I just inherited a Pentax 'program plus' from my mom. She never used it and gave it to me a week ago. I just got it up and running, and am thinking about getting into photography as a small hobby maybe. Any tips or pointers I should know?
Also, is there anyone else who is just starting out?
The first place you go to for tips or pointers is 4chan? You need a lot more help than just that.
Just go out there and shoot.
Don't copy others and develop your own style.
>>2855967
Exposure triangle, diffraction, depth of field
These are the things you have to look up on the internet. Develop your film at a lab and ask for the negatives.
>>2855967
Try going to places where you can get a good shot
For example Mountains,or pepe the frog,if you are not near then go to the park,if in your city theres no park then go to a place where you like.
>>2855967
give you $50 for the body.
Are there any decent 'photography for dummies' books/lessons out there that anyone would recommend?
I know practically fuck all about photography but want to get into it. I wanna learn the basics before shelling out for a camera.
>>2857230
Tony Northrup has a Youtube series with a load of bare basics tutorials that might be worth checking out. Helped me get to grips with the general idea.