help me try and take some good pictures

[lowbudget]

ok guys tried it tell me what i need to do to improve this

 

[lowbudget]

File name
trueblue.JPG
Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Firmware
-
Shooting Date/Time
1/7/2009 06:37:55
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/125Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F4.0
Metering Modes
-
Exposure Compensation
-1/3
ISO Speed
800
Lens
-
Focal Length
44.0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
-
Flash
Off
White Balance
-
AF mode
-
Picture Style
-
Parameters
Tone Curve : -
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : -
Sharpness : -
Color saturation : -
Color tone : -
Long exposure noise reduction : -
High ISO speed noise reduction : -
Highlight tone priority : -
Color matrix
-
Color Space
sRGB v1.31 (Canon)
File Size
7717 KB
Dust Delete Data
No
Drive Mode
-
GPS Data
Satellite signal status : -
Date(UTC) : -
Latitude : -
Longitude : -
Altitude : -
Geographic coordinate system : -
Owner's Name
-
Camera Body No.
-

 

[EyeReef]

from an amateur point of view, those pictures looks great

 

[tripinpn01]

is the camera on a tripod? this would help tremendously. at a shutter speed of 1/125 it is manageable to get good pics but with a tripod it is much easier. i am no expert but i would set the camera to AV mode and go to the farthest focal point possible, better DOF (depth of focus). from there adjust the aperture to the correct DOF that you would want it at, what is blurred and what is sharp, and shoot away. if you do not have a tripod increase the ISO.

hope that helps

 

[OCReefMadness]

Cutter!!!!!

 

[lowbudget]

thanks mikeee
tripinpn01 i think its set on av. i will try and shoot on av, ill try and adjust the aperture

 

[therapy]

do you shoot in RAW mode?

 

[FiShTaCo]

from an amateur point of view, those pictures looks great

I agree, photography is a whole other hobby that would take away from my quality fish & coral time. :dontknow: Those are great pics.

 

[spanky]

also make sure the pumps are off.

 

[tigerarmy90]

those look to be a pretty good start!

 

[Nick_kun]

I always recommend getting this book for anyone who's starting to get into photography. The information inside is very helpful and it will help you understand your camera functions better.

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231465579&sr=8-1

 

[lowbudget]

yeah my pumps are on, and yes i am shooting in raw. i just ordered that book thanks guys

 

[lowbudget]

here are a few i took with the recommendation of a tripod and shutter speed adjustments

 

[barometer]

You're doing fine so far. IMO, the most important thing is getting comfortable with your camera and it's settings. Take the same shot while fiddling around with things so you get the feel for what exactly each setting does. Text will help explain things, but there's nothing better than visual feedback. In no time holding the camera and taking shots will become more 'natural' and you'll start making adjustments on the fly without thinking about it. Keep it up, click, click, click

 

[lowbudget]

thanks been taking a lot of pictures and going through setting.