New to photography and boy is it confusing!
Mar 15, 2019 10:15:32 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Welcome aboard. Read and practice. Sometimes looking at the failures and missteps will tell you a lot. Until you've time to read try this: shoot a small set on full auto, then noting what settings the camera used, retake the same shots using manual, vary the settings (aperture, shutter speed to either side on each shot, and see what happens (chimp)... an education in itself. For books, Peterson's "Understanding Exposure" and others, check out one of the "how to" books for your camera (cheap on E-bay), (David Busch/Darrell Young, etc) Canon T6 for Dummies, etc. Youtube is full of videos on many of the subjects you will want to review. Good luck and have fun!!
Mar 15, 2019 11:14:28 #
kdogg
Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV
A quick search on Pinterest will lead you to tons of cheat sheets on photography.
Mar 15, 2019 11:40:51 #
Mar 15, 2019 12:15:36 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
A couple of nice shots there. Keep shooting. Digital film is cheap, as they say. I started with Program mode on my Nikon several years ago and find little need to go to anything else. Your elk shot suffers from low quality lens, camera shake, and low contrast overall. I’ve done lots of those trying to use my 2X extender on my 18-200mm zoom. Mainly, try different techniques. I only use Manual mode for flash and closeup photos with my macro lens. For a beginner who’s learning the technology and shooting snapshots, Manual mode is too much of a challenge. Put it in the bin for future study. And if you’re not computer literate, either study on it or get yourself a friend or family who can help you. Digital cameras are just another type of computer accessory.
Mar 15, 2019 12:19:21 #
MarshaC wrote:
Hello!! I'm new to photography and this forum. I'm... (show quote)
Might need improvement on Focus and Composition, Waterfall & Elk.
Mar 15, 2019 12:59:59 #
MarshaC wrote:
but the good thing, I live amongst all this beauty!
welcome to the site and to Washington. did you know that the Olympic Rain Forest is only one of three temperate rain forests and the only one in the northern hemisphere?
a rain forest is defined as 200 inches of rain per year.
"HO River Backwash"
Mar 15, 2019 14:24:44 #
MarshaC wrote:
Hello!! I'm new to photography and this forum. I'm... (show quote)
Hi Marsha and welcome to the forum. I too am new here, but have been shooting for many years. Also, we are currently in the Olympic Peninsula, are you near Sequim? Would be happy to get together and share what I know about it. You have some nice looking pictures, very similar to what I take. PM me if you want to chat.
Mar 15, 2019 15:48:10 #
There are several courses online that provide cheat sheets in a very portable version. I always have them with me, in case my brain implodes and I forget how to do something. Nice to have. I can send you the links if you’d like.
Mar 15, 2019 16:24:54 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
First I would start with focus. It may look nice but if it is not completely tack sharp it will not be as appealing. With a 35mm you will then want to move to knowing about depth of field. The parts that are in focus and the parts that are not. Obviously the parts that are in focus will be the subject. If you have different lenses the Depth of Field (DOF) will vary with the focus. Older lenses had DOF scale on the lens. This correlates to the aperture. Which is the lens opening that tells how much light is let as opposed to shutter speed which lets in light also but that one it time controlled as compared to the size of the hole. If you can get a good old camera book get it and memorize it if you can. It will be good brain exercise. Do not give up and practice, practice, and then do it again.
Mar 15, 2019 16:27:04 #
Marsha
u need to hit store original so we can download the photos
read petersons book ????
chuck
u need to hit store original so we can download the photos
read petersons book ????
chuck
Mar 15, 2019 21:42:48 #
Welcome to the forum. Your general questions are to numerous to answer with one reply, but note that when you use my lens at 1600 you will need a tripod that is as sturdy as a concrete block. Then it would also make a big difference to raise the mirror ( do not know if an option on your camera ) to eliminate any vibration when taking the shot ( the elk at 1600 for example ). As mentioned above, is the lens sharp?
Now the thing that Is confusing me is. You stated in the original above that the lens is 420-1600, but when you list the data for the shots it makes no sense since they all say taken below 420? Keep asking, there is great help available on this blog. Good luck and have fun.
WJH
Now the thing that Is confusing me is. You stated in the original above that the lens is 420-1600, but when you list the data for the shots it makes no sense since they all say taken below 420? Keep asking, there is great help available on this blog. Good luck and have fun.
WJH
Mar 15, 2019 22:36:53 #
MarshaC wrote:
Thank you so much for your input, suggestions and links!! I have had lots of mishaps, but the good thing, I live amongst all this beauty so will get second chances to get it right. Right now I'm a bit overwhelmed, but still having fun!
I am a newbie also. I have purchased David Busch book for my specific camera. Has great photos, and easy explanation of functions. I also like that he lists all of his suggested settings and why. You can review ( and read some of the pages of his books online ) before buying at Amazon. I buy the paper edition - not the ebook version - and carry it with me a lot for easy reference.
By the way... nice photos.
Mar 16, 2019 02:59:39 #
A lot of Photography comes down to drive and obviously you have it or you wouldn't be out taking pictures . so Keep On Keepin On and here's a few tips ... One night I hogtied a photographer friend of mine to look at my photos. He only looks for a half an hour but he gave me invaluable advice. So find a friend who is more experienced and believe me that will help you a lot. Also go buy yourself a DVD that explains your camera. I am not talking about something that explains the manual. I mean something that tells you how to focus, how to use your F stop, where your settings are , Etc. I bought a blue crane digital 5 years ago and probably watched it maybe 50 times. Why? Because number one to becoming a photography master is learning your camera. so keep up the good work and have fun.
Mar 16, 2019 12:59:04 #
MarshaC wrote:
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!
Again thanks so much! Very helpful!
My offer is still open if you are near my location. We don't hike as much as we use to but maybe meet at a beach park. My wife could rockhound while we shoot pics. We'll be here till mid April, then moving to OR coast for the summer. PM me if you're interested.
Mar 16, 2019 13:07:06 #
Welcome to photography, Marsha. A lot of good advice here, but when I started, the best for me was to take an intro to digital photography class through my local camera shop. Although the books and videos are all good, there is nothing like having an experienced practitioner who can answer a question on the spot. But, we all learn in different ways.
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