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Hi All! I just started digital photography and I find myself very much interested in indoor photography. Can anyone recommend a starter lighting kit? :D
 

Hi All! I just started digital photography and I find myself very much interested in indoor photography. Can anyone recommend a starter lighting kit? :D

Welcome to CS:) an external flash will be suitable for you. Which external flash depends on your camera model and budget
 

hi and welcome! i just quit smoking. you can have all my lighters :bsmilie:

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hi and welcome! i just quit smoking. you can have all my lighters :bsmilie:

ok don't flame me

Good for you for quiting. :thumbsup: one less individual giving us second hand smoke...:bsmilie: no smoking = no cigarettes = more savings = more lenses :)

Hi All! I just started digital photography and I find myself very much interested in indoor photography. Can anyone recommend a starter lighting kit? :D

Welcome to CS mate'!
 

Welcome:)
 

Hi All! I just started digital photography and I find myself very much interested in indoor photography. Can anyone recommend a starter lighting kit? :D

By indoor you mean portraiture or indoor architecture? If you are talking about portraiture, you can do some read up on some basic exposure and portraiture techniques with books. The most basic starter lighting kit is a flash gun, i am sure there are many books/resources will give you more ideal on a basic setup.

then you will want to practise alot, maybe on your friends or relatives, so as to feel more comfortable and improve.
 

welcome. GLHF :)
 

By indoor you mean portraiture or indoor architecture? If you are talking about portraiture, you can do some read up on some basic exposure and portraiture techniques with books. The most basic starter lighting kit is a flash gun, i am sure there are many books/resources will give you more ideal on a basic setup.

then you will want to practise alot, maybe on your friends or relatives, so as to feel more comfortable and improve.

Yes portraiture. I am currently using a D90 and I am planning to buy a flash gun. Thanks for your advice! :D
 

Yes portraiture. I am currently using a D90 and I am planning to buy a flash gun. Thanks for your advice! :D

35mm f/1.8 + SB-600 is good combo to start out on portraiture I guess...
 

Dont forget a decent tripod. Very useful for indoor as is allow u to take long shutter speeds.
 

Welcome to CS. ^^ :devil:

You are encourage to read more online, and join some newbie outings under the Outings subforum.

Good start here:

Camera basics - Commonly Asked Qns Like what is ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture etc
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544

Video Clips posted by ed9119

Composition
http://www.amateursnapper.com/photog...position-rules
http://digital-photography-school.co...mposition-tips
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-more-quick-composition-tips-illustrated

Landscape Photography
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/11-surefire-tips-for-improving-your-landscape-photography

Street Photography
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-for-the-aspiring-street-photographer

More topics covered here:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography
Understanding Stops and Exposure
Hyperfocal Distance Table Generator
Landscape & Hyperfocus

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Singapore Camera equipment price guides:
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Newbie guide to buying lenses:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/lens_buying_guide_01.htm

Newbie guide to buying DSLR:
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Guides/dslr_buying_guide_01.htm