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

mkx · 09-05-2005, 05:13 PM

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 · 09-05-2005, 05:25 PM

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

mkx · 09-05-2005, 05:29 PM

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

BigCashCrew Dude · 09-05-2005, 05:33 PM

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

sumphatpimp · 09-05-2005, 05:35 PM

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

mkx · 09-05-2005, 05:36 PM

yes definately amazing in sunlight

billywatson · 09-05-2005, 05:38 PM

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!!!

MaDalton · 09-05-2005, 05:40 PM

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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!!!

what he said ^^^^^^

mkx · 09-05-2005, 05:44 PM

Quote:

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 ;)

mkx · 09-05-2005, 05:44 PM

Quote:

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?

pornguy · 09-05-2005, 05:47 PM

I shot a bunch of outside photos this weekend myself, and am messing with them now. I have the 20D as well.

mkx · 09-05-2005, 05:50 PM

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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

?

09-05-2005, 05:13 PM	#1
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	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

09-05-2005, 05:25 PM	#2
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billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	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!!! __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

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