DSLR Shots and Discussions

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Unless it's of something moving, I'm usually in aperture priority because its a lot quicker to compose a shot and control the DOF. Before using the manual setting, I take a shot full Auto, see what settings the camera uses and go from there.

I feel like such a newb in full auto when the flash pops up when I don't want it to.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I feel like such a newb in full auto when the flash pops up when I don't want it to.

You can disable the flash popping up on the 60D, even in Program mode.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I feel like such a newb in full auto when the flash pops up when I don't want it to.

flash free auto mode ftw

LunaZ · 05-23-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Unless it's of something moving, I'm usually in aperture priority because its a lot quicker to compose a shot and control the DOF. Before using the manual setting, I take a shot full Auto, see what settings the camera uses and go from there.

I do the same thing except with Program mode. It's kinda like Auto, but with being able to shift the exposure quickly. I find that works best for me when a moment happens without me having time to think about the shot or set up for it.
If I have time to set up for the shot, definitely Manual.
Aperture priority is a great mode too, but if you are not using Auto ISO (and set at 100-400), you can find yourself with some shutter speeds that are too long without a tripod.
I choose my ISO based on what I'm going to do with the pictures. If its just for posting here or on Facebook, I leave the ISO at Auto. The noise just isn't an issue at Internet posting size/resolution.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Example of some things I want to change:

Want more detail in the thatch roofing:

Would like to just bring a little bit more detail out, maybe need to lighten a tad.

I think my focus was a bit off here, too shallow DOF. had just gotten the camera

Very easy fix with a layer mask in Photoshop or an area adjustment in Lr.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 03:21 PM

so mike, I can do what I want in LR?

Does anybody know if I can do the same in aperture?

I'm too cheap to pick up photoshop

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 03:26 PM

Well I just ordered the 60D and 430EX II. They'll be here tomorrow. Now I can not know what I'm doing with two cameras and a really bright flashy thingy.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well I just ordered the 60D and 430EX II. They'll be here tomorrow. Now I can not know what I'm doing with two cameras and a really bright flashy thingy.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well I just ordered the 60D and 430EX II. They'll be here tomorrow. Now I can not know what I'm doing with two cameras and a really bright flashy thingy.

I recommend pointing the bright flashing thing towards your face when you shoot

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I recommend pointing the bright flashing thing towards your face when you shoot

I read that you are supposed to bounce when you use the flash.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

so mike, I can do what I want in LR?

Does anybody know if I can do the same in aperture?

I'm too cheap to pick up photoshop

Yup, you can. You just mask an area with a brush and can adjust a specific area without effecting the rest of the image. You might even be able to pull those details out by just moving a slider and not having to apply a mask.

LR is about $150 and Aperture is about $100.

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I read that you are supposed to bounce when you use the flash.

Just remember, flash reflects color, so as long as you're white, you should be fine bouncing it off your face....

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I read that you are supposed to bounce when you use the flash.

bounce it off your eyeball.

LunaZ · 05-23-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Just remember, flash reflects color, so as long as you're white, you should be fine bouncing it off your face....

So that's why all my subjects have a yellow cast?

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 04:27 PM

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