DSLR tips and advice from Simon d’Entremont

DSLR tips and advice from Simon d’Entremont

Regardless of how long you’ve been into photography, I think it’s always wise to keep an open mind about improving your skills. Therefore, I’m happy to share Simon d’Entremont’s YouTube Channel. Many believe he’s one of the best presenters of information regarding a variety of subjects including ISO, shutter speeds, and aperture settings, with simple, logical explanations. So, here’s to better imaging, no matter your gear.

My interest in photography began in elementary school because my Uncle Howard had a darkroom (yes, film photography) in his basement. I was enthralled from the start, and I was often found with a camera around my neck.

My next encounter was at Plymouth-Salem High School, when I took photography classes with a great instructor. Then in my early twenties, I bought a Minolta SLR and rarely was there a time when I didn’t have my camera by my side. I even won 1st place in a contest run by the Plymouth Observer and Eccentric. My photo was displayed in Detroit’s Ren Cen for a while, and the story and my photo were on the front page of the newspaper. What a thrill. A few years later when Lee and I were married, we had two cameras, a Canon AE-1 and an A1 and a slew of wonderful lenses. Eventually we built our own darkroom in a walk-in closet.

Several years ago, we switched gears and moved into the world of DSLR (digital photography for you newbies). While we were skeptical and leery about the change, going the digital route proved to be a wonderful experience. For one, we didn’t have the expense of film, nor waiting for rolls to develop and then of course printing images, one at a time (but yes, it was fun!) Not only that, but I could also take as many shots as I wanted. For instance, when I photographed two bands at the Gladwin Blues Fest, I took over 400 images. There’s no way I could afford to do the same with a SLR and I never have to worry about running out of film!

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So, we sold all our old equipment and basically started over again, but it was worth it. Now, several years later, I’m looking to replace my EOS Rebel T6i. It’s a been a wonderful and dependable camera, but I want a full-frame camera. However, I will need to purchase an adapter ring in order to use our present assortment of lenses with the new body.

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