Jump to content

Amateur Photography Thread


Husky

Recommended Posts

Well not a good experience/start of ownership of the Sony Nex-5N - I simply could not take pictures or record video and every time I turned on the camera I had to re-do the time and date.... Tried everything the manual said and ventured onto the problem page and went through all the steps etc and still the same problem. Anyway I was preparing myself to take the camera back to the shop this morning until I finally stumbled across this on google. someone describing the exact same problem http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read. ... tures&qf=m Cut along story short I hooked the camera upto the pc and instantly recognised the device, unplugged the camera from the PC and tried to take a picture and hey presto it works! :bang::bang::bang:

 

Anyone else have this same issue with the NEX when tyou purchased yours?

 

Apart from the initial frustrations the camera I think is going to do me proud, just need lots of practice :thumbs:

 

 

Yes. Drove me bananas for an hour! :lol::lol:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice pic of the moon, my next question is how do you take a good shot of the moon? I have tried this on many occasions but it just shows up as a bright dot! I'm definitely using the wrong settings, so which one should I use? :shrug:

 

You have to use M mode since the auto metering system always overexposes the moon. The exact setting depends on your lens, the light, and how still you can hold the camera. I used f 6.7, expo 1/100 sec, ISO 200 using a 300mm lens.

 

Good luck :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Disappointing thread is disappointing.

 

Was hoping for some filth.... But nothing. Bunch of selfish photographers keeping the candids for yourselves!! Shame on you. :lol:

As we are a public forum rmya's disappointment will need to continue, in case anyone thought otherwise ;)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Disappointing thread is disappointing.

 

Was hoping for some filth.... But nothing. Bunch of selfish photographers keeping the candids for yourselves!! Shame on you. :lol:

As we are a public forum rmya's disappointment will need to continue, in case anyone thought otherwise ;)

its unfortunate. i think we should make a 'private lounge' for members only...... have it on other forums for all the candids of wives and gf's :lol: sharings caring lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 months later...

Calling all camera/tripod guru's! Anyone using a Tripod for a Sony NEX-5N or can recommend a good one, planning on getting one but just doing a bit of research first.

 

Thanks all :thumbs:

 

Steve.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

You do take some very nice pics Clown - just a shame your timing is not so good when you go to Wales and could have included 30+ ZEDS in some of those shots :bangin::lol:

 

..................or similar locations :teeth:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Calling all camera/tripod guru's! Anyone using a Tripod for a Sony NEX-5N or can recommend a good one, planning on getting one but just doing a bit of research first.

Steve.

 

If your getting a tripod don't be cheap, go for a good make Manfrotto or similar. Costs from £120 > but its definatly worth it.

 

A £30 tripod managed to dig a 0.5mm groove and rub off the serial number on my 450D due to poor construction and design of the mounting plate. Thankfully I only use that tripod may be twice, anymore than more it might have actually damaged the tripod mount on the camera :scare:

mg2677.jpg

 

I've now got a Manfrotto one with a pistol grip head which is fab, but have to say though, have only really used the tripod a few times, and mainly for group photos. Though the tripod only weight a few kilos I'm always too lazy to actually take it out of the house :blush: Instead I've upgraded to a 550D body to get better night shots, got to love been able to get decent shots at ISO3200 hand held exposures :thumbs:

mg1426.jpg

 

mg1647.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Really enjoyed this thread, a lot of good pictures, Guess I'll throw some into the mix too :)

 

4779815014_6221c67b8e.jpg

boats by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

4779815018_bde8b9be1c.jpg

Atlas by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

4779815026_4191e05ea1.jpg

Fireworks by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

4779815028_078aeed293.jpg

Horse Guards Building by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

4779815034_86f720e0e1.jpg

Lavender Bee by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

4779819240_b1cea2989c.jpg

Money Tree 2 by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

4779819250_0aa6e7a2fb.jpg

Prince Albert by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

5679951543_998eedd2aa.jpg

BTCC_Thruxton_2011_62-fin by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

5679953375_788e691c23.jpg

Porsche_Thruxton_2011_08-fin by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

5679954659_621eb93185.jpg

Porsche_Thruxton_2011_15-fin by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

5679954929_2793e750b7.jpg

Porsche_Thruxton_2011_16-fin by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

6238424393_4623fcaa2c.jpg

Archway_web by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

6238946400_f23529209f.jpg

fatimas_hand_web by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

6967678658_18df8742dc.jpg

bluebells_meadow by soimafreak, on Flickr

 

Now I feel bad for spamming :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...