I humbly opine, re: what is or isn't practical for teaching a beginner:
Recently I mentioned the problems my ma experienced with a Minolta manual
focus outfit I'd given her. Beside suffering from gastrogeriopia she
couldn't quite remember the relationship between shutter speed and aperture.
So I traded the gear for an iS-2 which she loves. Not only are her photos
in focus, but she's grasping the relationship between shutter speed and
aperture better now *because of* the automated functions. By merely looking
at the generous LCD screen on the back or the LED in the viewfinder she can
see the exposure values change as she scans a room or prospective subject.
So the concept is becoming clearer without my nagging. And she's been
encouraged to explore the various exposure and mode options available on her
own, without having to ask me how they work.
It's changed my opinion about the value of automation for folks who want not
only to take good photos, but also learn the hows and whys.
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Lex
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