DSLR Settings

g4m3rof1337 · 03-26-2008, 08:30 AM

I recently bought my first DSLR, the Olympus Evolt E410.

I've owned digital cameras and a Film SLR in the past, and I still use them.

I dont want to take my camera into the local camera shop and have them set it up, but if its needed then alright.

I've read the instruction book, I am kind of confused though.

I plan on taking pictures of buildings *Landscape*, Macro shots and miscellaneous shots.

Thanks.

vroom_skies · 03-26-2008, 05:22 PM

I wrote up a quick guide in this thread.
Understanding how to use exposure

Bob

ukulele_ninja · 03-26-2008, 05:26 PM

Are you going to be shooting in manual mode and you need help with exposure? Or are you going to be shooting on the landscape/macro settings? I would recommed getting yourself some good lenses for both and shoot in RAW format so you can adjuct your WB settings during the post processing of your pics. Makes things ALOT easier.

g4m3rof1337 · 03-26-2008, 09:45 PM

The camera came with two lenses, which are quite good.

A regular lens, and a zoom lens.

I might plan on buying better ones in the future, since I plan on using this camera for awhile.

Thanks.

g4m3rof1337 · 03-27-2008, 03:52 AM

Well, I tried to take some night pictures, of buildings and lights, and the pictures came out blurry.

Any suggestions?

Is there a feature where I can preset the mode? Like for Daytime and Nighttime and stuff?

Thanks.

**Praetor** · 04-30-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Is there a feature where I can preset the mode? Like for Daytime and Nighttime and stuff?

Well if there's a preset, look on the dials, it'll be where you toggle between point+shoot vs manual most likely.

If you dont have those options, the daytime shots depend on the amount of depth of field you want (more = smaller aperture). At nighttime, the same rules apply -- i personally find higher aperture shots more appealing (i shoot f/22 mostly for night shots, maybe a bit higher in cities vs fields)

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ukulele_ninja Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,275	Are you going to be shooting in manual mode and you need help with exposure? Or are you going to be shooting on the landscape/macro settings? I would recommed getting yourself some good lenses for both and shoot in RAW format so you can adjuct your WB settings during the post processing of your pics. Makes things ALOT easier. __________________ Do you remember when the tigers broke free? CF COD4: CF\|UkuleleNinja

03-26-2008, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,253	The camera came with two lenses, which are quite good. A regular lens, and a zoom lens. I might plan on buying better ones in the future, since I plan on using this camera for awhile. Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E6300 @ 1.86GHZ OCZ Vendetta/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's/ Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

03-27-2008, 03:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,253	Well, I tried to take some night pictures, of buildings and lights, and the pictures came out blurry. Any suggestions? Is there a feature where I can preset the mode? Like for Daytime and Nighttime and stuff? Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E6300 @ 1.86GHZ OCZ Vendetta/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's/ Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

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