View Full Version : Some advice from you 'pros'!
Hey all,
My Wife has always expressed an interest in Photography but never actively pursued it (Life, Kids, house, Dogs, Me ... :o )
I would like to spoil Her with something like a Photography course, perhaps a camera (something better than the 5.0 'mik en druk' She currently has).
We live in the Pretoria Eastern Suburbs and She has a pretty flexible daily work routine.
Any suggestions / advice on where to start, which courses / studios to use as I really have no clue.
Thanks,
J
hashbrown99
26-10-2008, 10:01 PM
Go into your local camera shop. They often have adverts for this kind of thing or could at least point you in the right direction. Also may be try your local technicon or college
The_Pumpkin_King
26-10-2008, 10:21 PM
i thought he said pornography then got shocked with the stuff in the brackets lmfao,
*goes to wash dirty mind*
BigAl-sa
27-10-2008, 06:34 AM
There was quite a bit of discussion on ODP on courses recently. This one (http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=8734) may be of interest.
Cameras? You got money, we'll spend it for you :D
i thought he said pornography then got shocked with the stuff in the brackets lmfao,
*goes to wash dirty mind*
Vrot Pampoen!
Thanks for the link BigAl. As for money ... no thanks I gots me a wife! :D
bwana
27-10-2008, 07:57 AM
What sort of budget are you aiming towards?
What sort of budget are you aiming towards?
For the camera or course?
bwana
27-10-2008, 09:14 AM
For the camera or course?Camera.
I guess it would depend on what she wants. I really have no clue on cameras, photography.
I do not think I would jump right to buying a top of the range camera but I would want to get her something that would be suited to someone starting out.
I thought maybe get a basic photography course and see what she would want after that.
bwana
27-10-2008, 09:27 AM
I guess it would depend on what she wants. I really have no clue on cameras, photography.
I do not think I would jump right to buying a top of the range camera but I would want to get her something that would be suited to someone starting out.
I thought maybe get a basic photography course and see what she would want after that.I think its a good idea to have the camera at the same time she takes the course so she learns how to use it properly.
A decent starter dSLR is going to run you r5000 and up.
Thanks bwana! Any specific brand / model?
PostmanPot
27-10-2008, 10:39 AM
@Jase: Check out www.orms.co.za - great prices, I think all/most of their camera deals come with a photography course included. Not too sure on the depth of this course though.
From my limited knowledge, you should look for the Canon 350D/400D/1000D, Nikon D40 or Sony A200. These are the 'entry-evel' DSLRs.
Makro also has some nice deals on entry-level bundles here (http://www.makro.co.za/ProductList.aspx?cat=1191).
Also a good bundle on a good camera - Nikon D60 + accessories + training voucher (http://www.makro.co.za/ProductDetail.aspx?cat=1620&prod=41099&SKU=000000000000143047|EA).
@Jase: Check out www.orms.co.za - great prices, I think all/most of their camera deals come with a photography course included. Not too sure on the depth of this course though.
If the course is at CTSP - then its well worth it * Need to be in Cape Town though !
Veroland
27-10-2008, 04:20 PM
There is a camra shop in Woodlands center that also does courses. It's very nice camera shop acually with a good variety
There is a camra shop in Woodlands center that also does courses. It's very nice camera shop acually with a good variety
Forgot about them. And they just up the road. Thanks m8! ;)
mercurial
31-10-2008, 11:47 PM
Get a camera yet?