Hello from Sacramento
May 4, 2016 19:21:35 #
So I bought the lenses, and am reading up on how to get the camera to take pictures with them.
So far the camera still says "no ens" and wont snap.
I put the camera in Manual mode, and it seems there is more to it than that.
If ts possible to use them Ill figure it out eventually.
So far the camera still says "no ens" and wont snap.
I put the camera in Manual mode, and it seems there is more to it than that.
If ts possible to use them Ill figure it out eventually.
May 4, 2016 21:10:01 #
bassman_soundking wrote:
Hi I am a photo novice, and am getting my feet wet... (show quote)
Welcome to the site from a fellow Sacramentan. It sounds like you're off to a great start. The 18-55mm lens should be a good walking around lens. Half the fun of photography, for me at least, is researching the gear and deciding what I absolutely have to have and what I can live without. This site is a great resource. There are a lot of extremely knowledgeable people here who will be happy to help you out with the learning curve. Be sure to ask for help if you want it.
Since you're a Sacramentan, you should check out classes at the Learning Exchange. William Miller is teaching several different classes. You should definitely sign up for his Beyond Auto class. That's not the real name of it but it's a class for people like you who have always set the camera on auto. He'll explain the exposure triangle etc and how to take advantage of your new camera's features. --edit -- I just checked out the Learning Exchange classes and apparently they are not offering any classes right now. Try Mike's Camera. They give classes too but I can't vouch for them since I haven't taken any from them. I do like the store on J Street though. It's where I buy my stuff excepting when I buy from Amazon.
May 4, 2016 21:16:04 #
bassman_soundking wrote:
Lots of options here. You can buy a nice macro lens. Or you can buy an adapter that allows you to reverse the direction of a normal lens and use it as a macro. Plus there are lenses you can put on the end of your normal lens called diopters. They can give you quite a lot of magnification. And if that isn't enough, you can get extension tubes to put between your camera and your normal lens to give you nice closeups. So no need to buy an expensive macro lens unless you really want one. The thing about having a good macro lens is that you can also use it for portrait work because it's generally going to be a high quality lens perfect for that kind of work.Thats what I was hoping to hear.
I feel like I should have gotten a simpler first camera, but couldnt see myself buying a camera to use for a month or so till I learned, then buying a better one.
My friends are no help. I told them I wanted a real camera, an one said just buy a better phone.
My first question is what lens do I need for macro shots?
I feel like I should have gotten a simpler first camera, but couldnt see myself buying a camera to use for a month or so till I learned, then buying a better one.
My friends are no help. I told them I wanted a real camera, an one said just buy a better phone.
My first question is what lens do I need for macro shots?
May 4, 2016 21:49:02 #
bassman_soundking wrote:
Purchased Photoshop Elements 12 at a great deal as its the older version
There are tons of Youtube videos and Adobe tutorials available for free.
May 4, 2016 21:49:10 #
10MPlayer wrote:
Lots of options here. You can buy a nice macro len... (show quote)
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Very good advice in this post. The reversed lens technique for macro is a good inexpensive way to get started. A reverse filter ring the size of yor lens face, a set of tubes the same size and camera to reversed lens adapter for that modle of camera. You may need a step up/doun fing to get this all to matchup. But itwill still be around$100.
That method is one that is used by many here on UHH -myself included
May 5, 2016 00:36:22 #
10MPlayer wrote:
Lots of options here. You can buy a nice macro len... (show quote)
Both of the options are cheap enough that Ill try them in lieu of the macro lens for now.
I figured out my news lenses for the most part with the exception of using the flash, but tomorrow Ill figure that on out as well.
Im glad you mentioned the reversed lens as I had never heard of that trick.
I might get the reverse adapter that has the accessories included for adding filter etc...
May 5, 2016 00:38:09 #
Harvey wrote:
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Very good advice in this post. The reversed lens technique for macro is a good inexpensive way to get started. A reverse filter ring the size of yor lens face, a set of tubes the same size and camera to reversed lens adapter for that modle of camera. You may need a step up/doun fing to get this all to matchup. But itwill still be around$100.
That method is one that is used by many here on UHH -myself included
Very good advice in this post. The reversed lens technique for macro is a good inexpensive way to get started. A reverse filter ring the size of yor lens face, a set of tubes the same size and camera to reversed lens adapter for that modle of camera. You may need a step up/doun fing to get this all to matchup. But itwill still be around$100.
That method is one that is used by many here on UHH -myself included
This sounds like more than just a poor mans macro, if you and others implement it at times.
Still dont know why I cant add images properly
EDIT
ok I got it
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May 5, 2016 02:04:42 #
bassman_soundking wrote:
Ill try the picture one more time
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