Outa control NEX 5n
Mar 12, 2013 11:07:49 #
Hi all,
I have new NEX 5n, am struggling big time. I can't seem to get the hang of how to get decent photos. I read the basics etc., have seen some videos. I had Sony DSLR before, got rmarkably good shots of homes. Am attaching a couple right out of camera (so not to bore you); can you suggest how to get back on track? Exterior shot at 5.6, 1/250, interior at ISO 1600 with flash (even more horrible without, dark and muddy). suggestions desperately needed! tyty, Bob D
I have new NEX 5n, am struggling big time. I can't seem to get the hang of how to get decent photos. I read the basics etc., have seen some videos. I had Sony DSLR before, got rmarkably good shots of homes. Am attaching a couple right out of camera (so not to bore you); can you suggest how to get back on track? Exterior shot at 5.6, 1/250, interior at ISO 1600 with flash (even more horrible without, dark and muddy). suggestions desperately needed! tyty, Bob D
house on left typical- washed out
used flash to balance window light- all interior shots with windows are same
Mar 13, 2013 12:35:28 #
First, I doubt you could get a good shot of that house with all those distracting trees in the way, and second, pop up flash is not worth using.
I have no idea what camera settings you are using but they can make a huge difference in the outcome. If shooting it jpg, you will have some settings for your picture style that will affect the sharpness, contrast, hue and saturation etc. If shooting in raw, your images can be processed to 'pop' much more than your camera in these uploaded examples. Even if these were jpgs to start you should be able to make 'em pop with a little processing. If you are using all 'auto' settings with this camera then all you'll get are average looking images. Using the 'creative' settings will give you better than average images but it takes much more knowledge than just pressing a button. By reading only one post I have no idea what your skill set is so please don't be offended by my observations or suggestions.
I have no idea what camera settings you are using but they can make a huge difference in the outcome. If shooting it jpg, you will have some settings for your picture style that will affect the sharpness, contrast, hue and saturation etc. If shooting in raw, your images can be processed to 'pop' much more than your camera in these uploaded examples. Even if these were jpgs to start you should be able to make 'em pop with a little processing. If you are using all 'auto' settings with this camera then all you'll get are average looking images. Using the 'creative' settings will give you better than average images but it takes much more knowledge than just pressing a button. By reading only one post I have no idea what your skill set is so please don't be offended by my observations or suggestions.
Mar 21, 2013 00:24:40 #
BobInNJ wrote:
Hi all,
I have new NEX 5n, am struggling big time. I can't seem to get the hang of how to get decent photos. I read the basics etc., have seen some videos. I had Sony DSLR before, got rmarkably good shots of homes. Am attaching a couple right out of camera (so not to bore you); can you suggest how to get back on track? Exterior shot at 5.6, 1/250, interior at ISO 1600 with flash (even more horrible without, dark and muddy). suggestions desperately needed! tyty, Bob D
I have new NEX 5n, am struggling big time. I can't seem to get the hang of how to get decent photos. I read the basics etc., have seen some videos. I had Sony DSLR before, got rmarkably good shots of homes. Am attaching a couple right out of camera (so not to bore you); can you suggest how to get back on track? Exterior shot at 5.6, 1/250, interior at ISO 1600 with flash (even more horrible without, dark and muddy). suggestions desperately needed! tyty, Bob D
I recommend reading Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure".
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