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Bought a Nikon D80 on /P/s advice (and a little human guidance), couldnt be happier.. good work /P/!

Hopefully future shots will be a little more interesting!
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>> Anonymous
Congratulations
And celebrations
When I tell everyone that you're in love
With me
Congratulations
And jubilations
I want the world to know I'm happy as can be.

Who could believe that I could be happy and
Contented
I used to think that happiness hadn't been
Invented
But that was in the bad old days before
I met you
When I let you
Walk into my heart

Congratulations...

I was afraid that maybe you thought you
Were above me
That I was only fooling myself to think you
Loved me
But then tonight you said you couldn't live
Without me
That round about me
You wanted to stay

Congratulations...

Congratulations
And jubilations
I want the world to know I'm happy as can be
I want the world to know
I'm happy as can be
>> Anonymous
>>98914

...not quite what i was expecting but.. okay, you going to concrit my shit antway?
>> Anonymous
>>98917
Looks like theres a bit of motion blur, your white balance is really far off, and the sky looks turquoise..

Other than that theres nothing really wrong with the pic, Don't expect any awards for it though, nothing fantastic to see in it.
>> heavyweather !4AIf7oXcbA
Well, it's the wideangle shot of a cathedral, looking up from the base. Everyone has done it. Now you have too. Congratulations.
>> Anonymous
>>98920

And celebrations
>> Anonymous
>>98919
cathedrals move so damn fast though, its hard to get them when they arent moving.

you may wanna start learning how to use your camera instead of using the different scene modes, btw.
>> Anonymous
>>98922

Landscape mode. ROFL.
>> Anonymous
>>98919

I see.

Couldnt avoid the shakey image, not much to rest on and it was bloody freezing out. Took the photo on Auto white balance, correctable mistake, easily sorted, plenty of settings for that.

>>98920

haha, what can i say, you're right! Tourists swarm my city every day to take this picture... and i hiss at them. Now ive become ONE of THEM.
>> Anonymous
>>98924

OP: Chill out! Ive been using a Sony P200 for years...having to get used to DSLR. theres a lot of settings on this bitch to remember!
>> heavyweather !4AIf7oXcbA
>>98925
Okay, you've got a few misconceptions about photography here:

Temperature does not affect exposure. (I know, your hands were shaking.)
If you are taking pictures outside, in the sun, unless it's very early morning or very late afternoon, they should never, ever be blurry. There's more than enough light to overcome even the worst hand shaking. Unless you're Michael J. Fox, in which case you need 1/8000s exposures.

Take that dial where you set Landscape mode, and turn it to M. Look up the basics of exposure online, learn how to read your meter, and you will improve so much.

This shot could've been done at 1/125s at f/5.6 and ISO 400. Maybe even 320 or something. You're about a stop overexposed. Maybe 2/3s of a stop.
>> heavyweather !4AIf7oXcbA
>>98926
Actually, if you use M and shoot RAW, there's three settings to remember: ISO, Aperture, and Shutter speed.
>> Anonymous
>>98927

hmm, all good advice. I didnt mention that i did up the contrast and sharpness in photoshop, might of been an error. Was trying to compensate for blur. Failed evidently to hide errors.

I need to buy an SR lens, i dont want to carry a tripod everywhere.
>> Anonymous
>>98930
A tripod and a cable release are two of the most important things you can own.
>> Anonymous
>>98927
>your white balance is really far off

I usually slightly overwarm and push just a tad over to green my white balance, sort of like the OP's automatic did here. Nothing unrealistic, just a color palette I like better.
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
oh its not even horizontal or symetrical.
>> Anonymous
>>98930
Monopod and remote shutter release. Two of the best things you can have.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>99344

A monopod is worth while. You can either carry it as a walking stick or they fold up neat and you can attach them to a backpack. Quick to deploy and very light.
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
>>99345
holding a camera correctly > 99% of monopod uses.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>99351

Or you can do both. They make life a lot easier when you are hiking miles for wildlife shoots or doing bird work. Plenty situations where they can come in handy. They take a lot of shake off that hands alone would be hard to do. The longer the zoom, darker it gets or the more tired you are the more noticeable it is.

