| Photography is a hobby that many not only | | | | There are two types of lenses that will meet the |
| enjoy, but have adopted as a profession earning | | | | needs of a person just beginning in photography. |
| money from some of the great photographs | | | | They include 28mm to 80mm and 80mm to |
| produced using acquired photography skills. | | | | 270mm. Within those two broad categories are |
| Becoming a great photographer requires at least | | | | macro, zoom, and wide-angle lenses. |
| three essentials: practice, technical know-how, and | | | | 3. Film types |
| an artistic eye. | | | | The type of film selected is also very important. |
| Below are a few simple guidelines to assist | | | | You will want a good quality film both for the |
| beginners to move in that direction. | | | | beauty of the picture and also for longer-term |
| 1. Choose the right camera | | | | storage. Of course, you can select between color |
| For a photographer, the camera is a significant | | | | film or black and white. |
| part of life and separation from it can leave a | | | | 4. Consider film speed |
| photographer feeling almost as if physically | | | | Generally, faster films are the ones with the |
| disabled. Choosing the right camera is critical for | | | | higher ISO number. Typically fast ISO films are |
| taking great pictures. There are a wide variety of | | | | used to capture quick movements, such as birds |
| cameras available on the market, all within various | | | | or sports players in action. It is also used to take |
| price ranges. As with just about anything in life, a | | | | pictures when the preferred amount of light is not |
| good quality camera will be more expensive. | | | | available. If plenty of light is available, then a 100 |
| The common types of cameras follow: | | | | or 200 ISO film will work great. |
| I. Disposable camera | | | | 5. Color balance |
| II. Compact camera | | | | Always consider the type of light under which you |
| III. Digital camera | | | | plan to shoot. Film is very sensitive to light colors. |
| IV. Single Lens Reflex camera (SLR) | | | | If the film doesn't match with the light, then |
| It is advisable that beginners not spend too much | | | | unfortunately the colors in the pictures after |
| initially on a camera. That advice is because the | | | | development will be a mess. |
| higher priced ones typically include features that | | | | Photography as a hobby is not limited by age |
| are only useful for experts already familiar with | | | | groups. Whether young or old, anyone can find |
| their benefits. Try using a camera like Pentax, | | | | enjoyment in it. To become a great photographer, |
| Canon, or Minolta. These types of cameras take | | | | take the time to learn proper techniques and |
| pictures with almost as good quality as the | | | | develop your skills. The guidelines above will assist |
| expensive ones. | | | | you to begin producing pictures that over time |
| 2. Select a suitable lens | | | | may amaze even you! |