Posts for: erpatterson78
Aug 29, 2013 00:16:15 #
I think this is a great shot, really enjoy how the waterfall looks. Part of me wants to move the branch out of the way so I can see the waterfall in it's entire form, but the other half doesn't. I think it's the way the branch is in focus and with the lighting that makes it look great. Thanks for sharing.
Aug 27, 2013 22:51:07 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Size dimensions as well as attachment style, they are all different. I sell Manfrotto myself so am prejudiced towards them. I do not like the "screw down" style of the ARCA design, it kind of defeats the purpose of "quick release" in my opinion, but some companies are now making ARCA style heads with a clamping system which makes their use a LOT faster.
Your Sunpak is only rated at 6 pounds load, best way to upgrade it would be to replace it in its entirety.
Your Sunpak is only rated at 6 pounds load, best way to upgrade it would be to replace it in its entirety.
I need to get out to the local camera stores and check some out. I have one camera and I've screwed in head to the camera. If I need the tripod I just push a lever and snap the camera in and vice versa. it's pretty quick for me. I'm getting a capture clip and it comes with a quick release plate for those types of tripods which is why it got me doing research. It's all pretty new to me, any information is good information, so I appreciate your input.
Aug 27, 2013 22:27:07 #
Thanks MT, assuming down the road I want to update my tripod what's the difference between the different types, or does it even matter?
Aug 27, 2013 22:14:46 #
I got a tripod from Santa :) it's a Sunpak 6600DX. I'm trying to figure out if it is a ARACA type head or a MANFROTTO RC2 type. I've looked everywhere and am about to just throw my laptop off a cliff!!
Thanks
Thanks
Aug 23, 2013 13:57:44 #
OddJobber wrote:
Now why didn't I think of that? Duh! :thumbup:
Ha makes 2 of us OddJobber :lol:
Aug 23, 2013 13:57:04 #
casyjones3 wrote:
The lens your using really limits your shots. What... (show quote)
Thanks Casy, the lens issue I'm still working on :) I am hoping this Christmas I open a gift and it be a zoom lens. Which one is still up in the air, and a polarizing filter. It seems that this is a very popular filter that people use. I never really understood why but I'm learning more and more. Thanks for the pointers and advice.
I like those shots from the zoo too. That tiger one is neat.
Aug 23, 2013 13:53:49 #
klaus wrote:
Matrix is a metering mode. For autofocus you heve the selection of either Single-Point AF, Dynamic-Area AF and 3D-Tracking. I think you are describing Dynamic-Area AF.
Klaus, you were 100% on the money. I checked my camera and metering mode is in matrix and my autofocus is set to dynamic area.
Aug 22, 2013 15:37:05 #
Linda, I feel for m life some days lol (jking).
Nairiam, this is a Cicada! Bunch out in our neighboorhood this year.
Nairiam, this is a Cicada! Bunch out in our neighboorhood this year.
Aug 22, 2013 14:41:25 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
b some times focus on smudges /b - I have a frie... (show quote)
Thanks for the input. You are right, I do know for a fact it was not single point focus, I believe it was called matrix so the camera will use an array of focal points to get the shot.
Thanks everyone this is very useful information that I will take a moment to do on my next trip. I'll let you know how it turned out.
Aug 22, 2013 14:38:34 #
Wall-E wrote:
Sorry, senior moment.
I agree that you must use manual focus.
And find something to shade the reflections.
And, whatever you do, don't even THINK about flash.
A lot of people with P&S have problems like that
I agree that you must use manual focus.
And find something to shade the reflections.
And, whatever you do, don't even THINK about flash.
A lot of people with P&S have problems like that
Ha ha yeah I did a flash 1 time and learned my lesson!
Aug 22, 2013 14:15:59 #
speters wrote:
If you're shooting up that close, you could put a rubber lens shade on the lens and place it against the glass, it would remove any glare.
Thanks for the advice I'll have to look into that.
Aug 22, 2013 14:15:23 #
Wall-E - I mentioned it was a D3100 with the default 18-55mm lens. Must of deleted some of my post. I was wanting to know if anyone else shoots shots at the zoo and if they did what tips or tricks do they use to help eliminate some of the issues i'm having or different issues they may have come across.
Aug 22, 2013 14:09:26 #
I always find that when I'm trying to take pictures of animals behind glass, my pictures have reflections, some times focus on smudges on the glass, look a little ok. I've been able to move around to get rid of the reflections, smudges etc, but doing so also takes away from the angle I wanted. I am also right up next to the glass to when taking them because my Nikon D3100, only has the 18-55mm lens. I also end up making the photos B&W to help hid some flaws in the shot. I go to the zoo a lot with the kids and take lots of pictures :)
Aug 22, 2013 13:05:44 #
I'm new to just about everything. I learned of Trey Ratcliff from a kickstarter campaign for the capture device. He uses an array of applications for his HDR not just one. I use Photomatix Pro 4 after I started to read his tutorial.
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/
Just using Photomatix I have a few HDR shots I find to be done well IMO.
I'm still learning though, and in the future will be using other applications with Photomatix.
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/
Just using Photomatix I have a few HDR shots I find to be done well IMO.
I'm still learning though, and in the future will be using other applications with Photomatix.
Aug 22, 2013 12:40:09 #
PalePictures wrote:
Thanks for the inquiry? I usually add at least one... (show quote)
Thanks Russ I will have to check that out. I have some shots that the subject and capture is great, but the lighting and or color just sucks. When I look at it from a grey scale I seem to say to myself it could look good, but I'm not really that good yet with photo editing. SO yeah would def check out the BW information you have on the topic.