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07/09/2004 11:43:07 AM · #1 |
Hi everyone. This is my first message. I have been made the official office photographer, for want of anyone better! I am a relative novice with digital cameras, although I know the basics. Part of my job is to take photographs of visiting dignatories, where they have to be "shot" on the move, shaking hands etc., and there is not the possibility to pose people. The flash on the Nikon seems to take an age to charge between photographs, so by the time I am ready to take the second shot, my target has disappeared! Any advice?
Also, my photographs are OK, but not what I would call professional. I need advice on how to get the best out of the camera when there is no time to set any manual features - I really just have to turn it on, point and shoot as necessary. Any advice on how I can make my photographs better?
Many thanks to you all for any help you can give. |
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07/09/2004 01:33:10 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by nannoo:
The flash on the Nikon seems to take an age to charge between photographs, so by the time I am ready to take the second shot, my target has disappeared! Any advice? |
The answer to your flash problem is to ad an external flash attachment to your camera. Probably any of Nikon's Speedlite models would do for the use you describe.
The 990 should do fine with all it's adjustments set to auto for the quick shots. Best advice to improve your photos is to experiment and Practice, Practice, Practice! Nothing really mystical about digital cameras, just a lot to learn all at once. In time you will learn about the manual features and feel comfortable using them. And ask questions here when we can help.
BTW, welcome to dpc.
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07/09/2004 01:53:34 PM · #3 |
you can certainly drive a Nikon Speedlite with the 990. This will give you two advantages:
First, you will have alot more flash power,
Second, you can bounce the flash off the ceiling (if it's light-colored and not too high). Bounced flash will look much more natural than "straight-on" flash. Your photos will immmediately look much better.
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07/12/2004 06:45:25 AM · #4 |
| Thanks for your advice. I'm going to sound like a complete idiot now. I have a Speedlight SB-50DX attachment with the camera - but the connection was loose and it hasn't been working. As I prefer to take photos through the viewfinder, I could see a flash (from the camera) and assumed it was the Speedlight working. However, I still need advice on taking the best shots on a camera that has to be set to automatic. If anyone can help, I would be most grateful. |
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07/12/2004 07:10:59 AM · #5 |
If your camera has a portrait mode on it for people try experimenting with it. It will give you a shallow depth of field which could help blur the background. This could help tone down annoying things in the background when you can't always plan ahead.
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07/12/2004 08:45:06 AM · #6 |
one of the many joys of using a digi camera is there's no film development costs. Go out everyday and take photos of people.......in different places, times of the day, lighting situations, circumstances, using different settings on the camera. That way you'll get comfortable with your camera, you'll know what works, and best of all .....it'll come to feel like an extension of you and you won't have to think about what you're doing. Go have fun with the camera......your only limitation is the size of your memory card.
sue
forgot to say .......welcome :)
Message edited by author 2004-07-12 08:45:56. |
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01/14/2005 08:09:24 PM · #7 |
| If you're unable to afford flash attachments (like myself!), you could always do what i've done, which is to replace all of the lighting where I photograph so that the wattage is higher. As you're in the office, you could request a higher wattage light when one needs replacing. |
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