Sup guys and gals,
Ive wanted to step into the DSLR relm for quit some time and finally found a great deal at my local AFB and bought the D3100 w/ 15-55MM VR bla bla bla and noticed what a great deal I got on the 55-300MM lens all for $718, so well I picked up that too. I've done my research on ISO, Apeture, exposure, etc and I'm getting the bare details of it, but an still struggling with it. I hate auto mode, and thats not why I bought the thing, so I started in Apeture priority mode. I think I have some great results for the wx that day(i think anyway). I'm looking for some help with what needs to be changed, edited with a couple photos. I have paint.net which eh, is ok, and have looked at GIMP. Editing isn't my fortay which will be my next hurdle to learn. But anywho, I'm sure your know the airport, needs no intro.. Keep in my these are straight from the camera shot in JPEG FINE. Thx
http://postimage.org/image/35u6lnysk/
http://postimage.org/image/2pg3nhwuc/
http://postimage.org/image/35wm95cys/
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new Camera need some tips!
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, Sep 20 2011 11:05 AM
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aviatordom
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Posted 20 September 2011 - 12:13 PM
I'm in the same boat as you, a beginner DSLR user, after using a point & shoot all my life up until now. My first suggestion is to read through the manual, you'll be surprised at what you pick up. It might seem tedious reading through it but it does give you an understanding of how your camera behaves and it will tell you about all the different modes and settings. On top of that, the manual will give you important tips & advice on caring for your DSLR, definitely worth looking over.
My second suggestion is to Google the type/s of photography that you want to get into. By doing that you'll find articles and and tips on how to get the most out of your camera in that situation. If you do this, then its quite possible that you'll feel more comfortable taking shots in that scenario.
Try looking at these links as well:
http://thomashawk.co...igital-slr.html
http://www.airliners...ad.main/208193/
http://photo.net/bbo...g?msg_id=001waH
http://www.digital-p...-to-use-it-here
http://www.digital-p...eep-them-at-bay
http://www.digital-p...s-for-beginners
Final tip, join flickr or deviantart. Its great for connecting with other photographers and getting feedback, as well as finding some beautiful photographs
My second suggestion is to Google the type/s of photography that you want to get into. By doing that you'll find articles and and tips on how to get the most out of your camera in that situation. If you do this, then its quite possible that you'll feel more comfortable taking shots in that scenario.
Try looking at these links as well:
http://thomashawk.co...igital-slr.html
http://www.airliners...ad.main/208193/
http://photo.net/bbo...g?msg_id=001waH
http://www.digital-p...-to-use-it-here
http://www.digital-p...eep-them-at-bay
http://www.digital-p...s-for-beginners
Final tip, join flickr or deviantart. Its great for connecting with other photographers and getting feedback, as well as finding some beautiful photographs
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Posted 20 September 2011 - 12:33 PM
Shoot RAW and get photoshop.
Try to shoot at F8 as that is when the lens is at it's sharpest.
I did this, but it's best you learn how process your own photos as everyone has different work flows. There's plenty of stuff online.
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(P.s. Never use HDR)
Try to shoot at F8 as that is when the lens is at it's sharpest.
I did this, but it's best you learn how process your own photos as everyone has different work flows. There's plenty of stuff online.
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(P.s. Never use HDR)
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 09:08 AM
thx for the links everyone. Im not looking to spend a fortune on editing software, my buddy told me about lightroom would that work just as well? I've been reading Fro knows Foto a lot and he has given me a lot of information to get started with. I will check out everyone of the links. aviatordom I will deff check out flickr thx! Tim Im sorry I was really asking anyone to edit my photos, Im sorry! lol I guess the way I posted eveything made it seem that way. I guess what I was looking for was feedback on exposure, etc. But thank you so much for the LH edit. I will take your tips and use them my next time out. Hoping FRA again in a couple weeks. Gotta find some other spotter friendly airports around SW Germany.
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 10:48 AM
I think Tim was just trying to show you what potential the shots had once touched up.
The originals are good but touching them up does a world of difference.
The originals are good but touching them up does a world of difference.
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 10:51 AM
#1 lesson: The camera doesn't make the photographer.
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 11:02 AM
I've tried to use the "A" mode with my D3000 - but it never works out how I want - I always seem to get better results in "S" mode.
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 11:07 AM
Jonay, on Sep 21 2011, 01:02 PM, said:
I've tried to use the "A" mode with my D3000 - but it never works out how I want - I always seem to get better results in "S" mode.
Get acquainted with the "P" mode if shooting in variable conditions. Never used the "S" mode, but I like to use the "A" mode if I have somewhat constant lighting.
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 11:23 AM
M mode ftw.
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Posted 21 September 2011 - 11:31 AM
Kentaro, on Sep 21 2011, 01:23 PM, said:
M mode ftw.
Still mastering that one.
