Nikon DSLR "Picture Of The Day"

[toriaj]

Here is a picture I took today ... I'm new with my D60 so all criticism is welcomed ... Anything to help me get better! ... I know it's to bright, so how can I change that the next time?

You had exposure compensation (EC) of +2/3 dialed in, so the camera exposed the shot 2/3 stop over the exposure it normally would. The first thing I would do is take out that +2/3 EC. That would take down the exposure somewhat. If it still seems too bright, shorten the shutter speed or stop down the aperture (to a larger number, such as f/8.) You can check the exposure in the LCD after you take the picture by looking at the histogram or blinking highlights display.

I know some people consistently use EC, but I never do. I just manually adjust the exposure every time. I'd stay away from it until you are more comfortable with how to achieve the exposure you want.

I hope the above info isn't too technical, let me know if you need something explained. We all had to learn sometime

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

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Originally Posted by Calico
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I only wish! I am an R Crowe so maybe we are related!!!

Caught the fish by clubbing it to death with a phone then

[rawpaw18]

Thanks Rich.
I was able to capture more shots of that same snake the day after. Haven't posted it yet. I was hoping to capture it with its tongue sticking out but it was too fast.

Hre are a couple I caught last year, if interested. Could of benefitted from
flash after looking at yours. http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34963

[Aldor88]

I love the colours and composition...but did you sharpen it in PP? Looks a bit over sharpened to me.

I did sharpen it a bit, it was a bit soft so i sharpened more than usual.

[jemr]

You had exposure compensation (EC) of +2/3 dialed in, so the camera exposed the shot 2/3 stop over the exposure it normally would. The first thing I would do is take out that +2/3 EC. That would take down the exposure somewhat. If it still seems too bright, shorten the shutter speed or stop down the aperture (to a larger number, such as f/8.) You can check the exposure in the LCD after you take the picture by looking at the histogram or blinking highlights display.

I know some people consistently use EC, but I never do. I just manually adjust the exposure every time. I'd stay away from it until you are more comfortable with how to achieve the exposure you want.

I hope the above info isn't too technical, let me know if you need something explained. We all had to learn sometime

Thank you very much! Your explanations are perfect. I did not realise that I had the Exposure Compensation on. I admit that it's all still pretty new so I often forget things (i.e the EC).

Question like that, you say that you do not use the EC, I admit that on a day like yesterday, I had no reason to use it, but in a situation that the flash is needed, but it's still not enough, what do you do? I don't know if you understand my question, but hopefully you do...

Also, what is the difference between the flash compensation and the exposure compensation?

[500mL]

Hre are a couple I caught last year, if interested. Could of benefitted from
flash after looking at yours. http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34963

Rich, those are great shots! And yes, I believe the flash would've helped getting more details on its scales. I probably would have ditched the flash and just took shots without it, but I was already out there with it so I figured I try and see what difference it would make. I don't have shots without the flash but I'm quite sure it wouldn't come out as sharp as it did using it. That's awesome how you caught its tongue sticking out though – creepy but awesome!

[kjmdrumz3]

You guys never cease to amaze me! Here's a pic I took over my wifes shoulder while she was reading a cookbook. Nothing special, just thought it was kind of cool. Man that 50mm 1.4 is SHARP!

[herc182]

I really like that shot looking over your wifes shoulder. Nice work

[truflip]

I've got the mb-d80, but haven't tested eneloops yet. 2 Official Nikon batts have done close to a 1k pics and they're at about 3/4 charge

thanks bro! does the grip really work well? the D80's grip is quite large already.. thinking i might as well buy two extra spare batteries instead of the grip (and possibly two more batteries.

i'm getting about 900-1000 shots per charge

[anco85]

It makes a world of difference for me(I have huge hands)

It feels more balanced and feels sturdier. I'm at about 1300 shots now and not even at half power