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Posted 29/12/2011 - 14:20 - Helpful Comment
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What you really need is some editing software. There are various options from free to hundreds of pounds (and I won't get too into the details as there are lots of threads).
The easy way to start is something like http://www.fotoflexer.com which you can use in a browser.
All I have done here is open the photo and click autofix (the first button). It shows how quickly you can improve things.
Editing properly takes a lot of time and skill (more than I have) but you quickly get used to it.
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The easy way to start is something like http://www.fotoflexer.com which you can use in a browser.
All I have done here is open the photo and click autofix (the first button). It shows how quickly you can improve things.
Editing properly takes a lot of time and skill (more than I have) but you quickly get used to it.
[IMG]http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu241/greynolds999/Pentac%20User/IMGP0038.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 29/12/2011 - 14:25
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Ok i've put a dark duck pic on the gallery , i'll delete once you've had a chance to look
Posted 29/12/2011 - 14:45 - Helpful Comment
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Darren- just for interest, your other duck photo, automatically enhanced in Paintshop. Pro[IMG]http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/duncan7777/posted-for-exposure-advice_1325168626.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 29/12/2011 - 14:49
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duncanM wrote:
Darren- just for interest, your other duck photo, automatically enhanced in Paintshop. Pro[IMG]http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/duncan7777/posted-for-exposure-advice_1325168626.jpg[/IMG]
A fair difference indeed
Darren- just for interest, your other duck photo, automatically enhanced in Paintshop. Pro[IMG]http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a418/duncan7777/posted-for-exposure-advice_1325168626.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 29/12/2011 - 14:51
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But it's really a quick fix of course to correct the exposure that much. Some EV compensation is no problem but going from an almost dark picture to a properly exposed picture leaves out much of levels the highlights you could have captured.
Checking the exposure while you're taking the picture or taking a test picture and check the histogram would work out better because you can compensate (EV+ or -) on the spot.
Checking the exposure while you're taking the picture or taking a test picture and check the histogram would work out better because you can compensate (EV+ or -) on the spot.
Posted 29/12/2011 - 14:53
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EricR wrote:
But it's really a quick fix of course to correct the exposure that much. Some EV compensation is no problem but going from an almost dark picture to a properly exposed picture leaves out much of levels the highlights you could have captured.
Checking the exposure while you're taking the picture or taking a test picture and check the histogram would work out better because you can compensate (EV+ or -) on the spot.
I'll need to read up on histograms , it's something i know nothing about
But it's really a quick fix of course to correct the exposure that much. Some EV compensation is no problem but going from an almost dark picture to a properly exposed picture leaves out much of levels the highlights you could have captured.
Checking the exposure while you're taking the picture or taking a test picture and check the histogram would work out better because you can compensate (EV+ or -) on the spot.
Posted 29/12/2011 - 22:23
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wvbarnes wrote:
Manual with Live view will give you an exposure bar at the bottom of the lCD preview screen. Adjust with thumb jog dial.
A plus or minus numerical read flashing bottom right is displayed when using optical viewfinder (at first shutter release pressure) which you can adjust using the thumb dial. Very useful when using old manual lenses or manual extension tubes.
The KR is a very clever camera, do persevere.
I've just discovered that depending on the mode you are using the shutter speed / aperture value will flash in the viewfinder to signify an incorrect exposure (hopefully i understand it correctly). I'll try this tomorrow and see what results i get.Manual with Live view will give you an exposure bar at the bottom of the lCD preview screen. Adjust with thumb jog dial.
A plus or minus numerical read flashing bottom right is displayed when using optical viewfinder (at first shutter release pressure) which you can adjust using the thumb dial. Very useful when using old manual lenses or manual extension tubes.
The KR is a very clever camera, do persevere.
I've also read a couple of articles on histograms
Posted 29/12/2011 - 22:41
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Darren, good to see you are learning more already - it's just a matter of using your camera as much as possible and getting to know it inside out. DSLR's are complicated beasts by their very nature and this is why most people don't use them and stick to ccompacts. if you're serious about taking pictures that require some skill and judgement, the results you will get will be far better than any compact can deliver. Keep at it - it won't take long for you to master it.
Regards
David
Regards
David
Posted 29/12/2011 - 22:49
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davidstorm wrote:
Darren, good to see you are learning more already - it's just a matter of using your camera as much as possible and getting to know it inside out. DSLR's are complicated beasts by their very nature and this is why most people don't use them and stick to ccompacts. if you're serious about taking pictures that require some skill and judgement, the results you will get will be far better than any compact can deliver. Keep at it - it won't take long for you to master it.
Regards
David
Forums with patient , knowledgeable and helpfull members help greatly too .Darren, good to see you are learning more already - it's just a matter of using your camera as much as possible and getting to know it inside out. DSLR's are complicated beasts by their very nature and this is why most people don't use them and stick to ccompacts. if you're serious about taking pictures that require some skill and judgement, the results you will get will be far better than any compact can deliver. Keep at it - it won't take long for you to master it.
Regards
David
I never expected to get so many responses as i've received so far so it's a huge thank you to everyone
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With the K-R you use the histogram (as mentioned above) to check exposure.
On playback, when looking at a particular photo, the INFO button usually cycles through various display modes, one of which will show the histogram.
Also on the K-R you can configure Live View to show the histogram.
I don't have a K-R but I think that half-pressing the shutter will lock FOCUS. That's standard on lots of other cameras too.
Pentax k100d, kit lens & Tamron 70-300