New old guy
May 18, 2019 16:08:59 #
Greetings all, since retiring I want to learn more about photography. I've always used point and shoot cameras but never satisfied with the results. Not long ago I got a Nikon D5300 and got some decent photos but still not where I want to be. I've seen fantastic photos on this site and already picked up several good tips that I want to try. Learning to shoot using manual settings is of interest at this time. I live just outside of Yosemite and landscape photography is my main interest. Lucky me right! I thought about posting some of my Yosemite photos here but after seeing so many awesome Yosemite shots, I think I'll wait until I get a little better. Looking forward to seeing more great photos and info that I can use to hone my skills.
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May 18, 2019 16:22:19 #
Welcome, I'm retired and have a D7200 with a 600mm lens for photography but I still use an old T3 Canon a lot. Its light and many times its how you take the shot vs high priced equipment. I used to shoot in program mode and sometimes shutter priority for birds but have moved into manual mode more myself. It makes it more fun too. If you have not tried it go online and look up "back button focus" for Nikon cameras. Its a great tool and takes the half way down focus off the shutter button and moves it to another button on the back of the camera. I find it much easier to use.
May 18, 2019 16:22:22 #
Welcome, I'm retired and have a D7200 with a 600mm lens for photography but I still use an old T3 Canon a lot. Its light and many times its how you take the shot vs high priced equipment. I used to shoot in program mode and sometimes shutter priority for birds but have moved into manual mode more myself. It makes it more fun too. If you have not tried it go online and look up "back button focus" for Nikon cameras. Its a great tool and takes the half way down focus off the shutter button and moves it to another button on the back of the camera. I find it much easier to use.
May 18, 2019 16:23:20 #
Congratulations on your service to keeping us free !! Launching a torpedo every now and then on this website will help us keep trolls at bay. So keep your tubes loaded—-:))
May 18, 2019 16:29:40 #
May 18, 2019 16:38:46 #
May 18, 2019 16:41:52 #
Thank you for your service and welcome to the forum.
You might want to peruse http://digital-photography-school.com/
You might want to peruse http://digital-photography-school.com/
May 18, 2019 16:48:19 #
May 18, 2019 17:03:17 #
tomcat wrote:
Congratulations on your service to keeping us free !! Launching a torpedo every now and then on this website will help us keep trolls at bay. So keep your tubes loaded—-:))
May 18, 2019 17:06:48 #
Submarine Vet wrote:
Greetings all, since retiring I want to learn more... (show quote)
Well you have a great camera and only working with it will help.
Post less than perfect ones you think you could get help with, sort through the stupid comments and there will actually be some members who willgive good and helpful advice.
Welcome.
May 18, 2019 17:15:24 #
Submarine Vet wrote:
Greetings all, since retiring I want to learn more... (show quote)
How you gonna get better if you don't know what you're doing wrong? Every person in this group has made (and continues to make) really awful images. With film, three good ones from a 36 exposure roll was about the norm; with digital the ratio (a twelfth) is probably the same. Put up your images, put on your armor plate and find out what you can do right now to improve.
May 18, 2019 18:29:04 #
May 18, 2019 20:25:25 #
Submarine Vet wrote:
Greetings all, since retiring I want to learn more... (show quote)
Park yourself at Tunnel View at 4 pm and zoom in on the Bridalveil Rainbow. Cannot go wrong with that.
May 18, 2019 21:09:34 #
Thats a good idea. There's a fill moon coming up maybe get lucky and get a moonbow. I've heard of them but never saw one.
May 19, 2019 02:25:52 #
Welcome to the UHH Forum! Yes, those of us who live within a short drive of Yosemite are truly blessed.
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