Dizzy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Mmmmmm.... I've turned to trying manual settings this week and will not allow myself to use auto. Looking back probably not a good idea and some not to bad shots (well sort of) at the beginning but now lots of near black shots now Probelm is that although it started off not too bad I've meddled so much with my camera's shutter speed, apeture and ISO settings it just remembers the last ones I used and it's just sort of a free for all and guess work now. One step forward then 10 steps back it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Ahh I forgot to upload my naff pics... maybe tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Mmmmmm.... I've turned to trying manual settings this week and will not allow myself to use auto. Looking back probably not a good idea and some not to bad shots (well sort of) at the beginning but now lots of near black shots now Probelm is that although it started off not too bad I've meddled so much with my camera's shutter speed, apeture and ISO settings it just remembers the last ones I used and it's just sort of a free for all and guess work now. One step forward then 10 steps back it seems If all else fails consult the manual, it's a British trait Dizz!. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 If all else fails consult the manual, it's a British trait Dizz!. :grin: Isabel, I am forever telling my youngest son to "read the instructions, that is what they are for", when he buys some new gadget or other. He unpacks the thing, throws the instructions book aside then messes about trying to find out how to assemble/work the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Ah but as every body knows manuals are there for when you have tried everything else to get the *&%* thing working/assembled and are to be used as a last resort. otherwise it takes all the fun out of it (and that sense of pride and superiority when you manage to get it going or together without using the manual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Dizzy, I found this on Digital Photography Schools site, its a great resource for budding, experienced and pro photographers alike. I hope it helps. The link at the bottom will take you to the full article and there are loads of other helpful tips and tutorials. Give it a go. Mastering the art of exposure is something that takes a lot of practice. In many ways it’s a juggling act and even the most experienced photographers experiment and tweak their settings as they go. Keep in mind that changing each element not only impacts the exposure of the image but each one also has an impact upon other aspects of it (ie changing aperture changes depth of field, changing ISO changes the graininess of a shot and changing shutter speed impacts how motion is captured). The great thing about digital cameras is that they are the ideal testing bed for learning about exposure. You can take as many shots as you like at no cost and they not only allow you to shoot in Auto mode and Manual mode – but also generally have semi-automatic modes like aperture priority and shutter priority modes which allow you to make decisions about one or two elements of the triangle and let the camera handle the other elements. A lot more can be said about each of the three elements in the exposure triangle. Read more: http://digital-photography-school.com/learning-exposure-in-digital-photography#ixzz29GWuerjv ps if you upload your pics I'll see if I can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Thanks PJ and I'll have a read in a jiff... but hang on a minute didn't you tell me to only take 24 pics and what you posted above says take as many as I like. Are you now trying to get me back into my bad habits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 the 24 shot exercise was designed to make you plan each shot more carefully and not to teach you about manually setting your exposure. It was in response to you taking hundreds of shots but only getting 15 keepers. I use many different exercises to concentrate my mind on what I am trying to achieve Dizzy. The ultimate aim is to get as much enjoyment and good results from your photography as possible. I don't use manual all the time but I find it helps that I know how to use it to get around certain situations or achieve my aim. Try the site and you won't regret it I'm sure. Most of all, enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I know PJ and I was only teasing I really do value all your help and others comments too. I think I may be like Evils suggests though when it comes to reading and understanding instruction manuals as I printed the one off for my camera and it's an inch thick in an A4 binder and I tend to loose focus (ha ha focus... sorry) Tomorrow I will digest the info on the site you gave me and like you say even though many of my pics are coming out naff now I'm certainly having fun and it's keeping me out of mischief. The dogs starting to get a bit pee'd off on walks now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 The instruction manual is important to understand how to set the camera but it won't teach you why you should, Read some of the tutorials and try things yourself. take notes of what you tried and were thinking at the time and then check these against the exif data on each shot. Better still try to go out photographing with someone else more experienced who can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 How do I view the exif data and I'm trying my best to understand Anyway..... what time shall I meet you tomorrow then PJ and where are we going. Will I need my wellies and an packed lunch too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 As you know I'd love to have a photo jaunt tomorrow but alas I need to work. The exif data is embedded into every image you take and can be viewed usually through your photoediting software. It will have iso, aperture, shutter speed etc. and is a good way to find out what does and doesn't work in certain situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hey! Dizz wheres these photos you promissed us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hey! Dizz wheres these photos you promissed us . Algy, don't distract her, she is having a brain cell moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oooh, I want to join the photogtaphy jaunt. I'm learning too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oooh, I want to join the photogtaphy jaunt. I'm learning too! I think there may be some merit in organising a photo walk, What says everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I think there may be some merit in organising a photo walk, What says everyone? Absolutely and count me in. How about this weekend ? (errm not that I'm over eager or owt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Algy, don't distract her, she is having a brain cell moment. Cheeky At least I have more that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Yeah! May be difficult finding time when we are all free. I'm also an internet stalker and a psycho, but don't let that put you both off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Me no free this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I am working away this weekend so that's out sorry. Leave it with me and I'll put something together and we can all get out and enjoy some togging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadako Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Do we all work during the week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 At the minute all I seem to do is work Sadako... I will get some spare time soon and hopefully we can get some photography in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I am working away this weekend so that's out sorry. Leave it with me and I'll put something together and we can all get out and enjoy some togging. PJ don't you mean 'snogging'. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 steady on Tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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