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Comment by ElRazur posted on Shooting a birthday event - What camera settings please? at 07/03/2011 - 16:11
Thanks man. I appreciate.
Will do as advised - take test shot at venue etc.
As per White Balance, I usually just see the type of lighting been used on the inside and set accordingly or will I be better off using "Flash" as setting to WB?
Will do as advised - take test shot at venue etc.
As per White Balance, I usually just see the type of lighting been used on the inside and set accordingly or will I be better off using "Flash" as setting to WB?
Comment by ElRazur posted on Shooting a birthday event - What camera settings please? at 07/03/2011 - 14:54
You guys are awesome. Thank you so much. I have been playing with the camera and giving myself a crash-course, it appears some of the techniques are starting to come back to me now. lol.
I have taken on board what you have all contributed so far. I think the [P] Programme mode and Aperture priority [Av] will both be used as it gives me a degree of control in ensuring a bit of creativity on the shots.
During the various test shot I've done so far, the Av appears to allow me to play with depth of field better - but this is just my observation and not a statement of fact.
As per the Flash gun I suppose there isn't much to worry about in terms of settings right? The following are what comes up and I have been using so far.
35mm P-TTL A-zoom (Automatic zoom??)and digital display in mm of how the lens is adjusted in focal length I believe.
Finally, the Synchronization mode switch is set on two "Zig-zag" arrow!
Is this the right settings for the flash please? I am going through the manual but it is probably not the most informative on the flash. lol. Thanks.
I have taken on board what you have all contributed so far. I think the [P] Programme mode and Aperture priority [Av] will both be used as it gives me a degree of control in ensuring a bit of creativity on the shots.
During the various test shot I've done so far, the Av appears to allow me to play with depth of field better - but this is just my observation and not a statement of fact.
As per the Flash gun I suppose there isn't much to worry about in terms of settings right? The following are what comes up and I have been using so far.
35mm P-TTL A-zoom (Automatic zoom??)and digital display in mm of how the lens is adjusted in focal length I believe.
Finally, the Synchronization mode switch is set on two "Zig-zag" arrow!
Is this the right settings for the flash please? I am going through the manual but it is probably not the most informative on the flash. lol. Thanks.
Comment by ElRazur posted on Shooting a birthday event - What camera settings please? at 07/03/2011 - 13:56
Hello people. Due to cold weather and work commitment, I haven't used my camera for a good number of months now, and handling my Kx just kinda feels weird today - should be expected I guess.
A family member has asked me to help cover a birthday event, however I am not so sure what to do from here on. I don't want to shoot in full auto only, I want to do something a bit challenging, but not so challenging that the result turns out horrible.
I currently have a Pentax Kx, 18-55mm, 50-200mm,SMC Fa 80-320 and a flash gun AF360FGZ.
I think it will be safe to assume that for this event, I'm better off using a 18-55 lens and to keep the 50-200 for back up just in-case I may have a need for it? With that covered, what mode -apart from auto - should I be looking to shot the event please? Will I have a need for the flashgun?
PS
I am taking a few test short right after this and going through the manual just to brush up on what I may have read before. Thanks.
A family member has asked me to help cover a birthday event, however I am not so sure what to do from here on. I don't want to shoot in full auto only, I want to do something a bit challenging, but not so challenging that the result turns out horrible.
I currently have a Pentax Kx, 18-55mm, 50-200mm,SMC Fa 80-320 and a flash gun AF360FGZ.
I think it will be safe to assume that for this event, I'm better off using a 18-55 lens and to keep the 50-200 for back up just in-case I may have a need for it? With that covered, what mode -apart from auto - should I be looking to shot the event please? Will I have a need for the flashgun?
PS
I am taking a few test short right after this and going through the manual just to brush up on what I may have read before. Thanks.
Comment by ElRazur posted on Shooting a birthday event - What camera settings please? at 07/03/2011 - 09:48
So with a Kx, Photoshop and Lightroom in my stash, how do I go about doing HDR please?
