Random shots with my D7k
- Thread starter Dooku77
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Nice shots Willie, you might want to insert an empty line in between your pics, it would make them easier to see. Maybe Jack could edit your post to show you what I mean.
I'm pretty sure you could do it. Just go to edit and then "go advanced" then insert a return between them. Give it a try. and then save
Dooku77
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I used my sigma 18-50mm f2.8-4.5. It was at 50mm @4.5. I jumped off the tractor and went sprinting into the house to get my camera.
Dooku77
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I'm really pleased with this sigma. It gives me some great shots. All the focusing is internal so it doesn't even extend or rotate. I bet the kit lens would give you some great close up shots.
Dooku77
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That's a great lens. I absolutely love Sigma products. They are built solid. I have the Sigma 50-200 but I haven't taken out shooting yet. For what random shots I took with it, they came out crisp.
Okay this is one of my first test shots, going to take a few more and then dive in to reading the manual...So lost. Took these test shots on auto mode. Going to play with the menus and try the aperture priority mode. 
I hope this works correctly. I had to attempt to re size it to be able post it.
I hope this works correctly. I had to attempt to re size it to be able post it.
Dooku77
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Nice. I always shoot in aperture priority mode. Once you leave the Auto mode, that's where the real adventure begins.
Good snap Tami. You picked an interesting subject perhaps inadvertently. Note the strong black and white of the dog...beautiful dog BTW...essentially what happened in this shot is that the "Auto" setting was fooled exposure wise. It metered for the strong blacks and consequently it picked a slower shutter speed. You are getting some slight burn out with the whites. This is why you need to learn to get away from complete auto. Tricky exposure situations arise all of the time. I bet if you check the histogram on that shot you will discover it is weighted towards the right.
Looks like your D7K is firing on all cylinders with regard to focusing.
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It sure was Jeff! I didn't like what Auto Mode did. I have switched over to aperture priority until I get more of the controls down and am familiar with the menus etc...
Yeah racked off a few test shots don't intend to stay there. I want it do what I want not what it wants lol. My D7k just arrived today so I have much to learn. The adventure has begun and I am going to enjoy it every step of the way.
Dooku77
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Booyah. Excellent. Welcome to the club. Doesn't that camera feel so natural in the hand? I love takin my camera out and shooting all day
It does, I've shot a few dozen pics so far. I am waiting for sunset now and will test it out further. There is much to be learned here for certain! But I do believe I am going to LOVE it.