This thread is a collection from all the members here in the photo forum. These links are here to help you understand your camera and take better photos. These links range from "What does that button on my camera do?" all the way to "What does this blend mode in Photoshop do?" and don't forget if you stumble across a link you think others will benefit from PM me the link and it will be added.
Enjoy!
List last updated - 7-15-08 - The newest additions will be marked with a *
Reviews:
- www.dpreview.com - very extensive photography review and news site
- www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/ - lots of member reviews
- www.dcviews.com/ - photograhpy reviews, news and tutorials
- www.dcresource.com/reviews/cameraList.php - digital camera reviews
- www.photographyreview.com/ - more commercial but has some reviews
- www.photos-of-the-year.com/review/ - has a few reviews, mainly for Nikon cameras
- www.letsgodigital.org/en/index.html - mainly digital reviews and news
- DcResource - Another camera reviewer.
Forums:
- www.photography-on-the.net/forum/ - Canon Photography Forums
- www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ - Critique, Gear or general photo chat.
- www.dpreview.com/forums/ - One of the largest forums
- www.photographycorner.com/ - BuySell, Competitions, Critique. Lots of stuff.
Tutorials:
Camera / Photo 101
- Master your DSLR(Life Hacker) Part I - Part II
- Glossary of Photography Terms
"You said what?" Find out what we are talking about here.- http://www.photonhead.com/simcam/
Awesome little simulator that lets you take photos without even needing a camera!- http://www.prime-junta.net/pont/Phot...mposition.html
Can composition be taught?- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pa...s/capture.html
National Geographic Tips & Tricks for different environments.- Morgue File
Probably as in depth as you can find for free on the internet. It will show you alot of good techniques and methods to take better photos.- Basics of Photography
It is very tiny, but he does a pretty good job of explaining factors that go into a good photo.- Dan Heller's Tutorials
as a bit of an assortment of information, from printing to purchasing, pretty good information on everything though.- 25 Tips
25 tips for better photos.- Dcviews
Mainly a camera review site, they also have a pretty nice tutorial section.- MTF Chart Description
So that's what those charts mean. A very in-depth article on how to read a MTF chart for lenses.- Potrait Photography
How to get your portraits past "snap shot"- http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/12/10...hy-techniques/
Tips for that next portrait session.- http://photojojo.com/content/tutoria...e-photography/
Awesome time lapse tips.
- http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
Calculate your hyperfocal distance.
Photoshop / Post Processing
- http://www.radiantvista.com/tutorials?page=1
Awesome video tutorials - downloadable.- http://www.topleftpixel.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=239
Photo editing tut.- **********
They have 592 links of photo tutorials, it may take some work to sift through all of it, but you can always find something good.- Filter Tutorial
Want to shoot better Black and Whites? This tutorial will set you off in the right direction.
Gallery Sites:
PhotoBlog Rescorces:
- www.photoblogs.org/ - huge database of photoblogs and rescorces
- www.photoblogsmagazine.org/ - photoblogger showcase
- www.pixelpost.org - photoblog software
Other:
- www.tanchung.com/canon/canonlensesmain.htm - life size images for canon range lenses
Rent Camera Gear - test it before you buy it:
DIY Camera Gear:
- Ring Light
- Flash Diffuser
- http://www.adidap.com/2007/12/20/diy...an-ring-flash/
Diffuser made out of a milk jug.- http://www.diyphotography.net/light-...studio-project
Make awesome reflection product type shots.
