Posts: Triggerhappy | Ugly Hedgehog

Just what I needed to know.
I do not have a flash other than the one on the camera but I will try to deflect the flash.
What would be a good flash to buy w/o breaking the bank?
Thanks ever so much all of you. Ugly Hedgehog is a great source with knowledgeable members.

Regarding not using a flash: I need to learn how to use the Manual offering on my camera. I just see black when I look through the viewfinder on Manual settings. Duh... I've tried reading how to use but I still see only black.

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Jan 6, 2015 15:44:00 #

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Just scored a new/used NIKON D80.

Nikon_DonB wrote:

Congrats and welcome to the Hogg. Sell the Canon.

I'm a novice and I just bought Nikon D7100 and love it. I shoot mostly on Auto b/c I do not know how to use the MANUAL focus yet. When I tried, I only see black through the viewfinder. What am I doing wrong?
Also, I want to shoot close ups on flowers, bugs, etc. What is a good lens to buy w/o costing too much $$$$?
Thanks for any helpful info.

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Jan 3, 2015 15:46:05 #

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Photo Shadows

I have a shadow behind one side of my "people" photos. I think that I have enough space between my subject and the wall or background material. Yes this happens with the flash. What can I do to eliminate the unwanted shadows?

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Nov 24, 2014 14:07:44 #

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Micro Lens for Nikon D7100

What is a good Micro lens for my Nikon D7100? I need something good without breaking my bank account.

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Nov 24, 2014 13:49:51 #

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Photoshop Elements 13

warrior wrote:

I need PSE 13 for my D810 :thumbup:

I'm just learning to use the Elements 9 and I'm having Pxs getting the edited version back to my Mac IPhoto Library. Any suggestions?

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Aug 10, 2014 12:57:28 #

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Nikon D7100 VS D5300

I purchased my 7100 on line from B&H for less than Costco and it is USA. I love my 7100 and can use the lenses from my old Nikon D80.

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Jun 2, 2014 10:51:10 #

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How to Photograph a Puppy

Love it. Funnier because it's so true.

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May 26, 2014 18:06:17 #

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Photo shadows.

rpavich wrote:

This is a portrait, done in an office using the doorway light from another office as side light.

No reflector, no fancy stuff...just had him turn until I got rembrandt light pattern.

turned the office lights off behind him to get black background.

You can do it...it's not about what you buy...it's about what you know.

I know very little, but I'm learning. With good advice from knowledgeable members like you I'm sure to be enriched along the way.
I really like your photo w/ the dark background/lighting. I don't want to shoot subject that are uninteresting and blah.
Thanks again

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May 26, 2014 16:35:12 #

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Photo shadows.

Sweet. White light-weight foam board used to back paintings and photos would probably work fine.Thanks much.
Chris

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May 26, 2014 16:22:26 #

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Photo shadows.

jimmya wrote:

If you have anything resembling a large window in the room where you're shooting you might consider a lens instead of a flash.

Indoor window light can be wonderful with the right lens. I like the Canon 50mm f/1.8. Example below.

Thanks. You have a precious subject.

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May 26, 2014 11:27:56 #

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Photo shadows.

Treepusher wrote:

Lots of ways to avoid shadows, unless you want them. Here's a couple. Bouncing the flash off the ceiling can work, or you could pose them near a window with lots of natural light, and then use the flash as a filler.

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This sounds like what is feasible for now since I'll be in a small classroom w/ windows.

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