Nikon D3xxx owners thread

Orangecroc said:
I think I have virtually the same flash as you, what do you use to trigger it with the on camera flash? Does it have a light trigger built in?
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It must have i put it on s1 or s2 and pop up the onboard flash setting it to minimum setting in the manual menu
 
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A quick snap this morning with the D3300 and the kit lens set to 24mm. Surrounded by woods and canals, not many photo opportunities, or at least what I am interested in. Not very interesting colours or light. It will be different when the proper Autumn colours come, if they do that is. :)
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
one of the massage parlours near me were advertising for a photographer. nearly did but didn't know if I could meet their expectations, would have been interesting
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A very busty amateur model that lived near me, once asked me to take some photos for her website. I think I had the D60 and a kit lens at the time. I said I could not do it. Also a woman walking her dog asked me to take a photo of her, with her dog. This was years ago when I used to go walking to the park, with the camera slung around my neck. At the time both incidents I had to think fast, how would I give them the photos? Too much involved by swapping numbers emails etc. Plus tweaking photos and the woman with the dog wanted a framed photo. So, just easier to say no.
 
jonbeeza said:
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A quick snap this morning with the D3300 and the kit lens set to 24mm. Surrounded by woods and canals, not many photo opportunities, or at least what I am interested in. Not very interesting colours or light. It will be different when the proper Autumn colours come, if they do that is. :)
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I really like this,mood colours ,yes nice
 
I took over 900 shots this morning of deer and other bits on Bradgate Park,god knows how im going to sort them all.
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
I took over 900 shots this morning of deer and other bits on Bradgate Park,god knows how im going to sort them all.
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Do you have LR, if so, import them, then whizz through them in the Library, allocating a one star rating to those that you think are half decent, then change the sort order to rating and delete (yes delete) all the zero star images.

The repeat being more critical, giving a decent image two stars, repeat the delete for the one star images)

Start 'developing', if you think an image has potential give it 3 stars, and so on

If you are being critical, I'd be surprised if you end up with more than one 5 star image (that's not meant in a bad way, its just that very few of us actually shoot images that we really like!!), but you'll have some 4 star images. These two ratings are your keepers.
 
jonbeeza said:
It could have been a lot better, the marker post on the left is a little distracting. It would have been so much better with lovely autumn colours.
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I've been told, that the difference between a snap shot and a great shot is about your arms length, so often by stepping to one side or holding the camera a lot lower, you can create a better image. IMO your image would be a lot more 'dynamic' if the camera was about 2ft above the ground, as the path would have really led you through the image.
 
Mr Perceptive said:
I've been told, that the difference between a snap shot and a great shot is about your arms length, so often by stepping to one side or holding the camera a lot lower, you can create a better image. IMO your image would be a lot more 'dynamic' if the camera was about 2ft above the ground, as the path would have really led you through the image.
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And maybe a bit to the left?
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Do you have LR, if so, import them, then whizz through them in the Library, allocating a one star rating to those that you think are half decent, then change the sort order to rating and delete (yes delete) all the zero star images.

The repeat being more critical, giving a decent image two stars, repeat the delete for the one star images)

Start 'developing', if you think an image has potential give it 3 stars, and so on

If you are being critical, I'd be surprised if you end up with more than one 5 star image (that's not meant in a bad way, its just that very few of us actually shoot images that we really like!!), but you'll have some 4 star images. These two ratings are your keepers.
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Good advice,will try it ,ta
 
Mr Perceptive said:
I've been told, that the difference between a snap shot and a great shot is about your arms length, so often by stepping to one side or holding the camera a lot lower, you can create a better image. IMO your image would be a lot more 'dynamic' if the camera was about 2ft above the ground, as the path would have really led you through the image.
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SsSsSsSsSnake said:
And maybe a bit to the left?
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That is my normal dog walking route, I will have another look at it tomorrow. Depending on the weather of course. :)
 
jonbeeza said:
That is my normal dog walking route, I will have another look at it tomorrow. Depending on the weather of course. :)
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If you do get down low, you will have to drop your focus point in the image, and possibly set a smaller aperture to retain depth of field, but it can make an image much more dynamic. See example below (yes I know its not woods, but you can see the effect of bringing the path in)


170513 Manchester Urbanscapes 3 by David Yeoman, on Flickr
 
Mr Perceptive said:
If you do get down low, you will have to drop your focus point in the image, and possibly set a smaller aperture to retain depth of field, but it can make an image much more dynamic. See example below (yes I know its not woods, but you can see the effect of bringing the path in)


170513 Manchester Urbanscapes 3 by David Yeoman, on Flickr
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Ahh yes, I see what you mean. Does look interesting from that viewpoint. Getting down low, is getting a little difficult at the moment. Both knees are painful, plus my back is playing up now. :(
 
Orangecroc said:
Try a camping stool to get lower so you can sit.
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Sounds like a good idea. I would probably get a lightweight affair, and a lightweight backpack. I could stick my flask and sandwiches in and go off for a good few hours. Yep does sound good. :)
 
Hi everyone!

*wave*

Hope everyone is well.. feels like forever since I've been in here. Just caught up on around 11 pages of guff with a few nice shots thrown in hahaha! Just kidding..

Went out to the Black Lake last night in an attempt to try long exposures.. without a tripod.. so I used a few fence posts haha. Got some of the desired water like silk effect.. but non good enough to share. Next purchase will be a tripod for sure. Anyone got or used the Manfrotto Element traveller tripod?

Going to the lakes next month too so I'll be renting a 18-200mm lens from LensForHire. Anyone have any recommendations for picturesque walks.. although I assume it'll all be gorgeous..
 
Dashing said:
Hi everyone!

*wave*

Hope everyone is well.. feels like forever since I've been in here. Just caught up on around 11 pages of guff with a few nice shots thrown in hahaha! Just kidding..

Went out to the Black Lake last night in an attempt to try long exposures.. without a tripod.. so I used a few fence posts haha. Got some of the desired water like silk effect.. but non good enough to share. Next purchase will be a tripod for sure. Anyone got or used the Manfrotto Element traveller tripod?

Going to the lakes next month too so I'll be renting a 18-200mm lens from LensForHire. Anyone have any recommendations for picturesque walks.. although I assume it'll all be gorgeous..
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Everyone seems to be getting out and visiting places with their cameras. I just seem to stay close to home. I need to get out more. :)
 
I have a dog, so it makes getting out of the house a must. As orangecroc said, I just take my camera with me and try to visit as many dog walking places as possible.

Really enjoying moody pictures at the moment. So excited to (finally) get a desk on the weekend to set up my desktop. Tired of phone edits.

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Dashing said:
I have a dog, so it makes getting out of the house a must. As orangecroc said, I just take my camera with me and try to visit as many dog walking places as possible.

Really enjoying moody pictures at the moment. So excited to (finally) get a desk on the weekend to set up my desktop. Tired of phone edits.

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Having a nice place to sit and a comfortable workspace really makes editing far more enjoyable.
 
Orangecroc said:
Having a nice place to sit and a comfortable workspace really makes editing far more enjoyable.
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Too true.

I used to have a real interest in photoshop and creating digital images.. then I got distracted with other things in life and never really settled back down. Now I'm a little older however and falling further in love with photography I think it's about time I get back into Photoshop too.
 
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