DSLR Shots and Discussions

onzedge · 02-10-2013, 06:20 PM

onzedge · 02-10-2013, 06:22 PM

onzedge · 02-10-2013, 06:23 PM

onzedge · 02-10-2013, 10:44 PM

NickTurnon · 02-12-2013, 12:07 PM

Hey Guys-

Update: Ended up spending my money on a brand new NIKON D5100 from Best Buy. They were able to price match Walmarts Pricing online for $499. I also picked up a 32GB Extreme SD card that was $99 at best buy but got it for $31.

I took a bunch of photos with the camera. I am overall very pleased with it. I need to do more research on how to mess with the camera and settings...

Here are a couple of pictures that I took with the camera.

It was my first day ever shooting RAW, so be easy on me!

P.S I think I need to invest in a better lens or that could just be me...

This was edited with Lightroom

Cmike2780 · 02-12-2013, 12:27 PM

Some tips, I hope you don't mind

1st Image:
The garage shot is okay, but it's a little noisy and the lighting is a bit off. Next time, set it on a tripod...or anything steady and try theses settings:
-Set the ISO to 200. This will keep the noise low.
-Leave it in "A" Aperture priority and set the aperture to f/8 or f/11. This will keep most of the subject in focus.
-Get a remote or set the timer to take the shot. This will keep everything sharp.
-Leave the flash off. You can play around with natural lighting. The built-in flash will wash everything out. Don't use it unless you're just taking a picture instead of a photograph, if you know what I mean.

2nd Image:
-great pic of a really cute dog
-next time, try getting lower to the ground.

3rd Image:
-looks great, but it's a bit too busy....too many things in the frame that's distracting. The car kind of gets lost.

Overall a great start. Just need to work on your technique a bit. You'll get the hang of it with some practice. Keep at it

ZMan8 · 02-12-2013, 01:00 PM

Just out of curiosity did he mean NIKON D5100?

NickTurnon · 02-12-2013, 01:06 PM

Cooper Doesn't Stop Smiling For The Camera:

TreeSemdyZee · 02-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

Just out of curiosity did he mean NIKON D5100?

(Insert merger rumor here)

ZMan8 · 02-12-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Cooper Doesn't Stop Smiling For The Camera:

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I like this one

LunaZ · 02-12-2013, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Some tips, I hope you don't mind

1st Image:
The garage shot is okay, but it's a little noisy and the lighting is a bit off. Next time, set it on a tripod...or anything steady and try theses settings:
-Set the ISO to 200. This will keep the noise low.
-Leave it in "A" Aperture priority and set the aperture to f/8 or f/11. This will keep most of the subject in focus.
-Get a remote or set the timer to take the shot. This will keep everything sharp.
-Leave the flash off. You can play around with natural lighting. The built-in flash will wash everything out. Don't use it unless you're just taking a picture instead of a photograph, if you know what I mean.

2nd Image:
-great pic of a really cute dog
-next time, try getting lower to the ground.

3rd Image:
-looks great, but it's a bit too busy....too many things in the frame that's distracting. The car kind of gets lost.

Overall a great start. Just need to work on your technique a bit. You'll get the hang of it with some practice. Keep at it

Nice to see some constructive criticism here, something that someone can learn from.

NickTurnon · 02-13-2013, 11:39 AM

I agree LunaZ! Mike is the man!

6spd · 02-13-2013, 01:24 PM

My Canon 50mm 1.4 is still up for sale. PM me if interested and we can deal.

LunaZ · 02-13-2013, 02:08 PM

I'm thinking about selling my 7D.

onzedge · 02-13-2013, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I'm thinking about selling my 7D.

Why?

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Hey Guys- Update: Ended up spending my money on a brand new NIKON D5100 from Best Buy. They were able to price match Walmarts Pricing online for $499. I also picked up a 32GB Extreme SD card that was $99 at best buy but got it for $31. I took a bunch of photos with the camera. I am overall very pleased with it. I need to do more research on how to mess with the camera and settings... Here are a couple of pictures that I took with the camera. It was my first day ever shooting RAW, so be easy on me! P.S I think I need to invest in a better lens or that could just be me... This was edited with Lightroom onzedge and Cmike2780 like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build Last edited by NickTurnon; 02-12-2013 at 01:02 PM.

02-12-2013, 12:27 PM	#1521 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Some tips, I hope you don't mind 1st Image: The garage shot is okay, but it's a little noisy and the lighting is a bit off. Next time, set it on a tripod...or anything steady and try theses settings: -Set the ISO to 200. This will keep the noise low. -Leave it in "A" Aperture priority and set the aperture to f/8 or f/11. This will keep most of the subject in focus. -Get a remote or set the timer to take the shot. This will keep everything sharp. -Leave the flash off. You can play around with natural lighting. The built-in flash will wash everything out. Don't use it unless you're just taking a picture instead of a photograph, if you know what I mean. 2nd Image: -great pic of a really cute dog -next time, try getting lower to the ground. 3rd Image: -looks great, but it's a bit too busy....too many things in the frame that's distracting. The car kind of gets lost. Overall a great start. Just need to work on your technique a bit. You'll get the hang of it with some practice. Keep at it LunaZ, onzedge, wilsonp and 2 others like this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Cooper Doesn't Stop Smiling For The Camera: Cmike2780, ZMan8 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

02-13-2013, 11:39 AM	#1527 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	I agree LunaZ! Mike is the man! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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