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06-14-2013 #41
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06-14-2013 #44
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
A few quick tips I've picked up:
1) Shoot RAW. The raw file has many more bits of detail that you can use to coerce the exposure you want after the fact. An 8-bit jpeg can represent around 16 million colors, whereas a high bit-depth file can represent over 28 billion. In post processing you can use those bits to increase detail in the bright and/or the dark areas. In your case, I'd go for a darker exposure in the camera so as not to blow out the highlights, and adjust the RAW file in post processing to get the look you desire.
2) Every lens has an aperture that gives the best detail, in most cases neither fully open or closed. If you are not happy with the detail you are getting in auto mode, use aperture priority and set the opening to f5.6 to f8. This is usually where most kit lenses give their best resolution. If this is your lens, the test results show it should have excellent sharpness regardless.
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3) If your camera has the mode where it takes three consecutive shots, and adjusts the exposure -1, 0 and +1 for the group, this may help you decide where the sweet spot is for your gear. If the -1 setting gives a consistently better result, then use it for the combination of the camera and this lens.
I hope this helps!
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06-15-2013 #45
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
Although it is true that taking lenses are designed to be sharpest at 3-4 stops down, if your lens won't produce an acceptably sharp print at maximum aperture--and I mean a decent-sized print, say 20x16, then get a new lens. This is one of the main reasons why good lenses are so expensive btw. There are many occasions when you need to use max aperture, especially on a DX sized sensor, in order to defocus the background, or in low light. If your lens can't do this, it's not up to snuff.
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06-15-2013 #46
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
Krissy... you're not going to get the answer you want to hear. Auto functions will only ever yield pedestrian results. You have to learn how to use the things you spent good money on. There is no short cut that'll give you the results you are looking for. I know what kind of stuff you are shooting and it shouldn't take any more than a couple minutes to set up your camera to shoot the things you need... (manual mode doesn't necessarily mean reconfiguring your settings for each and every shot.) If you are truly interested in the quality of your images know that every question you have has been answered in countless, easy to digest youtube videos. More importantly is knowing what questions to ask that'll get you closer to your goals even quicker... I'll save you the problem of that catch 22 by telling you right now. Lighting. Learn all about it as it relates to portraiture, modeling, shooting out doors. As you learn you will start to connect the dots between your light source, your subject, your lens and your sensor. Also, get Adobe Lightroom.
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06-15-2013 #47
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
Originally Posted by Jamie French
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06-15-2013 #48
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
Originally Posted by Jamie French
You have your way of "advertising" here... I have mine. I have a mild interest in photography. If I had more of an interest, believe me, I have the resources and smarts to do it properly.
I was just looking to start a conversation, welcome someone into the forum via inclusion, and pick up a few tips along the way.
The answer to my question was actually already stated, and thus I haven't had any further pertinent input to the thread until now.
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06-15-2013 #49
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
I'll answer your actual questions directly.
1. Is it impossible to get crystal clear clarity when using a tripod / timer like I do when taking pictures?
ANSWER: No.
2. Are the auto-settings just not good enough or am I doing something wrong to get the washed out places and grainy pictures?
ANSWER: Yes.
I am not a big believer in heavy post-production besides adjusting colors a bit. I shoot on the highest quality JPEG setting. Is RAW that much better?
ANSWER: Yes.
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06-15-2013 #50
Re: Photography Question From An Amateur
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