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The Great Wallsendo

The Great Wallsendo

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Have just evolved my old compact to that of a Compact System Camera...I wanted to retain the freedom of the benefits of point and shoot but gain a more sophisticated camera in the process. I was never going to be dedicated enough (or cash rich enough) to make the full leap to a DSLR but what I have now I am more than happy with as an amateur snapper.

I've bought myself a Sony A5000l and it comes with a 16-55 lens out of the box...with it's 20mp I'm already taking some great pics (great to me at any rate :D)

Fishing and photography goes hand in hand...we are by nature out and about and get to see some great sights - sunsets, scenery, wildlife - it makes sense to make sure that your photo kit matches that in your rod bag

Am still getting my head around ISO, apertures, shutter speeds etc etc but I'm relishing the challenge of improving my skills :yltype:
 
I got a Fujifilm finepix a couple of years ago. It took me ages to work it out(I still haven't fully) but I love the photos I take now(well most of them). Best thing I have bought in a very long time.
 
tony, best way to master the settings is get out n about and take as many pics as you can,
if you study the booklet it will batter your head.
enjoy
 
tonybax said:
tony, best way to master the settings is get out n about and take as many pics as you can,
if you study the booklet it will batter your head.
enjoy
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Why didn't you tell me this before Tony? I spent 6 months reading the booklet and learned naff all !! :)
 
The Great Wallsendo said:
I don't miss the days when you'd send your roll of film off and get them back to find half were exposed :D
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Me neither. I remember in the 70's they had to be sent to England, took 2 weeks to come back and after all that wait for your holiday pictures, being devastated because half were black, a third were fuzzy and about 5 were ok.

Changed for the better I say.
 
kayos said:
Me neither. I remember in the 70's they had to be sent to England, took 2 weeks to come back and after all that wait for your holiday pictures, being devastated because half were black, a third were fuzzy and about 5 were ok.

Changed for the better I say.
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Hope youre a better snapper now m8 lol.
 








You can't beat digital IMHO

Uploaded from the camera direct to my Cloud...accessed via my tablet, bit of editing on said tablet - upload via Photo bucket app and fanny's your Aunt :D
 
Loved Largs,we paid a brief visit in 2009. Was quite taken by this bit of modern art by the marina.



The marina itself was a cracking place



John
 
As has been said just get plenty of practice in with it and keep experimenting with the different settings. Will add a few pointers,some of which you may find useful.

A lot of photographers shoot in Aperture Priority (A) as their first choice - I do. Basically a value of say 3 will give you a very shallow depth of field and a setting of 20 would give you a very deep depth of field with everything in focus. For everyday photography I have mine set at about 9.

Here is an example of a shallow depth of field. I photographed this Kookaburra on my daughters veranda out near Sydney.



To freeze the action use shutter priority. My grandson plays football a Whitley Bay FC junior team and I have had permission to photograph a couple of his games. I opt for a value of around 1/2000 of a second. Here is a shot of Lewis I took last season - he had just had a shot at goal although it just looks like he is a hacker in it !!!!



Remember that to change the ISO (sensor sensitivity) to a higher setting will give you a quicker shutter speed but more noise.

I always shoot in RAW and Jpeg at the same time. If you make a mess of your camera settings the RAW file may save the day.

I shoot in full manual for things like aurora,lightening,meteorite,star trails and user cable release for long exposures.

Need any advice just shout up mate.

John
 
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