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01/02/2004 05:32:12 PM · #1 |
I am new to digital photography and am also a brand new father wanting to take hundreds of shots of my little girl. I would appreciate ANY and all advice from you folks who are familiar with this camera. Here are a few of my issues:
-I've noticed shots taken without flash are far superior to those taken with flash. Of course, this is only possible in the very brightest conditions. Can I change the camera settings so I can take flashless indoor shots that are not just a total blur?
-Is there a way to set up the camera to take B&W shots?
-Any general tips on how to get the best pics possible out of this camera?
-What's the best photo printer in your opinion?? (slightly off track, I realize!)
Much thanks to any of you who have the time to respond!
Feel free to email me directly at lockjawdavis@hotmail.com
Happy New Year! |
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01/02/2004 06:16:51 PM · #2 |
Lockjaw, is that your real name? Well what I would do is just start taking pictures. Even if it is only in the Auto mode. Don’t know your camera so can not give specifics. But what I did was just to take hundreds of shots. Then I became familiar with my camera over the space of a couple months. And having a vivid imagination It is easy to come up with ideas for the Challenges. My problem is taking that perfect picture.
jm
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01/02/2004 06:20:04 PM · #3 |
Reading/using that owners manual over and over and using it is the best way to learn.
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01/02/2004 06:24:57 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by lockjawdavis:
-What's the best photo printer in your opinion?? (slightly off track, I realize!) |
I've got the new Epson R300(M) and have been pleased with it's results. It's a 6 color injet. You can get the R300 without the LCD display for under $200.
Welcome to DPC!
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01/02/2004 06:25:37 PM · #5 |
I have a 3800 too. Welcome to the club!
No on the B/W mode, only through post-processing can you get B/W shots.
Get a tripod or a monopod for sure. This camera is not good in low light conditions hand-held. A mono-pod might be good for those candid family shots. A tripod for those family portraits and set-up shots.
Try using manual mode and set your fstop to f2.8. Use your EV setting in manual mode to allow for shutter control. Positive EV allows more light, therefor quicker shutter, lighter pictures. Negative EV allows less light, therefor faster shutter, darker pictures.
a few good threads:
Questions on the Fuji FinePix 3800
Finepix 3800 accessory lenses
getting around auto shutter speeds for stop-action
Shutter speed how to?
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01/03/2004 08:13:05 AM · #6 |
| Hey, thank so much for the info. Very helpful! I'm off to find a monopod/tripod today! This site is great! |
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01/03/2004 08:23:15 AM · #7 |
also sir lockjaw, a very helpful site, as i'm sure many patrons are intimately familiar with is steve's digicams website...it would behoove you to familiarize yourself with all information on this site //www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/fuji_3800.html
the better ye knows ye's camera the better ye can take ye pictures...har! Har! HAR!! |
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01/03/2004 07:10:52 PM · #8 |
lockjaw,
get a beanbag or tripod, it'll help to steady your camera for all of those baby pics.
use PS to desaturate you pics
you will find night shots or areas with poor lighting difficult so try following EL-ROI's suggestions with exposure. |
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01/03/2004 07:15:06 PM · #9 |
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01/03/2004 07:21:33 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jackditch:
lockjaw,
get a beanbag or tripod, it'll help to steady your camera for all of those baby pics.
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...or try the stuff animal trick . With little kids or babies you should have plenty of them.
Message edited by author 2004-01-03 19:22:17.
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01/03/2004 08:46:09 PM · #11 |
| in fujifilm cameras under manual mode, when shooting outdoors, the exposure indicatio should be about 2/5 the way slightly off centre to get the good shot. if its centred, the pic would be over exposed. when shooting indoors, the indicator should be about 3/5 the way to get the bright and clear shot. if you choose to flash indoors to get your little girl lit up, use shutter piority and stick with the recommanded speed when not flashing cause if you dont, you will get a pretty girl standing infront of a black wall. |
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01/04/2004 11:16:28 AM · #12 |
>>use PS to desaturate you pics<<
I know I'm sounding like quite the rookie here, but what the heck is PS??
