D3100 Help
Jul 28, 2012 02:44:02 #
Randyh
Loc: Calif.
Hello to all. Can someone guide me to where I might find in the manual a rule of thirds guide to used in my monitor, view and line-up the scene to shoot it squarely. I unable to offer anymore description of what I'm trying to say.
On a previous camera, I could view and push a button and this grid would come on and help with lining up the scene for vertical and horizontal lines. I did see something in the live view area in the manual but it was for live view only. It was a straightening line and nothing more. I'm sorry for being long winded, Just unsure as to how to ask this question. Thanks Randy H. :-)
On a previous camera, I could view and push a button and this grid would come on and help with lining up the scene for vertical and horizontal lines. I did see something in the live view area in the manual but it was for live view only. It was a straightening line and nothing more. I'm sorry for being long winded, Just unsure as to how to ask this question. Thanks Randy H. :-)
Jul 28, 2012 06:21:21 #
Nikonfan70
Loc: Long Island
I have a D3100 and not seen the grid You might want to go to Nikon's web site, check the out the digitutor interactive video, It might be there. Or load the the DVD users manual in your computer see if its there.
Jack
Jack
Jul 28, 2012 11:16:55 #
Jul 28, 2012 13:58:37 #
Randyh wrote:
I believe it appears in Live View only.Hello to all. Can someone guide me to where I migh... (show quote)
Same for Canon DSLR models.
Why not would be good question.
Jul 28, 2012 17:35:01 #
Randyh
Loc: Calif.
Thanks to all for the replys. I watched the Nikon digitutor d3100 completely, there is nothing in regard to a focusing grid of any kind. So, I'm just going to have to learn to hold the camera right when composing my shots! Bummer, as I could really use the extra help with being square in my composing of shots. Well we did give it a go to try and find the answer. Just not the answer we were hoping for. Thanks to all! I really do appreciate the help. That's what what UHH is for. Thanks, Randy H. :D
Jul 28, 2012 19:18:20 #
Nikonfan70
Loc: Long Island
Randy,
In time you will "see It" without knowing.Just keep taking carefully composed shots instead of quick snaps as is our tendancy with dslr's endless shooting ability. Back in the days of film we TOOK OUR TIME and composed each frame since we only had 24-36 chances.
In time you will "see It" without knowing.Just keep taking carefully composed shots instead of quick snaps as is our tendancy with dslr's endless shooting ability. Back in the days of film we TOOK OUR TIME and composed each frame since we only had 24-36 chances.
Jul 28, 2012 20:23:32 #
Randyh
Loc: Calif.
Nikon fan 70 Wow,24-36 exposures on a roll. I can see where you had to be very conscientous (sp) of each and every shot.
Thanks for the encouragement. I really do need each and every thimble full that I can get. I'm hoping that the new(used) Nikon 24-120 lens will be good for and to me!
Thanks again, Randy H. :-)
Thanks for the encouragement. I really do need each and every thimble full that I can get. I'm hoping that the new(used) Nikon 24-120 lens will be good for and to me!
Thanks again, Randy H. :-)
Jul 29, 2012 07:04:09 #
I have a 3100 and being a member of the older generation find some of my pics not exactly straight and level on downloading. So I download into 'Picasa' which has a very easy way of straightening a picture.
john. B
john. B
Jul 29, 2012 07:14:26 #
Nikonfan70
Loc: Long Island
Try photoshop it works fine. If you are running windows 7 there is a little program you can use called windows live photos that will do some basic editing and it's free.
Jul 29, 2012 08:04:17 #
I hate "rules of thumb" - too limiting to creativity.
But here is one:
If the scene is level sensitive (such as an horizon, the most common indicator of levelness) then consider using a tripod with a level.
If your tripod does not have a level, or you are using a head between your camera and tripod, use one of these little 3-axis level cube levels that fit into the camera's hot shoe.
They are Inexpensive, effective, easy to see, and a constant reminder to look for levelness.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/688128-REG/LensCoat_LCBL3X_3_Axis_Hot_Shoe.html
Composition is hard sometimes, but composition is where we exert the most artistic creativity.
But here is one:
If the scene is level sensitive (such as an horizon, the most common indicator of levelness) then consider using a tripod with a level.
If your tripod does not have a level, or you are using a head between your camera and tripod, use one of these little 3-axis level cube levels that fit into the camera's hot shoe.
They are Inexpensive, effective, easy to see, and a constant reminder to look for levelness.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/688128-REG/LensCoat_LCBL3X_3_Axis_Hot_Shoe.html
Composition is hard sometimes, but composition is where we exert the most artistic creativity.
Jul 29, 2012 11:18:50 #
John. B wrote:
I have a 3100 and being a member of the older generation find some of my pics not exactly straight and level on downloading. So I download into 'Picasa' which has a very easy way of straightening a picture.
john. B
john. B
The D3100 has a straightening tool on the Touchup menue and does a pretty good job,
Jul 29, 2012 20:53:33 #
Hi your grid is in live view display options only. In live display press the info button (near on off switch) to cycle through the display options. Hope this helps!
Jul 29, 2012 21:28:54 #
Thanks, Jill. I always learn something here.
True, for unknown reasons, Nikon chose a "rule of fourths" for the liveview displaygrid. It sometimes gets in the way of macro focusing. Now I know how to turn the darned thing off!! :thumbup:
True, for unknown reasons, Nikon chose a "rule of fourths" for the liveview displaygrid. It sometimes gets in the way of macro focusing. Now I know how to turn the darned thing off!! :thumbup:
Jul 30, 2012 05:29:36 #
Nikonfan70
Loc: Long Island
Why dont we let the the writer practice without a crutch, as we all did. The rule of thirds or any other composiional theory will become a natural progression. The rule of thirds was formulated around 1790 for painters and picked up by photographers. It works for me most of the time, as my experience grew I began to modify the rule. It still remains a good "starting point"
Jul 30, 2012 16:19:04 #
Randyh
Loc: Calif.
Hello to all. I want to extend a warm and kind thanks to all who offered help. With great sorrow I must return all of this new gear. My ongoing nerve damage in both hands and arms has reared it ugly head and I'm now unable to properly use this equipment!
I'm having jerks and twitches that I have no control over. They happen at any time.
I have my little panny zs9 as a back up. I'll take a few pics with this for now. I'm to see a nerve doc this month. So, will see. I'm hoping to hang around and say Hi. Thanks again for all of the help. I really did learn quite a lot. thanks, Randy H.
I'm having jerks and twitches that I have no control over. They happen at any time.
I have my little panny zs9 as a back up. I'll take a few pics with this for now. I'm to see a nerve doc this month. So, will see. I'm hoping to hang around and say Hi. Thanks again for all of the help. I really did learn quite a lot. thanks, Randy H.
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