KrisNY
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| | 08/11/09 at 06:36 PM | Reply with quote | #1 |
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A lot of times when it is getting a bit darker outside, my pictures turn out too dark to see what they are. What would cause this and how would I change it? I'm using a Kodak Easy Share.
I've also noticed that in the bright sunlight, sometimes the pictures get white out spots on them and they are not clear?
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Joyjoy789
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| | 08/12/09 at 12:01 PM | Reply with quote | #2 |
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I use Google's Picasa to edit my pictures and they have a feature that allows you to adjust the "fill light". This helps me alot! I don't use Kodak EasyShare, but perhaps they have something similar?
Also, check on your camera to see if you can adjust your shutter speed. A lower shutter speed will allow more light into the photo, but be careful not to make it too low, because things might get blurry. The higher the shutter speed, the less light it takes in, that might help your bright pictures.
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KrisNY
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| | 08/12/09 at 06:00 PM | Reply with quote | #3 |
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Thanks  I don't know if there is a way to adjust the shutter speed but I will check. I never knew there was a website that you could use to adjust the lightness/brightness of pictures. I will give it a try.
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Joyjoy789
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| | 08/13/09 at 07:12 PM | Reply with quote | #4 |
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Yeah, Google makes Picasa and it's free. It's the best free photo editting software that I've found! The feature that most impressed me was the ability to readjust photos that were taken when the camera was held exactly straight. You can actuallly straighten the picture! I love that feature! |
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tyl
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| | 01/16/10 at 01:05 PM | Reply with quote | #5 |
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| KrisNY most cameras such as the EasyShare won't exactly have a feature that will allow you to change the shutter speed but usually they will label it something different such as a scene feature. I know that many cameras put a "Fireworks" feature on the cameras and this tends to be the slowest shutter speed they can be modified as they don't let you specify specifically what you want the shutter speed to be unless you have a higher priced camera or a camera made especially for the feature is what I have noticed. |
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caricc
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| | 01/19/10 at 01:24 AM | Reply with quote | #6 |
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A trick I use is from my 35mm days as a photographer, I would defuse the light by cutting a FUJI film canister (plastic and clear). Using a rubber band to hold it over the flash. Though this may not work for some digital cameras today. Look around and see what you have that is clear or semi-clear, that could be used to defuse a flash.
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Ray
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| | 01/29/10 at 12:52 AM | Reply with quote | #7 |
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One way to clean up your pictures is to use a product calle DxO.
dxo .com/us/photo
It will correct the pictures in a batch process so you won't waste time.
I typically process 200-300 pictures a day and it's a lifesaver. A good DSLR and flash unit will also help with taking good pictures that need little correction.
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hsvhome
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| | 02/16/10 at 11:51 AM | Reply with quote | #8 |
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I just wanted to say that the inventory we took the other day was in 2 parts. The first part I did not have an external flash for my nikon d60 and had to edit every single picture to brighten up. The next trip we made to the house to finish I had purchased a new flash ($200). It turned out to be worth every penny. I can see why real professional photographers spend thousands on lighting. makes all the difference in the world. I did not have to edit a single picture. That is a great time saver. SO, very important to have a good flash, and worth spending the money on.
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altonkirkland
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| | 02/17/10 at 11:51 PM | Reply with quote | #9 |
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I actually bought an external flash several days ago and I am waiting to receive it in the mail. I did a lot of reading about lighting for inside of homes and decided to go ahead and spend the extra $$$ for a good flash. I have noticed on my Canon Rebel XSI that the close ups would be washed out from the cameras built in flash. I will report the difference once I get it.
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dvaughan
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Ive been a semi-professional photographer for about 5 years now, and I always recommend a digital SLR camera, especially for the inventory business because of all of the different lighting conditions you will face. A DSLR will give you the means to easily control exposure, and most important, ISO settings. In your case, see if your current camera's ISO can be increased to allow for a higher exposure. You do however loose a little picture quality at higher ISO settings, which is why I would go with an external flash if possible. You can get a great DSLR start up camera and lens package with an external flash for around $500. Try the Nikon D40 or D5000 (which has a video captur mode as well!), and the kit lens that those comes with should be fine. Hope this helps!
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hsvhome
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| | 02/25/10 at 08:49 AM | Reply with quote | #11 |
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Can you still raise the ISO and use the external flash? I'm still trying to decide if brighter pictures or better quality pictures best (yes, still trying for both at same time). But, when you print out the portfolio, the pictures are so small, I don't think it matters much as far as that goes. I do however, think the picture quality is important when you make someone a CD and you can view the pictures bigger to see more detail. I still have a hard time changing settings on my camera Nikon D-60. I guess I need to spend a day really messing with it. I still can't get the macro to work correctly.
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