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Sep 30, 2015 07:14:13 #

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Sona9 wrote:

Since I rarely get cooperation in my practice sess... (show quote)

Set camera on tripod, Manual 5.6 shutter was 1/3200. Use a remote shutter realeas they are real cheap. Battery type.

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Sep 30, 2015 08:56:03 #

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Michael Hartley wrote:

RF remote control, should do the trick.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Unless you need to show your hands. In that case, set camera to a couple seconds delay, drop or toss the remote out of the area prior to the shutter going off.

Sep 30, 2015 08:57:48 #

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Sona9 wrote:

Aperture priority

Most definitely focused on something behind you

Sep 30, 2015 09:07:48 #

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

Sona9 wrote:

Since I rarely get cooperation in my practice sess... (show quote)

I hayve a fairly simple solution.
Get a little remote release - nikon makes one about $25.
Set up the camera on a tripod at a comfortable distance from a chair in open shade.
Sit in the chair and focus on the tripod. lock the focus.
put the camera on the tripod and set for aperture priority at f5.6 to f 8
St in the chair with your head approximately where it was when you focused on the tripod head
Here is one of my results doing this:

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Sep 30, 2015 10:04:59 #

ssymeono Loc: St. Louis, Missouri

Sona9 wrote:

Aperture priority

The key to self-portraiture is the lens. If you have, use a macro lens. If not try a 35mm (focuses to one foot), or a 50mm (focuses to two feet). The lens you are using cannot focus at the distance you are trying. With a macro or 35mm you will be able to release the shutter with a cord or infrared control. Your camera will auto-focus, no worries there.
Good luck,
Sarantis

Sep 30, 2015 10:12:07 #

Wendy2 Loc: California

tsilva wrote:

Um, wrong. Nothing wrong at all the way she attempted it. The wide open aperture isn't helping her.

Duh!!! You are right!!!

Sep 30, 2015 10:40:44 #

James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

Michael Hartley wrote:

RF remote control, should do the trick.

+++++++++

YES!!!

This works for me as well.

Used Wireless Remote
Used Wireless Remote...

Used Wireless Remote . Cropped to fit.

Sep 30, 2015 11:15:53 #

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

Works well if her lens has a distance scale.... Something left off on a lot of newer lenses.

quixdraw wrote:

Old timey way -- Camera on tripod. Measure the cam... (show quote)

Sep 30, 2015 11:42:03 #

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Sona9 wrote:

Aperture priority

Hi Sona:

You were forward of your focus point if you look at your selfe, to the right of your right arm the grass on the ground is in focus. Do as one or two of the poster said measure off the focal plain of your camera or get a trigger device.

Sep 30, 2015 13:12:33 #

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Many have mentioned using a remote trigger.Well worth trying they are very inexpensive. When I purchased mine I think I payed under $10.00. I figured if it didn't work it was no big loss. Got it from Amazon

Sep 30, 2015 14:03:14 #

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

D3100s don't use a wireless remote; it has to be tethered. Sona has that right. You can (very easily) set the shutter release to a 10 second delay.

Those who have pointed out that you need to adjust your aperture are correct. The smaller the f/stop, the greater the depth of field. f/8-f/16 should give you sharp photos (depending on the lens focal length).

Sep 30, 2015 20:00:57 #