Camera Talk! - Page 7

momoese · 11-05-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

I can't access it, Mitchel. I've been trying for days. It keeps saying the download will take over 80 hours!

I even registered and got an account with them and they said my trial was all set but when I logged on it was more of the same. Not sure what's up but I'm disappointed and wanted to check it out.

: (

It might have something to do with your machine or connection. It is a very large piece of software but not 80 hours large. Idk, I'm no IT guy. Maybe someone else can chime in.

Or you could just buy it! It's worth every penny if this is what makes you happy.

tommyg · 11-05-2011, 07:27 PM

Ya depending on how the file was shrinked they can be pretty large.
There are some free editors out there as well if you're looking for something basic.
But, your pictures are looking very good without editing.
Maybe just play around with your camera more, but they look good.

tommyg · 11-05-2011, 07:33 PM

I don't know if anyone on here lives in New England, but I'm selling my Nikon D90 camera. If you are interested you can PM and I can give you some details.

I"m going to have to check out your photo gallery Hollyberry.

momoese · 11-05-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyg

I don't know if anyone on here lives in New England, but I'm selling my Nikon D90 camera. If you are interested you can PM and I can give you some details.

I"m going to have to check out your photo gallery Hollyberry.

What are you moving on to?

tommyg · 11-05-2011, 07:37 PM

I use a D7000 as well so I'm looking to get a second one.
I do wedding photography and there is an advantage having the d7000 capabilities in lower lighting.
You can check out my website should be in my signature.

momoese · 11-05-2011, 07:40 PM

Yep nice camera!

tommyg · 11-05-2011, 07:51 PM

These cameras work great for me. But, of course if I start making some good money with weddings I'd be happy to look at a nice Full Sensor camera, but those are so expensive. A couple of Nikons are coming out before the summer time so I'd be curious to see what they're like. A D700 would be great. Very expensive hobby, side business if you really get into it.

The Hollyberry Lady · 11-06-2011, 05:11 PM

Thank you for the compliment about my pictures, Tommyg. I strive for them to be better though.

Yeah, my ex-boyfriend used to make a small fortune filming people's weddings and special events. He wasn't even a professional but he just had a good video camera and practiced lots....next thing you know, people were hiring him.

I'm not interested in taking shots for other people though...just myself. Well and for you guys too.

Yeah, I surely might buy that program, Mitchel. I have a feeling I'll love it and Photobucket's options are limited and kinda boring now. I need something more.

Weird but last night I had a dream that I lost my camera bag! I'm always paranoid when I'm out, that someone could try to steal it on me, so maybe this is why. It seemed so real and when I woke up I thought my camera was really gone! Took a few seconds to realize it was a dream.

: )

tommyg · 11-06-2011, 06:46 PM

Yup, you can find good deals on used or older version of photoshop elements on amazon.com

The Hollyberry Lady · 11-13-2011, 10:10 PM

Ok so I'm finally buckling down and reading this manual for my canon rebel xs camera and learning lots already. No wonder I've been putting it off though...it's nearly 200 pages!!!

Wow, there's so much to learn but I'm gonna keep reading more and more each day until I learn how to use my camera to it's full potential. I'm ashamed to say that all my shots to date have been taken without learning how to properly use it yet. I was on vacation and didn't feel like reading an intense 200 page manual. I want to now though.

Too funny...

I was noticing the area on the display window where it tells how many shots are remaining on your memory card. I noticed it read 7063!!!

Do you think I should carry a back-up card in case I run out of room?!

I bought a huge card for this camera because I didn't want to have to worry about running out of picture room and always having to switch and use 8 different cards. It was too funny though, seeing such a giant number when the picture in the manual shows the number 393!!!

: )

Olafhenny · 11-13-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

I was noticing the area on the display window where it tells how many shots are remaining on your memory card. I noticed it read 7063!!!
: )

That will shrink in a hurry, when you start taking videos with you camera.

