I really want to take a picture where the subject is in clear focus and the background is fuzzy, because this is what I have been noticing that really appeals to me in pictures. But, I don't seem to be able to do this. If you have any pointers, please let me know. I have an Olympus point and shoot 6.1 megapixel cameral and I don't think I can do this. I have been camera shopping a bit and this makes me want to try a bigger camera, but I am afraid that I will end up not liking it, thinking it is too heavy, or not using the features that make it cost so much enough. I am torn. What kinds of cameras are you using and what do you like about them?
Also, what do you love about pictures?? What constitues a great picture for you??
Write in and let me know!! I'm interested to hear from you!!
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:) so... you asked for my thoughts...
1- the more pictures you take, the better you get
2- I shoot mainly in the P mode with my 3SIS. You can under/over expose really easy.
3 - the lower the f/stop (5.6 or lower on my camera) the more "fuzzy" your background will be, focusing on your subject only
4 - I just bought a rebel xti (camera body only) and some additional lenses.
5 - it's the lenses that make the difference in the long run, and that is why I went with a less expensive camera body
6 - I like pictures that are not "posed"... I want the real deal & do my best to "capture" that.
7 - I take LOTS of pictures & truly, I feel like experimenting and figuring out what I "like" is the best way to get better.
Hope this helps. Your pictures are GREAT :) Keep shootin'
I'm wondering what the f/stop is that Lindsay is talking about it, and how do I chance it!?!
LOVE the last 2 pictures you took!
I am no help, I know nothing about taking pictures :)
Ours is a fuji film FinePix S5700, 7.1 mega pixel. We were looking at much bigger and more expensive ones, but for the price difference, fianlly settled on this one. I am still learning about it and there is alot I have not utalized on it yet. I love close up shots. I love pictures that capture the innocence of childhood and beauty of creation. Dave has been trying to teach me about the aperture and f/stop and all that... there's alot to learn, but I love to learn new things! The one picture you had asked about (me and the flowers, where the back ground was fuzzy) was one where Dave had lowered the f/stop quite a bit.
I love the picture of Emily on the rr track. I have a thing for black and white or antique finish look to pictures! Really cool!
It sounds like you're trying to do some pretty cool things with your pictures. To get things out of focus, you want to lower your f/stop which controls the apeture. This is the hole that allows light into your camera and onto the "film" The larger the hole the less your focal length (area where things are in focus) and vice-versa. And a low f/stop such as 4.0 or 5.6 means a larger hole, while a higher f/stop such as 11 means a smaller hole. You may want to look in your manual to see if it says anything about setting the apeture or f/stop.
You can also manupulate your f/stop by setting your shutter speed. Since a certain amount of light needs to reach the "film" to make a good picture, the faster your shutter speed is the lower your f/stop (large hole) will be. So you could look in your manual for shutter speed too.
Usually a point and shoot will try to set the camera to take a good picture every time, or at least what it thinks is a good picture. So you probably won't be able to set both your f/stop and your shutter speed at the same time. If you can't set either, though, there are some ways to try to get it to the settings you want still. Here are a couple suggestions:
- Shoot in lower light. This will probably cause the f/stop to lower to let more light in.
- Try to get as close to your subject as possible, with your background as far away as possible. This means getting physically close, not using your zoom. This will make your focal length shorter because you're close, and it will help to make sure your background is outside that focal length.
- I think someone suggested using a portrait mode, which usually sets the camera to have a short focal length. You can also try the sports mode which will try to increase your shutter speed.
I think you're taking great pictures. I love the ones of the girl on the RR tracks, and the one with the trycicle. If you want me to explain any more (or better) let me know and I'd be glad to.
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