What setting did you use? (Page 3): I think it is a logical question for a photographer to ask another photographer, especially when doing shots that are not meterable like milkyway...

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

I think it is a logical question for a photographer to ask another photographer, especially when doing shots that are not meterable like milkyway shots, fireworks, etc. When I shot film where ASA 400 was pretty well max, I would of never tried a milkyway shot and it would of taken me forever to figure it out from just seeing a picture and trying to do it myself. Much easier to ask, that gives me a starting point to "experiment".

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

jerryc41 wrote:

When I used to read photo mags, I always liked seeing the camera settings for beautiful images. They were usually not f/8 @ 1/125 sec. I liked seeing the unusual ways that images were achieved.

I would never ask someone I saw taking pictures what settings he was using, though.

In this age of digital photography the only reason for not experimenting is lazyness!!!
I have received some suggestions on my work from people here and I have used some of the suggestions or modified them for my use.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

wmurnahan wrote:

I think it is a logical question for a photographer to ask another photographer, especially when doing shots that are not meterable like milkyway shots, fireworks, etc. When I shot film where ASA 400 was pretty well max, I would of never tried a milkyway shot and it would of taken me forever to figure it out from just seeing a picture and trying to do it myself. Much easier to ask, that gives me a starting point to "experiment".

That was then!!! Now if you're dedicated to achieveing your goal you can experiment with little cost and start getting results in short order..

"Much easier to ask" Thank you for help making my point

Learning is not easy!!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

jerryc41 wrote:

When I used to read photo mags, I always liked seeing the camera settings for beautiful images. They were usually not f/8 @ 1/125 sec. I liked seeing the unusual ways that images were achieved.

I would never ask someone I saw taking pictures what settings he was using, though.

cdayton

jcboy3 wrote:

Well, you clearly have the choice of sharing your knowledge and giving someone some pointers on how to take pictures, or telling them to f**k off.

There is a certain arrogance among certain responders on the UHH that borders on insolence. A sincerely asked questions can be politely answered and could be useful to another photographer. I raced cars at an amateur level for many years and competitors often discussed details such as tire pressures, suspension settings, etc. I would never have thought of being as dismissive as some are on the UHH.

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

Manglesphoto wrote:

That was then!!! Now if you're dedicated to achieveing your goal you can experiment with little cost and start getting results in short order..

"Much easier to ask" Thank you for help making my point

Learning is not easy!!

I just don't see why it is some secrete knowledge that you don't want to share. Sharing knowledge and not having to rediscover things everyday is a big part of what has made mankind a success. One is able to build onto instead of building from the ground up.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I agree with what was written. I pretty much started the same way, as far as darkroom went. http://malarz.com/introduction.html

I'm amazed at the number of folks on this site that seem to avoid any experimentation. As of the last 20 years (geez, has it been that long) where I have been doing digital photography, every camera I have purchased I tested. Then, I adjusted the settings to render what I needed to produce the results I wanted. Testing was not simply taking a few random shots to see if light made it to the sensor. These were planned, executed, and analyzed photographs. I also did much the same thing with film (yes, I still shoot film). I've also tested each lens/camera combination to make sure I get consistent results.

Replying to the "settings" question would provide misleading information to the person asking. Additionally, asking about camera settings seems to completely ignore the processing that follows making that exposure. Isolating the camera settings reveals little regarding how the photograph was made.
--Bob

Manglesphoto wrote:

I have been hesitant to answer

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

Along with all various models of cameras/manufacturers have different sensors, different lenses different focal points etc. Part of photography is planning, thinking & learning

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Manglesphoto wrote:

Then you should experiment !!!
I don't go by the exposure meter any more!!
I don't give a Rotund Rodents Rectum about the Histogram

Wow!!!! I used to have some respect for you.

CliffMcKenzie Loc: Lake Athens Texas

UHH – Very Disappointed to those who shout experiment with lazy thrown in because that means you have become so set in your ways that you most likely now fail to grow. As a member of the largest photography club in Texas we offer mentoring. Why? Ever shot a rodeo for the first time? What do you mean aperture wide open, that does not make sense – right? Here is one, ever gone to Flickr, looked up a location, found the images and looked at the data? Sure there are the camera settings but also date & time (think weather, light, environmental conditions). Going to the Blue Ridge mountains trying to capture perfect fall foliage at the correct altitude under similar conditions is the difference between “oh wow” and “why did I make this trip”. Answer their questions and let growth and success be their problem.

autofocus Loc: North Central Connecticut

lmTrying wrote:

Light is a funny thing. We can go to the bottom of the ocean, and go to the moon, but we're still not sure exactly what light is, nor truly how it works.

Well, it really isn't that difficult to master. Photography is really all about manipulating the light you are given, whether it be ambient or artificial, or a combo of both, and what to expect with and from different light conditions. I think all photographers need to understand light, and as I stated, it's really not that difficult. A few of the things to know and consider are: the direction of light, the color of light, hard vs soft light, reflected light, and the quantity of light and what impact each of those will have on your photo and your subject.

autofocus Loc: North Central Connecticut

cdayton wrote:

There is a certain arrogance among certain responders on the UHH that borders on insolence. A sincerely asked questions can be politely answered and could be useful to another photographer. I raced cars at an amateur level for many years and competitors often discussed details such as tire pressures, suspension settings, etc. I would never have thought of being as dismissive as some are on the UHH.

CaptainPhoto

Well good for you. Why be such a crab about it.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I started with a Mamiya 1000 and that little Kodak pocket guide. It a had a grey card and all the info I needed.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

My favorite restaurant serves a fantastic cake dessert that they make fresh there daily. I've often wondered what cake mixer they use and what speed they set it at. Perhaps I'll ask them next time we go so that I can get one and set it on the same speed as theirs.😜