Been out with a new camera

[GC1]

[peterguk M500]

GC1 said:

Blimey, wish my handbrake was as good as that!

[Waiter]

I hope it wasn't expensive...

Sorry, couldn't resist. I like the composition of some of those but they all look out of focus, which is a shame.

[AMG Merc]

Graham

Did you drop the camera on the first shot

A small ob - isn't it best (legal?) to locate the GB sticker be on the other side?

PS - what's the yellow bar on the front lip of the door?

Edited by AMG Merc on Saturday 14th November 12:54

[ollygogs]

where is your rear number plate ?

[GC1]

was realy playing with the setting's......plate was taken out.....

[The Riddler]

I think i recognise some of these locations.. Leeds?

Love picture 2, but as others have said, they seem slightly out of focus. What camera is it and does it have a manual focus mode?

[mrdemon]

mmm under exposed and out of focus.

Trying to hard to make a picture out of nothing with poor composition imho.

What camera was it ?


sorry it sounds harsh but you did post :-(

Edited by mrdemon on Saturday 14th November 13:07

[C&C]

From the exif information, looks like it's a Sony DSC-R1



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Y Resolution = 72
Resolution Unit = inch
Software = Paint.NET v3.5
Date Time = 2009-11-08 15:23:54
YCbCr Positioning = co-sited
Exif IFD Pointer = Offset: 446
A401 = 0
A402 = 0
A403 = 0
A406 = 0
A408 = 0
A409 = 0
A40A = 0
PrintIM Data = 106 Byte

[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/100"
F Number = F3.5
Exposure Program = Normal program
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2009-11-08 15:23:54
Date Time Digitized = 2009-11-08 15:23:54
Components Configuration = YCbcr
Compressed Bits Per Pixel = 8
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F2.77
Metering Mode = CenterWeightedAverage
Light Source = unknown
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode, return light detected
Focal Length = 25.7mm
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Flashpix Version = Version 1.0
Color Space = sRGB
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Exif Image Height = 1856
File Source = DSC
Scene Type = A directly photographed image

[Thumbnail Info]
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Date Time = 2009-11-08 15:23:54
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[C&C]

Actually, looking at the exif details of some of the other photos - particularly the ones that others have commented seem to be out of focus..... as they have been shot in fairly low light with program mode, the shutter speed on at least a couple is only 1/10th of a second. Unless the camera was mounted on a tripod, the slight blur is almost definitely down to camera shake, not a focus issue.

Whilst it's easy to criticise, I'd say good on you for making the effort to go out and have a play with your new camera. It's only by experimenting that you are going to find out about the camera and improve your technique.

Keep snapping, and if shooting in low light, try supporting the camera (if not on a tripod), maybe on a beanbag or similar placed on the floor/a wall etc... Also if doing this, rather than pressing the shutter button to take the photo instantly, maybe try with the self timer (2 or 10 second delay) - stops you moving the camera when the shutter actually opens.

Cheers,

Conrad.