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12/21/2003 01:43:02 AM · #1 |
Until recently, I have only been using the automatic settings on my camera (olympus c4000). Now that I've switched to the manual settings, i feel that I understand more about my camera, but my pictures don't seem to be any better.
Am I doing something wrong or am I expecting something that isn't going to happen? What are the advantages to using the manual settings and what should I realistically expect to achieve?
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12/21/2003 01:59:00 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by Jiveturkey:
Until recently, I have only been using the automatic settings on my camera (olympus c4000). Now that I've switched to the manual settings, i feel that I understand more about my camera, but my pictures don't seem to be any better.
Am I doing something wrong or am I expecting something that isn't going to happen? What are the advantages to using the manual settings and what should I realistically expect to achieve? |
What you need to do is some studies. Pick one of the settings (aperture is a good one to start) and take a bunch of pictures changing that setting and letting the camera fill in the rest. That way you can see what the change does to the shot. Use a tripod so you can get as close to the same shot as possible! |
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12/21/2003 02:07:45 AM · #3 |
What specific problems are you having? You can post up some pictures here and we can help you out.
One advantge of using manual settings is to set the shutter speed of the camera. Let's say, you want to take the picture of a racing car, you set the shutter speed high, ie. 1/250 or 1/500, and the car will like like it's not moving in the picture. Or setting the speed to something low like 1 sec, will make the car look like a blur.
There's different ways to use manual settings. It all comes down to how you want your picture to look.
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12/21/2003 02:10:41 AM · #4 |
When you post your pictures please note the:
ISO
Aperture (F#)
Shutter Speed
Lighting situation
It will make it easier to critique and help. Post a link or a thumbnail for the dial-up people.
Message edited by author 2003-12-21 02:11:26.
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12/21/2003 02:42:50 AM · #5 |
Well...it's not a specific problem as such. I've been doing underwater photography for about 6 months now. I've only used the automatic settings and have had modest results. I thought the photos were ok until I compared them to some other photographers who I know to be using the same equipment as me (c4000, internal flash). Except for a few of my better ones, their photos on average, seem to be much more vibrant. Mine in comparison, seem dull.
I haven't used the manual settings on a dive yet (maybe on new years eve) so I've just been playing around with them on land. I guess I'm disappointed that I'm not seeing anything different. I expect that I will see better results underwater. The camera is not calibrated for underwater use so in theory I should be able to do better.
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12/21/2003 06:18:52 AM · #6 |
It sounds to me like they simply do more in the post-processing stages.
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12/21/2003 10:19:06 AM · #7 |
yeah if they are using the same camera, in the same situations.
in my mind with the camera on manual YOU know what the camera is doing.
Originally posted by Konador:
It sounds to me like they simply do more in the post-processing stages.
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with auto you tend to overlook what the camera is doing, and let it do the work. even if you dont use the manaul settings often, its good to get the hang of proper exposure, with it. then your auto pictures will likely be better as well, as you will have a better idea of what those auto settings are doing. |
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