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FAQ for New TPF Members
This is a discussion on FAQ for New TPF Members within the Photo Tips forums, part of the Photography Information category; Welcome to the wonderful world of TPF and photography. If you’re reading this thread, you are probably new to photography, ...
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04-16-2008, 11:39 AM
Welcome to the wonderful world of TPF and photography. If you’re reading this thread, you are probably new to photography, digital photography, post-processing, etc. and have some questions about something. I know I still do. I’m hoping to provide an easy way to get some answers to you in case that elusive search button moves again.. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, then click here: I NEED TO FIND SOMETHING What are all these acronyms? AEB – Auto Exposure Bracketing BBF – Back Button Focusing dSLR – Digital Single Lens Reflex CS3 – Photoshop CS3 CS4 - Photoshop CS4 C&C – Comment and Critique DOF – Depth of Field EXIF – Exchangeable Information File Format HDR – High Dynamic Range IS – Image Stabilizer ISO – International Standards Organization LR - Lightroom OOF – Out of Focus PP – Post Processing PS – Photoshop PSP – Paint Shop Pro SOC/SOOC – Straight Out of Camera SLR – Single Lens Reflex USM - Ultrasonic Motor VR – Vibration Reduction Exposure what? If you’re new to photography and trying to figure out what f-stops and ISO and shutter speed all means, I recommend checking out the book “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson. If you’re too impatient to wait for the book or need something to read while UPS is delivering it, here are a few threads about exposure that might give you some insight: Setting the table straight about digital exposure exposure question. what does exposure compensation really do? Bracketing? Metering what? Tutorial: Metering Mode Explanation Metering Comments and Critique? If you ask for C&C when posting a photo, be prepared to get it. However, don’t expect it right away. A lot of people like to look at your photo, but may not feel they have the experience or knowledge to constructively help you. They may think that you don’t need help and so have nothing to say. We all want positive reinforcement, but give other TPF members a chance to review it. It’s not uncommon to have 50 views and no comments. Also, if someone does critique your work, don’t take it personally. The best thing you could hope for is direct, even blunt, criticism as it will only help you get better. If you’re only looking for an ego boost or an “atta boy/girl,” then maybe you already know everything and you should be critiquing everyone else’s work. What is IS, VR & VC? IS (Canon), VR (Nikon), and VC (Tamron) are the initials given to lenses that have image stabilization technology incorporated in the lens. This helps you capture a sharper image, especially when you’re holding the camera and are zoomed in on your subject. It also means that the lens will cost you more. What is Back Button Focusing (BBF)? Click Here What lens should I buy? Only you can truly answer this question based on your shooting needs and your budget. Generally, you would be advised to get the fastest lens in your desired focal range that you can afford. For example, if you’re looking for a 50mm prime lens, everyone would probably suggest getting the f/1.4, but if you can’t afford that, the f/1.8 can be had for a more reasonable price. Here are some threads that may help: Best Lens Favorite Lens or The Money Lens Need suggestions!!! Help me spend 600.00 on a lens for my XTi Histogram what? The Historgram Histogram question... How to properly interpret a Histogram? RAW v. JPEG Coloring in JPG vs. RAW RAW vs Jpeg For weddings: raw or jpeg? RAW or JPEG?? What are my rights as a photographer? The Photographers Rights... 18% grey card? 18% grey Sunny 16 what? Sunny 16 Rule? Circular Polarizer what? Circular polarizer question HDR what? HDR Tutorial HDR Processing Calibrated monitor what? Do you calibrate your monitor? How to Calibrate my laptop? Color Correction in Photoshop how? Click Here What is fill flash? Fill Flash Strobist what? http://www.pduncan.com/strobiststart/index.html Better bounce card what? How to make a bounce card for free What flash should I buy? Again, what are your shooting needs and budget? Still want advice? Okay… What Kind of Flash Should I Buy? What to buy: big strobes or little flash? Skin smoothing what? Photoshop glamming help Lens reversed what? You'll have to read a bit into the thread, but this will explain it... Hackberry Emperor What are some good rules for portraiture? Look at these general guidelines for portraiture (this will download a PDF file)... Click here! I want to sell pictures. What should I charge? Okay, this can be a touchy subject. We all want to think we’re pros, or aspiring pros, but just because someone says they’d buy your picture doesn’t mean you should put out your shingle and open for business. However, if you must know what to charge, here’s some help for that too: How much to charge? More Texans Training Camp what should i charge for pictures?? How do you charge? Somebody stole my pic what? This isn't about MySpacers taking your pics, but what if a professional company takes them. Some links in this thread to help you understand copyright infringement. Hope it doesn't happen to you. My Photos got lifted for a Print Ad... Need some info.. Workshops and seminars what? There are many great photographers here on TPF that go out of there way to help the photographer community by sharing their knowledge through workshops and seminars for all different subjects and experience levels. They can be had from relatively inexpensive to really expensive, but there's no price too high for the knowledge to capture the ever-illusive perfect picture. http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum...splay.php?f=57 I’ll add more to this as I go along if it’s necessary. Hope this helps someone. --------------------------- New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! C&C always welcome. 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04-16-2008, 11:55 AM
Wow! Very very cool. To be honest, I never thought to put something like this together. This probably needs to be stickied somewhere. --------------------------- Nikon D3 | 28-70 f/2.8 | 70-200 f/2.8 VR | 200-400 f/4 VR | 50 f/1.4 | TC-14E II | SB-800 | SB-600 "A child is not likely to find a Father in God unless he finds something of God in his father." - Unknown |
