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05/31/2015 06:15:13 PM · #1
Hi

I've been registered for a long time, but not an active member. I've recently bought a new camera and lenses, and so I thought this might be a good time to come back, and see if I can improve on my previous efforts.

I'm about to embark on a couple of days training with the new camera, because it's missing a lot of "auto" settings, and I find myself in "panic" mode quite a lot.

I hope to see my shots improve over the next year or so as my skills start to catch up with the quality of the equipment I now own.

I hope to see and chat to some of you over to time ahead!

Regards

Mike
05/31/2015 06:17:39 PM · #2
shoot in av mode auto iso

pick your aperture let the camera do the rest

that what i do with my mk3
05/31/2015 06:32:38 PM · #3
What do you like to shoot? I find that alters what settings to use.
05/31/2015 06:37:25 PM · #4
The "P" Mode is like a fully automatic mode. If you like to start in full auto, give that a try.
05/31/2015 06:43:34 PM · #5
Originally posted by Giles:

shoot in av mode auto iso

pick your aperture let the camera do the rest

that what i do with my mk3

This is excellent advice!
05/31/2015 07:10:35 PM · #6
Originally posted by Giles:

shoot in av mode auto iso

pick your aperture let the camera do the rest

I also use AV, but I manually select my ISO as conditions dictate.
05/31/2015 07:46:19 PM · #7
Welcome back! Excellent choice of new camera ;) I too am a big fan of AV mode, although I'm still learning. I use it unless there is movement. When I first bought my camera I put it on a tripod and just sat in my living room for hours, taking loads of photos of the same thing and playeing around with different modes and settings. I found that really helpful in terms of seeing what the changes in settings actually did with the images

Message edited by author 2015-06-01 04:33:05.
05/31/2015 08:07:59 PM · #8
Welcome to the forums, Mike! You'll find lots of friendly advice here :-)
05/31/2015 08:47:14 PM · #9
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by Giles:

shoot in av mode auto iso

pick your aperture let the camera do the rest

I also use AV, but I manually select my ISO as conditions dictate.


Me too. My 60D likes to go straight to 3200 most of the time on auto ISO. I don't like that.
05/31/2015 10:27:34 PM · #10
Originally posted by TeddyBare:

... I've recently bought a new camera and lenses, and so I thought this might be a good time to come back, and see if I can improve on my previous efforts.

Well, if you're going to get a new camera, that's a very nice camera to get. </camera envy>

I also tend to shoot Av, because depth of field is the hardest part for me to control. When needed, I adjust shutter speed to control motion blur, and iso to increase the amount of light. Good luck with the new equipment.


Message edited by author 2015-05-31 22:32:55.
05/31/2015 11:05:47 PM · #11
Welcome to the looney bin, Mike!
05/31/2015 11:25:51 PM · #12
Welcome back
06/01/2015 01:01:41 PM · #13
Originally posted by Giles:

shoot in av mode auto iso
pick your aperture let the camera do the rest
that what i do with my mk3


Thanks Giles, seems several people agree with you so certainly something I will give a try.

PennyStreet: I seem to end up very focussed on detail shots as I always feel my landscapes are lacking something. Main shots are macros of flowers, building details, chimneys etc, sporting events of all kinds. I also increasingly shoot at Charity events for several different charities.

MEJazz: I tried that briefly (accidentally actually) and did seem to do ok. Wasn't just fluke then.

ArnaMarie: I'm old in the tooth and have never had much patience for reading and repeating steps. I've tried in the past, but I get distracted or bored SO easily!

Dtremain: I got an awesome trade in on my 6D that let me make this jump up. But now I am here it's scary!

To everyone else, thanks for the welcome. I hope I am back for a while, I just have to remember to take criticism well, ask anyone I've worked for, it's never been a strength. But I want to because it's a good way to learn and understand, even if I end up with a pouty lip.
06/01/2015 01:35:07 PM · #14
awesome piece of equipment!!!!

Have you joined a DPL team? You may want to consider it. I started entering challenges as one of the leagues was just ramping up. I didn't really know about it, so I didn't join. But once I started in, I regretted not being a part of things. It was looking like so much fun.
06/01/2015 01:42:41 PM · #15
Maybe my camera is not smart enough - but I feel the most learning (and best images) result from M (manual) mode.
And in case is isn't obvious, RAW mode is preferred (assuming you have the software to edit in post).
06/01/2015 01:57:01 PM · #16
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Welcome to the forums, Mike! You'll find lots of friendly advice here :-)


Not me, I only give unfriendly advice.
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