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Best Settings To Use on my Nikon CoolPix L100
Apr 6, 2013 20:23:50 #
I went down to river at the edge of our property with my boys today to take some photo's. I got into the river to take these photo's and put the camera about 8 inches above the water. The first photo was nice and blue and was taken on the "Dusk/Dawn" Setting even though it was about 2pm in the afternoon. The next photo which is not as blue was taken on the "Easy Auto Mode" Setting. I like to have the exposure compensation at about -0.7
My question is I know I should not use the "Dusk/Dawn" setting during the day and the "Easy Auto Mode" does not seem to bring out the blueness color of the sky and water any suggestions.
My question is I know I should not use the "Dusk/Dawn" setting during the day and the "Easy Auto Mode" does not seem to bring out the blueness color of the sky and water any suggestions.
Apr 6, 2013 21:14:39 #
I thing the L-100 has a scene mode, use that, it will bring out a deeper blue sky. It's good to expeirment with the differnt settings the camera has to offer.
Apr 6, 2013 23:18:34 #
cjkorb wrote:
I thing the L-100 has a scene mode, use that, it will bring out a deeper blue sky. It's good to expeirment with the differnt settings the camera has to offer.
I have a landscape setting but did not see a scene mode. Would that be the same thing?
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Apr 7, 2013 00:27:44 #
Lorima wrote:
I have a landscape setting but did not see a scene mode. Would that be the same thing?
Scene mode is the general name for the group of settings that include Sports, portrait, dusk/Dawn, etc. there is no specific setting for Scene.
Apr 7, 2013 10:16:26 #
Mogul wrote:
Scene mode is the general name for the group of settings that include Sports, portrait, dusk/Dawn, etc. there is no specific setting for Scene.
Thanks, see I told you I new to photography.
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Apr 7, 2013 11:01:43 #
Lorima wrote:
Yes, landscape is the same thing. You can also experiment shooting outdoors with your different white balance settings, incandescent, florescent. Each one will give the picture a slightly different color. Have fun!I have a landscape setting but did not see a scene mode. Would that be the same thing?
Apr 7, 2013 11:06:29 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Hi Lorima, don't worry about when you're suppose to use what settings, they're only guidelines to help you learn what the features are meant to do. If you get the results you want shooting a specific mode or setting then use it. It's okay to think outside the box. Remember that your camera is a slave to you so focus on results not settings...as always JMHO
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Apr 7, 2013 11:08:46 #
Lorima wrote:
Thanks, see I told you I new to photography.
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Did your camera come with a manual or user's guide? It should describe and even give examples of shots taken in each mode.
Apr 7, 2013 11:17:44 #
Pepper wrote:
Your right Pepper but the L-100 doesn't have apeture or shutter settings, it has "Auto" and "Easy Auto" modes. The only settings She can change is "White Balance" "iso" and "exposure Compensation".Hi Lorima, don't worry about when you're suppose to use what settings, they're only guidelines to help you learn what the features are meant to do. If you get the results you want shooting a specific mode or setting then use it. It's okay to think outside the box. Remember that your camera is a slave to you so focus on results not settings...as always JMHO
Apr 7, 2013 11:40:02 #
cjkorb wrote:
Your right Pepper but the L-100 doesn't have apeture or shutter settings, it has "Auto" and "Easy Auto" modes. The only settings She can change is "White Balance" "iso" and "exposure Compensation".
Take time to experiment. Set up a 'scene' that you like, then take shots of it at each of the available settings (landscape, sport, dusk/dawn, etc). Make note of what the differences are and what you like about each one. Make sure you do this with both outdoor and indoor 'scenes', plus for the outdoor you want to try it in several lighting conditions --- cloudy, bright sun, sunrise, sunset, open shade, etc.
When you review those pictures, maybe print them 4 to a page for references to look at periodically. This will give you a good example of what settings you need to use to get the results you wanting.
And remember the MOST important thing, take LOTS of shots, digital is cheaper than film was.
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