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04-19-2011 02:45 PM #61
Hit BB at lunch and sure enough I received the difference. Sweet.
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04-19-2011 06:28 PM #62
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04-19-2011 07:57 PM #63
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04-24-2011 09:49 AM #64
Nature Shots...
My grand-daughter has just discovered birds. Though I'd send along some shots of them feeding but find either they move too fast or I don't have the right setting for the camera (Canon PowerShot S5 IS). Tried changing the timing from 1/100 to something faster but then the shots were very dark. Is there another option, or am I too limited with my current equipment? Thanks.
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04-24-2011 11:31 AM #65
For moving birds, you're in tough with a point and shoot, even a high end one like the S5. Especially if you're zoomed in on the birds (I think the max focal length is over 400mm on that camera?) you will need a very high shutter speed, 1/1000 minimum, 1/1500+ even better. If the pictures are coming too dark and you're in the shutter priority mode (if you're in manual, you need to open the aperture up), that just means that the camera lens can't gather enough light in that situation. Another concern is that because the camera is so light, you will also need excellent shooting technique (to keep the camera perfectly still) if you are taking the pictures while hand holding the camera at that kind of focal range (even with IS). Finally, the focusing capabilities of the camera make it tough to maintain focus on a moving object at that range.
All that said, if you keep those things in mind, you can still have a go at it.
-Try to take pictures in the daylight if possible, the stronger the better.
-Keep as steady as you can while taking the pictures. If possible even place the camera on a solid object like a deck rail or chair while taking pictures.
-Try to limit the pictures to situations where the birds aren't moving around a lot. Taking pictures of birds feeding is a great subject as they're usually staying within the frame and you don't have to move the camera too much too track them.
-Finally, just take lots and lots of pictures. The great thing about digital photography is that film is cheap, and so is the process of trial and error. Even if most of the pictures don't work out, maybe you'll get 2 or 3 out of 100 that do.
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04-24-2011 12:10 PM #66
Thanks spackler. I was shooting them as they fed from our feeders, but still they are very fidgety, so there is some bluring. I was using a tri-pod, but a light one. Did it indoors, through open patio door, first, then on the deck which gave a little more stability. There is still some "flex" and if/when I get a better camera I'll invest in some sort of remote or cable system as the camera does move as I am pressing the button. I'll try cranking up the speed, but will have to wait for a sunny day for that. Not sure about focul length, lens says 6.0 - 72.0 mm, but that's not related, right? The specs say I have 15 - 1/3200 sec range, and I'll have to learn how to set the aperture. Just read about it quickly in the manual... who knew?
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05-03-2011 12:51 AM #67
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05-09-2011 07:38 PM #68
Experimenting yesterday, I found that there is a limit to how much you can over/under expose images on purpose. I was trying to get the sun reflecting off the clouds, looking out the spare bedroom window. I underexposed the shot by 2.7 stops on purpose. The result was a super noisy picture (400 ISO). I guess I was way below the "operating range" of the sensor.
Here is a picture closer to proper exposure, which was then post processed, to darken the image.
Last edited by rezadue; 05-10-2011 at 12:32 PM.
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05-10-2011 05:59 PM #69
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05-10-2011 08:18 PM #70
So, Spackler and I have been discussing the noise I saw in my underexposed shot.So I thought I would post up the three pictures I took, and their setting, so we can keep this thread going. Maybe I will learn something!
For all three shots, I used my Nikon D90 equipped with a Tokina 12-24, shot in Vivid mode, at ISO400.
Shot #1:f4.5, 1/80sec,0.00eV,22mm
Shot #2:f6.3, 1/160sec, -0.67eV,24mm
Shot #3:f7.1, 1/200sec, -0.67eV, 12mm
The end result I posted earlier was photo #1, with some brigthness and contrast enhancement at post processing. Photo #3 was the one I was interested in, which had a lot of noise.Proud member of the 2009 Ryder Cup winning team
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05-10-2011 08:35 PM #71Proud member of the 2009 Ryder Cup winning team
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05-31-2011 06:09 PM #72
This is an article written in 1944 on the post-war future of photography. It is interesting to see what was predicted and, with hindsight, realize what has come to pass since that time.
http://people.rit.edu/andpph/giants/POP-PHOTO-future-1944.htmlLife dinnae come wit gimmies so yuv got nae chance o' gitt'n any from me.
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03-12-2012 09:29 PM #73
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03-12-2012 09:54 PM #74
A few sunset & sunrises in Puerto Plata
At the end of the day ... It gets dark
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03-13-2012 02:28 PM #75
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04-13-2012 09:48 PM #76
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05-01-2012 12:36 PM #77
nice pics Dave. In keeping with the theme, here is one from Tremblant in Feb at the top. IMG_2952.JPG
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05-01-2012 06:33 PM #78
Great pics !
At the end of the day ... It gets dark
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05-02-2012 04:39 PM #79
Here's an addition to the conversation...
http://www.kurtwerby.blogspot.ca/
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05-16-2012 08:52 PM #80
Some pics from Wolf Creek in Mesquite, NV
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05-16-2012 08:55 PM #81
Couple more..
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05-16-2012 11:31 PM #82
Nice photos. I want to play that course next time I go back to Vegas. I've been 3 times, and still have yet to golf in Vegas! How was the hole in pic #4? I remember that hole from big break I think!
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05-17-2012 08:06 AM #83[SIZE=1]NCGT Ryder Cup Team [COLOR=black]Green [/COLOR](06,07,08)[/SIZE]
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05-17-2012 09:21 AM #84
The fairway seems to narrow with a high wind blowing into your face (says me, who went 5 off the first tee).
Awesome course though, and Lance took some great pics when we were there. Absolute hardest track I've ever played.Last edited by SGH; 05-17-2012 at 09:56 AM.
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06-15-2012 09:44 PM #85
Really happy with this shot of my daughter so I thought I would share..
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08-10-2013 09:46 PM #86
reviving this thread with a pic I took from the top of Tremblant last night. The moon and venus just after sunset.
1988.JPGI got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
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08-11-2013 06:43 PM #87
Nice pic , that would be a great place for the perseid meteor shower which will happen over the next couple of nights.
Anyone with a fancy schmancy camera should try to get some pics of this one , its supposed to be spectacularAt the end of the day ... It gets dark
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08-11-2013 07:41 PM #88
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