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04-16-2008, 12:45 PM
Fabulous post!! --------------------------- Canon EOS 20D ~ My Web Gallery New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! and maybe Click Here! |
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04-16-2008, 12:56 PM
--------------------------- K. D. Myers Photography Amateur: Work to earn money to buy photography equipment Pro: Buy photography equipment to earn money at work |
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04-16-2008, 03:49 PM
awesome post!!!!! and I need to find my understanding exposure book... read it like 20 times and want to see through it again LOL but cannot find it.. I may pick up another copy! |
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04-24-2008, 06:25 PM
Thks Ricky, I just found this from your "sunny 16" post-thks a lot - great thread. Should be a sticky! --------------------------- lhdvries |
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05-08-2008, 12:37 PM
Cool addition. You might think about linking to the workshops and classes section, too. --------------------------- Brad Barton, Grand Prairie, TX (DFW) Twitter -- Blog -- Headshots -- Portraits Honest critiques always welcomed. In the random rumblings of a crazed mind, there exist profound moments of crystal clarity. An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. -- James Whistler, Painter, 1834-1903 |
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05-22-2008, 01:07 PM
Nicely done! You may wish to add VC as Tamron's response to IS and VR. (Since they are running adds on the forum right now). --------------------------- Putting the Ahh! in Photography. What say you? |
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05-22-2008, 01:59 PM
Thanks for doing this. I saw "C&C" everywhere and couldn't figure it out for my first few TPF months as I was too embarassed to ask, before I finally figured it out myself. I knew it had something to do with comments, but it never clicked in my head! |
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06-10-2008, 09:48 PM
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06-10-2008, 10:36 PM
Yes.. SOC and SOOC (I've seen it both ways) .. Straight Out Of Camera --------------------------- Brad Barton, Grand Prairie, TX (DFW) Twitter -- Blog -- Headshots -- Portraits Honest critiques always welcomed. In the random rumblings of a crazed mind, there exist profound moments of crystal clarity. An artist is not paid for his labor, but for his vision. -- James Whistler, Painter, 1834-1903 |
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06-11-2008, 07:44 AM
Everything's updated as suggested. Thanks all for helping out with this. --------------------------- New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! C&C always welcome. Tutorial Blog | Twitter “If you find yourself saying I’ll fix it in Photoshop, stop and slap yourself in the face, because you’re being lazy” ~ Zack Arias |
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07-08-2008, 08:00 AM
i need to get this FAQ link added to the Main Links Box at the bottom of the page so everyone can find it easily.. thanks ricky and everyone else that has contributed. --------------------------- Abel Longoria My Photo Blog Here Forum Rules Here | How To: Report rule violations | How To: Save photos to post | Visit Our New Events Page Here |
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08-20-2008, 01:04 PM
Added strobist link... great video for those who are just learning. --------------------------- New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! C&C always welcome. Tutorial Blog | Twitter “If you find yourself saying I’ll fix it in Photoshop, stop and slap yourself in the face, because you’re being lazy” ~ Zack Arias |
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08-27-2008, 08:32 AM
Added Portraiture guidelines! Good read!! --------------------------- New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! C&C always welcome. Tutorial Blog | Twitter “If you find yourself saying I’ll fix it in Photoshop, stop and slap yourself in the face, because you’re being lazy” ~ Zack Arias |
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11-06-2008, 05:57 PM
Great post! --------------------------- Photography Business Site (being redone): Steelsun Photo & Art Stock Photos for Sale (coming soon): Sun Stock Photo Houston & Texas Wall Art: Shoot Houston |
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11-19-2008, 11:30 AM
Updated some new acronyms. --------------------------- New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! C&C always welcome. Tutorial Blog | Twitter “If you find yourself saying I’ll fix it in Photoshop, stop and slap yourself in the face, because you’re being lazy” ~ Zack Arias |
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03-15-2009, 09:50 PM
What an awesome thread!! Definitely have this one bookmarked for further reference!  Thanks so much for putting all of this info together  --------------------------- *Photographers are violent people. First they frame you, then they shoot you, then they hang you on the wall. But if you're real good, they'll scrapbook you.* Author Unknown |
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07-16-2009, 08:14 AM
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09-10-2009, 07:51 PM
Edited to add my own color correction tutorial. 12stones added 1661 Minutes and 28 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below Edited to add Back Button Focusing. --------------------------- New to TPF or Photography? Click Here! C&C always welcome. Tutorial Blog | Twitter “If you find yourself saying I’ll fix it in Photoshop, stop and slap yourself in the face, because you’re being lazy” ~ Zack Arias |
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01-04-2010, 09:52 PM
Thank you for being here for us newbies !!! Everyone is so helpful. I visit everyday. With a 70-200mm f/4 L , sigma 10-22 macro 2.8, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm kit-lens, what lens am I missing ? |
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01-06-2010, 05:31 PM
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