First Time Without Using Auto Settings.

[Mr Burns]

I've had my SLR a while now, it was given to me by my brother. At first I carried on using my pocket digital camera as I had no idea how to use the SLR, but eventually after some encouragement from my brother I started playing around with it.

Until now I've left it on Auto, mainly for simplicity and because I still don't know how to use the camera. I've tried reading photography books but they're so long-winded and technical that I get bored too easily.

...Anyway, I thought it was time to have a go with manual settings. I headed over to Cannock Chase to take some pictures as it's only 5mins from my house, and here's what I got...

Comments and advice welcome.

 

[walkie86]

What settings etc did you use? That will help with feedback. They look good on iPhone screen though

EDIT: also what editing processes did you use?

 

[Mr Burns]

What settings etc did you use? That will help with feedback. They look good on iPhone screen though

EDIT: also what editing processes did you use?

Honestly? I'm not sure! I just kept messing around until they didn't look too dark, or too bright.

 

[theduck]

They look really good mate.

I'd recommend you try aperture and shutter priority modes though. These allow you to set either aperture or shutter speed and it auto sets the other setting. Often useful for giving you the effect you desire without having to worry about exposure.

 

[Leeshez]

Oh wow .

 

[Mr Burns]

EDIT: also what editing processes did you use?

I use a couple of free ones I downloaded, and Picnik on Flickr.

They look really good mate.

I'd recommend you try aperture and shutter priority modes though. These allow you to set either aperture or shutter speed and it auto sets the other setting. Often useful for giving you the effect you desire without having to worry about exposure.

Cheers Stu! I think that's kinda what I've been doing, just trying to get the exposure right by messing with the shutter speeds and whatnot. Can't say I really know what I'm doing lol.

 

[theduck]

Couple of tutorials I did, only simple examples really. Worth looking at the one on here to.

Appertures tutorial - http://StuMac1985.deviantart.com/ar...th=gallery:stumac1985:326065&order=0&offset=0

ISO speed tutorial - http://StuMac1985.deviantart.com/ar...th=gallery:stumac1985:326065&order=0&offset=1

 

[Jekyll]

Great pics. I'm in the same boat as you so if I go manual and learn to take pics like that I'll be happy

 

[Mr Burns]

Couple of tutorials I did, only simple examples really. Worth looking at the one on here to.

Appertures tutorial - http://StuMac1985.deviantart.com/ar...th=gallery:stumac1985:326065&order=0&offset=0

ISO speed tutorial - http://StuMac1985.deviantart.com/ar...th=gallery:stumac1985:326065&order=0&offset=1

Thanks dude.

Great pics. I'm in the same boat as you so if I go manual and learn to take pics like that I'll be happy

Trial and error dude, have a go!

 

[Jekyll]

I do but then I just go back to auto

Got to stop being lazy I guess. What camera/lens were they taken with?

 

[Mr Burns]

I do but then I just go back to auto

Got to stop being lazy I guess. What camera/lens were they taken with?

I've been the same until now mate, just stick at it! It's a Canon 300d with an 18-55mm lens. (I think!) lol.

 

[robbygraham]

there is a good simple guide on here for all the different settings http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?192165-Crash-Course-in-Photography

 

[Mr Burns]

Thanks fella.

 

[gsums]

id be quite chuffed with them TBH, good vibrant colours and what a jump from auto straight to Manual.
well done mate.

 

[Mr Burns]

id be quite chuffed with them TBH, good vibrant colours and what a jump from auto straight to Manual.
well done mate.

Cheers, very encouraging!

 

[Emma.]

Looking really good .

I've got the same camera. It might be a few years old now but it certainly can take some awesome photos.

 

[Mr Burns]

Looking really good .

I've got the same camera. It might be a few years old now but it certainly can take some awesome photos.

Thanks

Yeah I can't see the point in changing it, it's perfect for me to get to grips with!

 

[Emma.]

Thanks

Yeah I can't see the point in changing it, it's perfect for me to get to grips with!

Ive just bought a 90-300 lens for it. Well worth it

 

[Mr Burns]

Ive just bought a 90-300 lens for it. Well worth it

Yeah I've got one too, not really used it yet lol.

 

[Mr Burns]

One more...

 

[Rubicon_]

Nice photos.

Got a dslr for Xmas, to scared to venture off auto

 

[Revels]

Using an SLR on auto is like paying a hooker for a hug.