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Thats actually not too bad, its probably mine don't look good because i dont have a tripod and the camera often is not straight

Originally Posted by jens http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=imho

Originally Posted by pixellany IMHO = "In My Humble Opinion"

Thanks to both of you!

I thought IMHO is some technical term related to cameras !!

EDIT:
Can someone post a bright tutorial regarding camera details, i.e. I want something which explains the basic questions like "what is the importance of a camera lens" and "what factors should be taken into consideration while purchasing a camera lens" etc.

Hi
Here's a useful link if you're in the market for a digital camera. You can get reviews of cameras you're interested in. There's also a forum for all sorts of camera related questions.

http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/

Originally Posted by rkski Hi Here's a useful link if you're in the market for a digital camera. You can get reviews of cameras you're interested in. There's also a forum for all sorts of camera related questions. Quote: http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/

Thanks for bothering !

Originally Posted by anishakaul Can someone post a bright tutorial regarding camera details, i.e. I want something which explains the basic questions like "what is the importance of a camera lens" and "what factors should be taken into consideration while purchasing a camera lens" etc.

I suppose it is prudent at this stage to ask
exactly what experience do you have with photography


floppy

Originally Posted by floppywhopper I suppose it is prudent at this stage to ask exactly what experience do you have with photography

Thanks for bothering !

The answer is "absolutely zero" !
I just know how to operate a 10 megapixel olympus camera !

I second the recommendation for http://dpreview.com. It was the site I used to help me narrow down my choice of camera. In the end I went for the Canon 40d with a nice 17-55mm USM IS EF-S lens. It has proven to be a good setup for me (shooting mostly landscape and fairly frequently wildlife). It is a little expensive for what you are looking to spend but there are cheaper models in the EOS family that are solid cameras as well. Try out an XSi or XTi in your local photo shop and see how they fit you.

In the end the lens matters more than the body overall. A good lens will outlast its body by years.

Originally Posted by anishakaul Thanks for bothering !

uhh OK

The answer is "absolutely zero" ! I just know how to operate a 10 megapixel olympus camera !

Is this Olympus camera your own or someone elses
is there a camera / photography club near you
what gear do yo already own

floppy

Originally Posted by floppywhopper Is this Olympus camera your own or someone elses is there a camera / photography club near you

Sorry for the delayed reply, and thanks again !

This Olympus camera is my father's,
As I am living in India, the camera / photography clubs are rare to find !

Originally Posted by floppywhopper what gear do yo already own

Sorry, didn't understand the question !

EDIT:
Moreover that Olympus camera, I don't think is that good,
the problem is, when I finally click the button on the top [for taking the photograph of some x people in a party], the people already move somewhere till the time photo is taken, I mean the camera flash/whatever is slow !!

what is the importance of a camera lens

LOL!
The lens focuses the image onto the photo receiving surface and without it the images will look like blurly blobs.