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| Author: | Jefferson [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | How Do I take a Good Pic? |
Well, it's only a matter of time before I have my Breitling. I want to be ready to take good pics so if there is anyone has some advise please let me know. I have a 10 mpx cannon with multiple setting options. Is one setting ideal? I want to practice on my Tag and Movado(after I dust it off) first. I'm sure Roff has a thread somewere in the forums. I'll try finding it. |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
I think Mario did a guide a while ago so he'll no doubt chip in with his advise. Mine is 1. use a tripod and light box 2. use a slow shutter speed and high f stop 3. focus manually 4. get your white balance right 5. take lots of picture and you'll find what works best for your set up Good luck and post your results on here |
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| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
Youll quickly learn that lighting is the most important factor. If you dont have a light box, try and use natural light. The best camera in the world wont take good pics unless the lighting is good. |
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| Author: | Jefferson [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
Sharkmouth, What is "f stop" |
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| Author: | Jay [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
F stop is your Aperture. I generally always shoot in Aperture Priority mode. I am by no means an expert but I have quickly learned how much natural light makes more difference than anything else. These pictures are taken with a Nikon D80 with 18-55 VR lens.      
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
As Jay says, the f-stop is the aperture (width) of lens when it takes a picture. For a pic to have the correct exposure, it needs the right amount of light. The aperture is how wide the lens opens. The shutter speed is how long the lens opens. So the same amount of light can enter the camera from a) a short/fast shutter speed and a wide open lens eg 1/250 @ f2.8 or b) a long/slow shutter speed and a tiny opening in the lens eg 1/4 @f22 The latter gives a greater depth of field which you need to get everything in focus. And also why you need a tripod. This explains it more http://www.photonhead.com/beginners/shutterandaperture.php The good thing with digital cameras is, unlike when I was learning, you can now practice for nothing 
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
This light box is inexpensive and does wonders. http://www.skaeser.com/servlet/Detail?no=586 |
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| Author: | Jefferson [ Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How Do I take a Good Pic? |
Thanks for the advise everybody. I posted some pics in the Gallery |
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