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Forum: Photographic Technique
01-18-2011, 11:03 PM
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It sounds really strange that you need to change exposure that much after using the green button. Assuming you're using matrix metering, the camera is designed to offer some optimal exposure at the press of the green button, unless of course like what SpecialK says above, the scene is vast and very light in tone.
Look into the zone system, and try using the spot meter.
Zone System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There used to be a great video series on Vimeo on using to zone system, but I can't find it and I think it's been taken down. But the wiki article explains it fairly well; only average tones will be a "0" on your meter. Stuff like snow should be +2 to +3, dark stuff with detail should be -2 to -3, etc. I used to rely on the green button like you do as well, but in the end, why bother using manual mode at all if you're just going to press the green button and then dial in a +2 every time? May as well use aperture priority with a +2 exposure compensation in that case, and you'll get the same results you are now.
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Forum: Photo Critique
12-31-2010, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 13
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Very nice shot, with a lot of potential. All it "needs" is a little post processing to bump up the contrast a bit and perhaps brighten up that red barn that is a nice contrast to the rest of the scene. There is a slight magenta cast as well. I hope you don't mind, I thought to quickly play with it a bit in photoshop. Let me know if there's a problem, and I can take it down.
Happy holidays.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
12-17-2010, 11:34 PM
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Well, the lens feels fairly solid but the focus ring doesn't feel terribly confidence inspiring. It should be fine, but I have no idea how long these autofocus lenses from the late 80's will last in the long run, that's all.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
11-14-2010, 10:59 AM
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For a first attempt, these are some great shots, but there are many little adjustments you can make to life easier.
For one, although you shot at ISO 3200, with the exposure change done by picasa (brightening up the pictures), your effective ISO is probably more like 6400, so that's why your images look more noisy than you might expect with ISO 3200 with the K-x.
As others have said, don't be afraid to shoot wide open.
Your timing is good, but you can work on filling the frame with more with your subject. Although this may make getting the horse in focus more difficult, a benefit I see with shooting this type of event is that you have plenty of time to prefocus on exactly where you want to take the shot.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-27-2010, 04:28 PM
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I also wondered if a used semi pro Canon would be better than the K-x. There are many things to consider, but overall I decided to stick with my K-x rather than bother moving.
Pros with the K-x
-High ISO performance
-Movie capability
-Very cheap legacy MF lenses
Pros with the 40D and like
-Better build quality
-Ergonomics (more buttons, ability to add grip)
-AF performance (actually, I don't know if this is better by much)
-Cheap line up of AF primes
For me, price was everything. I was able to pick up a MF 50mm f/2 and an 80-200 zoom for the K-x for under $50 USD. Along with the kit lens, I've got 18-200 pretty much covered along with some speed at the 50mm. Try doing that with a Canon system.
Really though, it's up to you and what you want to go for. If buying new, consider B&H, Adorama, or Amazon. For used, go with Keh or if you must, eBay. Or our marketplace here!
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-31-2010, 11:10 AM
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I hadn't thought of that... you're quite right, that without something there the horse looks like it's just about toppled over :p
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