Though it should be good for an
hour or two of that as well, depending on your definition setting.

tommyg · 11-13-2011, 10:33 PM

You are probably shooting at a very low size or resolution. It doesn't matter unless you try to get them printed large. So i'd say you're well on your way. There are lots of good videos on youtube as well as most of learning is by doing. I'd start by playing with Aperature priority mode and later work towards manual mode. Right down what settings you use or just remember them and find a "starting point" setting that works for you and keep practicing from there. Soon enough you'll know the settings for different environments. When you shoot in manual mode you'll be able to adjust a lot and get nice effects as well.

Good starting setting for outdoors is 250 ISO, Aperature 5, shutter speed 120 percent of your lens. So if your lens is a 50mm lens don't go lower than 1/70th.

For indoors with good lighting you can be at 600 or 800 ISO, aperature 5 or smaller if possible, same rule applies for shutter speed.

But you'll get the hang of it. You are taking great pics so far. The big A is the aperature priority setting. Play around with it and you'll see it gets better.

But its a crazy hobby as you learn more you'll want to learn even more and do more with it.

The Hollyberry Lady · 11-13-2011, 10:54 PM

That's why it's so funny Olaf because I don't use the card for live videos. I know they can suck a lot of the memory though.

Thanks a lot, Tommy. A lot of it is Greek to me right now but I'll get the hang of it. I'm a fast learner. I was goofing around with some of the settings awhile ago and changing things around.

I also have to read the manuals for my two new lenses as well.

Mitchel says that this is one of my best shots...

Just gonna keep reading and practicing until I understand it all.

: )

momoese · 11-13-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Mitchel says that this is one of my best shots...

Just gonna keep reading and practicing until I understand it all.

: )

That's the spirit! If you were to close down the aperture (bigger number) a little then more of the flowers would be in focus. Either that or move further away from them, same effect but then you'd have to crop the photo. Research Depth Of Field.

Try turning off the auto focus so you can select the area of the photo you want in perfect focus. There are other ways to achieve the same result but it's it's great to know how to manually focus your lens.

click

The Hollyberry Lady · 11-14-2011, 12:16 AM

I HAVE actually used the manual focus, but it was an accident!

I didn't realize that I had slid the AF button over to MF. Furthermore I didn't even realize what the letters stood for until I read some of the manual.

I liked the manual focus too because you can really make sure it's clear. I don't use my tripod too often because it's just not convenient sometimes.

I think I get what you're saying Mitchel, and I'll just goof around with the settings and then take a shot to see if it's what I want. I liked what Tommy said about writing things down that work out. Being new, I would forget what settings I used for different things. There's also a booklet that came with my lenses that tells you what settings to use for different types of shots.

I gotta keep reading...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 11-14-2011, 01:49 PM

I'm reading more of my manual today and learning about how you can capture twilight scenes when the light changes each second. I had trouble with nighttime pics while I was on vacation.

For instance if I tried to shoot the moon near a street lamp, there were these awful streaks running through the picture, ruining it completely.

: (

Olafhenny · 11-16-2011, 09:46 PM

...it is too bleeping cold!

If I were a duck, I would try to pull up both of my feet at the same time!

How did that water get so hard and slippery?

The Hollyberry Lady · 11-20-2011, 12:17 AM

Great shots, Olaf!

: )

RAINFOREZT · 12-05-2011, 07:09 AM

I am tempted to buy this camera.
Best Buy Latest Deals - Dec 4 - Dec 10 - Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera Bundle

Item: Nikon 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens and VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens
Item: Nikon 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Zoom Lens

I do not have any experience with SLR camera. I wanted to learn some photography skills. So could you guys please help me..Is this a good camera? Do I really need that extra lens? Any one have any other thoughts or recomendations?
Item: Nikon 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens and 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR DX Zoom Lens

And what about this camera?
Item: Nikon 16.2 Megapixel D-SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens
Thanks in advance

momoese · 12-05-2011, 10:02 AM

It's a great camera but there is no extra lens, just the 55-200mm. The lens is ok but not very fast (not great for low light situations where flash is wanted) and not wide angle. If you can find a package with the other kit lens 18-105mm I'd opt for that. It's nice having the ability to shoot wide angle. If you need a long lens you can add one later.

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