Cloud photography
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Deborah, I can imagine how many interesting responses you may receive with your question of camera choices. Like Michael has stated, a nice brand name digital camera is very sweet way to go. I actually now own four digital cameras with different zoom potentials. I am still working with all the cameras I have collected over the past few years. All of my cameras have fixed lens and are fairly light weight and easy to put in a fanny pack if I am biking or walking. I would start with figuring out your budget and even considering looking at a used camera from one of the photo stores. I happened to use B & H Photo out of New York City. They are great with used cameras and have a nice chat room for any questions. I read a lot of camera reviews and YouTube viewing before making a purchase. I see that many cloud members use their smartphones for cloud photos. My phone is not that great, but for a quick picture that can work. I am new with taking pictures and learning about clouds. It has become a fantastic and rewarding pastime. Take your time with a purchase and enjoy the learning curve. Please let us know what you decide and post your pictures.
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My advice would be to make sure you have a good quality wide angle lens, the best that you can afford. For convenience a zoom lens would be best. Any digital camera from the top brands will do. Don’t worry about expensive complicated software for post editing your photos as there are plenty of free options that will do the job just as well. Get something that you feel comfortable using and don’t fall into the trap of buying expensive gear that you may never use to its full potential. If you buy a digital camera make sure it has a viewfinder and doesn’t just have a screen otherwise you’ll find it difficult shooting in bright sunlight as the screen will be almost impossible to see. Also, don’t believe the hype about pixel count as more doesn’t necessarily mean better quality images. A good quality compact with a decent telephoto zoom would I suggest be your best option for starting out.
It doesn’t matter how much money you spend on a camera if you don’t have the basics of photography nailed down. Expensive equipment doesn’t make good photographs only skilled photographers do. Good composition, correct exposure, pin sharp focus and a bit of artistic flare will serve you well. Practice, experiment and have fun with your camera. The best thing about digital photography is that it doesn’t matter how many shots you take it’s not going to cost you any more unlike film which can very quickly become very expensive.
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I’d like to talk about photography if there’s an interest. Right now I’m looking forward to using a Gopro to get cloud time-lapse, and slo-mo for any lightning storms that come my way. Are there any Gopro users here I wonder? My questions would relate to the best techniques to capture lightning.
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