Rocky31186 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Just a couple new pictures of the dogs. The one with the pup jumping off the deck, I had the hardest time getting the picture right. I tried the fast moving setting on my camera, I tried manual, with high iso. And they kept coming out blurry. I bet I tried 20+ times to get a good picture.. Then I had to edit out the wife throwing the toy. (still ended up being a little blurry.) HELP NEEDED! The pup is getting big, shes now 5 months.. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/DSC_2985.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/DSC_2959.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/DSC_2998.jpg http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/DSC_3004.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great pictures, love boxers. I had one as a kid, probably my next dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks. I just wish they would slobber less... haha. They have such a personality..They both crack me up. But currently were still trying to train the pup, and I hate training dogs.. Our 4+ year old is finally where we want him. He still plays alot but listens very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 jumping pic is awesome, good lookin dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great lookin dogs. I'd have to see what settings you are using but on first impression your shutter speed is plenty fast, it looks like you just aren't focusing on the dog. Not sure if the D3000 has a dynamic focus setting which would help. The other thing to try would be to focus on something (maybe have them stand or set something up) right at the point where they are going to jump. Focus on it, then switch to manual focus and don't touch it. Maybe some of the pro's have better tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fynz Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nice shots. I think Berto is right, here. It definitely looks like the focus was just set on the porch or house and due to larger aperture opening of f/4 the depth of field left the dog out of focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nice pics and nice dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Stairs? Who needs stairs? Can't wait to meet these guys Thursday (you too of course, Rocky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks guys. I tried taking auto focus off and just snapping fast pictures. But she was never in focus. Tried focusing on the deck like in the picture in hopes that she would be in focus when she jumped. She's just too fast for me. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hes a cutie. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hes a cutie. Good luck. I see what you did there.... :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rocky31186 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great lookin dogs. I'd have to see what settings you are using but on first impression your shutter speed is plenty fast, it looks like you just aren't focusing on the dog. Not sure if the D3000 has a dynamic focus setting which would help. The other thing to try would be to focus on something (maybe have them stand or set something up) right at the point where they are going to jump. Focus on it, then switch to manual focus and don't touch it. Maybe some of the pro's have better tips. Had the wife hold the dog toy where she normally jumps.. Focused in on it. Turned out a little better, I only had 2 chances. She was wore out.. But look at the air she got on this one! I think jumping off the deck is her new favorite thing.. http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/DSC_3029.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yeah that's not motion blur, just out of focus. Since you have plenty of shutter speed, try closing the aperture down to F8 or F11 and see where that puts your shutter speed? Anything over 1/250s should still give you an ok shutter speed to keep motion blur down but it will also be a little bit more forgiving on the depth of field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 So glad or boxer has never slobbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 The D3100 has Dynamic Focus...so the D3000 should have it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 There are three factors that come to mind in the dog jumping shots: Technique Shutter Speed Lens / AF System I would shoot that with your camera set to it's AF Setting that tracks moving subjects. Not sure what Nikon calls theirs. That will keep it on target (first shot looks to be back focused) Panning will also allow for a slower shutter speed like you've used. 1/500 is a bit slow if your holding the camera still and trying to stop the speed of a moving dog. 1/800 is the minimum you'll need with 1/1200 more likely. Here's a quick example of a static shot: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/111520504 Here's a fast motion run shot: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/111520502 Lastly, your kit lens AF System may be at play here too. Again, I am not familiar with it but with Canon and I'm sure Nikon is simliar, the speed of the lens in terms of AF is another reason I favor expensive glass. I can show you what I mean on Saturday at C&C. The dog jumping off the deck is a cool shot. Hit a few SCCA events with me this year and I'll help you with your panning technique. Nail that shot with a good panning technique and you'll add some nice motion blur to background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 It really takes time to get the shots right. It took me a long time for it to appear right. This is when I had my kit-lens still, you can check out the EXIF info and see that I was at 1/1250 and f/5.6 http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6220022603_1412c12b2e_b.jpg DSC_0291 by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr And panning shots with kit lens VERY possible, just takes practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 There are three factors that come to mind in the dog jumping shots: Technique Shutter Speed Lens / AF System I would shoot that with your camera set to it's AF Setting that tracks moving subjects. Not sure what Nikon calls theirs. That will keep it on target (first shot looks to be back focused) Panning will also allow for a slower shutter speed like you've used. 1/500 is a bit slow if your holding the camera still and trying to stop the speed of a moving dog. 1/800 is the minimum you'll need with 1/1200 more likely. Here's a quick example of a static shot: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/111520504 Here's a fast motion run shot: http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/111520502 Lastly, your kit lens AF System may be at play here too. Again, I am not familiar with it but with Canon and I'm sure Nikon is simliar, the speed of the lens in terms of AF is another reason I favor expensive glass. I can show you what I mean on Saturday at C&C. The dog jumping off the deck is a cool shot. Hit a few SCCA events with me this year and I'll help you with your panning technique. Nail that shot with a good panning technique and you'll add some nice motion blur to background. Thanks for the info.. And that fast motion pic of your dog cracks me up everytime.. I tried on the "fast moving" setting on my camera. And I just couldnt keep her in focus.. I would post the shitty ones to show you what im talking about, but I deleted them.. She has some pretty good hang time.. If I can nail the shot, these can look pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I tried on the "fast moving" setting on my camera. And I just couldnt keep her in focus.. I would post the shitty ones to show you what im talking about, but I deleted them.. She has some pretty good hang time.. When I nail the shot, these will look pretty sweet Fixed your last statement. Here's a very quick edit to convey a bit more motion. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/142343694/original.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 And panning shots with kit lens VERY possible, just takes practice. possible, especially with side to side but with AF Tracking the test is an oncoming object or one with erratic movement such as the dog jumping towards the camera. not sure what Nikon tests are like but Canon's tests include oncoming objects at 35mph and then 55mph at various apertures and the better lenses can nail it up much closer than kit lenses even wide open. if you're at C&C I'll show you what I mean when I use a non USM AF System lens. the camera will very notciablly slow down in terms of fps and the AF will be noticably slower. In sports the difference is 1 out of 3 or even 1 out of 5 vs 5 out 5 being nailed perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I would love to upgrade my lens.. maybe someday I will be able to fork out the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 beautiful dogs man!! Ill share some of mine cause i just have too http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422410_10150794357272468_547872467_12617511_390980447_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/424420_10150772426632468_547872467_12554365_329957067_n.jpg http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377002_10150650181047468_547872467_12100496_1358944759_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thats a good looking dog too. I really wanted a FAWN male this time. But she wanted another brindle, but female.. I love boxers.. But not when the clip the ears.. I think it makes them look mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Not sure if I read this on here or on a photo forum. But someone recommended a string 'tripod' for panning shots (if thats what you are wanting to do). I personally haven't tried it but its on my todo list. http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/31585.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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