Am I the Only Hog who's Curious?
Sep 16, 2018 12:51:17 #
burkphoto wrote:
This question comes up often. I always wonder why ... (show quote)
Settings are rarely important for the viewer. If they are, and they might be to understand enough of what happened to do the same thing for something liked, asking should not be a big problem.
Sep 16, 2018 13:50:40 #
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OK so snarkiness is not helpful. But neither is
knowing FL, f/stop etc etc etc useful to those
who cannot reasonably accurately guess them.
If that comment seems snarky the snarkiness
is in "ear of the beholder", cuz it's just factual,
and is also helpful, for directing the attention
of the presumedly data-needing noob away
from useless distractions.
Camera settings for MOST photos are useless
distractions ... obviously excepting specialties,
such as ISO and long-exposure info for astro
photos, etc. Their uselessness derives from a
humongous lack of context. It would require
a short essay to communicate useful info, as
can be found frinstintz in Ansel Adams' short
but helpful descriptions of executing some of
his iconic images. IIRC, those short tales do
NOT include exact f/stops or exposure times.
But even if I recall incorrectly, whatever data
he shares is put in useful context.
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OK so snarkiness is not helpful. But neither is
knowing FL, f/stop etc etc etc useful to those
who cannot reasonably accurately guess them.
If that comment seems snarky the snarkiness
is in "ear of the beholder", cuz it's just factual,
and is also helpful, for directing the attention
of the presumedly data-needing noob away
from useless distractions.
Camera settings for MOST photos are useless
distractions ... obviously excepting specialties,
such as ISO and long-exposure info for astro
photos, etc. Their uselessness derives from a
humongous lack of context. It would require
a short essay to communicate useful info, as
can be found frinstintz in Ansel Adams' short
but helpful descriptions of executing some of
his iconic images. IIRC, those short tales do
NOT include exact f/stops or exposure times.
But even if I recall incorrectly, whatever data
he shares is put in useful context.
`
Sep 16, 2018 13:53:22 #
Sep 16, 2018 15:09:15 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
"Natural" drift? Between Robert's recipe posting and this comment of yours, eight people (some of us posting multiple times) stayed on topic. Not sure how we return when we never left 
Want anymore recipes?
I believe he was saying "Lead us back on subject, not you get back on subject."
Sep 16, 2018 15:37:16 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
There are a lot of posts here from folks wanting to be told what to shoot, and what to shoot it with. I think all that data could be very helpful to anyone needing something to copy.
Sep 16, 2018 20:10:38 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
I think I had said this before. I am aware of settings influence. But my setting is what I see in my viewfinder or LED on my mirrorless
camera. Of course I am aware of shutter and other settings that might not work with blur or to much noise. My video has certain
parameters you have to shoot in. So seeing the preview accurately and knowing your camera is the art for me.
When photographers and videographers shoot in snow or sports I am curious about their approach. They are different
among pro's that discuss their work online. Live View change the whole game for me. I mentioned a while back I was producing
corp video and my favorite friend DP Dan was an example of visual settings. He would look at the confidence monitor
an expensive usually a Sony monitor that was a preview monitor. He would generally lighten and back off to he liked the look.
And then he would eyeball and approve it. He knew where he wanted the camera and was good at picking shots.
camera. Of course I am aware of shutter and other settings that might not work with blur or to much noise. My video has certain
parameters you have to shoot in. So seeing the preview accurately and knowing your camera is the art for me.
When photographers and videographers shoot in snow or sports I am curious about their approach. They are different
among pro's that discuss their work online. Live View change the whole game for me. I mentioned a while back I was producing
corp video and my favorite friend DP Dan was an example of visual settings. He would look at the confidence monitor
an expensive usually a Sony monitor that was a preview monitor. He would generally lighten and back off to he liked the look.
And then he would eyeball and approve it. He knew where he wanted the camera and was good at picking shots.
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