First Go With DSLR

[SCOTT_182CUP]

This is the first real go I've had with my camera since getting it. Took it into work today and on my break I put it in manual and tried different things just to see what happens with each. Pictures are straight from cam so any points/tips and criticism is really appreciated.

 

[Seedy172]

Last couple are really good mate. First one I think is just an ugly boat, and the second maybe slightly far away. But for a first go, really good. I'm still learning myself, it takes time

 

[DannyR]

Last two pics are spot on!

First it looks like the pier is in focus, when I think the boat should be.

Try HDR on the third, looks little washed out.

 

[DannyR]

Sorry to nick it and try but here you go

 

[GeordieClioDriver]

Canon 450D Nice camera! Good photos for a first attempt too!!

 

[Brasseye]

like the third very much

and fourth

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Nice shots, one comment though - remember the rule of thirds!

 

[tonk_172]

good pics for a first time could do with a little level adjustment to make them pop more...

 

[SCOTT_182CUP]

Sorry to nick it and try but here you go

That looks so much better. What did you use for it? Cheers for all the comments and tips. Just looked up the rule of thirds so this will be yet another thing to try and remember. Easy to see how people really get hooked on photography. As for post pic editing I have a Mac with CS2, is this suitable to get me started or should I be looking at something else. Does everyone always shoot in RAW or is this more of just a personnel choice, some do, some dont kind of thing?

 

[Brown.]

Spot on mon pappi.... as above play with saturation levels in photoshop or the canon utility to raise any colour lacking images, or if all else fails whack the noise level up and go black and white!

last pic is awsome!!

 

[Brown.]

Mac with cs2 will kick major photo ass!!

 

[DannyR]

You should take as RAW+L and then do the RAW shots up using the canon utilty, brilliant tool.

For the HDR processing, PM JungleJim, he'll tell you where to get a copy from. It should be a sticky at the top of this forum

 

[Brown.]

^^ Raw + L........ he will need some serious memory card-idge.... just shoot jpeg till you get used to your camera scott. if you feel your self adjusting the same things over and over in CS2 or you feel you can do better then the DIGIC Processor can then start using raw.( Personally i have never used RAW or ever will do )