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<blockquote data-quote="Rawfocus" data-source="post: 119734" data-attributes="member: 13129"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>Firstly I just want to say hello and introduce myself. My names Rory and I would definitely consider myself in the casual/amateur group when it comes to photography. </p><p></p><p>This does not mean that I am not somewhat of a perfectionist though, I just have too many hobbies to put the time in to photography it deserves.</p><p></p><p>One of said hobbies is fishing. I love wildlife and being outdoors and this is where my need for decent photography starts. I definitely have a natural ability to shoot a great composition with little effort, I guess it's a subconscious OCD type thing that everything needs to be in its place, but further than that I'm a little off having much ability.</p><p></p><p>I upgraded to my first and current DSLR 2 years ago, as my camera at the time could not seem to capture either an unexpected glimpse of a swooping Barn-owl nor any beautiful low light level shots by the waterside without the aid of a flash.</p><p></p><p>Admittedly, the time I should be putting in to learning how to use my new toy has not been fulfilled, but I saw the purchase as somewhat an investment. </p><p></p><p>A problem I've had is that my computer is very poor and as a result, I have not yet installed the cd manual, which I'm guessing may answer a few basics (such as how do I adjust the image preview time to upwards of the ridiculously short 2-3 seconds it is as standard?or How is it possible to see what settings a particular shot was taken under-so the image achieved can be replicated?)</p><p></p><p>The camera is fantastic and I have managed a few shots i'm really proud of, I will post a couple up tonight. I only have a standard 18-55mm lens so am limited to what I have so far produced, but look forward to obtaining a few additions.</p><p></p><p>The worst thing about the camera from my point of view which is sods law, is that both the multiple burst and timer are on the same switch-which means a lot of faffing around if I am doing self takes of my prize catch. </p><p></p><p>My solution was to buy a cheap locking switch off ebay and just set the camera to burst. It works (although the socket has a dodgy connection) but the inconsistency of the shots which came out last time were pretty eye-opening.</p><p></p><p>So, bearing in mind that I have no subject to focus on in this scenario, what is the best way of ensuring I get decent shots? I can set the zoom length to fit the frame (where I'll be when returning with fish) but what other settings will ensure crisp focus of the prize monster i'm holding whilst blurring the background? </p><p></p><p>I think I shot with Aperture priority last time, which as I understand is something to do with blurring backgrounds (but maybe priority sets this up the wrong way?). Also focal settings themselves, when on auto (and obviously not behind the camera to see) how can I guarantee the lens will focus on the fish/myself first and foremost? (ie relationship between Apperture and focus)</p><p></p><p>Any advice and info would be much appreciated. I have read quite a lot about the use/functions of DSLRs but how to implement this info to my specific requirements/using D3100 is a little trickier.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the waffling, another activity I could make a hobby <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Many thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rawfocus, post: 119734, member: 13129"] Hi all, Firstly I just want to say hello and introduce myself. My names Rory and I would definitely consider myself in the casual/amateur group when it comes to photography. This does not mean that I am not somewhat of a perfectionist though, I just have too many hobbies to put the time in to photography it deserves. One of said hobbies is fishing. I love wildlife and being outdoors and this is where my need for decent photography starts. I definitely have a natural ability to shoot a great composition with little effort, I guess it's a subconscious OCD type thing that everything needs to be in its place, but further than that I'm a little off having much ability. I upgraded to my first and current DSLR 2 years ago, as my camera at the time could not seem to capture either an unexpected glimpse of a swooping Barn-owl nor any beautiful low light level shots by the waterside without the aid of a flash. Admittedly, the time I should be putting in to learning how to use my new toy has not been fulfilled, but I saw the purchase as somewhat an investment. A problem I've had is that my computer is very poor and as a result, I have not yet installed the cd manual, which I'm guessing may answer a few basics (such as how do I adjust the image preview time to upwards of the ridiculously short 2-3 seconds it is as standard?or How is it possible to see what settings a particular shot was taken under-so the image achieved can be replicated?) The camera is fantastic and I have managed a few shots i'm really proud of, I will post a couple up tonight. I only have a standard 18-55mm lens so am limited to what I have so far produced, but look forward to obtaining a few additions. The worst thing about the camera from my point of view which is sods law, is that both the multiple burst and timer are on the same switch-which means a lot of faffing around if I am doing self takes of my prize catch. My solution was to buy a cheap locking switch off ebay and just set the camera to burst. It works (although the socket has a dodgy connection) but the inconsistency of the shots which came out last time were pretty eye-opening. So, bearing in mind that I have no subject to focus on in this scenario, what is the best way of ensuring I get decent shots? I can set the zoom length to fit the frame (where I'll be when returning with fish) but what other settings will ensure crisp focus of the prize monster i'm holding whilst blurring the background? I think I shot with Aperture priority last time, which as I understand is something to do with blurring backgrounds (but maybe priority sets this up the wrong way?). Also focal settings themselves, when on auto (and obviously not behind the camera to see) how can I guarantee the lens will focus on the fish/myself first and foremost? (ie relationship between Apperture and focus) Any advice and info would be much appreciated. I have read quite a lot about the use/functions of DSLRs but how to implement this info to my specific requirements/using D3100 is a little trickier. Sorry for the waffling, another activity I could make a hobby :) Many thanks [/QUOTE]
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