Rufe wrote:
Actually when I shoot with my camera the higher ISO does not create that much more noise. I shoot with a full sensor camera which allows for a higher ISO less noise shot.
The point and shoot cameras have more noise than a DSLR because of the size of the sensor. Here is an article that may help explain noise and iso.
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/digital-noise-photography/Thank you for the link Rufe and it has been nice having a convo about the sometimes complicated basics. Thanks everyone
Georgiann wrote:
When I use M that takes me to manual focus also and my eye sight is too bad to focus manually. I hope to get glasses or contacts in the next few months.
On your canon, that shouldn't do that it should always stay in auto focus unless you turn it off.[/quote]
okay - the canon is a super zoom point and shoot camera - I will play with it and the olympus more now that I am not on the challenge so much. I sometimes think the hardest part of photog is learning your camera. Manuals do not go into as much detail as one might wish.
[quote=RiverNan]I cant see any reason to use any setting but manual...
seems to me you have the most control there....can someone explain to me a reason to go elsewhere...i dont get it.
low number ISO for day light
high number ISO for inside dark...
not to high though or else as already mentioned you get grainy...unless of course you want grain.
start in manual with your shutter speed at 125 and fstop at 8 and work from there....you already know that the lower the fstop f2 the more shallow the dof
the higher the f...the longer your dof
the lower the shutter...60 ect...the more likely you are to get blur...like moving water
the higher the shutter...the more likely you can capture the action sharp.
very basic info here...but that is how I WORK..BASIC/EASY
no math...works for me hope it helps you.
yes, bad eye sight which causes difficulty with manual focus - lol
Rufe wrote:
In Keokuk trying to get pictures of Bald Eagles. Headed home sometime on tuesday.
I love eagles - this is a beautiful shot! Such a majestic looking bird
laskalass wrote:
I just have to say I have learned so much from this site...this forum in particular. When I started here it was because I was trying to learn more about my camera and randomly surfing sites concerned with or for, photographers. I mainly kept my DSLR camera on auto...now it's rarely off of manual or ATV...I have grown in my love for photography and this forum in particular is why. At first I loved doing a photo a day or learning from Sherrie how to do something with my camera, but it quickly moved to me checking in every day to see how everyone is doing and to enjoy the interaction of the people involved here. Its strange, like a blind man who gets to know people by their "voices"..here we dont see each other except through our photography and how that reflects our personalities. I really have come to care deeply for all the people on here and getting to know each of you. I hope this forum goes on for many years.
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Well said - and we feel the same way about you Rivka and have enjoyed your many talents!
photo guy wrote:
Since it is already Wednesday on the Eastern Coast, Here is some stuff for Wed.
And yes, I will be busy for an hour on Wed. Have to watch the good show!
LOL - that's funny - great shots PG and everyone else too
Dutchbug wrote:
Janice you should always try to keep your ISO as low as you can 400 is good higher it gets kinda grainy you can put it on auto then you don't even have to choose that part then you just have to choose your shutter speed if you are in TV and if you are in AV you just choose your aperture or Fstop, that way you don't have to mess with the ISO if it's set to auto. Am I making any sense? Also using your flash helps to freeze motion too.
On my canon I never go above 200 and the olympus - well, I haven't quite got the hang of what it is set on or how to change it on that camera/ I am going to take some time and really get more familiar with the olympus and really learn how to do what I am trying to when it comes to changing the settings....[/quote]
What I suggest is you get use to your F stop and just try adjusting that for awhile, f2 or so is your eye wide open because there's not enough light and f22 you're squinting because there's too much light that's kinda how I started to remember it.[/quote]
that is a good way to put it - I have heard it described as the iris - how it opens and contracts naturally according to how much light there is. I will get it. I just have to stick to using that Av mode and don't change it all the time - lol[/quote]
Wow...Janice...Thank You!!! I love they way you just explained that!! Now I think I may actually be able to remember this one...Whoa!![/quote]
That's funny! I was asking the question and helped you understand....[/quote]
You totally helped me understand... basically you made it visual for me so that I could understand...LOL...[/quote]
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Janice wrote:
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Janice wrote:
Georgiann wrote:
Janice wrote:
aleone63 wrote:
If I change ISO I must also change aperture and/or shutter speed to get the same exposure, right? But if I am trying to get a different exposure is it okay to change one or the other of the three?
Normally, for me, if i play with the shutter speed I am trying to freeze or show movement, one or the other. So for those scenarios is it also necessary to change ISO and /or aperture if all I am doing is trying to freeze motion?
Janice... go to this link... I think pg explained it well
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no that didn't really explain what i am asking but that is okay. We all learn differently and sometimes I need more than reading the words. I need to put it into practice for a while too and if I still don't get it I need someone to come show me - lol
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Janice you should always try to keep your ISO as low as you can 400 is good higher it gets kinda grainy you can put it on auto then you don't even have to choose that part then you just have to choose your shutter speed if you are in TV and if you are in AV you just choose your aperture or Fstop, that way you don't have to mess with the ISO if it's set to auto. Am I making any sense? Also using your flash helps to freeze motion too.
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On my canon I never go above 200 and the olympus - well, I haven't quite got the hang of what it is set on or how to change it on that camera/ I am going to take some time and really get more familiar with the olympus and really learn how to do what I am trying to when it comes to changing the settings....
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What I suggest is you get use to your F stop and just try adjusting that for awhile, f2 or so is your eye wide open because there's not enough light and f22 you're squinting because there's too much light that's kinda how I started to remember it.
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that is a good way to put it - I have heard it described as the iris - how it opens and contracts naturally according to how much light there is. I will get it. I just have to stick to using that Av mode and don't change it all the time - lol
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Wow...Janice...Thank You!!! I love they way you just explained that!! Now I think I may actually be able to remember this one...Whoa!![/quote]
That's funny! I was asking the question and helped you understand....