New to Photography, and I Need Some Tips!

[lethalAE86typeR]

For about a year now, I have been taking shots with a Point and Shot, and Sony 5.1 megapixel digicam. Now I'm using my dad's old school SLR, its an Olympus OM-10. He took a few classes, but completely forgot most of what he learned besides how to do basic things with the camera. What I want to know is , the depth-of-field numbers on the lens. I know how the depth of field works, the distance of the shot taken and how the shot is focused or something, sorry to sound all n00bish but i am a noob. I took shots with the SLR and i got some good shots, and i took pictures of the same object, at different depth of field numbers on the Lens. What i want to know is, The higher the number is will there be more blur in the background, or is it the smaller the number the more blur. If my question seems blurry, ill try to rephrase, and i know photography goes in a lot deeper, but for now, can you help me?



Here is the camera I'm using:
ALL these shots were taken with my point and shoot.

What im asking about are those numbers under macro the 16,11,8, etc.

 

[lethalAE86typeR]

I already found my answer, any tips on taking pictures with this camera, something someone who is new to this should know?

 

[tait]

I already found my answer, any tips on taking pictures with this camera, something someone who is new to this should know?

- don't be afraid to do something different
- take your time
- look around at lots of other photographers in various fields, pick out what you like and why you like it, apply those same thoughts to your own photography

don't know what else to say. you'll learn the technical mumbo-jumbo as you go a long; or just read up on the internet.

 

[lethalAE86typeR]

- don't be afraid to do something different
- take your time
- look around at lots of other photographers in various fields, pick out what you like and why you like it, apply those same thoughts to your own photography

don't know what else to say. you'll learn the technical mumbo-jumbo as you go a long; or just read up on the internet.

Is that Nikon a, D40, D40x, or a D80. I might buy either one.

 

[F1GTR]

That's a D70. You can get those for great prices nowadays. But you shouldn't fret over your gear, just go out there and shoot!

 

[tait]

That's a D70. You can get those for great prices nowadays. But you shouldn't fret over your gear, just go out there and shoot!

if we're talking about mine, it's either a d200 or one of the film cameras. i rarely use my d70 for anything outside of pinholing. if you're debating between the d40 and d80, go with the d80. the d40 is a great camera, but it's a but limiting. when you find yourself wanting more functionality and more control as you learn more about photography you'll regret buying a d40.

 

[F1GTR]

if we're talking about mine, it's either a d200 or one of the film cameras. i rarely use my d70 for anything outside of pinholing. if you're debating between the d40 and d80, go with the d80. the d40 is a great camera, but it's a but limiting. when you find yourself wanting more functionality and more control as you learn more about photography you'll regret buying a d40.

I think he's referring to your avatar, 'cos that's most definitely a D70.

 

[tait]

ZINGGGGGGGG on my part hah, f1gtr is correct.

 

[franz]

What about Rebel XTI? Is it good enough in terms of functionality?
How you compare it with D80?

 

[exigeracer]

look around at lots of other photographers in various fields, pick out what you like and why you like it, apply those same thoughts to your own photography

Good advice.

Bad artists seem to copy a lot, good artists actually do.