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What's a common occurrence in your hobby that you think shouldn't be? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by erev@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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For me it's driving while under the influence. If you couldn't tell, I like me some ganja. However I have long since held the belief that it is utterly insane to drive while under the influence of most substances, with maybe nicotine and caffeine being the exception. All too often I see other stoners smoking and driving, which I simply can't fathom. I've only operated a vehicle once under the influence and it was just to move a U-Haul around the block to a different parking spot, which was such a scary experience while high that I refuse to even consider getting behind the wheel again while high.

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[-] erev@lemmy.world 11 points 7 months ago

this is the vibe im getting too. i just started with photography and am taking a digital still photography class and got a D300 for cheap. My lens is meh and i can't do everything i want with it, but I've been able to take better photos than i ever have been before with a camera a decade plus old.

[-] revv@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 7 months ago

The really nice thing about old cameras is that the glass is cheap. With an F-mount Nikon, you've got decades worth of lens production flooding the used market and really affordable upgrades for the body if/when your decide to move up.

Let folks with more money than brains (or someone else footing the bill) chase after the latest and greatest while you scoop up the leftovers. :)

[-] erev@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

I'm the same way with networking gear haha

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago

Good for you! The class will help more than a better lens. Learn to stay within the limits of your lens for now, rather than trying to fight it into situations it can’t capture. Think about the light before looking for a composition. Digital photography has the advantage of being able to take unlimited pictures at no cost, so think, shoot, review, and learn. Most importantly, enjoy it!

Oh, and always keep your camera with you. lol

[-] erev@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Thank you, i appreciate the advice! i do think about light a lot, and the first settings i change when getting a good photo are the white balance and exposure. i definitely need more practice overall but im enjoying it enough that i brought my camera case with me today instead of my backpack

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Nice! While you’re walking with your bag, make note of good shots with undesirable sun position and try to return when the sun is where you want it. There are some really useful apps that will let you track the sun’s path using AR. They’ll also tell you when to find both golden hours every day.

[-] erev@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

oh perfect! thank you!

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