buying a new camera

[kir mokum]

Originally Posted by narc

don't buy nikon

what's the story here? my roommate has a D300 and it take some incredible pictures. granted, he's an incredible photographer.

[Veni*C]

i have a pentax *ist DL... its an amazing camera.. i think even better than some of the canon dslr's .. havnt used the nikon so cant compare...

there is a really good intoduction to digital photography for dslrs at langara college... i think the classes are once a week for a semester... been trying to do it for 2 years now... just havnt had the extra cash... check out langara for info

[frogprincess]

^ i am going to take a class through the vancouver school board this january. i'm sure that the class will not compare to those at langara or vancouver photo workshop, but it's only going to cost me $10. if i enjoy it i'll most likely look into taken more class somewhere else.

PHOTOGRAPHY 1: BEGINNERS

Learn the basics of camera handling & setting of exposure. Study composition techniques, quality of light, plus use of flash & filters through lectures, slide shows & field trips. See your own work & that of others projected & critiqued. Based on the single reflex (SLR) camera, digital or film, but suitable for any camera that is capable of having exposure set manually. Ian is a freelance photographer & writer whose work has appeared in many magazines including British Columbia, Canadian Geographic & Pacific Yachting. Bring your camera & manual to class. 8 classroom & 2 weekend field trips.

^^vsb course

[frogprincess]

Originally Posted by Veni*C

i have a pentax *ist DL... its an amazing camera.. i think even better than some of the canon dslr's .. havnt used the nikon so cant compare...

there is a really good intoduction to digital photography for dslrs at langara college... i think the classes are once a week for a semester... been trying to do it for 2 years now... just havnt had the extra cash... check out langara for info

i am looking for the class at langara, can't find. please post. thanks.

[Veni*C]

part of the photography cert. program.. but you are allowed to take the class by itself... Langara College | Continuing Studies Catalogue


Basic Digital Photography PHTG1049
This entry-level course covers the basics of photography as they apply to Digital SLR cameras. Covering traditional aspects such as exposure, depth-of-field and composition, the course also delves into basic digital controls such as white balance, histograms and elemental workflow. A DSLR is a must for this course.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills.
$439
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