I won't deny that holding it properly is the most important of all, but monopods are damned useful in the right situation. Cheap too.
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
>>99355
i know, that 1% is long lenses for sports or other long periods of continous use but other than that either get a tripod or learn to hold properly.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>99357

I disagree with that sentiment. That's not what I've found.
>> Anonymous
Oh, wow. Holding a camera with your hands is better than having a monopod in 99% of situations.
>> Anonyfag of Borneo !bHymOqU5YY
I'm a very lightweight person (46 kg) and even when holding and bracing the camera using the correct technique, I still get moved (can you believe the effect of the wind has on me?) Not to mention I'm a coffee drinker.

A tripod acting as a monopod saved me quite a number of time. There was this parade running from 5 to 11 p.m. and I have to follow my contingent in marching the route while lugging my backpack of bottled water. Monopoding helped me to shoot and scoot, and help me reduce flash usage.
>> Anonymous
In before the idiot comes back saying "I don't need a monopod because my A100 has SR, lollerskates, ofc."
>> Anonymous
>>99384

special hand holding technique=SR? lame
>> else !L6xabslN96
>>98927
>learn how to read your meter

this man speaks truth. i only realised there was a lightmeter on my D40 after weeks of shittily exposed photos...
>> Anonymous
>>99430

The light meter is a great guide. Even when it isn't perfect in an unusual situation or it has a tendency to under/overexpose, you learn how to compensate. It gives you a constant to work from.
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
>>99384
I dont need a monopod because I know how to hold my camera correctly which results in almost zero movement and yes the onboard IS helps that but it is no replacement for correct posture.
>> Anonymous
>>99503

guess that's why there's no pros that use monopods and shooting stick arrangements....oh wait! LAWL butterfly you know nothing.
>> Anonymous
http://zirkel.com/blog/2005/11/16/examples-of-monopod-in-use/

Learn2monopod. It works.
>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
actually, i use a tripod or a monopod anytime I go out to shoot. I use it to slow myself down, honestly, so i don't shoot as crazy. When i'm doing model shoots, it's also less worry for me to know that i have the stabilization there so i can focus on composition and capturing the model (I have a three way ball head on it, so i actually just leave all the settings loose and move that way, to follow the model.) Oddly enough, having to pick up and move over a few feet with the tripod hasnt affected me that much
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>99548

I like the stabilisation it gives me too. It's a similar advantage to hand holding with IS when the situation is cutting it close. Every little helps and if it's the decider between a keeper or a waste, then it's worth it. I find that with that platform I think more about other things too.

You can use a monopod in places where tripods aren't allowed. Tripods can have specific rules and legislation against them. I know some urban/city areas need a permit for one. Probably as they are bulky and cause obstructions and no doubt someone tripped and sued at some point. A monopod is just a walking stick or a small tube when folded up for the most part, until you decide to deploy it. You can get away with using it in public buildings as it's so quick to set up and put away. Some of these places don't even mind them being used as they don't cause an obstruction, etc.

The best equipment is the stuff you actually use, as I've heard said before. A monopod is very usable and something I or others can carry any time.
>> Anonymous
>>99544
>http://zirkel.com/blog/2005/11/16/examples-of-monopod-in-use/
link has no naked women masturbating with monopods, fail
>> elf_man !!DdAnyoDMfCe
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1.3 sec. exposure, handheld with VR. That's about my limit.
I definitely want a tripod though. Soon, I think.

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>> Liska !!LIVFOETqL8j
>>99553

believe it or not, there is actually a monopod out there that just recently came out. It's thick, and monopodish.. but the cool part is, you take off the cap on the bottom and out pops a stand that will stablize it like a tripod! Only 100 bucks, a 2 in 1. Next time i have spare cash, you can bet i'll be using it! Check it out

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BG4089/
>> Anonymous !SDPEsPMnww
My picture at>>99551was handheld at 1/15 sec and 80mm equiv.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>99561

Remember the old rule with tripods that you are better spending as much as you can on one good one rather than buying a series of upgrades in a short time. Make sure it is "future proof" for your uses and learning. It's easy to get caught out.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>99562

Thanks! That looks good. I'll be keeping an eye on that to see what people think of it. Definitely one I'll be considering too if the feedback is good. Gives more versatility than the usual ones.
>> elf_man !!DdAnyoDMfCe
>>99564
Oh I know. I've been doing my research. I don't expect to spend less than 200 between tripod and head.
>>99562
Yeah, that thing looks cool. Nice in-between.