I'm new to all this...

[-westy-]

Hi,

Following a chat with rg-tom on MSN, i've put a bid on an Olympus OM10 on the bay of E.

Now, i'm wondering about a few things:

edit: I read the FAQ now

1. Shutter speed - i'm assuming that the faster the shutter rate, the sharper the shot? (good for capturing moving objects)

2. Aperture - The lense that comes with the camera has an aperture of f1.8 - is that good or bad?

I'm guessing that to take a good shot requires time, and lining up and focussing properly etc..

Thanks

 

[-westy-]

Thanks for that.

here's the ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....70012931368&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEBI:IT&rd=1

thoughts?

 

[-westy-]

It's a good place to start for 35mm film! As the camera is completely manual I'd advise you to read a few photography books and websites and learn how aperture and shutter speed work together. What depth of field is and how to control it to get the effect you want.

With regards to actually picking what to shoot; sticking something bang in the centre of the frame isn't always the best way to frame it. "The rule of thirds" is an important one and something you need to read up on

cheers, any site recommendations, or should I just have a nosey through the sticky?