Well finally i have brought my first DSLR
Discussion
The Tea Boy said:
Tycho said:
Read the manual. Remember that digital pictures are free to take so just get out and practice.
Thanks, im currently reading the manual, had to have a bit of a play so this is the first pic i have taken that came out ok, this is as is no photoshop of PHer minimax.
The Tea Boy said:
RobDickinson said:
onboard flash IMO should be reserved for fill when needed....
sorry please explain that means nothing to me 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fill_flash :
"Fill flash is a photographic technique used to brighten deep shadow areas, typically outdoors on sunny days, though the technique is useful any time the background is significantly brighter than the subject of the photograph."
Basically, if you want to illuminate mainly by flash (like in your example) it may well be worth inventing in a proper flashgun.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II ( £175.19) would probably be a good place to start, or the Canon Speedlite 580 EX II ( £293.60) if you're feeling flashy (I'm so funny
).Cheers.
The Tea Boy said:
RobDickinson said:
onboard flash IMO should be reserved for fill when needed....
sorry please explain that means nothing to me In even simpler language, flash is generally crap unless you know how to use it (and have the proper kit), and most of us don't.
I avoid using flash at EVERY possible opportunity. When I HAVE to use it, I make sure that it's not pointing directly at the subject at full blast.
Because you had you camera sideways as you took that photo, the flash was offset to the side a bit (I can see by the shadow). Hence it turned out pretty good!
You can get into the 'settings' and reduce the power of the flash which will help.
Good luck
ETA
Pulling a photo of mine from another thread... If I'd used an onboard flash to take this it would have been 'off the scale' rubbish. So I used a tripod and a slow shutter speed - not always possible, but if you don't have posh flash kit, it will get better results. This was taken with a 200 watt bulb and a mirror on the other side to balance out the light. An extreeme example I know, but built in flash is to photgraphy what the Morris Marina was to good car design.
I avoid using flash at EVERY possible opportunity. When I HAVE to use it, I make sure that it's not pointing directly at the subject at full blast.
Because you had you camera sideways as you took that photo, the flash was offset to the side a bit (I can see by the shadow). Hence it turned out pretty good!
You can get into the 'settings' and reduce the power of the flash which will help.
Good luck
ETA
Pulling a photo of mine from another thread... If I'd used an onboard flash to take this it would have been 'off the scale' rubbish. So I used a tripod and a slow shutter speed - not always possible, but if you don't have posh flash kit, it will get better results. This was taken with a 200 watt bulb and a mirror on the other side to balance out the light. An extreeme example I know, but built in flash is to photgraphy what the Morris Marina was to good car design.
Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 21st December 22:00
The Tea Boy said:
ok i think i understand what you mean in a very vauge fashion, right sounds like i need a book, what do you all remomend? (and i do mean a photography book not any old book 
)
Regards
Matt
I don't know about everyone else, but I've learned mainly through experimenting, and occasionally looking stuff up on the Web, or if I'm really stuck, asking on here. )Regards
Matt
SamHH said:
The Tea Boy said:
ok i think i understand what you mean in a very vauge fashion, right sounds like i need a book, what do you all remomend? (and i do mean a photography book not any old book )
Regards
Matt
I don't know about everyone else, but I've learned mainly through experimenting, and occasionally looking stuff up on the Web, or if I'm really stuck, asking on here. )Regards
Matt
The Tea Boy said:
GetCarter said:
Good work Matt!
I do like the candle shot but i didnt realise my makeshift tripod on a box was so wonkey!! 
I brought the A200 in november
Edited by GolfGT on Monday 22 December 19:47
GolfGT said:
The Tea Boy said:
GetCarter said:
Good work Matt!
I do like the candle shot but i didnt realise my makeshift tripod on a box was so wonkey!! I brought the A200 in november
Edited by GolfGT on Monday 22 December 19:47
i had the camera on 2 boxes of chocolates!!!so what do you think to the A200 then?
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