raedor 8 Posted July 15, 2005 since my camera is a cheapo point-and-shoot, i have automatic focus only. one way to get the focus is to place a large enough object like my hand right next to the object i want to take photo of, and then focus on the hand, lock the focus and then take the photo of the small object. i'm nearly always using autofocus, the only pic i took "manually" was the dragonfly i posted some weeks ago. thx denoir... your pics show why a zoom is a big plus. maybe i should buy one, too... did you have any filters mounted? some more pics: visiting a vineyard in "Franken" larger... larger... larger... larger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted July 15, 2005 on we go... asparagus "frutti di mare" larger... dessert larger... rice, filled paprika, feta and a pepper larger... rice, filled paprika, carrot and courgette larger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted July 15, 2005 http://www.mapfact.gamigo.de/member/raedor/bilder/bild20k.jpg is that guy humping something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denoir 0 Posted July 16, 2005 since my camera is a cheapo point-and-shoot, i have  automatic focus only. one way to get the focus is to place a large enough object like my hand right next to the object i want to take photo of, and then focus on the hand, lock the focus and then take the photo of the small object. I use auto focus most of the time as well. On occasion under dark conditions, I've used manual, but it's bloody difficult. If you are for instance taking night landscape shots, the auto-focus can't see shit and you can't see shit either. That's one feature that's good with non-DSLRs - they can amplify the light signal directly electronically and through contrast analysis get a good focus. In the DSLR case it's all optics so if it is dark.. well then you just see darkness.  So when I've tried to use manual focus for night landscape photos, they've ended up blurry as I've obviously focused incorrectly. raedor, I'm getting really hungry after seeing those pictures Quote[/b] ]did you have any filters mounted? I think I used a polarization filter in the last two (not that it made any noticeable difference), while no filter for the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killagee 0 Posted July 16, 2005 I definately think the 18-200 is a great comprimose Denoir, I might have a look into one i think... Thanks for the Comparison shots mate As far as your circular polariser goes, its effect will depend drastically on your angle to the sun. I will have no effect if you are straight onto the sun, medium effect if the sun is right behind you, and most effect at right angles. If you guys are interested in getting into real in-depth photogfraphic discussions i thouroughly recommend this site: Fred Miranda Forums hopefully i will see you there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supah 0 Posted July 18, 2005 The latest addition to the family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted July 18, 2005 I definately think the 18-200 is a great comprimose Denoir, I might have a look into one i think... Thanks for the Comparison shots mate As far as your circular polariser goes, its effect will depend drastically on your angle to the sun. I will have no effect if you are straight onto the sun, medium effect if the sun is right behind you, and most effect at right angles. If you guys are interested in getting into real in-depth photogfraphic discussions i thouroughly recommend this site: Fred Miranda Forums hopefully i will see you there! thx for the link, i'll check this forum out. i guess it is a bit too professional for me our theme today: blackbirds. some weeks ago... larger... well, they are growing. larger... they are hungry... larger... and fat. larger... finally some ugly oak procession moths larger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iNeo 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Wind power station Taken from the highway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denoir 0 Posted July 18, 2005 As far as your circular polariser goes, its effect will depend drastically on your angle to the sun. I will have no effect if you are straight onto the sun, medium effect if the sun is right behind you, and most effect at right angles. Yepp, that's the theory. And it works ok on reflections, but - and this could be subjective - I havn't seen any noticable differences in sky color, even at the optimal 90 degrees. Quote[/b] ]If you guys are interested in getting into real in-depth photogfraphic discussions i thouroughly recommend this site: Fred Miranda Forums Some great pictures there and interesting discussions. I'm not however quite ready to take that step. The camera is mostly a fun toy for me - I'm not yet prepared to take it up as a real hobby. But who knows? Perhaps I'll develop a more deep interest in it. These are taken with the pol filter. Notice the reflections in the windows: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supah 0 Posted July 18, 2005 Some geese (Spelling?) in the local parc I liked the colours of the shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted July 20, 2005 These are taken with the pol filter. Notice the reflections in the windows:http://denoir.ma.cx/ofp/rlpics/eos/eos15.jpghttp://denoir.ma.cx/ofp/rlpics/eos/eos14.jpg hm, at least on the reflections it is working. maybe you need other/better filters for the no-cloud-sky... can't remember where this was. larger... translation: "Please don't say anything now! No givings of evidence for police or state attorneys. No cooperation with the governmental organs of repression." just to clarify: that's not my opinion... larger... that's what you find when you try to evade a traffic jam... larger... need for speed? larger... the latest fashion. larger... i hope this bedspread is warm enough for my car tonight... larger... that were the last pics for the next days (& weeks), as the quality loses when i post so many pics in a short time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted July 20, 2005 the latest fashion.http://www.mapfact.gamigo.de/member/raedor/bilder/bild32k.jpg That's not fashion.. that's madness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanctuary 19 Posted July 20, 2005 One of the member of the Counter-Insectoid special forces keeping insects out of my house. Brave little guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gagamel 0 Posted July 20, 2005 our little cat ... http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/732/10000348wq.jpg ... with her mum http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/7999/10000433ej.jpg edit: Please check file size limit per forum rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted July 20, 2005 Pets.. http://koti.mbnet.fi/enforcer/pics/digi/intre3s.jpg that's a nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supah 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Cute gagamel! I have a ginger Norwegian Forest Cat but when he was little I didnt have a digital camera yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gagamel 0 Posted July 21, 2005 ok, three pictures from Venice ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinRaiden 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Nice pic of the Octopus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iNeo 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Not the best picture and taken through the kitchen window but this was my first attempt at photographing lightning and now I know it works fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted July 21, 2005 http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/438/bajs100b2ez.jpg Not the best picture and taken through the kitchen window but this was my first attempt at photographing lightning and now I know it works fine. great. gotta try this again. i did some time ago, but i didn't manage to catch one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Just spent the last 3 days at a cottage,and the pics I tooklook very amateurish compared to most everything else shown here lately but here goes: The Cabin: The view from the water: Camera buzzed by bee: "They'll never see me - I'm just another log" Water spider: The man loves his beer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Me, just being lazy: Psychedelic skies: I Blame Alcohol: Someone had the munchies: "Grandma, is that you?" Group shot: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted July 21, 2005 Quote[/b] ]The man loves his beer: You mean the one that he is floating in? Quote[/b] ]Someone had the munchies: so you ate the squarrel? Still good shots there Tov! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpongeBob 0 Posted July 22, 2005 I was feeding these little buggers too last week. Â That last one jumped up on my leg, freaked me out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