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01/04/2004 11:40:52 AM · #13 |
PS is short for Photoshop from Adobe, the high end "industry standard" among photo editing programs. The current version is Photoshop CS which sells for $649. Some people feel it is essential to good digital photos. As a "Rank Amateur" you may find other, less costly, programs fit your immediate needs better. Almost all basic photo editing programs will do desaturations for you. I use Paint Shop Pro which goes for about $80, but there are many to choose from. IrfanView, a freeware program, is usefull to get you going. IrfanView
Fuji 3800 was my first digicam, it's a good one to start with. |
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01/04/2004 04:18:03 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
Reading/using that owners manual over and over and using it is the best way to learn. |
Amen. |
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01/04/2004 04:18:26 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by EL-ROI:
I have a 3800 too. Welcome to the club!
No on the B/W mode, only through post-processing can you get B/W shots.
Get a tripod or a monopod for sure. This camera is not good in low light conditions hand-held. A mono-pod might be good for those candid family shots. A tripod for those family portraits and set-up shots.
Try using manual mode and set your fstop to f2.8. Use your EV setting in manual mode to allow for shutter control. Positive EV allows more light, therefor quicker shutter, lighter pictures. Negative EV allows less light, therefor faster shutter, darker pictures.
a few good threads:
Questions on the Fuji FinePix 3800
Finepix 3800 accessory lenses
getting around auto shutter speeds for stop-action
Shutter speed how to? |
Amen again. |
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01/04/2004 04:27:13 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
PS is short for Photoshop from Adobe, the high end "industry standard" among photo editing programs. The current version is Photoshop CS which sells for $649. Some people feel it is essential to good digital photos. As a "Rank Amateur" you may find other, less costly, programs fit your immediate needs better. Almost all basic photo editing programs will do desaturations for you. I use Paint Shop Pro which goes for about $80, but there are many to choose from. IrfanView, a freeware program, is usefull to get you going. IrfanView
Fuji 3800 was my first digicam, it's a good one to start with. |
Adobe Photoshop Elements is also a good photo-editing program. If you think you will someday go to the full version of PS - this may be the way to go - you'll already have the learning curve down. Many say Elements has most of the features of the full version of PS, and I've seen great results from it. I have Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro (PSP) and I find myself using Photoshop for all photo editing. Elements is also $80 - $100.
Edit: Welcome to DPC and congrats on the baby! Good luck with your new camera. :-)
Message edited by author 2004-01-04 16:27:47. |
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01/05/2004 10:26:58 AM · #17 |
Again, thanks for all the help. I'm currently looking into a decent photo editing program. As well as a tripod, monopod and printer. You folks are costing me a lot of cash!
Thanks again... |
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01/22/2004 03:40:33 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Jesse_James:
in fujifilm cameras under manual mode, when shooting outdoors, the exposure indicatio should be about 2/5 the way slightly off centre to get the good shot. if its centred, the pic would be over exposed. when shooting indoors, the indicator should be about 3/5 the way to get the bright and clear shot. if you choose to flash indoors to get your little girl lit up, use shutter piority and stick with the recommanded speed when not flashing cause if you dont, you will get a pretty girl standing infront of a black wall. |
Nice one about the metter for indoors and outdoors. As for the flash, you get that if using "slow-sync-flash" in Program, just click the flash button until it shows a lightning bolt with an S next to it, but either way, beware of motion blur. |
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01/22/2004 04:04:34 PM · #19 |
For flashes, if you're using an external flash the easiest way is to just bounce it off the ceiling. For built-in I NEVER use the flash unless I'm just taking snapshots that I don't care about. Not sure if this link will work, but this is a pic of my sis and my nephew that I took with no flash [my first shoot]..it's gotten compliments so see if you like it and if it's a style you might like:
Shannon and Jake
another one
Message edited by author 2004-01-22 16:09:55.
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