09-09-2018, 05:35 PM
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Re: help with your photography here!
Originally Posted by Cinderella
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Thank you realspeed, camera shake is my main problem.
This is not an uncommon problem but easily solved. It is all a question of how you support your camera.
The general method is to keep arms to the side and feet slightly apart.
That is not much help so there are alternatives such as using a tripod or monopod, but who want to lug around long poles? not me.
so what about a bean bag to rest you camera on?
Here is mine
you could make your own to suit your camera size.
This is light portable and easy to carry
Make sure the outer material is strong so it won't tear if on a rough surface and the camera can sit on top and easily moved to get the picture correct and is protected from damage.
Hope this gives you an idea
09-09-2018, 05:51 PM
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Re: help with your photography here!
Sweetie pieThat photo you posted does have a few problems but I am here to help.
First thing is not to rush in taking a photo unless it is a fast moving subject.
Taking a photo like that gives plenty of time to think about what you are doing.
So lets start at the beginning, not a bad place to start from.
before taking a photo check your camera settings, if in doubt start off with auto and let the camera work out settings for you,that is the easiest way.
As the photo is what appears to be on the slant is down to not taking the photo square on to the picture. Taking is partly side on will always have that result.
remember as with That photo you posted the angle it is at one part may be in focus and not the rest as distance from the lens is important.
You don't say what camera you are using so here I have to guess it is down to one of two things
Either your camera and lens have a problem which I doubt or down to camera shake as I mentioned with the post for Cinderella or even the view finder is not set up for he sharpest viewing.
What i would suggest is trying the same shot with different camera angles and different settings. As i said without knowing what camera you have i can only give a general idea of how to solve your problem
09-09-2018, 06:05 PM
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Re: help with your photography here!
Originally Posted by realspeed
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Sweetie pieThat photo you posted does have a few problems but I am here to help.
First thing is not to rush in taking a photo unless it is a fast moving subject.
Taking a photo like that gives plenty of time to think about what you are doing.
So lets start at the beginning, not a bad place to start from.
before taking a photo check your camera settings, if in doubt start off with auto and let the camera work out settings for you,that is the easiest way.
As the photo is what appears to be on the slant is down to not taking the photo square on to the picture. Taking is partly side on will always have that result.
remember as with That photo you posted the angle it is at one part may be in focus and not the rest as distance from the lens is important.
You don't say what camera you are using so here I have to guess it is down to one of two things
Either your camera and lens have a problem which I doubt or down to camera shake as I mentioned with the post for Cinderella or even the view finder is not set up for he sharpest viewing.
What i would suggest is trying the same shot with different camera angles and different settings. As i said without knowing what camera you have i can only give a general idea of how to solve your problem
09-09-2018, 06:25 PM
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Re: help with your photography here!
Originally Posted by TessA
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Seldom get horizons straight and can't work out how to get my camera to take darker photos, they seem to come out light, which is why I don't put many in the competition now.
Horizons also have been my trouble getting them right. You can get little spirit levels for the hotshoe on your camera if your camera has a hotshoe that is.( the part a flash gun slides into).
or something like this and stick it on your camera where it can easily be seen
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Double-Dual...8586952&chn=ps
that should initially correct and tilt until you get used to holding the camera properly
Ok now for the dark/light photo problem.
there are several causes
Te obvious one is shutter speed the faster the shutter works the less light going into the lens what i would do for a quick check is to use the camera in auto and see what the settings are, that should give you a rough idea.
However getting more tech, remember I don't know what camera you are using, The the ISO -Apeture and shutter speed relate to each other and any one can produce a lto lighter picture.
However here may be a solution to help
Think about getting a separate light meter, may cost a bit but will certainly help with this problem you have
I have this which should sort you out
video on you tube
09-09-2018, 06:47 PM
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Re: help with your photography here!
Originally Posted by Sweetie pie
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I took it on my phone. It is hanging in my bathroom. I nearly fell in the bath.
which is only what I can talk about
09-09-2018, 06:57 PM
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Re: help with your photography here!
Originally Posted by d00d
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Cameras nowadays have an inbuilt device to reduce the effects of camera shake: Vibration Reduction (Nikon)The beanbag is a good idea, another is bubblewrap.
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