Seriously bugging me! WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY PICS?!!
Nov 20, 2012 22:44:45 #
So I cannot figure out why my pics are turning out grainy and weird half the time and the othe half of the time they are fine. I am shooting with a Nikon D5100 and a 35mm 1.8g lens. My ISO is on auto and I shoot is A priotority most the time... Can you see the weirdness in my pics? what am I doing wrong (because I know its me!) In the cowboy pic you can see the almost matalic look on the jeans, and on the sister pic you can see weird specs... WHAT??!!! help!!
Nov 20, 2012 22:47:25 #
Take your ISO selection off of auto! When you look at your Exif info, you will see that your grainy photos are high ISO. Select ISO 400 to start.
When you use A for Aperture priority, you should not select a small aperture (such as f/16 or f/22), rather use f/5.6 or similar, so your camera does not have to make such radical choices to make a decent exposure.
When you use A for Aperture priority, you should not select a small aperture (such as f/16 or f/22), rather use f/5.6 or similar, so your camera does not have to make such radical choices to make a decent exposure.
Nov 20, 2012 22:54:23 #
You are great!! Such great info! Thanks for helping a girl out! I will go and play around a little with this! thanks soo much! I knew it was probably something to do with the ISO, but I was hoping my Auto was smart enough, I guess not! Nothing is as good as the human eye I guess! :)
Nov 20, 2012 23:01:14 #
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Nov 20, 2012 23:07:40 #
Jennifer & Shelley at ISO 1600, 1/60-sec at f/14. Grain not too bad, unless we extreme crop, as below.
You can get the same exposure, but far less grain, at ISO 400, 1/60-sec at approx f/9.
I could not download the boys for evaluation.
Both images are nicely composed, and each tells a story. Well done.
You can get the same exposure, but far less grain, at ISO 400, 1/60-sec at approx f/9.
I could not download the boys for evaluation.
Both images are nicely composed, and each tells a story. Well done.
Extreme crop to show pixelation (grain).
Nov 20, 2012 23:10:29 #
Nov 20, 2012 23:13:55 #
Developingbliss wrote:
95% of the time in Manual. Rarely in Aperture priority; almost never in Shutter priority, and absolutely NEVER in Full AUTO.SO I am guessing you shoot in M ?
Nov 21, 2012 05:41:37 #
Nov 21, 2012 05:58:11 #
Nov 21, 2012 06:21:34 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Developingbliss wrote:
95% of the time in Manual. Rarely in Aperture priority; almost never in Shutter priority, and absolutely NEVER in Full AUTO.SO I am guessing you shoot in M ?
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Nov 21, 2012 06:55:16 #
your ISO was 1600 with the girls, I don't know anything about your nikon D5100 but on my canon rebel D300 ISO of 1600 will cause that much grain.
Nov 21, 2012 07:15:59 #
Actually, a good camera on full AUTO would never have created this problem unless it was defective, or the lighting was a lot darker than it appears. On AUTO, most cameras will seek an average setting combination, something that will work well most of the time, for example: f5.6, ISO 400, .125sec. Only when operators begin to drastically alter the basic combination do problems of this sort arise. I think it is great when an operator (photographer) wants to experiment with manual adjustments, but I recommend a quick photo in AUTO to set a basic benchmark, then followup photos in manual if desired. If the manual shots are better than AUTO, great, if not, the AUTO shot will probably tell you why, and provide an insurance (usable, but maybe not perfect) backup
Nov 21, 2012 07:45:11 #
Hector
Loc: Victoria Harbour Ont
as you play around take a few minutes and read / wacth vidios on photography basics
on.. iso.. shutter speed... and apature
there are simple lessons that will help you understand how the camera works
just like a car more than turn the key and hit the gas for driving
even if you never drive nascar.. basics are same
good pics by the way Cheers
on.. iso.. shutter speed... and apature
there are simple lessons that will help you understand how the camera works
just like a car more than turn the key and hit the gas for driving
even if you never drive nascar.. basics are same
good pics by the way Cheers
Nov 21, 2012 08:55:41 #
You mention Exif info. - is there a way to get this info. from the photo. If I right click on the photo I get general info. but I want to see the settings - does that have to come from the photographer.
Nov 21, 2012 09:06:25 #
The easiest solution is to open up the aperture to allow more light, you actually can you can shoot in A mode. Go into the menu for ISO setting, turn ISO control "on" and set the maximum ISO that you feel is acceptable like 400 or 800 and also set the minimum shutter speed. If the object of your picture is bright, then the camera will choose a setting that meets you ISO and shutter speed requirements. If the object is dark and the picture cannot be composed within ISO and shutter speed combination, the camera will not allow you to take the picture. You hit the button, and nothing happens. At that point you can open up the aperture to allow more light in the picture. That way, you're not fully manual, but you're not fully automatic either.
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