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Really a wide variety on the beach, it was great fun with most the bigger ones being present Wanda. Ironically no seagulls to be seen, thanks for visiting @sunscape
"Practice makes perfect"( Uses promptos facit) it seems that John Adams knew what he was talking about in the mid 15hundreds Lady Joan and some of the shots here are great. Blessings!
Lots to learn, finding the right settings with birds whizzing overhead I did not have time to focus, making a concerted effort not to just switch over to auto, actually learn this camera.
In my case Auto, or Sports are the best settings for moving things Lady Joan. A difficult trick is indeed the zoom, especially in changing distances. Blessings!
That's good to hear! Once you get the hang of it, I think you may find it is actually easier to shoot in manual mode and get better results. I now shoot manual 100% of the time. I'd be happy to share tips on this if you're interested.
Settled on the pocket size Canon PowerShot SX730 HS along with GoPro soft bag to carry in pocket to save lens, Orico hard cover to pack neatly with silicone sachets in a drawer when not in use.
Also find these small camera's fit neatly into leather fanny pack with cables, battery charger, extra battery, everything handy for travel.
Our humidity is high, any visit to the beach everything needs a good cleaning as soon as I return home.
Ok, that looks like a good camera. Here's my recommendation for shooting birds... this is just a starting point. I don't know how you make adjustments to your controls but since the camera shoots manual, these settings can be achieved. 1. Set the aperture to wide open. On this camera, the range is f/3.3 to f/6.9. As you zoom closer, the aperture gets smaller or "stops down". Doesn't matter, you just want wide open, meaning the lowest number it will allow. 2. Set Auto ISO. 3. Set your shutter speed to 1/1000 second as a starting point.
For birds in flight, a fast shutter speed will help to freeze the action giving you nice sharp wings even though they are moving. If the bird is stationary you can use a slower speed like 1/250 or 1/500.
Start there and see how it goes. If the pictures are too dark you will have to lower the shutter speed to get more light. You can also take any dark shots and brighten them to some extent with software. Let me know how it goes.
I am also pretty new to photography with a digital camera, it has been more than 30 years since I really took to photography, for the last 10 to 11 months I have really been enjoying it. manual on a digital is pretty fun to do, I know we can all do it the easy way, but I, like you, wanted to learn more.
When I go out for birds and critters, I usually set my ISO up to 400. Not to high as to cause digital noise, but makes for good speed shots. I try to pay attention to the little viewfinder bar, and the first thing I try to adjust for is speed when hand holding the camera. I read on another post that for hand held almost blur free you want a speed of at least 1/1250 of a sec.
The other thing I recently finally grasped, is that of the f-stop. I kind of look at it like a ruler now when trying to figure out what I want. starting at the low numbers of f-stop means that you can only see so far down the ruler and still make out the numbers. With a big f-stop looking down the ruler means that there are a lot more numbers in focus so you can see more. I also read that f5.6 is the best for clarity of image. I don't really understand that yet, but the f5.6 ones do seem to be a lot more in focus.
Any ways, have fun with the camera, I think you will enjoy it, and there are so many places to share your snaps with like keithboones mountainmonday and featheredfriday, and there are a lot more. All about having fun, not stressing over if is it good enough for this contest or that type thing.
We have an old film camera an Olympus with four lenses, sadly I never had time to enjoy photography raising children, more my husbands forte (hobby). Learning f-stops, lens speed will be an adventure all on it's own.
New camera is compact, learning to preset to work under various conditions, I am taking note of your suggestions, thanks @bashadow.
Will enjoy this camera, purchased compact due to living in Africa travel, nature, many bloops will happen, all part of the fun. Has been great meeting @keithboones doing this post.
I have done the same @melinda010100 now learning there is so much more on offer, inquisitive as hell to see if I will be able to master the art I see in some fabulous photography here in Steemit.
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Those are some very exotic looking birds Joan, and they are all so big. Great captures of them girl.
Really a wide variety on the beach, it was great fun with most the bigger ones being present Wanda. Ironically no seagulls to be seen, thanks for visiting @sunscape
That first photograph is just stunning, @joanstewart
In limbo, I was thrilled when I got home to see that capture @fionasfavourites
I have been amazed with the photographs that you have taken
Thanks for you kind comment @merryslamb
"Practice makes perfect"( Uses promptos facit) it seems that John Adams knew what he was talking about in the mid 15hundreds Lady Joan and some of the shots here are great. Blessings!
Lots to learn, finding the right settings with birds whizzing overhead I did not have time to focus, making a concerted effort not to just switch over to auto, actually learn this camera.
