Hey, look - another new guy without a clue!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/10/2010 08:29:15 PM · #3

Originally posted by FrankRobinson:

Top advice? Shoot in RAW :o)

I'm going to have to learn more about RAW . . . until now, in my mind, doing anything in the RAW included humiliation and bail money . . .

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/10/2010 05:40:06 PM · #4

Originally posted by FrankRobinson:

Top advice? Shoot in RAW :o)

If you shoot RAW + JPEG (even if low-quality JPEG) you can experiment with the various settings non-destructively, in that you can "undo" any undesirable effects when later processing the RAW file, while giving you instant feedback on what effect your camera settings have, at only a small sacrifice in write speed and storage space. I think you could even shoot both a positive and a negative at the same time ... :-)

FrankRobinson

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

10/10/2010 05:18:01 PM · #5

Originally posted by NathanWert:

I have the same camera and I'd recommend the manual. I didn't even know that I could do half the stuff I could when I first bought it. I still don't know everything. You're also right...it's a lot more work with this camera than when I had a point-n-shoot.

Congrats on joining the craziness around here.

If you insist on being serious... ;op

I would look up specific bits in the manual when you find something you can't do. Im am interested in what ISO my camera can handle, how to change shutter, ISO, AF type, aperture, shutter actuation fast. Apart from that, almost everything else is gravy.

What else do I actually use? Shutter lock up, yes. Micro-adjustment for the focus, once. Sometimes I flirt with reading the graphs, but that's about it. I buy the camera for the IQ and flexibility, not for the random features (standard, landscape, etc etc? Why would I bother when I can shoot in RAW and choose in slow time later?

Top advice? Shoot in RAW :o)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

10/10/2010 04:20:40 PM · #6

Originally posted by NathanWert:

I have the same camera and I'd recommend the manual.

Yeah . . . I am still reading the manual, but if you could just keep that between us, I'd appreciate it - I don't want to ruin my "rep" too early here . . .

Originally posted by tanguera:

You're about to meet the nemesis of us all: the UPDATE button.

Can't wait. I will probably wear my F5 out . . .

This is an excellent board - very active and friendly. I look forward to spending much time here - my Volkswagens are going to be jealous. Thanks for the warm welcomes!

tanguera

Nikon D750

10/10/2010 02:16:56 AM · #7

Hey

aircooledguy! Welcome. You're about to meet the nemesis of us all: the UPDATE button.

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

Sigma 18-250 f/3.5 - 6.3 DC OS HSM

10/09/2010 08:25:46 PM · #8

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

10/09/2010 06:32:15 PM · #9

Originally posted by FrankRobinson:

I reckon, chuck the manual and fly by the seat of your pants. A REAL man only reads the manual (or the map) when its all too late, and/or there is a woman telling you 'I told you so'. Just get out there and play... ;o)

Well said, Sir! Well said . . .

FrankRobinson

Canon EOS-50D

10/09/2010 05:20:50 PM · #10

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

10/09/2010 05:20:15 PM · #11

Bugs Rock!

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

10/09/2010 04:11:31 PM · #12

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by aircooledguy:
EXCELLENT!! A fruit basket! Thanks - I love fruits!

We have a few of those too. Also some cheese.

R.

And a lot of whine.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

10/09/2010 03:45:07 PM · #13

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

BTW, what kind of motors are your passion, re your user name? Aircraft, bike, or other?

First and foremost, the vintage VW - they're cheap and simple, so I can relate . . . I do like the old BMW air-heads, too. I'm not overly fond of the HDs for reasons of recent market oversaturation, but will tolerate anything older than 40. I'm pretty much goofy for any airplane, followed by anything propelled with ~~gas~~ petroleum products.

I will definately have fun here - there seems to be lots of knowledge, experience and opinions that I plan to exploit. I have already spent hours on hours here just reading and reading and looking at the submissions and galleries, reading the different critiques on everything I can . . . This new toy of mine has so many options, but it also has the "simple-guy-bail-out" point and shoot feature too; kind of like a ground zero.

I think I like it here - oh and just so there is no mistake:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

10/09/2010 12:26:28 PM · #14

Originally posted by sarampo:

Hope Steve doesn't mind...

Hey, I'd better not mind, as I ~~stole~~ appropriated the idea from Art. He hasn't Zilla'd any of my pics since then.

NikonJeb

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

10/09/2010 10:46:36 AM · #15

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

BTW, what kind of motors are your passion, re your user name? Aircraft, bike, or other?

Early on he said:

Originally posted by aircooledguy:

I am very partial to the vintage VWs which are all air cooled.

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

So he seems to be a bughead, like I used to be � 12 VWs I have owned, only one newer than 1970...

R.

Yeah, you guys that refuse to appreciate progress......the New Beetle is pretty cool, too. Especially for a 6+ footer like me......

It's also nice to have heaters & defrosters that actually function, too.....

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

10/09/2010 10:43:37 AM · #16

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

BTW, what kind of motors are your passion, re your user name? Aircraft, bike, or other?

Early on he said:

Originally posted by aircooledguy:

I am very partial to the vintage VWs which are all air cooled.

So he seems to be a bughead, like I used to be � 12 VWs I have owned, only one newer than 1970...

R.

BigSmiles

Canon EOS-10D

10/09/2010 10:41:33 AM · #17

Good luck figuring out the new toy, and welcome to the most addictive site on the internet. I've taken many breaks from this madness but I always seem to come back. Enjoy the ride and watch your photography grow by leaps and bounds. Ask questions as you need and never shy away from a challenge ;)

good luck!

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

10/09/2010 10:30:17 AM · #18

Best of luck to you for the "Bridges" challenge.
My discovery when I upgraded to DSLR was that suddenly, I had about 800 new options to use to goof up a photo that could be done perfectly with my old point n' shoot cam.
Once you get used to it though, it's easy to pick the wrong combination of settings for any situation.
Have fun here. The side challenges are the most fun for learning and meeting people. They are sort of difficult if you don't have a membership though, because you have to post a url to another site with your photos for feedback.
BTW, what kind of motors are your passion, re your user name? Aircraft, bike, or other?

Message edited by author 2010-10-09 10:32:08.

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

10/09/2010 09:57:07 AM · #19

Welcome to the fun and the madness that is DPC!

NikonJeb

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

10/09/2010 08:08:24 AM · #20

Run......NOW!!!

Welcome to the nightmare! This place will definitely feed your head, but be careful of info overload and don't forget that it's all about learning about you, really. You'll find out that the curve will suck you in for a while till you get the right meld of knowing how to work together with your equipment and software, but the magic really starts when you wake up one day and realize, "Hey! I can actually go out and get the shot I want, the way I want it, and process it to maximize the end result to convey my message.". Shoot a bazillion pics, never be afraid to ask pretty much anyone here for their help and impressions, and most of all remember, this is all about the fun.

Speaking for myself, I'm forever indebted to many wonderful people here for helping me find who I am as a photographer. I learned pretty much everything I know here at DPC.

Good luck, and welcome!

(P.S......Old fart here who cut his teeth on air cooled bugs....)

Message edited by author 2010-10-09 08:09:49.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

10/09/2010 06:24:10 AM · #21

Hey Greg, glad to see someone else at clueless noob stage! But no fear, it'll soon pass :-) Welcome to the nuthouse!

Message edited by author 2010-10-09 06:24:34.

sarampo

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

10/09/2010 06:00:38 AM · #22

Originally posted by SaraR:

Greg - ref the cheese: you really, really don't want to ask about it....

Sorry Sara...

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

10/09/2010 05:45:45 AM · #23

Greg - ref the cheese: you really, really don't want to ask about it....