HeatherStrella Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I just got a new camera... Nikon D40X and I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the D300...I can't wait!!! I got some great new lenses and other toys...I'm having soo much fun...here are a few snap shots as I was getting to know my new camera/lenses...etc.. My Favorite of the bunch... They seem a little blurry to me...I'm used to shooting with Image Stabilization built in the body of the camera...this is built in the lens(es) of the camera...not sure if I'm doing something wrong or what...any ideas people?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hi heather. Sometime is certainly a miss here. What shutter speed and all that other good stuff are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Here's all the exif info.. Compression JPEG compression Make NIKON CORPORATION Model NIKON D40X Orientation top, left side X Resolution 300 dots per inch Y Resolution 300 dots per inch Resolution Unit Inch Software Paint Shop Pro Photo 12.00 Date/Time 2007:10:13 18:12:27 Thumbnail Offset 1012 bytes Thumbnail Length 4940 bytes YCbCr Positioning Datum point Exposure Time 1/125 sec F-Number F4.5 Exposure Program Shutter priority ISO Speed Ratings 800 Exif Version 2.21 Date/Time Original 2007:10:12 04:16:40 Date/Time Digitized 2007:10:12 04:16:40 Components Configuration YCbCr Compressed Bits Per Pixel 4 bits/pixel Exposure Bias Value 0 Max Aperture Value F4.3 Metering Mode Multi-segment Light Source Unknown Flash Flash fired, auto mode, return light detected, red-eye reduction mode Focal Length 36.0 mm User Comment ASCII Sub-Sec Time 00 Sub-Sec Time Original 00 Sub-Sec Time Digitized 00 FlashPix Version 1.00 Color Space sRGB Exif Image Width 1516 pixels Exif Image Height 2561 pixels Sensing Method One-chip color area sensor File Source Digital Still Camera (DSC) Scene Type Directly photographed image Custom Image Processing Normal Exposure Mode Auto White Balance Mode Auto Digital Zoom Ratio 1/1 Focal Length in 35mm Film 54.0 mm Scene Capture Type Standard Gain Control Low gain up Contrast Normal Saturation Normal Sharpness Normal Subject Distance Range Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Heather. The higher Pixel count sensor you have there makes holding the camera steady more critical. I see you are using a pretty slow shutter speed of 125sec. Try increasing that to 250 or higher. Pay attention to your "follow through" as you release the shutter. Concentrate on seeing the subject just as you saw it before you released the shutter. In other words "follow through" your shot.. This is a typical problem for people that get new cameras of higher pixel counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 OK..I switched to shutter priority and did what you said... This pic is fixed with PP..(one step photo fix) Same pic as it came out of camera Another pic as it came out of camera EXIF info Compression JPEG compression Make NIKON CORPORATION Model NIKON D40X Orientation top, left side X Resolution 300 dots per inch Y Resolution 300 dots per inch Resolution Unit Inch Software Paint Shop Pro Photo 12.00 Date/Time 2007:10:14 08:54:03 Thumbnail Offset 1012 bytes Thumbnail Length 4571 bytes YCbCr Positioning Datum point Exposure Time 1/200 sec F-Number F5 Exposure Program Shutter priority ISO Speed Ratings 200 Exif Version 2.21 Date/Time Original 2007:10:13 17:00:33 Date/Time Digitized 2007:10:13 17:00:33 Components Configuration YCbCr Compressed Bits Per Pixel 4 bits/pixel Exposure Bias Value 0 Max Aperture Value F4.9 Metering Mode Multi-segment Light Source Unknown Flash Flash fired, auto mode, return light detected, red-eye reduction mode Focal Length 70.0 mm User Comment ASCII Sub-Sec Time 50 Sub-Sec Time Original 50 Sub-Sec Time Digitized 50 FlashPix Version 1.00 Color Space sRGB Exif Image Width 1661 pixels Exif Image Height 2561 pixels Sensing Method One-chip color area sensor File Source Digital Still Camera (DSC) Scene Type Directly photographed image Custom Image Processing Normal Exposure Mode Auto White Balance Mode Auto Digital Zoom Ratio 1/1 Focal Length in 35mm Film 105.0 mm Scene Capture Type Standard Gain Control None Contrast Normal Saturation Normal Sharpness Normal Subject Distance Range Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Maybe I need to increase ISO??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 TONS better.. Very nice.. I am seeing all the details in harrisons feathers now.. I think you are starting to fine tune your settings. Make sure you are shoot in NEF format and NOT JPG.. Convert to JPG in Adobe or Nikon Capture software (which is a must) Also you want to make sure your color space is SRGB which I see you are shooting in already. I like this batch of images.. The Nikon D40 is clear all the way up to 1000 and better on iso.. but I would keep it in the 400 range if you can. Lower Iso is always better. Remember to "follow through" with your shots.. DON'T MOVE THE CAMERA until you see the image in the viewfinder after the shot is taken.. Practice this always. No matter what. It's the biggest problem with taking photos with todays LARGE pixel count sensors.. I hope this helps you.. and you know I am always here to help you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalonSis Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Nice photo's Heather! Look at the red in her tail. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thanks Melissa.. I had the hood on the lens..I took that off. I think I need to figure out the external flash, too. It's Speedlight SB 800. I have no idea how to use it. I shot some pics in raw....this one, you can see crumbs falling from the cracker Harrison is eating... Still not quite what I want...practice practice practice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherStrella Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 I couldn't see any difference in the JPG format and the NEF format so I went back to JPG (highest quality)...maybe I'll try again when I'm a little better with the equipment. Here are two more I just shot... <br><br>Post edited by: HeatherStrella, at: 2007/10/15 00:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujubechan Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Aww look at cute Harrison! I love the picture you took where you PP, you don't feel bad about PP your images, all pro's do it! What lens are you using? Though I am not familiar with Nikon but the lens almost the same isn't? I really like your DoF - Jujube (Tami) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevval Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Heather I think the photos are beautiful!! Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now