iwishiwascool Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 So Criticize like motherfuckers (like CR does). I've been learning all I can about photography and finally put in to action (below) I'm thinking about doing this on the side but don't really have anyone who will keep it real. Help me.... (this is an engagement session I shot for a CR member) Rest: https://plus.google.com/photos/106304690709626504957/albums/5755918693553843537?authkey=CIi4pcjc48_CdA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 She is cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Great photo's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 We definitely reached the limits of the camera. We found unacceptable noise at ISO800 and couldn't keep them still enough for any kind of slow exposure even at f/1.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 They are not very Sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 They are not very Sharp. You're right, I don't think I nailed the focus on that one especially. The D40x has exactly 3 focal points vs. my forthcoming D600's 39. Luckily I took a million at that scene and have a clearer one. I'll get it up tomorrow. Likewise on the red umbrella one. I learned that shooting with a really shallow DOF, a moving target, in low light is effing hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think they look good, though in a few similar scenes the white balance is different (Not a big deal, but most tend to try and balance each set) I've found that having 11ty million focus points is worthless and I still just use a single point. I just don't like the camera grabbing something it considers important and focusing on that and would rather pick that spot myself. Not sure if the D40 can do it, but on my canons I use a separate button for focus lock and the shutter button for setting the exposure and taking the photo. This allows me to nail focus before a moving target reaching a predetermined point and I can fire off shots through that point to insure I get one in focus. Also useful for known distances or tripod use where you won't have to continue to adjust focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 You're right, I don't think I nailed the focus on that one especially. The D40x has exactly 3 focal points vs. my forthcoming D600's 39. Luckily I took a million at that scene and have a clearer one. I'll get it up tomorrow. Likewise on the red umbrella one. I learned that shooting with a really shallow DOF, a moving target, in low light is effing hard. I like how you composed them. Its a good shot overall. Low light sucks period unless your on a tripod and can afford long exposure times.. I used to play hell getting good shots at night at the race tracks. It took me a while to get them right. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think they look good, though in a few similar scenes the white balance is different (Not a big deal, but most tend to try and balance each set) I've found that having 11ty million focus points is worthless and I still just use a single point. I just don't like the camera grabbing something it considers important and focusing on that and would rather pick that spot myself. Not sure if the D40 can do it, but on my canons I use a separate button for focus lock and the shutter button for setting the exposure and taking the photo. This allows me to nail focus before a moving target reaching a predetermined point and I can fire off shots through that point to insure I get one in focus. Also useful for known distances or tripod use where you won't have to continue to adjust focus. +1 on the focus. I am a Canon guy also and I just used my center weighted focus point and then re framed my shot once I had my focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think the advantage I see in having more focal points is that they are individually smaller. When you use the center weight point it is far more accurate. I'm also going to start shooting directly to an iPad so composition and focus can be verified before moving on. I shot in RAW so the differing WBs was my own doing in LR. I just realized you can copy paste the whole color profile. Rookie move. Good tips on the AFL, I was just switching to manual mode once I thought I had it right. I appreciate all the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm also going to start shooting directly to an iPad so composition and focus can be verified before moving on. While this idea seems great, to me, it sounds very cumbersom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 You use an eye-fi card and it does it automagically. If you are off-site you can use cydia to turn the jailbroken iPad into a hotspot creating the network for the card. The D600 will have dual slots so one can be used for real storage while the other exports the jpgs for quick review. It's super easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I think the advantage I see in having more focal points is that they are individually smaller. When you use the center weight point it is far more accurate. I'm also going to start shooting directly to an iPad so composition and focus can be verified before moving on. I shot in RAW so the differing WBs was my own doing in LR. I just realized you can copy paste the whole color profile. Rookie move. Good tips on the AFL, I was just switching to manual mode once I thought I had it right. I appreciate all the feedback. I used to use an expodisc and do cutom white balances. It is very acurate. I shoot RAW also. It gives you much better control of the photo right out of the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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