need advise
Jan 29, 2012 13:05:30 #
I am trying get good photos with the new camera but the pictures look washed out to me. I only have Canon Digital Photo Pro for PP so would like help with camera settings. The pic was shot with a Canon T2i
EF 18-35 f3.5-56 is kit lens
Shutter priority 1/125
Apeture 10.0
ISO 200
White Ballance - Auto
Meter Mode - Evaluative
It was an overcast day with flat light. Is there any suggestoins for better camera work.
EF 18-35 f3.5-56 is kit lens
Shutter priority 1/125
Apeture 10.0
ISO 200
White Ballance - Auto
Meter Mode - Evaluative
It was an overcast day with flat light. Is there any suggestoins for better camera work.
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Jan 29, 2012 13:17:52 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Yes... The building - as it stands - is of little pictorial value - that is to me it dosen't ... Even a coat of paint would not help it... Even if you dolled it up on a program , it would still not be anything of much intrest... Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with your image - good focus, color as good as it can be on a dismal day... The subject itself is the culprit....
Jan 29, 2012 13:27:18 #
I agree, the building may have interest as a local landmark. But photogenically - it sucks!.
Technically the shot is about as well as could be expected, of something that is "Outstanding in a Field". :lol:
Now just maybe if it were; On Fire. :shock:
Technically the shot is about as well as could be expected, of something that is "Outstanding in a Field". :lol:
Now just maybe if it were; On Fire. :shock:
Jan 29, 2012 13:28:32 #
Ok, here's what I would say. #1, there's no real reason for an aperture that small - Depth of field is not a big problem here, so a larger aperture, maybe in the f/3x to f/4x range would be fine. There's no need for a quick shutter either, as the building isn't going anywhere. I'd have probably shot this with CLOUDY white balance and ISO 100.
There's not much you can do here, as Don noted, the building doesn't exactly POP out at you. Offwhite and tan with brown grass and a grey roof...
There's not much you can do here, as Don noted, the building doesn't exactly POP out at you. Offwhite and tan with brown grass and a grey roof...
Jan 29, 2012 15:10:32 #
look this over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwqoJAz8Kek
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Canon+T2i.+tutorials&oq=Canon+T2i.+tutorials&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=64840l64840l0l67155l1l1l0l0l0l0l156l156l0.1l1l0
pictorial vale was not the question. but it may have ment something to him. or could just been pactice shot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwqoJAz8Kek
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Canon+T2i.+tutorials&oq=Canon+T2i.+tutorials&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=64840l64840l0l67155l1l1l0l0l0l0l156l156l0.1l1l0
pictorial vale was not the question. but it may have ment something to him. or could just been pactice shot
Jan 29, 2012 15:23:16 #
JimH wrote:
That is why there is much to learn here. ../...There's not much you can do here, as Don noted, the building doesn't exactly POP out at you. .../...
All your remarks are appropriate yet the main lesson is that overcast day does not work for all subjects. This is a typical example of it. A slight change correction in the tone level can make the image more interesting yet not that much.
So, what is to be learned?
Jan 29, 2012 15:33:30 #
vislp
Loc: Level Pebble
I can see some potential here. I played with it, but won't post unless you give me the OK.
Jan 29, 2012 15:34:39 #
try taking several pictures using different setting see which you like so can give you a starting point on next hazy flat light day youre out.
where you have that red dot lit up in view finder is where you are getting youre sensor reading an an how it adjust everything watch where you have youre red dot aimed at next time
where you have that red dot lit up in view finder is where you are getting youre sensor reading an an how it adjust everything watch where you have youre red dot aimed at next time
Jan 29, 2012 15:42:51 #
Something drives me crazy...
I have two monitors.
One is calibrated and gives me a clean vision of all photos... When viewed with the other monitor, non calibrated, everything looks blend!!!
I wonder how many folks are creating color aberrations to overcome their monitors calibration???
On this picture, I calibrated for the camera lens combination and the result is... well, optically adjusted.
I have two monitors.
One is calibrated and gives me a clean vision of all photos... When viewed with the other monitor, non calibrated, everything looks blend!!!
I wonder how many folks are creating color aberrations to overcome their monitors calibration???
On this picture, I calibrated for the camera lens combination and the result is... well, optically adjusted.
Jan 29, 2012 15:47:12 #
English_Wolf wrote:
Something drives me crazy...
I have two monitors.
One is calibrated and gives me a clean vision of all photos... When viewed with the other monitor, non calibrated, everything looks blend!!!
I wonder how many folks are creating color aberrations to overcome their monitors calibration???
On this picture, I calibrated for the camera lens combination and the result is... well, optically adjusted.
I have two monitors.
One is calibrated and gives me a clean vision of all photos... When viewed with the other monitor, non calibrated, everything looks blend!!!
I wonder how many folks are creating color aberrations to overcome their monitors calibration???
On this picture, I calibrated for the camera lens combination and the result is... well, optically adjusted.
ah man i got think about that too.. dang , shoot, shucks. thats over my head at this point now something else to learn. lol
Jan 29, 2012 15:48:46 #
vislp
Loc: Level Pebble
English_Wolf wrote:
I wonder how many folks are creating color aberrations to overcome their monitors calibration???
I'm sure I'm one of them! LOL I work on an uncalibrated monitor, only because it would do no good to calibrate it. It's NOT made for photography work, but funds are low right now, so I can't buy the one I want for a while yet. :(
VisLP
Jan 29, 2012 16:02:44 #
It is easy thought... Just purchase http://spyder.datacolor.com/product-mc-s4pro.php
I have the version 3 that does not do the second monitor... :(
I have the version 3 that does not do the second monitor... :(
Jan 29, 2012 16:13:17 #
vislp
Loc: Level Pebble
English_Wolf wrote:
It is easy thought... Just purchase http://spyder.datacolor.com/product-mc-s4pro.php
I have the version 3 that does not do the second monitor... :(
I have the version 3 that does not do the second monitor... :(
Eventually I hope! I need the better monitor first though! The ones I've looked at are running in the $350.00 to $500.00 range. :( Anyone who says they can get into photography work cheap is nuts! LOL
I think I'm hijacking! :(
Jan 29, 2012 16:26:21 #
If you want and you have a PP please play with the picture if you want to post that to is O.K. with me. you have been frankley honert with your help, the model and the light make the picture uninteresting. I was using a shutter priority to see what the results would be. I have read the manual a number of times and was disapointed with my results. I know now the phe results were pore subject mater, poor lighting and a loose nut on the shutter button. I thank all who responded to my request your evaluations are valuable to me. Your advise is helpfull and I will get better with more practice.
Jan 29, 2012 16:35:37 #
I like your subject...try taking the picture again moving to the left corner of the building...use different settings and go early morn or late afternoon, would like to see it again, if you decide to do a reshoot....
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