OniMirage

use a higher iso to get a higher shutter speed, trying to maintain at least 1/60 for close ups or 1/125 for zoomed images. I don't think your camera has mechanical shift stabilization but if it did then the speed can be up to half that and you can still get a good image.

Enuff_Said

Higher iso???

whats a good photo editor...i got my hands on ulead photo-express 6

sick06cobalt

photoshop

DC52NV

you don't need a tripod to take leveled pictures. since you have a P&S camera it might be more difficult to take a straight shot but still very doable. i've used P&S cameras most of my life and my pics aren't noticeably crooked.

i'm not familiar w/ the editing program you have but see if you have a straightening tool. that would really help you out a lot for your crooked pics. P&S shoot cameras can take sharp crisp pictures so don't think you can't simply because you own one. if you can't take crisp, sharp pics w/ a P&S chances are you won't be able to w/ a DSLR. play around w/ the settings and more importantly read the owner manual that came w/ it/ most cameras have them and are very useful for beginning tips. which modes are you shooting w/?

ftr, i don't own a $500 nikon camera.

sick06cobalt

dude some of your pictures are actually way out of focus... not gunna lie...


but anyway.. Guess what lens Im about to buy?!

OniMirage

change the senstivity level to something other than auto, for the low light day shots perhaps iso 200 for shots with less light maybe close to dusk or perhaps in the shade try iso 400 this is only needed if your shutter speed is slow though so otherwise keep the ISO to 100 or less to avoid noisy images.

sick06cobalt

^^troof

OniMirage

also for the close up shots use the best macro mode your camera has, using the normal focus mode up close will not give you good results

REIGN SS

tripod > higher ISO, especially with P&S.

sick06cobalt

not true.. unless you shoot Manual at ALL TIMES

reign im buying a new lens

DC52NV

a tripod is a camera's best friend.

sick06cobalt

Tis the truth

OniMirage

lots of new semi-pro p&s cams have in camera sensor shift stabilization but I agree a tripod or monopod is still going to be a good call.

REIGN SS

How is that not true David?

I would rather shoot a still image on a tripod at 1/8 f5.6 ISO 100 over 1/125 f5.6 ISO 1600 any day, ESPECIALLY when using a P&S where higher ISO's generate even more noise. Unless you need to freeze motion and need that higher shutter, use the slow shutter and a tripod with a low ISO.

06_SS_S/C

iTrader: (1)

if you want to get serious about photography, when shoots stills always always always always always always always always always always always always always always always always always always always always use a monopod/tripod.

raising iso should be the last thing you do to get proper exposure. noise = yuck

sick06cobalt

all the always= me literally LOLing...

06_SS_S/C

iTrader: (1)

haha

hey you need to join me and ryans website we're trying to get started.... www.automotiveshooter.com

Enuff_Said

I was just using the autoexposure mode that the camera has cause i'm not familiar with the whole iso and ev thing yet.

The close ups were with the MACRO

I know i cant find one thats over 55" that isn't $50 plus they dont make the Cybershot DSC-W55 anymore

Signed up as Enuff_Said

DC52NV

what is this site that you speak of?

how about this one? http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...iQ40WjL1t5S0GQ

artawesome

i m there dude!

wow thats a great price! i think its about $19 for that size at walmart.

Enuff_Said

Does it fit a cybershot DSC-W55 ?

DC52NV

it should, yes. most tripod mounts are the same.

this 60" tripod is even cheaper.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...00100383&aff=Y

shipping is $6.25 for me but none are in stock. maybe you guys will have them in stock locally to save on shipping.

REIGN SS

Went to the zoo today, should have some pics tomorrow

DC52NV

nice. can't wait man.

YELLOW_REVOLUTION

hope this is worthy lol.... fuji finepix a500