SLR Auto mode + Photoshop vs. Knowing how to use it.

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  • mkx
    Confirmed User
    • Nov 2003
    • 4001

    #1

    SLR Auto mode + Photoshop vs. Knowing how to use it.

    Hi guys, I picked up a Canon 20d recently and still haven't had a chance to learn all the custom settings on it to go in AV mode etc. Now my question is, is it worth it to start taking model pictures in auto mode and optimize the pictures in photoshop until I can take some time to read the manual and take some courses or does it make such a huge difference in custom mode that I would be wasting my time until learning the thing.

    Hope to hear some feedback. Also where are the best places to learn about these things. I took a photography class back in high school but it was all film and the only thing I learned that I could use with a digital slr camera is to center the subject and make sure to have good lighting
  • BigCashCrew Dude
    Confirmed User
    • Jun 2005
    • 465

    #2
    i have used auto mode before....then went into photoshop and adjusted the levels and brightness/contrast, and they looked fine

    but only do this with sun light, no flash...sun light just comes out sweet...but the flash is a little trickier to get perfect with auto mode and photoshop

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    • mkx
      Confirmed User
      • Nov 2003
      • 4001

      #3
      Thank's just needed to double check so I didn't waste a bunch of shots. Nice sig ;)

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      • BigCashCrew Dude
        Confirmed User
        • Jun 2005
        • 465

        #4
        doesn't that thing kickass in the sunlight though? i have some shots I took this weekend that just look so nice and warm

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        • sumphatpimp
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          • Aug 2002
          • 5235

          #5
          seatbelts are nice in a car, but if you learn not to run into stuff.............
          never mind.
          I am probably full of shit.

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          • mkx
            Confirmed User
            • Nov 2003
            • 4001

            #6
            yes definately amazing in sunlight

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            • billywatson
              Confirmed User
              • Aug 2002
              • 3281

              #7
              Hey guys...I just got a D10, after spending years with a Sony FD-707. The Sony was kinda cool cause I would just use my video lights and point-and-click. I had to set white balance, and the upside was the pics turned out well enough that I didn't have to fuck with them in PS...the downside was some didn't have enough light, and I'd lose shots to blur...and it was always unpredicatable as to what ones I would lose.

              The D10 rules, but it's much harder. All digi cams LOVE natural sunlight, so yea...set on auto and shoot away under those circumstances.

              But you're gonna need to get a flash/strobes, and the minute you do that, you're gonna have to learn about F-stops, and depth of field, and shutter speed, and all that.

              But you're professionals! So might as well act like it!



              Good luck, and don't get frustrated! The pay off is huge!!!

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              • MaDalton
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                • Feb 2004
                • 39861

                #8
                Originally posted by billywatson
                Hey guys...I just got a D10, after spending years with a Sony FD-707. The Sony was kinda cool cause I would just use my video lights and point-and-click. I had to set white balance, and the upside was the pics turned out well enough that I didn't have to fuck with them in PS...the downside was some didn't have enough light, and I'd lose shots to blur...and it was always unpredicatable as to what ones I would lose.

                The D10 rules, but it's much harder. All digi cams LOVE natural sunlight, so yea...set on auto and shoot away under those circumstances.

                But you're gonna need to get a flash/strobes, and the minute you do that, you're gonna have to learn about F-stops, and depth of field, and shutter speed, and all that.

                But you're professionals! So might as well act like it!



                Good luck, and don't get frustrated! The pay off is huge!!!

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                • mkx
                  Confirmed User
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 4001

                  #9
                  Originally posted by sumphatpimp
                  seatbelts are nice in a car, but if you learn not to run into stuff.............
                  never mind.
                  I am probably full of shit.
                  Once i sell all my domains that's going to be my new sig ;)

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                  • mkx
                    Confirmed User
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 4001

                    #10
                    Originally posted by billywatson
                    Hey guys...I just got a D10, after spending years with a Sony FD-707. The Sony was kinda cool cause I would just use my video lights and point-and-click. I had to set white balance, and the upside was the pics turned out well enough that I didn't have to fuck with them in PS...the downside was some didn't have enough light, and I'd lose shots to blur...and it was always unpredicatable as to what ones I would lose.

                    The D10 rules, but it's much harder. All digi cams LOVE natural sunlight, so yea...set on auto and shoot away under those circumstances.

                    But you're gonna need to get a flash/strobes, and the minute you do that, you're gonna have to learn about F-stops, and depth of field, and shutter speed, and all that.

                    But you're professionals! So might as well act like it!



                    Good luck, and don't get frustrated! The pay off is huge!!!
                    Great advice, thanks! Where did you learn all your stuff?

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                    • pornguy
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                      • Mar 2003
                      • 62910

                      #11
                      I shot a bunch of outside photos this weekend myself, and am messing with them now. I have the 20D as well.
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                      • mkx
                        Confirmed User
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 4001

                        #12
                        Originally posted by pornguy
                        I shot a bunch of outside photos this weekend myself, and am messing with them now. I have the 20D as well.
                        care to post a couple ?

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