My version of an unboxing video.
Jun 26, 2016 14:58:41 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Yeah, it doesn't really matter, just as long as people can figure out that this post was done tongue-in- cheek. I tried to make sure that I insulted myself at the same time by being so silly.P,S,A,M who cares? Autofocus vs manual focus, BFD. I leave it on Program mode most of the time unless I am trying to capture a particular image in a certain way. With RAW, most of the creativity is in post anyway.
Jun 26, 2016 14:59:27 #
BebuLamar wrote:
So, far, so good.No wonder you picked the camera that delivers the best bang for the bucks.
Jun 26, 2016 15:00:48 #
Bill_de wrote:
We all have to do that every once in a while. I think it is supposed to be good for the heart. 
Boy! I sure hope that you are right! It was a year ago last Labor Day that I had quadruple bypass surgery. That, I am not joking about. Not fun.
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Boy! I sure hope that you are right! It was a year ago last Labor Day that I had quadruple bypass surgery. That, I am not joking about. Not fun.--
Jun 26, 2016 22:16:50 #
I can't play worth a diddly damn, but I have some very nice guitars, amps and pedals that I really enjoy because of the quality. It's sort of the same with my camera equipment that's much smarter than I am but, I truly enjoy shooting with really nice stuff. Besides, If a note doesn't sound quite right or I take a bad photo, I have absolutely no doubt that it's me and not my equipment. I see quite a few people that are driving $100,00+ Mercedes Benz that shouldn't even be on the road because they drive so badly.....and so on.... 
Jun 26, 2016 22:58:52 #
Macronaut wrote:
Don't feel bad. I can't even play the stereo.I can't play worth a diddly damn, but I have some ... (show quote)
Jun 27, 2016 08:34:30 #
I have a brother in law who owns Nikon equipment and he always shoots in AUTO. His pictures have less appeal and no color. He went to Africa on a photo safari and came back with a couple hundred photos that were verging on gray. I told him to give them to me before he did anything else. I processed them all in Lightroom and brought back the detail and the colors. I showed him the before and after. He couldn't believe it. I explained what he should do. He agreed. He has been on 2 other trips and all were shot in AUTO. There are people who want the best because then the only thing that can improve is the photographer. Others believe their photos magically become great using good equipment. Ranting is just a good way to vent the frustrations you have with others (and sometimes yourself). Now that it is out, enjoy your week.
Jun 27, 2016 08:46:55 #
Jun 27, 2016 10:17:05 #
tainkc wrote:
Not a video - Thank God! Those videos have to be ... (show quote)
They are the one's who spend a ton of money on countless lenses and gadgets thinking it will make them a better photographer. As to the "What Should I Take" crowd, it is just a way of bragging about where they are going and how much equipment they have.
Jun 27, 2016 11:09:07 #
If one never use the manual mode I think it's fine. I only have 1 recommendation is that if you think you ever want to use the manual mode then start out using it first and then move on to any of the auto modes. That would make the learning process easier. At least you wouldn't be stuck on Auto.
Jun 27, 2016 11:46:42 #
I confess that I bought a bridge camera to take with me to Israel for the last two weeks. I used it in 'auto' most of the time (JPG) but also used the various other modes in RAW (P, A, S, etc) when I had time to properly compose or artistically manipulate an image. I did it because I thought my Sony would have been too heavy and taken too much space due to baggage restrictions on the tour. We were also on the move constantly and had to snap 'n go. If it were a dedicated photo tour with adequate space and time I would have taken the Sony and a couple lenses. As it were I also brought a new pre-owned Gorillapod that I don't think I used more than once during the whole trip. I hadn't been overseas for many years and if I probably was a more efficient packer I could have used the Sony (brought too much stuff!).
Jun 27, 2016 11:50:25 #
A little "full" of yourself today are you? The big rant complete with an amazing picture, what else could a person ask for?
Jun 27, 2016 13:36:39 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
rook2c4 wrote:
And they use auto focus as well! Don't they know how to use a focusing ring? I guess it's just easier to let the camera do all the work.
True. And, as we all know, if the focus point is on the tree in the background instead of on your subject… guess what?
But, with some, such as myself, my eyes aren’t getting any better. I find myself relying on the AF not because it’s easier, but because I’m just not sure I’m getting the best focus on my own. Sure, the AF isn’t perfect, but it helps.
Jun 27, 2016 13:42:39 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
tainkc wrote:
Auto mode has one of the best reasons for being on a camera - children and grandchildren. Kids will do things and make expressions that will change in a blink of an eye, and in those instances, there is no time to fumble with the aperture, shutter speed or the proper ISO. Auto is the only way to go in those cases.
Another situation where full auto is useful is in photojournalism, news events, where you may not have to fiddle with the settings, you have once chance to grab the shot and you can’t waste time playing with the camera.
[/quote]If one thinks that by having a super camera will at least make their pictures turn out a little better even in Auto, they are sadly mistaken for the end result will be an average photo at best; just maybe a little cleaner. Is that worth the expense?[/quote]
I’m sure every salesperson has had a customer come in and and say, “Which camera takes the best pictures?”
Salesperson: “Well… that would be the Nikon D5! It takes the BEST pictures, no question. $6500. Oh, and you’ll need a few lenses with that”.
Jun 27, 2016 13:44:28 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
BebuLamar wrote:
If one never use the manual mode I think it's fine. I only have 1 recommendation is that if you think you ever want to use the manual mode then start out using it first and then move on to any of the auto modes. That would make the learning process easier. At least you wouldn't be stuck on Auto.
Personally, I use Aperture Priority which, I suppose, would be “semi”-auto, as I’m more interested in depth-of-field.
Jun 27, 2016 13:46:10 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
Flyerace wrote:
I have a brother in law who owns Nikon equipment a... (show quote)
He should just have a decent point-and-shoot and he’d get the same quality of shots.
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