Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2015, 02:53:38 PM
Thanks..........
Post by: Alchase on January 01, 2015, 03:44:19 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 01, 2015, 04:10:13 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2015, 05:05:24 PM
Which lenses did you pick up?
phool, these came in a big kit.
EFS 18-55mm f.3-5.6 IS STM Lens
EFS 55-250mm f.4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom
.43x High Def Wide Angle Lens W/Macro Attachment
2x2 High Def Telephoto Lens
Post by: huntnphool on January 01, 2015, 06:08:29 PM
Which lenses did you pick up?
phool, these came in a big kit.
EFS 18-55mm f.3-5.6 IS STM Lens
EFS 55-250mm f.4-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom
.43x High Def Wide Angle Lens W/Macro Attachment
2x2 High Def Telephoto Lens
You picked up a nice camera, be sure to read Shawns breakdown on Canon lenses http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=908.msg8690#msg8690 (http://www.huntfishnw.com/index.php?topic=908.msg8690#msg8690) its a great write up.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2015, 06:53:49 PM
I did sorta stumble on that while looking. My investigations where between a Nikon D7100 and the 70D. I went with the 70d because of the touch screen. Maybe not the way to choose a camera, but I liked that instant viewing on a screen. Thanks for the link.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 20, 2015, 10:20:44 AM
Post by: huntnphool on January 20, 2015, 10:22:29 AM
First picture of my Rott chasing a trespasser..
Shouldn't he be running the other direction if he is chasing someone? :chuckle:
Nice shot
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 20, 2015, 10:22:34 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 20, 2015, 10:24:25 AM
First picture of my Rott chasing a trespasser..
Shouldn't he be running the other direction if he is chasing someone? :chuckle:
Nice shot
I sure have a lot to figure out on this camera.
Post by: huntnphool on January 20, 2015, 10:26:49 AM
First picture of my Rott chasing a trespasser..
Shouldn't he be running the other direction if he is chasing someone? :chuckle:
Nice shot
I sure have a lot to figure out on this camera.
Just keep snapping away, you will learn. Shooting a dark dog in snow is not the best way to start out either :chuckle:
Post by: Bean Counter on January 20, 2015, 10:32:10 AM
Its far better to get it right in camera when possible than adjust it in post.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 21, 2015, 06:24:56 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on January 21, 2015, 06:33:35 PM
If you want to understand exposure, and how to adjust for light, watch this video, starting around 2:01:00.
http://youtu.be/kmi9TPQ57Mo?t=2h1m31s (http://youtu.be/kmi9TPQ57Mo?t=2h1m31s)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 21, 2015, 09:10:49 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 21, 2015, 09:25:26 PM
Ok. So for my next lesson I found out, figured out, that shooting say in snow, I set the ISO at a middle range, maybe 500ish and the darker shots, like at a dark barn to get the color richer, at 100-200. I noticed if I set the ISO at say, 1000 -2000, It really washes everything out pretty much. Am I going in the right directions here ? I'm doing this on manual focus too.
Always shoot the lowest ISO you can get the shot with, the higher the ISO you go, the more noise you introduce into the image. In daylight snow, there should be very few times that you cant shoot ISO 100.
Post by: LndShrk on January 21, 2015, 09:41:01 PM
I would suggest you pick up a prime 50 1.8 or 1.4 lens. The "Nifty fifty" is a great lens to shoot with and get familiar with the camera settings.
One last thing to remember the 70D is a crop lens so everything is multiplied by 1.6. i.e. a 18-55 3-5.6 is really 28.8-88mm F4.8-8.96
This is important when fiddling with your light and exposure settings.
This was taken with the 100-400 L lens.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi581.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss251%2FLndShrk69%2FBirds%2F20140219-IMG_1816_zpscb459ca2.jpg&hash=4ce4bd471aa56f2e89e6ec12c104622530d218fc)
Post by: Bean Counter on January 21, 2015, 10:00:25 PM
Ok. So for my next lesson I found out, figured out, that shooting say in snow, I set the ISO at a middle range, maybe 500ish and the darker shots, like at a dark barn to get the color richer, at 100-200. I noticed if I set the ISO at say, 1000 -2000, It really washes everything out pretty much. Am I going in the right directions here ? I'm doing this on manual focus too.
Always shoot the lowest ISO you can get the shot with, the higher the ISO you go, the more noise you introduce into the image. In daylight snow, there should be very few times that you cant shoot ISO 100.
Yes, yes... to Obi-Wan you will listen ^
Did you watch the video I linked? Iso is the least preferable way to over expose a scene. Shutter speed is best. So set a low ISO, next set your depth (aperture), and use shutter speed to correct the light meter when appropriate. Or if shooting aperture priority is easier, just do that and dial in about +1 exposure compensation to start. Salt and pepper to taste.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 22, 2015, 06:34:49 AM
I've never monkied around with settings on any cameras I've owned. Just point and shoot, even with my Nikon D60. I see a lot of cool things up here. We'll/I'll be traveling more this year and I wanted to capture it on film. There ain't no stinking film any more.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 22, 2015, 02:40:01 PM
It is a great camera. I have had mine for close to a year now. Do not expect much out of the 18-55 lens. It is not a very good lens. the 55-250 is a great lens. It compares to my L series lens.
I would suggest you pick up a prime 50 1.8 or 1.4 lens. The "Nifty fifty" is a great lens to shoot with and get familiar with the camera settings.
One last thing to remember the 70D is a crop lens so everything is multiplied by 1.6. i.e. a 18-55 3-5.6 is really 28.8-88mm F4.8-8.96
This is important when fiddling with your light and exposure settings.
This was taken with the 100-400 L lens.
I don't have a clue what you're talking about......this is all new to me.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi581.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss251%2FLndShrk69%2FBirds%2F20140219-IMG_1816_zpscb459ca2.jpg&hash=4ce4bd471aa56f2e89e6ec12c104622530d218fc)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 03, 2015, 08:38:17 PM
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Post by: grandpawrichard on February 09, 2015, 06:38:43 AM
Dick
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 09, 2015, 07:20:22 AM
Some Mighty Nice photos my Friend! Keep up the great work and sharing!
Dick
Thank you Dick. There sure is a lot to learn. I've had pretty nice cameras, but want to learn more because of guys like you. I never really payed attention to improving the quality of my pictures.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on February 09, 2015, 07:28:24 AM