New to photography and boy is it confusing!
Mar 14, 2019 19:48:15 #
MarshaC
Loc: From WISCONSIN retired in Forks WA
Thank you so much for the advice!! Yes everyone here is so nice! I've been reading about the "triangle" and somewhat understand it, but have no idea what to use when and the combinations, if that makes sense? 300 photos??? Try 500 lolol I'm trigger happy and my friends think I'm crazy with all the pics I take lol. I live is such a beautiful place I just can't help myself :-)
Thanks again!!!
Thanks again!!!
Mar 14, 2019 19:58:52 #
MarshaC
Loc: From WISCONSIN retired in Forks WA
Thank you so much for the advice!! Yes I do live in Gods country! Everyday I wake up and get out and about in the magnificent place and realize how blessed I am! You can almost just point your camera and shoot and get a goood pic, but I want to do better :-)
Again thanks so much!!!
Again thanks so much!!!
Mar 14, 2019 20:01:20 #
MarshaC
Loc: From WISCONSIN retired in Forks WA
Thank you so much!!! I am so appreciative of how kind everyone is here :-)
Mar 14, 2019 20:08:57 #
Marsha, from the info you provided here, it's time to learn a good rule of thumb. It appears that the first two were shot using a tripod. When not using a tripod, the slowest shutter speed you might want to use is 1/lens focal length. Now, that's a rule of thumb and a loose one at that.
The other bit of "newbie" advice is that when you reply to a post, use the Quote Reply "button". That automatically includes the post to which you are replying.
Again, Welcome to UHH.
--Bob
The other bit of "newbie" advice is that when you reply to a post, use the Quote Reply "button". That automatically includes the post to which you are replying.
Again, Welcome to UHH.
--Bob
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Mar 14, 2019 20:58:21 #
Mar 14, 2019 23:14:44 #
gtilford
Loc: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
So the first thing that was ever taught to me is that there is never a bad photo, only a photo to be learned from. My biggest help has always been to look at my Exif data on each photo when I get home. That data has shown me if a photo was a bit blurry then maybe check my shutter speed for next time make sure it was not to low for the lense I am shooting. Maybe on a bird shot the head is sharp but the wing tips are blurry well my Exif may well tell me that my Aperture was wrong and I should raise it to get more of my shot in focus. It may also tell me that my ISO was creeping up on me and maybe I should have lowered my shutter speed a bit to lower my ISO. If you can get the general basics to take some shots out in the field then learn from your Exif data for the next time you head out or write yourself a cheat card for how you missed a shot the time before that may help.........If all else fails find a friend who has the time to spend out with you helping you to set your camera up to take shots then discuss the Exif with them after over a cup of tea.....I have done this many times for people and sometimes it is just easier to learn hands on.
Hope some of this helps and your off to a great start
Hope some of this helps and your off to a great start
Mar 14, 2019 23:24:00 #
MarshaC wrote:
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Welcome Marsha.
There is nothing wrong with using Auto settings. For most situations, Auto will give you a 'correct' exposure. Your next step should be to learn when to use the various 'Scene' modes on your camera to deal with more extreme conditions or to expand your photographic vocabulary. Put your efforts into learning about composition. Approach things like the exposure triangle, depth of field, etc as composition tools. They will make more sense to you and be easier to absorb if you have a meaningful use for them.
Don't be too hard on yourself. I think a 420 - 1600mm lens would be a humungous challenge for even the most experienced here and a couple of thousand dollars worth of tripod. Get yourself a good quality lens like a 24-70mm and concentrate on simple subjects and trying to how to find ways to make them more interesting.
Mar 15, 2019 00:54:59 #
MarshaC
Loc: From WISCONSIN retired in Forks WA
rmalarz wrote:
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Thank you Bob!!! Lots to learn with camera and forum lol.
Mar 15, 2019 00:55:49 #
Mar 15, 2019 01:08:32 #
MarshaC
Loc: From WISCONSIN retired in Forks WA
gtilford wrote:
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Thanks so much for this advice! I agree with the hands on learning. I just moved here and the friends I have here know less than me about digital cameras (if that's possible lol). I've been thinking of spreading it around town that I'm looking for someone who can help me learn by going out hiking with me and show me the in's out's and does and do nots.
Again thanks so much! Very helpful!
Mar 15, 2019 05:30:51 #
MarshaC wrote:
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Welcome Marsha. You're off to a great start. Good people here.
Mar 15, 2019 07:12:26 #
Mar 15, 2019 07:42:32 #
MarshaC wrote:
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I like the cropped photo of the waterfalls. Not so much the one with the post in the middle of the body of the Elk. Enjoy your retirement.
Mar 15, 2019 08:19:12 #
Here is a cheat sheet showing as you increase aperture things get un sharp, as you decrease shutter time motion will blur, as you increase ISO noise occurs
Mar 15, 2019 08:37:54 #
MarshaC wrote:
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Hang in there, Martha. You'll get better as you go along. I have a T5 Canon and I get wonderful pics out of it.
You may want to use "aperture priority" for a while and then branch out from there and experiment some more. Just remember, small aperture, long distance away from you. Small aperture for closer work.
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