I know the Kx can be set to take HDR shot, but what else do I need to know? Thanks.
I know the Kx can be set to take HDR shot, but what else do I need to know? Thanks.
Comment by ElRazur posted on How do I do HDR? at 08/10/2010 - 12:06
amoringello wrote:
Cannot disagree with anything said, but if you want to get some of that color back it is a 30-60 second fix to change the white background to a decent blue. Dunno if PSE allows for different draw modes, but hopefully the following will work for PSE
Pick up the brush tool.
Set the brush to about the color of blue you want.
Set the draw mode to "Darker Color".
Set Opacity to 50%
You now just paint roughly over the white. No need to be too careful.
Anything lighter than your brush color will go blue. Everything darker will stay untouched.
The gray twigs wil remain visible even if slightly lighter than your brush since you're only at 50%.
Dab over some areas with the Blur brush if the color transition is too rough and you get sharp edges appearing.
OK, this doesn't work in all cases, but it seems to work well on this one. (and no need for pesky masking , where even with CS5 can take a few extra minutes).
Thanks man. I will definitely give that a try.Cannot disagree with anything said, but if you want to get some of that color back it is a 30-60 second fix to change the white background to a decent blue. Dunno if PSE allows for different draw modes, but hopefully the following will work for PSE
Pick up the brush tool.
Set the brush to about the color of blue you want.
Set the draw mode to "Darker Color".
Set Opacity to 50%
You now just paint roughly over the white. No need to be too careful.
Anything lighter than your brush color will go blue. Everything darker will stay untouched.
The gray twigs wil remain visible even if slightly lighter than your brush since you're only at 50%.
Dab over some areas with the Blur brush if the color transition is too rough and you get sharp edges appearing.
OK, this doesn't work in all cases, but it seems to work well on this one. (and no need for pesky masking , where even with CS5 can take a few extra minutes).
Thanks guys. Here is the original one - as shot. (See below)
I used a high ISO, so I am not sure if that counts for why the white bits appears blown out?
Thanks for all the tip, I will fire up PSE and do the adjustments on the lights.
[IMG]http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3018/onatree.jpg[/IMG]
(Image quality just scaled down on this one)
I used a high ISO, so I am not sure if that counts for why the white bits appears blown out?
Thanks for all the tip, I will fire up PSE and do the adjustments on the lights.
[IMG]http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3018/onatree.jpg[/IMG]
(Image quality just scaled down on this one)
Okay, so it is a Gray squirrel. C&C welcome.
Minor editing done - Played with colour curves, hue and saturation and a contrast. Plus a bit of cropping.
[IMG]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3075/squireleditedcopy.jpg[/IMG]
Minor editing done - Played with colour curves, hue and saturation and a contrast. Plus a bit of cropping.
[IMG]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3075/squireleditedcopy.jpg[/IMG]
Thanks. Just wish they would just call it same name. Too many different names and more or less similar functions lol.
Comment by ElRazur posted on Quick Question. Rear Sync on Pentax Kx at 25/09/2010 - 20:22
Thanks. I saw it, but the explanation was a bit different from what Kelly was saying.
Once again, thanks.
Once again, thanks.
Comment by ElRazur posted on Quick Question. Rear Sync on Pentax Kx at 25/09/2010 - 20:18
Based on the various advice give so far I have opted I now have a rough plan as follows:
Shoot in Av mode (shifting between Manual and Auto focus when necessary) and to do a few shots in Program mode as well.
Flash will be used with a white plastic diffuser I bought off amazon.
White balance set to "Flash"
Carry back up batteries for both flash gun and camera.
Use 18-55mm lens and probably keep the 50-200mm in the backpack just in case there is a need for it.
Use bounce technique.
Shoot at ISO from 400/600 (depending on the light conditions)
Read up on a few tips, dress smart and try to not look like a novice when taking photos lol.
Is there anything I may have left behind?