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Been messsing with the settings on my a200 tryed to reset them in the settings menu but the pics still keep coming out the same as before i reset it any ideas folks?
 
They are coming out as if i have not reset it im gonna try and find out what the various settings should be when you by the camera sorry about this but im new to all this
 
Just looks like you have the shutter set way too fast...

EDIT: if you really want to reset everything and there are no menu options for it could you not just remove the batteries?
 
According to the exif data that was shot in 'Manual Mode' 1/250sec and f36 that is the problem. The camera is in manual not shutter priority.
 
Exif says i'm too slow


1/250 at F36?????
although max ap shown as f5.6 and doubt it goes to F36?
 
Ar Right so it me then sorry guys told ya i was new to this
 
If your in S Mode when your setting the shutter speed the F setting should flash on the a200 to say that the shot cant be taken at that speed otherwise you get shots like that.
 
On a side note how are you all reading the the Exif data ... I'm in google chrome so can't display the image properties but if I save it to my desktop and look at the properties there is no data there???
 
gibbo46 said:
So what settings are ideal for manual?
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Bit of a wide question that

The answer is the settings that correctly expose the image, which depends on the level of light in your shot.

As you change the increase the shutter speed (letting in less light) on a correctly metered shot you will need to adjust the aperture (to allow in more light)
 
Creed said:
On a side note how are you all reading the the Exif data ... I'm in google chrome so can't display the image properties but if I save it to my desktop and look at the properties there is no data there???
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I use a plugin for IE "IExif " from Opanda justr right click on image and select exif.
 
gibbo46 said:
So what settings are ideal for manual?
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Impossible to answer, depends on the conditions you are shooting, what light is available.

The camera will have a meter visible in the viewfinder, which will indicate under or over exposure. Set the shutter speed you want say 1/250, then adjust the aperture until the exposure meter indicates neither + or -.

You were correct in using 'Shutter Priority' for this shot, and had you actually done so you would have achieved a satisfactory result.

Manual setting both is probably better left until you have a bit more experience of the relationship of the shutter speed to the aperture, and its effects on an image, stick to either 'Shutter Priority' to freeze motion, or 'Aperture Priority' when you want to isolate a subject with a large aperture, or ensure a razor sharp image with a small aperture.

I would recommend you buy a copy of 'Digital Exposure Handbook' by Ross Hoddinott, it covers all aspects of camera exposure, in a simple to follow manner.

Just to add before all the nit pickers jump in, that was the abridged answer, to try and summarise and condense the answer in the time available, without rewriting one of the many books available on the subject :D
 
Thanks guys for all your help will sort this out if it kills me
 
gibbo46 said:
Thanks guys for all your help will sort this out if it kills me
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Here you go BOOK LINK worth the money, will help you no end. It is as simple as my post made it, however getting to that may take a little bit of study, and a bit of practice, which with digital is free, unlike when I started when it was wait a week for prints from Boots, then realise you had made a stupid basic error :D
 
if you dont use manual, alter the settings to bout f8 1/200 iso 100. not seen too much use for a f32 shot, and might save it the next time you forget to alter the settings:thumbs:
 
removed discussion on file sharing. you cant share copyright material or discuss it here. (Dave your post was removed as it was out of context on its own, nothing wrong with it otherwise)
 
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