Photography Question - Digi Cam - Page 6

Xaccers · 18-04-2007, 16:57

If I'm not taking action shots, and especially in the weather we're having at the moment, I keep the ISO at 100.

Delta Whiskey · 18-04-2007, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Barewolf

I see. I will try the blurry up close shots and see if i can do anything decent.

Ive been down the carrs near where i live, rivers, trees, banks, and grassy areas. Was sunny today and i mostly used "Program" mode which set the F itself mostly, all i did was alter the exposure compensation for lighter or darker settings.

I shall upload some and post them, you might still think they are over exposed though, its just so scary taking a picture using the LCD screen when it looks dark. If you know what i mean.

Don't confuse what you see on the LCD with the image you are taking, think of it like the viewfinder on a point and shoot film camera. It's just a way of aiming at the subject.

The various scene options (Portrait, Sports, Landscape etc) are very good these days, I tend to use them 95% of the time. It's only when I'm shooting against the light or macro close up that I use manual settings.

It's good to experiment with the manual options and get a good understanding of your camera, but for day to day photography or to grab that quick shot automatic is fine.

DW

Barewolf · 18-04-2007, 19:55

Well i uploaded my latest shots to flickr.

I am very pleased with the results, i dont think i overexposed many of them to be honest.

If you goto my flickr page and look at the set called "The Carr's" you will see what i have done today.

Although on my PC they are in reverse order for some reason grrr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/barewolf/

Comments be nice, i think these are the best i have done so far ever.

Delta Whiskey · 18-04-2007, 20:19

Some good looking shots there, one or two a bit overexposed but that's being picky. A couple of general points on composition, the rule of thirds is a good way of framing a shot (http://www.aea1.k12.ia.us/lois/ruleofthirds.html), don't be a slave to it but it does work.
You're also making the standard error of shooting everything from your standing eye level, get down on your knees, crouch or even lie flat for different perspectives. Looking at the images of Sasha, get down to the dogs eye level and see how much better the images can be.

DW (sorry for the rubbish quality, high ISO)

Barewolf · 18-04-2007, 21:57

Ahh cool. So at last some good shots. Woooo. Im sure you agree they are better than any i have done so far and i am still learning, not bad since i only started with this cam on Sunday and have no idea about photography :O)

I did think about getting down but i felt silly lol. Will do though. Going somewhere nice tomorrow with a mate, no idea where yet but hoping to get alot of shots like today.

Will be searching the net for places to head to tomorrow :O)

Uncle Peter · 18-04-2007, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Barewolf

Ahh cool. So at last some good shots. Woooo. Im sure you agree they are better than any i have done so far and i am still learning, not bad since i only started with this cam on Sunday and have no idea about photography :O)

I did think about getting down but i felt silly lol. Will do though. Going somewhere nice tomorrow with a mate, no idea where yet but hoping to get alot of shots like today.

Will be searching the net for places to head to tomorrow :O)

Tegg's nose is a decent spot if the weather's good, and not a million miles from you by the looks of it. Weather forecast is decent for tomorrow.

Delta Whiskey · 18-04-2007, 22:14

Get in the habit of carrying the camera with you at all times, it's small enough not to get in the way. Mine is in my backpack ready for whatever I find of interest, that's where the automatic functions come into their own, no need to worry about the mechanics of photography just concentrate on getting the image. Just take lots of photo's wherever you go tomorrow.

DW

Barewolf · 18-04-2007, 23:30

Yeah theres some nice places, siddington is nice. Few lakes round there.

Xaccers · 18-04-2007, 23:42

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Originally Posted by Barewolf

Well i uploaded my latest shots to flickr.

I am very pleased with the results, i dont think i overexposed many of them to be honest.

If you goto my flickr page and look at the set called "The Carr's" you will see what i have done today.

Although on my PC they are in reverse order for some reason grrr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/barewolf/

Comments be nice, i think these are the best i have done so far ever.

Some really good shots there

I've tweaked a few to show you what can be done very easily in photoshop

http://www.finmereairsoft.co.uk/modu...1510639a_o.jpg

http://www.finmereairsoft.co.uk/modu...069cd621_o.jpg

http://www.finmereairsoft.co.uk/modu...48ec0403_o.jpg

And a few of my own:

http://www.finmereairsoft.co.uk/modu.../CRW_4248a.jpg

Very pleased with this one, the tip of the barrel originally was behind the thin branch:

http://www.finmereairsoft.co.uk/modu...2/pinhead1.jpg

Barewolf · 18-04-2007, 23:53

Cool. Cheers Xaccers. Will have a play round with some myself see if i can come up with anything

SMHarman · 19-04-2007, 06:31

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Originally Posted by Barewolf

Will the blur appear on the LCD? Before i take the shot? or is it just trial and error based on the formula?

It is not likely as the camera needs depth of field preview. This will close down the iris to capture and process the image as a preview. Something a non SLR type camera will not do. It keeps the iris open to keep the image on the screen as good as it can.

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

The 3x optical zoom is fine, it's a real glass lens magnifying the image with no loss of quality. Once you reach the end of the 3x zoom the digital zoom takes over. The 5x digital zoom throws away detail and making what's left bigger to fit the screen, nasty.

DW

Normally there is an option in the menus to turn off the digital zoom. Best to do so if you can.

Delta Whiskey · 20-04-2007, 15:48

A nice little freeware EXIF viewer.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multime...f-Reader.shtml

How are you getting on with the new camera Barewolf?

My new camera has arrived, a Fuji S5700.

DW

andygrif · 20-04-2007, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

A nice little freeware EXIF viewer.

The simplest one is built into Windows. Right click on the image file, select properties, summary, advanced and most of wat you'll need will be there.

Also, IrfanView is a great quick freeware viewer and they have a decent EXIF, JPEG Comment and IPTC reader available via free plugin.

Delta Whiskey · 20-04-2007, 16:02

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Originally Posted by andygrif

The simplest one is built into Windows. Right click on the image file, select properties, summary, advanced and most of wat you'll need will be there.

Also, IrfanView is a great quick freeware viewer and they have a decent EXIF, JPEG Comment and IPTC reader available via free plugin.

Well blow me down!, I didn't know about that in Windows. Thanks.

DW

Jon T · 20-04-2007, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

A nice little freeware EXIF viewer.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multime...f-Reader.shtml

How are you getting on with the new camera Barewolf?

My new camera has arrived, a Fuji S5700.

DW

Where was it from and at what price?(if that's not too nosy)

I'm still trying to decide between the S5600, the S5700 or the S6500.