Finally taking pics w/my new k20....

patriotap · 10-31-2009, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

That's sound thinking when *not* using a tripod, so you can get fast enough shutter speeds to handhold (eg, 1/30" or faster). Images quality suffers a bit wide open, focus becomes trickier, and depth of field is very shallow, but at least you don't get blur from camera shake. When using a tripod, you don't have to worry about camera shake (assuming you use the 2-second timer and/or turn off SR).

I'd recommend a book on photography that explains the basics of exposure. Lots of people like "Understand Exposure" by Bryan Peterson, I know.

yes, thats exactly how i was thinking since ive never had a camera like this, never used a tripod, so i need to switch gears on that thinking now thx.

as for books, i got bunch's of them and read all the time on the internet, i understand it, just putting it into practice is something else.

Kinda like learning to drive a car, i know what the gas and brake pedal DO, but its a different story when you actually have to push them for the first time is the trick!

**interested_observer** · 10-31-2009, 05:32 PM

Evening,

Take a look at this thread, as it addresses a lot of the same issues.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-techniques-styles/653...otography.html

hope that helps...

patriotap · 10-31-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Evening,

Take a look at this thread, as it addresses a lot of the same issues.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-techniques-styles/653...otography.html

hope that helps...

yes thanks, those pics were crazy, cant wait to get out and try it again!

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10-31-2009, 02:49 PM	#16
patriotap Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 159 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella That's sound thinking when not using a tripod, so you can get fast enough shutter speeds to handhold (eg, 1/30" or faster). Images quality suffers a bit wide open, focus becomes trickier, and depth of field is very shallow, but at least you don't get blur from camera shake. When using a tripod, you don't have to worry about camera shake (assuming you use the 2-second timer and/or turn off SR). I'd recommend a book on photography that explains the basics of exposure. Lots of people like "Understand Exposure" by Bryan Peterson, I know. yes, thats exactly how i was thinking since ive never had a camera like this, never used a tripod, so i need to switch gears on that thinking now thx. as for books, i got bunch's of them and read all the time on the internet, i understand it, just putting it into practice is something else. Kinda like learning to drive a car, i know what the gas and brake pedal DO, but its a different story when you actually have to push them for the first time is the trick!

10-31-2009, 05:32 PM	#17
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Evening, Take a look at this thread, as it addresses a lot of the same issues. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-techniques-styles/653...otography.html hope that helps...

10-31-2009, 07:12 PM	#18
patriotap Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 159 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer Evening, Take a look at this thread, as it addresses a lot of the same issues. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-techniques-styles/653...otography.html hope that helps... yes thanks, those pics were crazy, cant wait to get out and try it again!