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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 4/1/2005
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It is okay Jan...that is what this site is for....to learn from each other. Actually other people have been learning from your same questions too, so you have helped others.
I am so pleased to hear that you are trying out new things with your camera. Once you get the feel of it, you will soar.
Good Luck.
Judi
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Jan .
{K:8693} 3/31/2005
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Hey Judi...THANKS A BUNCH..sorry if I've turned this image into "Jan's lesson plan #1 and #2" hehe
You've been a great help! And I took your advice and got a few shots outdoors the other evening (Q-1, 2 & 3) Still just portraits, but atleast I'm getting a handle on my camera settings...thanks to you!!
I sure do appreciate all your help!!
Jan
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 3/31/2005
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ha ha.. thank you Sweety!
Kiss, BIliana
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/31/2005
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That is actually the best bit of advice anyone can give a person. Smart thinking my sweet friend.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/31/2005
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Hi Jan. I didn't forget your questions...LOL!!
Most of my gear is Sony brand. Unfortunately living in the country restricts what is available to me. I have some things that aren't Sony but the majority are.
Sometimes it is worth increasing your sharpness, contrast and colour. It seems to give the images that bit extra oomph!!
With regards to memory sticks and cards...I had alwqays heard that the sticks produced better quality results than the cards. I had always used sticks but a friend of mine had cards. So I put one of his cards in my camera as a backup. That way if I am in the middle of a shoot and I needed to change sticks I would just flick the switch over to CF and keep going. No more having to stop until I was able to.
It was during shooting a butterfly that I had forgotten that I was using the card. I took the images onto the computer and was very disappointed. I then went back out and photographed the same butterfly with the same conditions but using the stick and was quite pleased with the images.
I will do some research on the macro question for you and will get back to you.
Judi
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B:)liana
{K:30945} 3/31/2005
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Wow. Love your clouds here and the scene, I miss this one sorry dear Judi!
Kiss, Biliana
Ps. I just read the information you gave to Jan about the settings. Thank you sweety, now I understand better the Sony, but still have a lot to learn. I will tell to my friend that he has to practice and shoot more and more to understand his camera, cause I am not so sure that I am going to be able to explain him all those details!
Kiss, Biliana
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 3/29/2005
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Fabulous sky n ice composition
Margaret
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Jan .
{K:8693} 3/28/2005
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WOW Jud!!! No one can ever accuse you of not being THOROUGH!!! Thanks alot for all the info! BTW...I do LOVE my camera, turned off the beeps and have been using it in full manual mode for about a month now. ;)... I think you may have misunderstood what I meant about not shooting outdoors because everything's grey...I mean LITERALLY, it's the end of winter here and there are no leaves on the trees, no green grass, EVERYTHING is literally grey and muddy and ugly. I live in the country, stay in the country, love the country, and really have no desire to go into the rather blah and ugly city I live near to shoot.
That said...the questions I still have are mainly about your equipment. Is all your extra gear Sony brand, specifically your filters and external flash? I never shoot with flash, hate flash shots, but would like a nice external flash, just in case.
Also, macro mode...do you know exactly what switching to macro mode does inside the camera...is it adding sharpness, dof, what exactly is changing in the camera settings?
I also shoot only in lower ISO settings, I understand the limits of this camera with the higher ISO's...I NEVER use any fancy settings and also have never tried raising contrast or sharpness, does it really help?
The one thing that REALLY surprised me is that you see a difference in details, between the memory stick and CF!! All I have are CF's, and this may prompt me to invest in some memory sticks, if you really can see a difference!
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to write me a short novel in response to my questions...I really, REALLY appreciate it!!
Cheers
Jan
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/28/2005
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No worries Jan. I have just sent you a reply. Nearly 5000 characters....lol!! I hope you get something out of it all...!
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/28/2005
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Okay, I am here.
