my pathetic attempt at WATER

[grandadraymond]

here it is gordon

[Action_Man]

Can you give all the setting you had Ray ?, camera settings - did you use tripod - and i`m assuming in was very bright today where you are .

This shot is whole lot better than the others you have posted so far so dont be dissolusioned yet ...

[Action_Man]

One more thing - you would have to get used to fixing your images after you have saved them onto your computer, this is called post processing and everyone does it (most people anyway) - there arent many images that come straight out of the camera perfect ...

[grandadraymond]

here the are gordon i took it in TV mode
focal length 28.8mm
exposure 0.1000s (1/10)
aperture f/3.0
exposure bias 1.33
exposure,aperture priority

[grandadraymond]

here the are gordon i took it in TV mode
focal length 28.8mm
exposure 0.1000s (1/10)
aperture f/3.0
exposure bias 1.33
exposure,aperture priority PS I USED A TRIPOD

[grandadraymond]

[quote=grandadraymond]PS I USED A TRIPOD

[Action_Man]

And what about the tripod ? - because you cant really hand hold a shot like this - its always going to look blurry.

Personally Ray i wouldent use TV mode - i always shoot in manual mode with setting like this :- ISO50 maybe a two second exposure and F8 with the in-built ND filter set to on.

As for the ducks - not a good idea when you are doing a timed exposure.

The shot isent too bad for the length of time you have been using the camera, i edited it slighty in my graphics package and it looked lots better ...

[Action_Man]

One more thing Ray - do you know how to time the shutter so it releases after so many seconds when you have pressed the button ? .

Because the action of pressing the button can cause your images to be slightly blurry also, especially if the its on unstable ground ...

[grandadraymond]

no

[Terrywoodenpic]

Did you use the remote release.
It looks like you may have been touching the camera or tripod to get that much camera shake.

[_OC_]

Did you use the remote release.
It looks like you may have been touching the camera or tripod to get that much camera shake.

or timer is also good right? i think when it's windy, it also affects the outcome of the picture. I'm just starting with my G6 and I'm happy with "P" mode. I think it takes awhile for me to be artistic. I just edit it with Photoshop.

[grandadraymond]

what is remote release is it on the camera

[grandadraymond]

is there anybody near me who would like to go out with me for a day and show me the ropes i will pay all your expenses for the day
ray

[Action_Man]

Can you find the part in yor manual regarding timing the shutter release Ray ? ...

[_OC_]

yes, it comes with G6. it's small about 2"x1" with 4 buttons I think (I don't have it right now). Just double check the box.

[BillsBayou]

Use the timer or the remote. This way your hand is not on the camera when it fires.

Also, you don't want anything moving around in the picture. So no wildlife, people, or wind.

[verT]

it's not a bad first attempt. As for shooting in Tv or Av go in baby steps. Sure Manual will give you the most creative control but start where you are comfortable and if that means only using on variable at a time then that's what you do.

Using the timer or the remote release is excellent advice. I'm not sure if the G6 came with a wireless remote, I know my G3 did that can help a ton with camera shake. You will have to lose the ducks though unless they are stuffed and anchored or else they can ruin a picture quite easily

[Reeforbust]

Your on the right track and some good advice here also.

I usually use the ND filter during a daytime water shot. I also have a few filters that will keep some light out.
With the ND filter on, you can take a longer exposure picture with out the picture being too bright because not as much light is entering the camera.

Main thing to do BEfore you go out and shoot is just play around with the settings at home and take some pics.......Then you'll get a better idea of what does what.

[grandadraymond]

yes i got a remote control just found it in the box trouble when your getting older you cant learn the same ,but thanks a lot you good people i will keep at it and ,post another pic if i think im getting better
ray

[Reeforbust]

yes i got a remote control just found it in the box trouble when your getting older you cant learn the same ,but thanks a lot you good people i will keep at it and ,post another pic if i think im getting better
ray

Well, I had my G5 almost a year before I took it out of AUTO.......;) Learn at your own pace and just have fun, don't make it difficult!

[grandadraymond]

thanks,only trouble is the years are running out ,hahahahaha

[grandadraymond]

surerly when you used auto mode you didnt get water like you do now am i right

[Reeforbust]

surerly when you used auto mode you didnt get water like you do now am i right

You are correct sir!!

Yeah, I just took nice pictures and was content. I was a little intimidated by all the knobs, levers and buttons, BUT I finally sat down with the manual and played around and now I know how the camera works......Just can't take "perfect" pics yet.:lol:

[BillsBayou]

My first water shot with my G3 where the water was all nice and blurry with the grass sharp, etc, was in automatic. The trouble with good looking accidents is that I had no freaking idea how I came up with that shot! I had to break down the EXIF file before I knew what I did right.

I have the filter adapter rings for my G1 and G3 cameras. I use the ND filter in the camera as well as an additional ND filter on the ring. Makes for nice lonnnnnng exposures.

Here's an example using my G3 loaded with filters, on a tripod, using the built-in timer:

[grandadraymond]

thats a great, shot im improving slightly,keep a look out for more of my pics and please advise me if you think they have something missing
THANKS RAY