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Posted by maeco (Member # 2578) on :
 
first time using it and this is just a test run.
got a good as deal even came with class on learning basics,digital 1 and 2,slr specific and advance.and i definately need it.out of all the shots, 2 came in nice most of them where too bright.any suggestions welome like always.






[ June 17, 2008, 01:05 AM: Message edited by: maeco ]
 

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Posted by Rookie07gt (Member # 7536) on :
 
yea it's a pretty dope camera! better pics for our photo shoot's haha.
 

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Posted by Joooestang66 (Member # 2828) on :
 
I've got a D40X, all taken with kit lenses.




 

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Posted by lowriderryda (Member # 7397) on :
 
photoshop or find programs that help enhance the photo, with digital you got to do a bunch of work to them to make them look nice


http://www.flickr.com/photos/25800527@N06/2535883044/
 

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Posted by Hozr (Member # 6196) on :
 
White cars are hard to shoot because it really messes with the metering if the lighting isn't perfect.

a little trick I like to try is to set to spot metering, select a spot in the background that is mid-tone (sky for example) and lock the metering in there and then recompose, focus and shoot the subject.

Also play with the flash. A little fill flash might help with the foreground. I'd dial back the EV on the flash though or it will blow out the foreground. A little flash may help bring the Black rims to life.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Looks great Maeco! Once you get the setting right, those pics will look perfect.
 

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Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on :
 
My wife just picked up a D40 too.
She bought a 55-200 lens with VR as well.

Lots of options.....it's going to take some getting used to.
 

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