Recent content by TontoC

Thanks for sharing the images. Nice to see it pays off after a year as I've just got my first proper camera. I'm still messing about, switching between auto, A mode, scenes, manual, watching you tube and on this forum. Hopefully get a good understanding and then post some photos . How did you...

Thanks for that. Had a look and think that's a great starting point for me. Does everything I think I would need starting out

Sorry, new to this . Just realised what you mean by the 6 stop filter on top of the settings. Thanks for the help. Would you say I'm best persevering with manual settings from the get go with this camera? I feel I'll learn more than just using auto or semi auto?

Strange as that's what I tried, F25 and 100 iso yet the exposure was too high when I went about 1/3. 10 secs just whited out?

Sorry I'm going to have lots of questions! Just went out today with my camera. Totally newbie, spent some time watching videos and reading up. Decided to go out today and just see what I could take photos of and get used to the controls of my d5600. I thought I would stick to manual to get an...

Thanks for all the replies! Looks like I've joined a friendly helpful group

Thanks for that I'll take a look. Don't fancy the subscription based ones I keep seeing now!

New to photography and the processing aspects and wondering what is a good, simple, cheap way to start? I was wondering if a older version of light room would be a good way to start as I see I can purchase older versions for around 30 pounds. Also I can get coral paint shop on offer as I use...

Thanks. I'll get cracking and post up for feedback and help.

Thanks mate . Yeah in my head as I was in Budapest and noticed some guys waiting for sunset to get photos of the parliament building across the river and I thought, I think that's soooo cool so I've decided to try and not think about it. Yes no fear of a very early morning and hike up a hill...

Hi all. Just got my first "proper" camera, a second hand Nikon D5600 with 18 to 55mm lens. . Always wanted to try my hand at photography but for some reason felt daft, confidence issues . Take photos in my phone and had a few comments on how I manage to be in the right place at the right time...