The Official non-auto Image thread

aravindwarrier · 25th April 2008, 01:08

Tried another combination,changed the whitebalance to fluoroscent.No PP apart from the crop
@Nitin: Thanks I'm just learning now.. got inspired by this thread and wanted to have an SLR,but sense prevailed and got myself a pro-sumer cam, which gives a taste of full manual control.Once i learn, i hope to upgrade.Your cam has manual controls?

Nitin · 25th April 2008, 01:14

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Originally Posted by aravindwarrier

@Nitin: Thanks I'm just learning now.. got inspired by this thread and wanted to have an SLR,but sense prevailed and got myself a pro-sumer cam, which gives a taste of full manual control.Once i learn, i hope to upgrade.Your cam has manual controls?

I can play around with the settings a bit. I guess shutter speed can be changed from +2 to -2. There are night shot settings,and I can select a 'pin point' focus,or a general focus.

aravindwarrier · 25th April 2008, 01:28

Some Random pics from my recent trip to Mysore/Coorg.All shot using Canon S5IS. Hope to do a full travelogue, if time permits.

aravindwarrier · 25th April 2008, 01:32

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Originally Posted by Nitin

I can play around with the settings a bit. I guess shutter speed can be changed from +2 to -2. There are night shot settings,and I can select a 'pin point' focus,or a general focus.

That which varies b/n +2 to -2 is Exposure compensation.Shutter speeds,if controllable might vary between fractions to several seconds.

Nitin · 25th April 2008, 02:12

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Originally Posted by aravindwarrier

That which varies b/n +2 to -2 is Exposure compensation.Shutter speeds,if controllable might vary between fractions to several seconds.

Oh ok.I thought that indicated shutter speed. So does it make any sense in playing around with the Exposure compensation to be able to get a good shot of say,the moon? I'd like to get that clarity,but I doubt if my cam can do it with the 12x digital zoom.

aravindwarrier · 25th April 2008, 08:45

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Originally Posted by Nitin

Oh ok.I thought that indicated shutter speed. So does it make any sense in playing around with the Exposure compensation to be able to get a good shot of say,the moon? I'd like to get that clarity,but I doubt if my cam can do it with the 12x digital zoom.

Not much I should say... In lay terms,exposure compensation will let you brighten or darken the subject against the back ground..thats all.And never use digital zoom, It is akin to cropping the image-you can always do it in your computer later.

s0uljah · 25th April 2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by smsrini

some random pics from my recent bangalore to Vizag trip.

Nice pics srini, I particularly like the lone tree... Those caves seem interesting.

Aah the joys of virtual travel through T-Bhp

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Originally Posted by aravindwarrier

Tried another combination,changed the whitebalance to fluoroscent.

Nice shot for handheld, Iv never actually used the tripod but planning to start practising. Somehow the original pic where it's yellowish looked good.

aravindwarrier · 25th April 2008, 13:34

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Nice shot for handheld, Iv never actually used the tripod but planning to start practising. Somehow the original pic where it's yellowish looked good.

From my limited experience,It is easy to shoot moon handheld-you can manage without a tripod.
Even i felt that the first one looks better, but the white one must be closer to reality.Or atleast thats what i feel, Traditionally the moon is often referred to as silver,or compared to milk etc...

DerAlte · 27th April 2008, 20:32

Some more from my past travels. Kuromon Market in Osaka, Japan - as colorful as it can get (May 2004; taken with Casio EX-S2):
[The flowers and fish are real, but the sushi, etc. are plastic exhibits - that's Japan for you!

]

gkrishn · 28th April 2008, 11:08

Been to Ranganthitu over the week end.

mail4ajo · 28th April 2008, 11:13

Amazing Gkrishn. Superb sharpness and color. 70-200mm F4L ?

gkrishn · 28th April 2008, 11:15

Thanks.

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70-200mm F4L ?

Yes, the IS one.

trance_nut · 28th April 2008, 14:42

Very Nice pics gkrishn, good sharpness

Cheers,

Nitin

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Been to Ranganthitu over the week end.

smsrini · 28th April 2008, 16:45

Simply superb photos....

smsrini · 28th April 2008, 16:51

I shot these with a binocular and a Nikon P5000 at the Vedanthangal bird sanctuary.. did not have a SLR and the birds were not very close.. I came to know later while googling that there are binoculars available with integrated digicams, to click pictures.....

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aravindwarrier BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 144 Thanked: 14 Times	Tried another combination,changed the whitebalance to fluoroscent.No PP apart from the crop @Nitin: Thanks I'm just learning now.. got inspired by this thread and wanted to have an SLR,but sense prevailed and got myself a pro-sumer cam, which gives a taste of full manual control.Once i learn, i hope to upgrade.Your cam has manual controls? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by aravindwarrier : 25th April 2008 at 01:09.

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aravindwarrier BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 144 Thanked: 14 Times	Coorg. Some Random pics from my recent trip to Mysore/Coorg.All shot using Canon S5IS. Hope to do a full travelogue, if time permits. Attached Thumbnails

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DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,027 Thanked: 2,920 Times	Some more from my past travels. Kuromon Market in Osaka, Japan - as colorful as it can get (May 2004; taken with Casio EX-S2): [The flowers and fish are real, but the sushi, etc. are plastic exhibits - that's Japan for you!] Attached Thumbnails

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gkrishn BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 650 Thanked: 149 Times View My Garage	Been to Ranganthitu over the week end. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 443 Times View My Garage	Simply Superb Simply superb photos....

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mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	Amazing Gkrishn. Superb sharpness and color. 70-200mm F4L ?

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smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 443 Times View My Garage	Photos shot thru a binocular I shot these with a binocular and a Nikon P5000 at the Vedanthangal bird sanctuary.. did not have a SLR and the birds were not very close.. I came to know later while googling that there are binoculars available with integrated digicams, to click pictures..... Last edited by smsrini : 28th April 2008 at 16:55.