In my case Auto, or Sports are the best settings for moving things Lady Joan. A difficult trick is indeed the zoom, especially in changing distances. Blessings!
Will have to look out for the sports option and perhaps start in that neck of the woods, thanks Stephen.
These beautiful birds sure look comfortable going about their daily affairs!
Strutting/winging around having a good day @alimamasstory
First time shooting manual? That's awesome to see. I like that high-key shot of the Great Egret and the Grey Herons! Followed, voted & resteemed :-)
Now my second digital camera, never took time to learn manual shooting, now adamant to learn with this one.
Thank you for the kind comments, follow and resteem @keithboone will become a regular with Feathered Friday sharing our African birds.
That's good to hear! Once you get the hang of it, I think you may find it is actually easier to shoot in manual mode and get better results. I now shoot manual 100% of the time. I'd be happy to share tips on this if you're interested.
Always keen to learn, tips are always appreciated.
I feel positive that once I learn to apply some basic ideas in the right direction, I will be able to squeeze a lot more out of photography.
You mention having a new camera. What have you got?
Settled on the pocket size Canon PowerShot SX730 HS along with GoPro soft bag to carry in pocket to save lens, Orico hard cover to pack neatly with silicone sachets in a drawer when not in use.
Also find these small camera's fit neatly into leather fanny pack with cables, battery charger, extra battery, everything handy for travel.
Our humidity is high, any visit to the beach everything needs a good cleaning as soon as I return home.
Ok, that looks like a good camera. Here's my recommendation for shooting birds... this is just a starting point. I don't know how you make adjustments to your controls but since the camera shoots manual, these settings can be achieved. 1. Set the aperture to wide open. On this camera, the range is f/3.3 to f/6.9. As you zoom closer, the aperture gets smaller or "stops down". Doesn't matter, you just want wide open, meaning the lowest number it will allow. 2. Set Auto ISO. 3. Set your shutter speed to 1/1000 second as a starting point.
For birds in flight, a fast shutter speed will help to freeze the action giving you nice sharp wings even though they are moving. If the bird is stationary you can use a slower speed like 1/250 or 1/500.
Start there and see how it goes. If the pictures are too dark you will have to lower the shutter speed to get more light. You can also take any dark shots and brighten them to some extent with software. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks for good starting pointers, made note to take in camera pouch as reminder, appreciated! Have an awesome day!
I just love our feathered friends @joanstewart, enjoy practicing on your camera, not doing badly at all hey! Very wise proverb at the end :)
Thanks @Lizelle always something new to learn, that is life....
I am also pretty new to photography with a digital camera, it has been more than 30 years since I really took to photography, for the last 10 to 11 months I have really been enjoying it. manual on a digital is pretty fun to do, I know we can all do it the easy way, but I, like you, wanted to learn more.
When I go out for birds and critters, I usually set my ISO up to 400. Not to high as to cause digital noise, but makes for good speed shots. I try to pay attention to the little viewfinder bar, and the first thing I try to adjust for is speed when hand holding the camera. I read on another post that for hand held almost blur free you want a speed of at least 1/1250 of a sec.
The other thing I recently finally grasped, is that of the f-stop. I kind of look at it like a ruler now when trying to figure out what I want. starting at the low numbers of f-stop means that you can only see so far down the ruler and still make out the numbers. With a big f-stop looking down the ruler means that there are a lot more numbers in focus so you can see more. I also read that f5.6 is the best for clarity of image. I don't really understand that yet, but the f5.6 ones do seem to be a lot more in focus.
Any ways, have fun with the camera, I think you will enjoy it, and there are so many places to share your snaps with like keithboones mountainmonday and featheredfriday, and there are a lot more. All about having fun, not stressing over if is it good enough for this contest or that type thing.
We have an old film camera an Olympus with four lenses, sadly I never had time to enjoy photography raising children, more my husbands forte (hobby). Learning f-stops, lens speed will be an adventure all on it's own.
New camera is compact, learning to preset to work under various conditions, I am taking note of your suggestions, thanks @bashadow.
Will enjoy this camera, purchased compact due to living in Africa travel, nature, many bloops will happen, all part of the fun. Has been great meeting @keithboones doing this post.
Lovely birds! I pretty much take everything with the camera set on auto. I've tried experimenting but I think the camera is smarter than I am!
I have done the same @melinda010100 now learning there is so much more on offer, inquisitive as hell to see if I will be able to master the art I see in some fabulous photography here in Steemit.
With that sort of attitude, you will do great!