Part 10 - Links to Outlined Topics

[RacingHistorian]

Photography 101
Part 10 - Links to Outlined Topics

Note: there are almost unlimited help on all topics photographic. I’ve listed just a sampling of them below. Use Google or another search engine for what you’re interested in. If you find one you think is particularly informative and helpful, let me know and I’ll add it to the list.

Also, consider using these lists to write your own thoughts on any of the sub-topics in any of the lists, and posting them in threads in the General Category section of the forums.

Links below generally follow the following topics:
General Resources for Digital Photography
Buying a Camera
Camera comparisons
Shopping
Camera Accessories
Lenses
Filters
Cases
Storage media
Taking the shot
Flash
Buying Printers
Software
Photo Editing
Noise Reduction and Sharpening
RAW Conversion and workflow
Plug-ins and Filters
Browsers, Viewers and Printing
Slideshow and Presentation

Resources for Digital Photography –
http://dpreview.com/
http://imaging-resource.com/
http://www.pcphotomag.com/
http://shutterbug.net/
http://photo.net/equipment/digital/basics/ Good basic guide to digital, especially for beginners

Choosing and Buying a Camera -
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/dslr_buying_guide_01.htm
http://www.pcworld.com/article/125645/how_to_buy_a_digital_camera.html
http://photo.net/equipment/what-camera
http://cameras.about.com/od/choosingacamera/bb/bybcamera.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

What to Look for in a DSLR -
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-dslr-camera/

DSLR or Point & Shoot? -
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/should-you-buy-a-dslr-or-point-and-shoot-digital-camera/

Cameras by Manufacturer (Lists and reviews) -
http://www.pcworld.com/article/147356/how_to_buy_a_camera_lens.html

Camera and Accessories -
http://www.tcinternet.net/users/nmolson/lenses.htm

(Links to manufacturers) http://www.photosecrets.com/links.manufacturers.html

Comparison of Makes and Models -

Filters -
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/filters.htm
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-use-and-buy-polarizing-filters/ (polarizing filter)
http://www.garryblack.com/filters-1.htm (from a Nikon user)

Lenses -
(Basic) http://www.basic-digital-photography.com/a-guide-to-buying-digital-camera-lenses.html
(Basic) http://www.tcinternet.net/users/nmolson/lenses.htm
(Basic) http://www.pcworld.com/article/147356/how_to_buy_a_camera_lens.html

Lens Reviews (listed for different camera manufacturers -
For Canon Cameras -
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/

Extension Tubes, Tele-Extenders and Tele-Converters
http://www.shutterfreaks.com/Tips/ExtensionTube.htm

Memory Cards
http://www.photographyreview.com/memoryguidecrx.aspx

Bags -
http://cameras.about.com/od/accessories/bb/camera-bags.htm

Tripods -
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/tripods.htm

What to Pack  -
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/travel-photography-what-to-take-in-your-kit/


TAKING THE SHOT -

Photography 101 -
(basic) http://library.thinkquest.org/28146/home.shtml
(basic) http://www.fotofinish.com/resources/centers/photo/101.htm
http://photo.net/equipment/digital/basics/
(lots of information) http://www.dpreview.com/learn/
(Digital Photography information) http://www.azuswebworks.com/photography/
http://photography.about.com/od/takingpictures/u/BasicsPath.htm#s2

Information dedicated to one manufacturer -
[Canon...just about everything] http://photonotes.org/articles/

File Formats, esp. JPEG vs RAW
http://www.zuberphotographics.com/content/digital/file-format.htm

Composition
   Rule of 1/3rds
       http://www.my-photography-tips.com/rule-of-thirds.html

Using a Flash -
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=171657
http://www.picturecorrect.com/photographytips/flash_photography_tips.htm (basic)
http://www.digital-photography-tips.net/flash-photography.html
[Using flash outdoors for portraits] http://shutterbug.com/techniques/portraiture/1101sb_think/
[Everything you'd want to know about flash photography with Canon equipment] http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-flash/#existing

Depth-of-Field
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm

Macro and Closeup
http://photo.net/learn/macro/
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/macro-photography-tips-for-compact-digital-camera-users/   (for point & shoot cameras)

Panoramas
http://www.panoguide.com/howto/;jsessionid=88944A102F273D4FDA5C2D37DD00EE0C

Shooting Modes –
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/4414 (basic)
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-modes/

Histogram, Using a
http://malektips.com/digital_photography_0007.html (very basic)
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/understanding-histograms.shtml (basic)
http://www.digicamhelp.com/camera-features/advanced-settings/histogram1.php

Digital Infrared Photography
http://www.dpfwiw.com/ir.htm   DP's comprehensive look at Digital Infrared
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/infrared/

SPECIFIC SHOOTING SITUATIONS –

Shooting at the Zoo
http://photography.about.com/od/animalphotography/a/zoophotos.htm (basic)

Fireworks
http://photography.about.com/od/photographybyoccasion/a/advncdfireworks.htm

Holiday Lighting
http://www.nyip.com/ezine/holidays/holidaylights.html
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/12/how-to-photograph-christmas-lights.html
http://shutterbug.com/refreshercourse/family_tips/151/ (basics for the holidays)

Lightning Photography
http://www.lvphotographyclub.org/forum/index.php?topic=1294.0;topicseen

Winter Photography
http://www.outdooreyes.com/photo18.php3
http://www.photo-seminars.com/Seminars/Winter/winter.htm
http://www.my-photo-blog.com/winter-photography-8-great-tips

Shooting in the Snow
http://www.digicamhelp.com/learn/nature/snow.php

Sports Photography
http://photo.net/learn/sports/overview

Indoor Sports Photography

Still Life
http://www.my-photography-tips.com/still-life3.html (beginner)


Software (editing) -
http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/digital-photography-software/editing-software/PLS_3078crx.aspx
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/software/photo-editing-software/
http://photo-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

Software (ALL) -
http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/digital-photography-software/CAT_3793crx.aspx
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/digitalphotosoftware/Digital_Photography_Software.htm
http://www.popphoto.com/photosoftware/

Software – Specific –Reviews and Ratings
http://www.consumersearch.com/photo-editing-software/review
http://www.consumersearch.com/photo-editing-software (photo editing)

Using Specific Software -

Color Management, from screen to print (Instructional VIDEO)
http://www.moabpaper.com/shootsmarter1.aspx

Photographer’s Rights -
http://photography.about.com/od/copyrightinformation/Photo_Rights_Photogaphers_RightsCopyright_Information_and_Resources.htm

Learning More -
http://www.psa-photo.org/  
(Photographic Society of America (PSA))

List of Photography Books (and recommendations)

Glossary of Terms -
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/glossary/
http://www.profotos.com/education/referencedesk/glossary/index.shtml
http://www.fotofinish.com/resources/centers/photo/glossary.htm

[peachhead]

WOW!!!!  Lots of great links and wonderful information available in these links!  Great for browsing.......

[tjdelikat]

This is a great site that can be added to this already wonderful list! 
http://www.digital-cameras-help.com/photography.html

Digital Photography Tutorials
    * Basic photography tips
    * Aperture priority
    * Shutter priority
    * Zoom
    * Landscape photography
    * Night photography
    * Macro photography
    * Nature photography

Digital Photography Glossary
    * Aperture
    * Shutter speed
    * ISO speed
    * Image resolution
    * Image stabilization
    * Image format
    * Focal length
    * Depth of field
    * White balance
    * Exposure compensation
    * Red-eye removal
    * Tripod
    * Batteries
    * Photographic filters