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What’s the best way to learn photography?

Practice.I’m sorry, but it’s true. You need to abandon the idea of taking perfect photographs and give in to the numbers game.Now, there’s some photographers who like to spend three hours measuring light before taking a picture, there’s other photographers who like to spend three hours processing negatives before making a print, and there’s always someone who enjoys using a computer and post-processing the fuck out.

What’s the best camera for a beginner?

The one you’re carrying.Sometimes this means buying a camera you’ll want to take with you. A camera you enjoy using is always going to be better than a camera you leave at home, no matter the specs.

Will a better camera improve my photos?

Theoretically, yes. In practice, not significantly. I’ve seen incredible photos from disposable cameras, and marvels from phone cameras. I’ve also seen some of the most dull pieces of shit out of the most expensive gear.A good photo has good lighting first and foremost. A good photo has good framing too.

What about video?

Ask a video person.All I know is that most stills cameras overheat very quickly if you’re shooting video, that, and things like managing focus breathing, or autofocus tracking speed become very important very quickly.In other words: Although you can shoot video on a stills camera, they vary greatly in how good they are at it.I do have one piece of advice for those of you using a fancy camera as a webcam:If you’re.

So… what camera should I buy?

It depends. [Audience sighs]You buy one that makes you happy, and I can’t begin to guess what that might be.It is worth nothing that price, weight, and size usually factor into that decision, but there are a lot of different cameras out there, and frankly, there is no “magical best camera”, film or digital. Some cameras are better at video, some are better at stills.