The Official S-T.N Digital Camera Thread

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

No... that could be why? I thought I might have something set wrong in the settings. I made a mount so I can carry a tripod in my trunk on my Wing so I will be ready now.  

[XLR8]

I'm not picking on anyone's photos here except my own but I find that:

Most cameras and lenses are better than most photographers.

Meaning if one wants to become a better photographer, forget equipment analysis and work on composition, exposure, and seeing creatively.

Having said that, the problem I had with my point and shoot was light, creative control, and dynamic range. There's only so much those little sensors can do.

Anyway, my two cents

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I thought I might have something setup wrong due to me playing with all the controls and maybe hit the wrong button. Adjusted something when I should have left it alone kinda thing.

With this camera I have to learn how to use all the features



Heres my everyday camera.

[XLR8]

No... that could be why? I thought I might have something set wrong in the settings. I made a mount so I can carry a tripod in my trunk on my Wing so I will be ready now.  

You took those at 1/15 of a second at 2.8 aperture. You definitely have some camera shake going on there combined with 2.8 which is the wide end of the lens and usually not the sharpest.

I'm getting one of these to take on my MC photo trips.
http://www.joby.com/

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

This will sound dumb how do you know that?

[XLR8]

I thought I might have something setup wrong due to me playing with all the controls and maybe hit the wrong button. Adjusted something when I should have left it alone kinda thing.

I do that all the time. I look at my pictures later and think, "What was I thinking"

There is a highly regarded book:
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.

You will be a better photographer after reading it.  

[XLR8]

This will sound dumb how do you know that?

It's not dumb at all. Good question.

I looked at the exif data - there is metadata about the photo contained within. It can tell you a lot. Most photo organizers will show you this data and you can also see it by right clicking the photo and looking in the advanced properties.

I use a browser plug in so I can click on any photo and inspect the exif.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

Where do you find that info on a posted pic?

[XLR8]

Where do you find that info on a posted pic?

If you use Windows

Right click the photo on your desktop --> Summary Tab --> Advanced Button

[JimWilliamson]

I should have been more specific- I agree that any images should be remotely linked. My idea for the forum is more along the lines of a knowledge base and help resource.

Why not just start a thread:
Photography: Equipment, Tips & Tricks

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

If you use Windows

Right click the photo on your desktop --> Summary Tab --> Advanced Button

Very cool, I will look into that book.

[XLR8]

Very cool, I will look into that book.

It cleared up some stuff for me and helped me translate those settings on my camera. It's excellent. Make sure to get the revised edition

Amazon always trys to secretly sell you old editions. There is a revised edition.
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003

OK, headed to Hell's Canyon with a tripod y'all. Not on a bike though - icy roads.  

[birdrunner]

Back to basics,

As a compromise between Point & Shoot and DSLR,  I bought a Lumix (Panasonic)  DMC FZ20.  It has an EXCELLENT  Leica lense that's better than the cheaped down "brand name" lenses used in the Sony or Canon  point & shoot.  The size is between the point & shoot, and SLR,  as are the controls.

The money in cameras is going to optics, as electronics are getting cheaper and cheaper.  Don't bother with anything higher than a 3x zoom unless theres image stabilization.


I haven't played with any post photo editing, but here's one of my first shots taken with this camera.

[Thunder7]

No... that could be why? I thought I might have something set wrong in the settings. I made a mount so I can carry a tripod in my trunk on my Wing so I will be ready now.  

That would be my (Educated) guess. I dont know if your camera has some kind of stabilization function but even in a situation like that it wouldnt help. A tripod is the ony way to go when shooting low light.

[Thunder7]

I'm not picking on anyone's photos here except my own but I find that:

Most cameras and lenses are better than most photographers.

Meaning if one wants to become a better photographer, forget equipment analysis and work on composition, exposure, and seeing creatively.

Having said that, the problem I had with my point and shoot was light, creative control, and dynamic range. There's only so much those little sensors can do.

Anyway, my two cents

Well said- Here is my shorter version I'll call lesson number 2: You can have the most expensive equipment out there but if the eye behind is isnt worth a crap, you've got nothing.

[Thunder7]

Why not just start a thread:
Photography: Equipment, Tips & Tricks

Because there will be questions about all kinds of different aspects of photography.. It would be like taking all the bikes and grouping them together under one category instead of they saparate ones they have.

[Thunder7]

Maybe this is just bragging rights, I dont know- But its a feeling I think all of us have had at one time or another when looking at that "perfect" image or print.

I've been working on a new series and just ran off a B&W image from my Epson 1800 and when it popped out after workign on the image for what seemed to be hours I looked at the print and said F*CK YEAH!

That, people is what its all about for me.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I get that way and my pics are far from perfect, Just the love of photography for me.

[Jeff]

I know that feeling.  

So, when are we going to see this F*CK YEAH photo?

Jeff

[Thunder7]

I get that way and my pics are far from perfect, Just the love of photography for me.

The perfection is in the liking of what you see. The emotional impact to you.