lappiemum Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) After coverting my friend's fantastic DSLRs for years, I have finally taken the plunge myself. I have just bought a Pentax K-7 with a Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC - its came with a free Sigma 24-70mm F3.5-5.6 UC Asp lens as well. I have had the SLR like point and shoots for a while, but they just weren't doing what I needed and I was getting frustrated by the automatic nature to them! However, I don't know anything about apatures and lenses etc, so I'm think I probably need to do a beginners course. Does anyone know of anything like that in Melbourne, preferably in the inner west? Thanks! Edited July 16, 2010 by lappiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Here is website of Melbourne Camera Club in South Melbourne. There is also one in Flemington if that is closer to you. Where is inner west? http://www.melbournephoto.org.au/ The Camera Clubs (Photographic Societies) probably offer the best value-for-money courses for beginner members, generally either free or a token payment. And it doessn't cost anything to go to a couple of meetings first to meet people and see what you think of it before joining. Membership is around $50 a year, it varies a bit from club to club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Maybe I should come with you Lappiemum. It can never hurt to have information crammed into your brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankari Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Good for you taking the plunge and getting one! I'll definately ask for your advice when i eventually get one! Sounds like a good idea to go to a photography class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Here is website of Melbourne Camera Club in South Melbourne. There is also one in Flemington if that is closer to you. Where is inner west? http://www.melbournephoto.org.au/ The Camera Clubs (Photographic Societies) probably offer the best value-for-money courses for beginner members, generally either free or a token payment. And it doessn't cost anything to go to a couple of meetings first to meet people and see what you think of it before joining. Membership is around $50 a year, it varies a bit from club to club. Thanks heaps PossumCorner - I've emailed the Melbourne Camera Club! Hey Evolving, their next course is in February - want to do it? Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 What days/times is it on? I have no idea what times I will be working next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I saw your work is doing a big expansion and recruitment tonight - you might get a promotion if you aren't careful!LOL I've asked for info - will let you know as soon as I do! But this is what they have on their site: Learn to produce pictures not snapshots. Twice each year the Melbourne Camera Club conducts a series of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for people with digital and 35mm SLR cameras. Led by specialist photographers, these courses attract many beginning photographers as well as those who are more experienced but who have not had the benefit of any formal photographic training. The first course each year commences on the first Tuesday in February, the second course commences on the first Tuesday in August. Each course is conducted over a six-week period; there are six lessons (held at the MCC clubrooms in South Melbourne on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 pm until 9.00pm) and three practical workshops (in different locations, on Sunday mornings from 9.30am until noon). The $300 course fee includes all nine sessions, comprehensive course notes and six months provisional membership of the Melbourne Camera Club entitling participants to attend all club activities. Syllabus Outline 1. Tuesday - Introduction, cameras and film, basics of exposure 2. Sunday - Understanding camera controls - practical workshop 3. Tuesday - Photographic lighting 4. Sunday - Photography outdoors - workshop and excursion 5. Tuesday - Photographic composition 6. Tuesday - Portraits and people 7. Sunday - Composition and outdoor portraits - workshop and excursion 8. Tuesday - Travel photography 9. Tuesday - Review of participants' photographs, discussion and conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information please email the Introductory Course Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 its probably a good time to do it in February Evolving - the weather can be very unpredictable and showing can be hit and miss if we have a heat wave hit that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 My only problem is I may be back working nights at that time next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nah, you'll be in charge of the operations!LOL But just in case, I'll keep trawling thought camera club sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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