Now first of all Jan, what on earth are you doing inside with your camera. Get out there girl. Yes it is cold...yes the skies are grey, but think about it. You have got a good camera there. Make it work hard. Grey skies....you could have great cloud formation. Grey skies, that means filtered light....great for photographing flowers and nature without the harsh glare, although sometimes you can get some glare...you just have to watch your subject. Grey skies....that means cold air. That means people are cold. That means great moody street captures of people bent over rushing to get indoors with reflections on the street from rain...! People's expresssions....girl think of the things that you are missing out on. Your camera can handle that plus more. Think of the animals and birds huddled over trying to get warm. Their expressions alone are worth it. Chuck some warm clothes on and venture out into the world that is waiting for you. Because people are huddled over, they are less likely to see you with a camera...which gives you more privacy to practise and get confident in street captures, especially with a new camera to get used to. Tilt the body of the camera back and place the camera against your belly and use the LCD to capture these scenes. I do that a lot and get the best expressions. I DON'T like soldier poses, so you need to be incognito. Find a park bench or a seat along the street side and sit there with the camera on your lap and just look around. When you see something you like, briefly look down and focus. Then press away whilst looking away from the camera. Don't use your flash.
Now with regards to camera equipment. I rarely use my flash unless I really have to. I use mostly an external flash as this gives better range.
I permanently keep a UV filter on the camera. This helps the glare and to protect the lens. You are using a Carl Zeiss lens...one of the best in the world. Do you know some of their lenses for microscopes are over a quarter of a million dollars each? So you have got one heck of a piece of equipment there. Treasure it.
I use a Polarizer whenever doing sky shots. Try it...it is worth it.
I use a Macro lens when needed. It doesn't bring it up much closer, but it does make it sharper.
I use a Raynox zoom lens. But I wouldn't recommend getting it. It doesn't do your photos any justice.
I also use a Sony tripod as this has the compatible remotes built in to the handle. If I feel that my pressing of the button on the handle will cause camera shack then I will plug in the Sony remote control to the camera and use that.
Settings, well, I have my favourites. I keep the ISO as low as possible at all times. I use mainly the 'M' setting on your dial. This allows me to alter the shutter and aperture as necessary. Unfortunately, it won't let me control the exposure settings so if this gets in my way then I will change to either Aperture or Shutter Priority, whichever is more important for that particular shot.
If you find the images are too dark then lower your shutter or open your aperture or increase your ISO. Try and avoid using flash as much as possible.
I tend to steer clear of the fancy modes like sepia and such. I feel that can all be done later when I view the image larger on screen. And I have more control over it.
Your LCD tends to show brighter than the actual finished image....so bear that in mind.
While you are getting used to your camera, keep your camera beeps on. Once you are familiar with the camera, turn them off. You will find you can sneak in a few extra shots without alerting the subject to what you are doing.
I find that your memory sticks gives you better detail, especially in macro, than your CF's. I also find that using the macro setting for anything within a few meters gives crisper details.
Try increasing your Sharpness, Contrast and Colour as this will show through on your final image.
Also for sunsets put your camera setting on landscape as this brings out the colour in the skies a lot more, especially the reds. Just look in my portfolio under sunsets/sunrises. YOu will see some pure red sunsets. They are NOT enhanced.
For now, that will keep you pretty confused for a while. Let me know when you have more questions. I will certainly try and help you.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/28/2005
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Thankyou so much Nitish. Welcome back.
Judi
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Nitish Kanabar
{K:2618} 3/28/2005
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Fantastic!! Excellent cloudscape!! Just awesome.
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thankyou so much for that Rodotheos.
Judi
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Rodotheos Dovilus
{K:1582} 3/27/2005
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Excellent composition. I like the colours of sky. Good job.
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Jan .
{K:8693} 3/27/2005
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Hey Judi, not a probem!! I'm certainly grateful for any advice you can give me. If you like, you can just email me at jkgranger@aol.com.
Thanks for taking the time!
Jan
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Jan, I haven't forgotten your comment. I want to sit down tomorrow and answer this one properly. I am too tired to think straight at the moment.
I hope you understand.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thankyou...this was taken about five minutes from my home. Very beautiful skies around here.
Judi
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Luís Lobo Henriques
{K:9002} 3/27/2005
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Fantastic sky!!!
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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No Larry...this is one shot. As is. No manipulation. Here are the stats.
ISO 200
Shutter 1/101
Aperture F8
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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I am so pleased you got to see this one Alastair.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thanks sweetie and Happy Easter to you also.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Yes, they certainly do. Thanks Randy, my friend.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thankyou so much Den. It always seemed to jump out of the other images, so thought I had better upload it.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thankyou so much Kay. I am pleased I can share them with you.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thankyou so much Jeanette. I am pleased you like it.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Yes, I am sure we have some of the best scenes of them.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Dave, I saw that sky and had to stop to get a photo. So I did.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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I am so pleased you like it Mark.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Thankyou so much my sweet friend.
