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Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
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mosa77
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
um i dont know abou the settings but i love Gavin in these pictures!!
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| Posted 3/26/07 3:02 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Honestly, I don't know enough about photography to figure it out. I mainly use the auto setting.
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
I'm taking a photography class now, so I'll see if I can help you. With bright sunlight, you can use a low film speed (ISO) and a fast shutter speed. I'm not sure what you mean by the numbers you said you used, but in bright sun, the teacher recommends ISO100, shutter speed 1/100 and aperture set at F16. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know -- I have class tomorrow night.
Also, you should be able to see if the picture is going to be overexposed by the histogram shown on the LCD screen. If it is too light, you should be able to adjust it using the exposure compensation tool in the camera.
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JTK
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by pharmcat2000
I'm taking a photography class now, so I'll see if I can help you. With bright sunlight, you can use a low film speed (ISO) and a fast shutter speed. I'm not sure what you mean by the numbers you said you used, but in bright sun, the teacher recommends ISO100, shutter speed 1/100 and aperture set at F16. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know -- I have class tomorrow night.
Also, you should be able to see if the picture is going to be overexposed by the histogram shown on the LCD screen. If it is too light, you should be able to adjust it using the exposure compensation tool in the camera.
thanks!! but i thought using an fstop greater than 8 would create a noisy picture?
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by pharmcat2000
I'm taking a photography class now, so I'll see if I can help you. With bright sunlight, you can use a low film speed (ISO) and a fast shutter speed. I'm not sure what you mean by the numbers you said you used, but in bright sun, the teacher recommends ISO100, shutter speed 1/100 and aperture set at F16. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know -- I have class tomorrow night.
Also, you should be able to see if the picture is going to be overexposed by the histogram shown on the LCD screen. If it is too light, you should be able to adjust it using the exposure compensation tool in the camera.
Catherine - is the photography course for digital photography?
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monkeybride
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Try the photography board on Baby Center. They have a lot of helpful tips.
Here's a link to a Nikon thread that was started there
Nikon Lesson
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| Posted 3/26/07 4:40 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
I agree with everything pharmcat said.
Check out your light meter while you are shooting - it had to be off the charts for those (you might see a blinking + sign - don't know which camera you have).
Anyway, you don't have to increase your F-stop all the way to get the right exposure. Set your f-stop at whatever you want. Take down your ISO to 200 (or 400) and increase your shutter speed until your light meter gives you the ok to shoot.
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| Posted 3/26/07 5:02 PM |
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Nancy
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Your ISO is set too high and the shutter is letting in too much light.
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| Posted 3/26/07 6:38 PM |
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JTK
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
the lower the number for shutter speed is the more light coming in????? i;m confused.. 200 is better than 125?
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| Posted 3/26/07 7:26 PM |
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Nancy
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_iso.html
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| Posted 3/26/07 7:30 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
I have no idea..
I just play with it until it looks right 
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| Posted 3/26/07 7:39 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by JTK
the lower the number for shutter speed is the more light coming in????? i;m confused.. 200 is better than 125?
The lower the shutter speed the longer the shutter is being left open, hence more light is coming in, yes.
The measurement is in fractions of a second. So a typical shutter speed of 60 is 1/60 of a second. So a shutter speed of 250 means it's only being left open for 1/250 of a second - less light gets in.
Shutter speed does two things - controls how long the chip is "exposed" for, and freezes motion.
So yes, 200 is "better" if you are shooting in bright light or if your subject is moving fairly quickly.
HTH!
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| Posted 3/26/07 8:17 PM |
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JTK
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by BabyAvocado
Posted by JTK
the lower the number for shutter speed is the more light coming in????? i;m confused.. 200 is better than 125?
The lower the shutter speed the longer the shutter is being left open, hence more light is coming in, yes.
The measurement is in fractions of a second. So a typical shutter speed of 60 is 1/60 of a second. So a shutter speed of 250 means it's only being left open for 1/250 of a second - less light gets in.
Shutter speed does two things - controls how long the chip is "exposed" for, and freezes motion.
So yes, 200 is "better" if you are shooting in bright light or if your subject is moving fairly quickly.
HTH!
thank you!!!
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
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Posted by pharmcat2000
I'm taking a photography class now, so I'll see if I can help you. With bright sunlight, you can use a low film speed (ISO) and a fast shutter speed. I'm not sure what you mean by the numbers you said you used, but in bright sun, the teacher recommends ISO100, shutter speed 1/100 and aperture set at F16. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know -- I have class tomorrow night.
Also, you should be able to see if the picture is going to be overexposed by the histogram shown on the LCD screen. If it is too light, you should be able to adjust it using the exposure compensation tool in the camera.
Catherine - is the photography course for digital photography?
Yes. Actually it is only for digital photography. They are teaching us how to use all the settings on the camera, especially how to use it in manual mode (the teacher hates "auto" , even though the rest of us love it!) When we are done with that they are going to teach us how to use Photoshop Elements to fix and enhance photos. I can't wait to get to that part!
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JTK
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by pharmcat2000
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by pharmcat2000
I'm taking a photography class now, so I'll see if I can help you. With bright sunlight, you can use a low film speed (ISO) and a fast shutter speed. I'm not sure what you mean by the numbers you said you used, but in bright sun, the teacher recommends ISO100, shutter speed 1/100 and aperture set at F16. Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, let me know -- I have class tomorrow night.
Also, you should be able to see if the picture is going to be overexposed by the histogram shown on the LCD screen. If it is too light, you should be able to adjust it using the exposure compensation tool in the camera.
Catherine - is the photography course for digital photography?
Yes. Actually it is only for digital photography. They are teaching us how to use all the settings on the camera, especially how to use it in manual mode (the teacher hates "auto" , even though the rest of us love it!) When we are done with that they are going to teach us how to use Photoshop Elements to fix and enhance photos. I can't wait to get to that part!
where are you taking this class???
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by JTK
where are you taking this class???
Ditto! It sounds exactly like the course I've been looking for!
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by JTK
where are you taking this class???
Ditto! It sounds exactly like the course I've been looking for!
I'm taking it at the high school by my house. It wasn't bad either -- it was only I think 30-something bucks. Next time they offer it I'll let you guys know. If you're not in the district they just charge you $6 more.
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| Posted 3/27/07 10:37 AM |
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JTK
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
Posted by pharmcat2000
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by JTK
where are you taking this class???
Ditto! It sounds exactly like the course I've been looking for!
I'm taking it at the high school by my house. It wasn't bad either -- it was only I think 30-something bucks. Next time they offer it I'll let you guys know. If you're not in the district they just charge you $6 more.
cool! thanks i would love to take it!
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Re: Barb(nrthshgrl)or princessmaris
i agree with what the other posters have already said, but just wanted to add that you could also try to avoid taking pictures in direct sunlight, especially mid-day when the sun can be harsh. maybe try a place that has a little bit of shade.
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