Figuring out an entry-level DSLR?
Currently I'm using a point and shoot camera, and I was wondering if I invested in a DSLR camera if I would be able to figure out how to use it without taking any kind of class. Would I be able to figure it out well enough from just the manuals? I will be taking a photography class at school this year, but I don't believe the class will teach me how to use a camera, as most of the students will probably just take their photos with their iPhones. However, I actually care about my photo quality.
So, are they relatively easy to understand with a little practice?
Yes, you'd do fine.
You can start with the full-auto modes, and treat it essentially like a bigger, better "point n shoot." Then as you learn more about exposure, lenses, depth of field, etc. You'll have what you need to experiment and learn.
There are also great resources on-line for learning. It'll be a good investment.
I would definitely recommend getting a DSLR camera, especially if you're taking a photography class. When I took my photography class we were not allowed to use our phones at all. We had to use an actual camera or we couldn't complete the class. These types of cameras are actually much easier to figure out than you might think. The manuals are pretty descriptive, and if you have any questions or want more information there's a million videos on YouTube to help you.
I have been using fully adjustable cameras for over 35 years, both 35 mm SLR and digital SLR cameras.
I actually find them easier to use than the P&S cameras because I can control the ISO, shutter speed and lens aperture when shooting my subjects.
With a point and shoot camera I have to try and figure out what "auto" mode will do what I want when taking photos. That fact alone can really slow down productivity
The DSLR is not black magic, though the camera owners manual can seem daunting. Here is a book I suggest often. It will teach you tons about using your camera and creating great photos. Use this book with your camera and you can go a long way to teaching yourself with no need for a class. Some of the greatest photographers who ever lived never set one foot in any kind of class.
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