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UER Forum > Archived UE Photo Critiques > Balls, second inning. (Viewed 522 times)
sandy frank 


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Balls, second inning.
< on 4/19/2011 12:58 AM >
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ISO 800 18mm f/3.5 1/800s

Eh?

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 1 on 4/19/2011 12:51 PM >
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Posted by sandy frank
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ISO 800 18mm f/3.5 1/800s

Eh?


Step back 1ft, slant your camera down more, and go f/4 @ ISO 200 (since you are in day light, it'll still be easily hand held).

my 2c.

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 2 on 4/19/2011 2:14 PM >
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Ooh, I definitely like this one better. Much better.

I do agree with Buffalonian though. Stepping back and steepening your angle of attack slightly will yield a very nice result. Slowing down to 200 will work wonders for noise. with f/4 it should be quite sharp and DoF just perfect for the shot...subjectively speaking of course.

Great job!

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 3 on 4/19/2011 2:41 PM >
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Posted by consecrated
Ooh, I definitely like this one better. Much better.

I do agree with Buffalonian though. Stepping back and steepening your angle of attack slightly will yield a very nice result. Slowing down to 200 will work wonders for noise. with f/4 it should be quite sharp and DoF just perfect for the shot...subjectively speaking of course.

Great job!


I shoot around f/2 - 2.8 for close-ups and f/4 for specific DoF attempts like this one. But you get my point. I think that night photography has really made me know my equipment soooo much better. You become a manual focus and light nazi, after doing it for a while.

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 4 on 4/19/2011 2:57 PM >
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Posted by Buffalonian
You become a manual focus and light nazi, after doing it for a while.


True indeed.

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 5 on 4/19/2011 4:50 PM >
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Thanks for the tips you two. I'll make you proud in the third inning.

In light of the tips, I'm imagining it now with a hint more DoF and about 30 degrees more in the slant department, and it looks sexy.

As for the ISO, let's just say I sadly forgot about it even though I've been very adamant about using the lowest ISO possible... until yesterday, where I magically forgot it existed.

(Note to self: remember to not forget to remember to check your ISO.)

THANKEE

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- My Canon 300D is beat to hell, a bit finicky, and a 'lil loose, much like everything else I own...
http://www.youtube...atch?v=IvN10-n1NBc
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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 6 on 4/19/2011 7:08 PM >
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Posted by sandy frank
(Note to self: remember to not forget to remember to check your ISO.)


That happens to everyone. I have missed (or botched) brilliant photo opportunities when it occurs to me moments later or in post-processing that my ISO was wayyyy to high. Doh!

Try to get yourself into a rhythm. Start with a checklist you run through before every photo. In no time the physical checklist is gone and you naturally check for those critical settings instinctively. Mistakes will still happen but you'll be more disciplined.

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 7 on 4/19/2011 9:35 PM >
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Posted by consecrated


That happens to everyone. I have missed (or botched) brilliant photo opportunities when it occurs to me moments later or in post-processing that my ISO was wayyyy to high. Doh!

Try to get yourself into a rhythm. Start with a checklist you run through before every photo. In no time the physical checklist is gone and you naturally check for those critical settings instinctively. Mistakes will still happen but you'll be more disciplined.


Oooh, good tip! Thanks!

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- My Canon 300D is beat to hell, a bit finicky, and a 'lil loose, much like everything else I own...
http://www.youtube...atch?v=IvN10-n1NBc
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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 8 on 4/19/2011 9:40 PM >
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When I got my first DSLR I spent a few months running around with my ISO at 1600 without even realizing it. >.< I've found that 400 is usually a good "set it and forget it" level, it works for most situations.

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Re: Balls, second inning.
<Reply # 9 on 5/5/2011 2:43 PM >
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Ahhh good old Indy. Here's a pic from the press box up top:



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