elderboy02 08:49 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by DBall:
He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.
Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel
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Chris. 09:07 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by DBall:
He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.
Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.
A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic
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Eleven 09:08 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by DBall:
save a few hundred dollars and get a macro filter... that's what I used on my shots a few pages back (with my friend's Rebel XS). Macro filters are about $20.
Now we're in the same ballpark!
Thanks
:-)
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elderboy02 09:23 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by Chris.:
Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.
A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic
Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?
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Chris. 09:54 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by elderboy02:
Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...elTechSpecsAct
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DBall 10:09 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by Chris.:
Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.
Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!
Originally Posted by Chris.:
A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic
Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!
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Chris. 10:28 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by elderboy02:
Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?
The picture is crisp and sharp. It looks good. I think that it's te white background that makes it too "bright". I'm a fan of darker pictures though. Since you shot it in auto mode, the ISO probably isn't the problem. What I'm seeing as noise on my phone could simply be the bokeh from being a macro photo.
Originally Posted by DBall:
Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!
Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!
No problem man. I'm happy to help others understand it a little better. It takes time and practice to fully grasp it all though. I really wish I had a DSLR again.
:-)
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Freelee711 11:00 AM 12-09-2009
elderboy02 11:03 AM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by Chris.:
The picture is crisp and sharp. It looks good. I think that it's te white background that makes it too "bright". I'm a fan of darker pictures though. Since you shot it in auto mode, the ISO probably isn't the problem. What I'm seeing as noise on my phone could simply be the bokeh from being a macro photo.
No problem man. I'm happy to help others understand it a little better. It takes time and practice to fully grasp it all though. I really wish I had a DSLR again. :-)
What is a bokeh?
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Guitarman-S.T- 12:45 PM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by DBall:
He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.
my Powershot G9 has a great manual feature. I like simple quick snap shots, I enjoy great video and the manual function was icing. Hell even i need some help with the manual needs but i do enjoy playing with it
:-)
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Subvet642 01:38 PM 12-09-2009
maverickdrinker 01:43 PM 12-09-2009
amazing pictures DBALL. Definately have a talent for pictures. Thanks for sharing
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Fishbeadtwo 01:58 PM 12-09-2009
Chris. 03:53 PM 12-09-2009
Bokeh is that blurring effect that you get past the point of focus. Also called depth of field. Macro does a great job of creating that narrow depth of field on point and shoot cameras. Unfortunately it only works on the close up shots.
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Chris. 04:08 PM 12-09-2009
elderboy02 07:23 PM 12-09-2009
OK, for the illusione eccj pic I took....
It says the ISO was 800. The f was 3.2. Exposure time was 1/20 of a second. 6mm focal length.
I don't know if that is good or not. Give me some advice if I should change one of those values and I will re-try the shot.
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elderboy02 09:30 PM 12-09-2009
Here are some more shots that I took:
Oliva Serie V Double Robusto:
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Tatuaje Black foot:
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Tatuaje Black:
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Roland of Gilead 09:36 PM 12-09-2009
Originally Posted by elderboy02:
What is a bokeh?
Bokeh is that creamy, buttery, smooth background that people like soooo much.
The subject is the bread, the bokeh is the butter.
-Mark.
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Roland of Gilead 09:58 PM 12-09-2009
I took this shot the other day while walking teh dag. Notice the out of focus fore ground and back ground. The out of focus back ground is what is called Bokeh.
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-Mark.
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Great pics everyone.
:-) I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread
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