Didi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/27/2005
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Well, you know where to come to get them.
Judi
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Larry Hammond
{K:16631} 3/27/2005
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Just beautiful Judi!! Is this another of couple shots with focus on couple areas....or a straight one image shot? And of cousre, what stats please, ISO etc......
Larry
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Michael Schuier
{K:4804} 3/27/2005
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georgious compisition. and nice colors.
Michael
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Alastair Bell
{K:29571} 3/27/2005
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Superb shot Judi... the depth to this is amazing... I just feel like it goes on forever! The sky is truly incredible... Beautiful and well Done!!!
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Alex Pieroni
{K:15506} 3/26/2005
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Superb landscape with an incredible sky.
I like it.
Well done and happy Easter!
Alex
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Randy Lorance
{K:24769} 3/26/2005
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Impressive clouds that dwarf the farm, nice capture.
Randy
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Den Thompson
{K:30432} 3/26/2005
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Even the thumbnail says this sky is something else Judi, but when opened up it becomes truly AWESOME. Terrific capture.
Den
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Jan .
{K:8693} 3/26/2005
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UNBELIEVABLE sky, Judi!! Okay, help a girl out...we have the same camera, but I just got mine in December, and as it is still cold and grey and ugly here, I haven't taken a single outdoors shot with it yet! Once I get outdoors this spring, what am I going to need, in terms of filters. In fact, I would love to hear about any additional gear you would recommend for the Sony...this is my first "real" camera, I consider you the USEFILM Sony f828 PRO!!
BTW, did I say "Gorgeous Shot!" ?
Cheers
Jan
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Kay McIntire
{K:11787} 3/26/2005
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Incredible saturation- that Aussie sky is really something! You capture, and share, your homeland so perfectly, Judi. Thanks for sharing!
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 3/26/2005
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Wonderful clouds.
Jeanette
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Larry Quigley
{K:12887} 3/26/2005
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Beautiful landscape, Judi. You surely must have the most wonderful clouds in the world in your country. Marvelous job! Larry
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 3/26/2005
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Great scenic shot of the farm, Judi! I love that sky!
Dave.
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Mark Kresl
{K:9434} 3/26/2005
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What a sky, Judi. Great scene and shot.
Mark
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Debarshi Duttagupta
{K:26815} 3/26/2005
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Smply stunning cloud formations.
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Mark Evans
{K:17428} 3/26/2005
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Im in heaven !! that is the best sky ive ever seen ( i want it ) excellent capture judi !! well done .. marky . 7+++
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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I am very pleased you like it Teunis. Thankyou so much.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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Thankyou so very much Jason.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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I am very pleased you enjoyed it. Thankyou Romy.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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Wow...thankyou so much.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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It was amazing. The light that was shining over them was incredible. Thanks so much Abeer.
Judi
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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Oh, that is so sweet. Thanks Yutaka.
Judi
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 3/26/2005
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Judi, beautiful clouds
Teunis
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Jason Mckeown
{K:22200} 3/26/2005
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another fantastic shot Judi. absolutely beautiful
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Romy Fabian Garmaz
{K:17105} 3/26/2005
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Judi.
Great shot. Very nice composition and best sky and clouds.
Romy
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Giorgio Mesghetz
{K:6724} 3/26/2005
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un magnifico cielo,sky wonderful!7++++++
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/26/2005
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OMG!!! That was you?? Thankyou, thankyou so much for that. I replied to your nephews comment but on one of his images. So everything I said to him...must go to you. And I truly mean that.
I was very flattered with your words.
Judi
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Salvador María Lozada
{K:69375} 3/26/2005
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Excellent!!! What a sky and clouds!!!
Salvador
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 3/26/2005
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This is a real beauty Judi :), The clouds are amazing, such nice texture almost sureal, these landscapes belong In a magazine, each one is so amazing.....
P.S. sorry about yesterday, I Used my nephews account to give that person a peice of my mind, he really got me P Oed.....
wont happen again....
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Abeer Al Jarsh
{K:10209} 3/26/2005
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woow the sky looks amazing
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Yutaka Itinose
{K:22586} 3/26/2005
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Beautiful landscape and poem Judi,oh give me a home where Judi lives--and sky is a not cloudy all day.
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