Tripods/bipods/monopods do help a lot with giving better shots, especially when using zoom lenses. | * Tripods/bipods/monopods do help a lot with giving better shots, especially when using zoom lenses. - A quick and dirty alternative is the [http://www.xs4all.nl/~wiskerke/artikelen/string.html string tripod] | ||
* Polarising Filter is almost a must if you plan to | * Polarising Filter is almost a must if you plan to shoot outside a lot, especially if near water or other 'shiny' surfaces. | ||
* A large memory card is a must. You don't want to get stuck without for that "must-see" shot but if you run out of space, you run out of luck. The fastest card out there might seem like the best idea but don't blow your money as your camera might not be fast enough for it. Generally the highest up models are the ones that really test a memory card. | * A large memory card is a must. You don't want to get stuck without for that "must-see" shot but if you run out of space, you run out of luck. The fastest card out there might seem like the best idea but don't blow your money as your camera might not be fast enough for it. Generally the highest up models are the ones that really test a memory card. | ||
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* [http://www.nikonians.org - Yes, Nikon again. Pretty big, not the friendliest forum software though.***] | * [http://www.nikonians.org - Yes, Nikon again. Pretty big, not the friendliest forum software though.***] | ||
* [http://www.fredmiranda.com - General forum, no specific manufacturer. *] | * [http://www.fredmiranda.com - General forum, no specific manufacturer. *] | ||
* [http://www.dpreview.com/forums/ - Forums on every bloody camera you can imagine] | |||
For sale sections: | For sale sections: | ||
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** - requires 25 posts, or more | ** - requires 25 posts, or more | ||
*** - requires silver membership or better (a fee is involved) | *** - requires silver membership or better (a fee is involved) | ||
==Recommended Reading== | |||
* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0817463003/026-2539580-3034836?v=glance&n=266239&s=gateway&v=glance Understanding Exposure] - a nice not too technical book illustrating some good photography techniques | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_SLR Wikipedia Digital SLR] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_SLR Wikipedia Digital SLR] | ||
* [http://www.cnet.com.au/digitalcameras/cameras/0,39036184,40002103,00.htm CNET - Choosing a DSLR] | * [http://www.cnet.com.au/digitalcameras/cameras/0,39036184,40002103,00.htm CNET - Choosing a DSLR] | ||
* [http://www.kenrockwell.com/ Ken Rockwell's site, some excellent articles ] Note: This guy should be taken with a huge chunk of salt. For lens reviews see above, generally ignore this guy. | |||
* [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ The Luminous Landscape] | |||
==Podcasts== | |||
* [http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php Martin Bailey] A Japan based photographer. | |||