Black & Yellow Orbweaver spider
Sep 23, 2014 22:56:20 #
On a recent trip to Cape Cod, we saw this lady resting in her nest and I had to try to capture the moment. Bill
Sep 23, 2014 23:28:53 #
You have unusual exposure parameters for image #2. Normal exposure in full sunlight is 1/ISO at f/16. That means your normal exposure at ISO 200 should be 1/200-sec at f/16. Why such a high ISO? Your Creative Program mode is working against you.
Exif info:
Camera Model: PENTAX K-x
Image Date: 2014-09-03
Focal Length: 200.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0005 s (1/2000-sec)
ISO equiv: 6400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Creative Program (based towards depth of field)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Exif info:
Camera Model: PENTAX K-x
Image Date: 2014-09-03
Focal Length: 200.0mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.0005 s (1/2000-sec)
ISO equiv: 6400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Creative Program (based towards depth of field)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Sep 23, 2014 23:37:54 #
I'm still learning the settings on this camera. I'm having problems when I press the shutter halfway, in auto mode it wants to take the item closest to the lens, i.e. a twig or other object in front of the subject. Thank you for the help Douglass. I really appreciate your insight, Bill
Sep 23, 2014 23:51:36 #
Billflue wrote:
You need to change your camera auto-focus to "small central spot". That way, when you center a spider, it will be in focus, not twigs. But focus has nothing to do with your exposure settings. If you want to learn photography, then shoot in Manual, 1/ISO at f/16 in full sun. You can adjust exposure from there. Auto is for those who want to let their cameras "take pictures".. . . when I press the shutter halfway, in auto mode it wants to take the item closest to the lens, . . .
Sep 23, 2014 23:54:34 #
Thanks Douglass. No more auto focus for me. I really appreciate your advice and will use it very soon. Bill
Sep 23, 2014 23:58:45 #
Billflue wrote:
Auto-focus is fine! That is all I use, but you must set your camera auto-focus to small center spot.Thanks Douglass. No more auto focus for me. I really appreciate your advice and will use it very soon. Bill
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