Posts for: Steve Carlson
Oct 4, 2021 14:28:20 #
In this picture of 2 Bald Eagles, the line around the eagles and the background look "fakeish" to me. Looking for suggestions on how in LR to make a smoother contrast between eagles and sky.
Nov 30, 2020 11:15:29 #
Big Yankee Fan wrote:
This may be beyond the purview of this group but am wondering if I can tap into it's collective wisdom and knowledge by asking for recommendations on the purchase of a GoPro or similar small, waterproof mostly video camera. Plan on using it when kayaking and for taking video when placed on board my O-gauge (mostly Lionel) trains. Confess to knowing next to nothing about them. Thanks. Mike
I suggest you look at a device that does 360 (Garmin, Insta360). For kayaking and adventure videos I would say a 360 is a must. The quality (stabilization, frame rate, AI) is amazing. I have both a Garmin Hero and an Insta360 One X and saving my money for an Insta360 One X2. The challenge is the technology is advancing quickly adding new features quickly.
Sep 2, 2020 10:31:08 #
Thanks for posting. Helps me do a status check. I need a new tripod and sell some lenses to buy that tripod.
Aug 11, 2020 11:52:30 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Was the result the exposure you desired? If yes, what setting could you/would you have changed if manually adjusting ISO?
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Yes, but seemed a little grainy.
Aug 11, 2020 11:47:34 #
90% of the time I shot in manual with auto ISO. I always take a test shot of subject, look at histogram and make adjustments with aperture and shutter speed. Yesterday in LR I was making adjustments to a photograph I stood in the middle of a cloudy day and noticed ISO was went to 2500. Seems really high. Should I do more in manual ISO?
Jul 19, 2020 12:27:49 #
kcooke wrote:
I used 2 second timer delay. 400mm
f 5.6 ISO 1600 1.3 seconds. Manual focus in live view. Shoot in raw if you want to correctly set white balance in post processing. I had serious light pollution from where I was shooting
I am not happy with this photograph but it’s a starting point.
f 5.6 ISO 1600 1.3 seconds. Manual focus in live view. Shoot in raw if you want to correctly set white balance in post processing. I had serious light pollution from where I was shooting
I am not happy with this photograph but it’s a starting point.
Thanks
Jul 18, 2020 13:22:02 #
larryepage wrote:
The OP mentioned that he was using the back button to focus. That means that AutoFocus is engaged. Essentially never works on star shots. I've been with groups shooting at night. Not switching to manual focus is the root of about 98% of problems that folks new to the adventure suffer.
Thanks
Jul 18, 2020 13:20:32 #
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Jul 17, 2020 16:04:50 #
I push the backbutton focus before I click shutter.
Jul 17, 2020 16:00:47 #
Trying to take a photo of NEOWISE and Milkyway with my Nikon D7500. Couple of different lens options. I put my setting on F3.5, 15", ISO 2000. Then set timer for 2 seconds (avoid camera shake). Nothing happens, doesn't take a picture. I turn off timer, still nothing. Sometimes it will work, but not often. Frustrating when you get up at 2AM to get that night sky shot. Suggestions???
Jul 16, 2020 13:50:00 #
WOW! This will be a amazing trip. I live in Idaho and grew-up just outside of Yellowstone. Lots of good advice above. Few bullets; 1. Be aware of your surroundings. 2. Take all signs, ranger advice serious! (every week I see in the news where someone gets too close to wildlife and get injured or killed because the don't obey warnings). 3. Get up early to get your best landscape and wildlife photo opportunities. 4. Bring warm clothes it's cold evenings and mornings. 5. If you hike by yourself bring bear spray and bell (make noise). September will be a great time to visit the parks. Enjoy!!
May 15, 2020 13:26:29 #
Idaho National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing and Mountain Home Air Force Base’s 366th Fighter Wing fly over St Lukes. Two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Fighter Wing and two 124th Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolts
Apr 10, 2020 11:18:24 #
Thanks for this post. I've always been an auto ISO person, now I want to experiment with manual ISO.