Digital Pictures

computerhakk · 12-08-2005, 07:19 AM

Yes, i know that this section of computerforum gets almost absolutely no response. but its a question. so might as well ask.

does anyone know how to take good pictures with a digital camera?
preferably details about the settings like the EV shift, Af area, ISO, etc.. the manual controls.

or anyone know of just any simple tips for taking good pictures. my camera has the ability for macro(1 cm), landscapes, color filtering, aperture, manua, and shutter speed functions.

**jancz3rt** · 12-08-2005, 07:43 AM

Well I have taken some nice pictures with my Nikon Coolpix 2200 and it allows for virtually no adjustments at all. My best suggestion is for you to simply take as many pictures as possible and mainly try to get the compopsition right. The power is in your head. Doing macro shots is a good way to start.

JAN

computerhakk · 12-08-2005, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jancz3rt

Well I have taken some nice pictures with my Nikon Coolpix 2200 and it allows for virtually no adjustments at all. My best suggestion is for you to simply take as many pictures as possible and mainly try to get the compopsition right. The power is in your head. Doing macro shots is a good way to start.

JAN

thanks for the reply. yes i have taken a lot of shots. but i can't tell if they are right and not. and as far as the manual controls go, i really do not see much of a difference switching the sliders, and adjusting this and that. the pictures seems to turn out the same. i've taken some macro shots, but didn't look right.. maybe because it was during the sun set, not much light, and i was holding it. probably a tripod?

**jancz3rt** · 12-08-2005, 07:51 AM

Hey,

A tripod is definitely a great idea if you get the chance to use it. I would think that under normal light conditions, it should not be required though. The best shots I ever made were unexpected or rather unplanned. Whenever I plan a shot out, it looks fine but never as I would want it either. I guess that I would need a professional camera with some extensive knowledge as how to use it.

JAN

aronya1 · 12-08-2005, 06:35 PM

Go register at www.dpchallenge.com. You will have all of your questions answered, and more.

Blue · 12-10-2005, 07:51 PM

Did you camera come with a decent manual. Mine came with a very complete manual that explains all the settings for manual picture taking. Although I usually use the automatic settings

. Sounds like aronya1 however has a good solution

.

computerhakk · 12-10-2005, 08:32 PM

yes. i signed up and had already went through very good tutuorials. however, it seems like they are tutorials on how to touch up your picture in photoshop. and your account is limited unless you join for approx. 2 bucks a month.

as for the manual. not really. it was a skimpy manual with basic operations. then everything else was cia PDF. as all/most casio digital cameras.

any more tips guys?

aronya1 · 12-13-2005, 07:03 PM

Other than telling you to google your questions, or go find a book, I'd suggest you participate in the forums at dpchallenge. I don't think you have to be a paying member to do that. Ask questions. Or try dpreview: http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Photography_techniques/. Beyond that, I don't know what to suggest. Take a class? Your post is pretty vague in terms of what you want to know.

krimson_king · 12-14-2005, 07:51 PM

the best pictures are the ones that look like you didnt take them. you shouldnt look at it and say "oh, thats a good picture", because it shouldnt look like a picture: instead it should look like (whatever the subject is) is actually right there in front of you. kind of hard to explain; easy to understand.

there is no way to just take good pictures. you cant read up about it, take that knowledge with out out into the world, and BAM take some good pictures. all it is is trial and error...just take lots and lots of pictures. even if its the same thing over and over again, you get better. i still take at least three or four pictures of one thing in case i load it on my computer and something about it doesnt look good. that way i can view them all in detail and pick which one looks the best.

computerhakk · 12-15-2005, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krimson_king

all it is is trial and error...just take lots and lots of pictures. even if its the same thing over and over again, you get better. i still take at least three or four pictures of one thing in case i load it on my computer and something about it doesnt look good. that way i can view them all in detail and pick which one looks the best.

did not really understand the rest, but understood that.

thats actually a helpful tip. i never thought about since im always thinking about memory space and time. but i will now, atleast 3 of each. thanks.

12-08-2005, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	Digital Pictures Yes, i know that this section of computerforum gets almost absolutely no response. but its a question. so might as well ask. does anyone know how to take good pictures with a digital camera? preferably details about the settings like the EV shift, Af area, ISO, etc.. the manual controls. or anyone know of just any simple tips for taking good pictures. my camera has the ability for macro(1 cm), landscapes, color filtering, aperture, manua, and shutter speed functions. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

12-08-2005, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Hehe Well I have taken some nice pictures with my Nikon Coolpix 2200 and it allows for virtually no adjustments at all. My best suggestion is for you to simply take as many pictures as possible and mainly try to get the compopsition right. The power is in your head. Doing macro shots is a good way to start. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

12-08-2005, 07:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Haha Hey, A tripod is definitely a great idea if you get the chance to use it. I would think that under normal light conditions, it should not be required though. The best shots I ever made were unexpected or rather unplanned. Whenever I plan a shot out, it looks fine but never as I would want it either. I guess that I would need a professional camera with some extensive knowledge as how to use it. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

12-10-2005, 07:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,555	Did you camera come with a decent manual. Mine came with a very complete manual that explains all the settings for manual picture taking. Although I usually use the automatic settings . Sounds like aronya1 however has a good solution . __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

12-10-2005, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	yes. i signed up and had already went through very good tutuorials. however, it seems like they are tutorials on how to touch up your picture in photoshop. and your account is limited unless you join for approx. 2 bucks a month. as for the manual. not really. it was a skimpy manual with basic operations. then everything else was cia PDF. as all/most casio digital cameras. any more tips guys? __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

12-08-2005, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
aronya1 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 30	Go register at www.dpchallenge.com. You will have all of your questions answered, and more.

12-13-2005, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
aronya1 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 30	Other than telling you to google your questions, or go find a book, I'd suggest you participate in the forums at dpchallenge. I don't think you have to be a paying member to do that. Ask questions. Or try dpreview: http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Photography_techniques/. Beyond that, I don't know what to suggest. Take a class? Your post is pretty vague in terms of what you want to know.

12-14-2005, 07:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
krimson_king Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: connecticut Age: 21 Posts: 466	the best pictures are the ones that look like you didnt take them. you shouldnt look at it and say "oh, thats a good picture", because it shouldnt look like a picture: instead it should look like (whatever the subject is) is actually right there in front of you. kind of hard to explain; easy to understand. there is no way to just take good pictures. you cant read up about it, take that knowledge with out out into the world, and BAM take some good pictures. all it is is trial and error...just take lots and lots of pictures. even if its the same thing over and over again, you get better. i still take at least three or four pictures of one thing in case i load it on my computer and something about it doesnt look good. that way i can view them all in detail and pick which one looks the best. __________________ sí, señor.

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