2 things
A lot of replies were beyond what we call on topic
your subject heading invited that.
Try this for a title "Some images will not display."
Then inside your description say.
Took photos in two different locations, one inside one out on a 64 mg card.
Then say only the ones taken outside display, the other give the message " . . . . . . . . ."
More quality replies would be received I do believe.
Yes, this would help both readers and those seeking help. I applaud your initiative Rick
Every time the issue of lens quality comes up it is seldom mentioned that the end product must be considered.
Many of the previous comments sound like the photographer prints everything to 24 x 36 poster size.
Thre are a lot of examples on the web where images are compared and the cheaper or more poorly reviewd lens work is indistinguishable from the "quality" lens
My advice, everytime you shoot the kit lens think, "will this shot get the full poster size treatment"? When you answer NO and you know how easy it was carrying the complete camera and lens you'll smile for sure.
I've been shooting the kit lens mostly in landscape shooting situations and the largest print was 14 x 10 and my middle aged eyes see nothing that disappoints.
The Sony "manual" will get you started but hardly touches some of the camera's features. Sony like other camera companies really drops the ball here.
A much better, read costs money, "manual" is available from Gary L. Friedman. Both hard copy and ebook versions are sold. He does an excellent job explaining both the technical components of the camera as well as the why you would use it.
btw many of us have used similar manuals written by David Busch for many other cameras. In December I ordered it from Amazon and then last week they got back to me saying the book was not available with no further explanation. I thought something was strange when I read the promotion of it because the details were all about the previous Sony NEX camera.
Enjoy your gift, I love my Sony a6000!
When will you conlcude the poll?
Pentax
2 Nikon
1 Sony
So far taken 45 images and still no good ones. It really is a skill to determine the speed to swivel to get sharp portion of what you wanted stopped. I am now going to practice on cars since the cyclists got tired of repeating.
Wow UGG members I am very impressed with all the respondents and the details they supplied. Thank you very much.
I do not have a physical ND filter and am using a Sony a6000 camera.
Today I should have more practice time so I'll let you know how successful I am later
Merci beaucoup
Try as I might I seem unable to get the settings correct to get the bicycle and its rider in focus with a blurred background to express the awesome speed on the descents.
ISO 100 ( bright day )
programmed everything from f22 and get about 1/500 ss. This stills gets everything quite sharp. Tried Exposure compensation but it results in either too dark or too bright.
How can I get less light in so I can have a longer exposure?
Much appreciate any help you can suggest.
Hi ,
I'm a very happy Sony a6000 user but I'll bet I'm too late for your generous offer correct?
Thanks for your reply.
Bill Stilwell
cyclespeed@shaw.ca
Thank you for these very specific comments!
I only wish others would not remark with language like "I think" If you don't know do some researcg or wait for others to respond. While I'm on my no coffee yet morning commentary, I'd like to add my voice to others who have already mentioned topic heading like "need help" don't say enough so I don't bother to open them up.
SD Formatter is supplied by the industry and is great to use because it recognizes bad sectors of the card and locks them out so neither the camera nor the card reader hardware will try to use them.
I have never had a card fail after using this on over 150 cards ( personal and business uses)
Using this is as close as you can get to a guarantee in life
Hi I don't see anything that follows in a diagram form. Am I missing the obvious?
Scot Kelby in his book "The Digital Photography Book Part 1 Second Edition"
p. 184 says it succinctly.
Here's what megapixels really mean: how large can I print my final photograph? That's it.
So for an example a measly 4 megapixels gets you a fine 8 X 10 and at the other extreme 36 megapixels will get you 30 X 40 or larger.
He recommends saving your cash and buy great lenses and a top of the line tripod.
and for those who want to know a little bit more about this Mr. Photoshop andPhotography
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Kelby
Thanks bdk I did select "get info" on my Mac and even though I have 274 images I used only 1.29 GB of 14.83 GB total on a so called 16 GB card. Seems like a lot of space is used for other things i.e. 16 - 14.83 = 1.17 GB not available to the end user.
My camera, a Nikon coolpix p7700, does not seem to have a setting for card capacity and that is why I asked since in the field as someone suggested is not the place to find out you are "out of film" as we used to say in the pre-digital days.
Thanks to all for your replies.
cyclespeed
Is there a way to determine how many photos are on a card or more importantly be able to determine how much space ( images ) is still available?
THanks for your reply.