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01/01/2006 03:20:22 AM · #1 |
I just descovered some extra manual settings that my camera has but im not sure what they mean or when they would be used.
Here is what it says, but doesnt go into much detail what they would be used for.
Manual Record Mode
The level of exposure control the DX-10 provides in Manual capture mode is unusual even in high-end digicams, and unprecedented in units selling at the low price point of the DX-10! Five menus are available here, directly from the LCD viewfinder display:
W.B. - White balance setting. Options include auto, sunny, cloudy, warm fluorescent, cool fluorescent, and incandescent.
EV - Ambient exposure compensation. Settings range from +1.5 EV to -0.9 EV, in 0.3 EV steps.
Flash - Flash exposure compensation(!) Settings range from +0.6 EV to -0.6 EV, in 0.3 EV steps.
Sync (On/Off) - Slow- Sync option for the onboard flash. Options are on and off. When set to On, a longer shutter speed is set for use with the on-board flash. This permits more of the ambient lighting to affect the final exposure, letting more of the background appear in flash exposures than would otherwise be the case. As noted earlier, we found an error in the manual in this function, in that it actually permits use of various flash modes, not just Red Eye Reduction mode, as stated in the manual.
I like to shoot alot of images of guitars indoor, most have high gloss finishes. Usualy it is not well lit in my room. Im trying to learn about lighting and stuff but im still a rookie thats why im asking for some help.
Message edited by author 2006-01-01 03:21:26. |
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01/01/2006 03:27:47 AM · #2 |
Manual mode is where you can be more creative. You can change the F # to give more depth in a picture and also influence the speed of capture at the same time.
Most automatic modes gives you the choice of choosing one setting and the cam will select the other variable.
Taking the picture in each option and you will see a difference in the way the camera will tint your photo. This gives you another way of being creative with your lighting.
Flash adjustment depending on how close you are to a subject. Sometimes you want to tone down the flash if your are too close so as to cut down on over exposing.
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01/01/2006 03:44:59 AM · #3 |
I tried the different settings, i must have poor eyes because i cant see the differences. I do notice that it flashes 2 times now. Once early when i hit the button, then the second one is the hard bright one.
What does "EV" mean? if i wanted less light do i go to a - 0.6 EV?
What is the shutter control setting? is that just the sync on/off?
Im sorry im dumb about this. :( |
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01/01/2006 03:50:21 AM · #4 |
White Balance will affect the colors of the subject. Taking pictures indoors is difficult without proper white balance, as different light sources like incandescent bulbs and flourescent lights cast a certain color, which the camera will capture.
EV will help you to take properly exposed photos. This will vary the exposure from the the one your camera will deduce. You can use this for taking photographs where the subject is small and much darker/brighter than the surroundings, e.g. pitures of snow, or large dark areas, where the camera's exposure will get confused. Experience will tell you how much to compensate.
Flash settings let you control the amount of light the flash will output.
Flash Sync is used to properly expose for photos when you use the flash, so that all of the light from the flash is being used to capture the subject.
Shooting images of guitars will prove to be difficult in the beginning. I would not recommend using the flash, as it will bounce off the shiny areas and detail will be lost. Try diffusing the flash with something, like a thin white fabric or thin paper. This will act as a softbox, and will give much better results. Wish you good luck, and Happy New Year!
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01/01/2006 03:56:32 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by BowerR64:
What does "EV" mean? if i wanted less light do i go to a - 0.6 EV?
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If the location is really bright and you want to tone down the subject you can use a negative setting (-).
If you are shooting a black cat the metering incamera will most likely cause the picture of the cat to become grey/grayish, so with a (-) EV setting it will tone down and make the shot of the cat back.
Shooting a white object like snow you would use a (+) positive setting to make the snow white. Most metering systems will render it at a grey/grayish color.
Sync on/off is used mostly on an action or creative night time shooting. Slow sync would be a slow shutter speed and then it would flash at the end of the capture.
If you set it for 8 seconds or whatever and you had a torch or something swinging in front of the camera it would flash at the end of the 8 seconds and you would see the torch swinging around like a halo and you would be pretty clear in the shot.
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01/01/2006 03:57:50 AM · #6 |
Shooting stationary subjects I would go with constant lighting. It's easier to to control.
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