Camera Idiot. I need help. ( Canon Rebel XTi )

Na306StAnG · 06-10-2008, 12:16 PM

I got this camera and I think its way to advanced for me but I'm not throwing the towel in yet.

I have a car in the shop i wanted to take some general pictures of but cant seam to get a nice clean shot of it with this camera.

I'm worse then a n00b here so be gentle please.

civicfrk1 · 06-10-2008, 12:20 PM

why not just shoot in auto? lol.

or put it in manual and mess with aperture and shutter speed till you see the little arrow right in the center of the scale.....

thats what i used to do when i first got it and it used to get me some somewhat clean shots....now i mess with EVERYTHING lol

Na306StAnG · 06-10-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by civicfrk1

why not just shoot in auto? lol.

Cause the picture looks horrible.

**Mars_302** · 06-10-2008, 01:55 PM

what is wrong with the photo?

**.:Chris:.** · 06-10-2008, 03:17 PM

If I had to venture a guess, I'd say that the shop is too dark. Set up a tripod and try that. We're going to need an example or a better description than what you've given us.

SaturnTypeR · 06-10-2008, 03:38 PM

Na306StAnG · 06-10-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by .:Chris:.

If I had to venture a guess, I'd say that the shop is too dark. Set up a tripod and try that.

That kinda makes sense! I'll post some up later today.

**.:Chris:.** · 06-10-2008, 03:59 PM

If they're blurry, that's what it is. If they're too bright or dark, adjust the exposure compensation (+/-).

Na306StAnG · 06-10-2008, 04:03 PM

This didn't come out to bad. I guess i need to just play with the adjustments a little.

**.:Chris:.** · 06-10-2008, 04:04 PM

There you go, looks like it's working fine.

ERG · 06-10-2008, 04:32 PM

Try putting the camera on a tripod, set it to Manual and adjust the shutter speed and aperture until you reach your desired effect. I would also set the timer rather than actually pressing the shutter button.

A "general" picture is what you have there, anything beyond that, a photographer would want to know exactly what the image will be used for before setting up the shot.

Na306StAnG · 06-10-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ERG

a photographer would want to know exactly what the image will be used for before setting up the shot.

I'm not a photographer, just trying to document the car.

**Mars_302** · 06-10-2008, 11:46 PM

if you are jsut documenting then yea its fine for that. then green square ont he dial is full auto mode

spoolinspyder · 06-12-2008, 09:44 PM

na306stang its chris i talked to u at boardwalk that one night i was with linonel n shit ive got the same camera if u want u can message me an i can show u how to work it n shit plus i want a friendly run when my car gets finished just message me

06-10-2008, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Na306StAnG Stock sucks!! Car: 1988 LX Coupe 1994 Angry Panda 1997 Slightning My TRGarage Largo : 2147483647	Camera Idiot. I need help. ( Canon Rebel XTi ) I got this camera and I think its way to advanced for me but I'm not throwing the towel in yet. I have a car in the shop i wanted to take some general pictures of but cant seam to get a nice clean shot of it with this camera. I'm worse then a n00b here so be gentle please.

06-10-2008, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
SaturnTypeR Official Photo Ninja Car: 03 Civic Si My TRGarage ST Pete, FL : 978240914	+1

06-10-2008, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
civicfrk1 I Drive A YEEEEP Car: A Fuggin YEEP My TRGarage Ft.Myers, fl : 352073110	why not just shoot in auto? lol. or put it in manual and mess with aperture and shutter speed till you see the little arrow right in the center of the scale..... thats what i used to do when i first got it and it used to get me some somewhat clean shots....now i mess with EVERYTHING lol

06-10-2008, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mars_302 Race Photographer Car: My TRGarage : 2147483647	what is wrong with the photo?

06-10-2008, 03:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
.:Chris:. Doesn't steal from flickr Car: Turbo Teal GSR My TRGarage Saint Petersburg, Florida : 853762725	If I had to venture a guess, I'd say that the shop is too dark. Set up a tripod and try that. We're going to need an example or a better description than what you've given us.

06-10-2008, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
.:Chris:. Doesn't steal from flickr Car: Turbo Teal GSR My TRGarage Saint Petersburg, Florida : 853762725	If they're blurry, that's what it is. If they're too bright or dark, adjust the exposure compensation (+/-).

06-10-2008, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Na306StAnG Stock sucks!! Car: 1988 LX Coupe 1994 Angry Panda 1997 Slightning My TRGarage Largo : 2147483647	This didn't come out to bad. I guess i need to just play with the adjustments a little.

06-10-2008, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
.:Chris:. Doesn't steal from flickr Car: Turbo Teal GSR My TRGarage Saint Petersburg, Florida : 853762725	There you go, looks like it's working fine.

06-10-2008, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
ERG I do precision guesswork Car: My TRGarage under a dead Ohio sky : 623511306	Try putting the camera on a tripod, set it to Manual and adjust the shutter speed and aperture until you reach your desired effect. I would also set the timer rather than actually pressing the shutter button. A "general" picture is what you have there, anything beyond that, a photographer would want to know exactly what the image will be used for before setting up the shot.

06-10-2008, 11:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mars_302 Race Photographer Car: My TRGarage : 2147483647	if you are jsut documenting then yea its fine for that. then green square ont he dial is full auto mode

06-12-2008, 09:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
spoolinspyder Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 4804586	na306stang its chris i talked to u at boardwalk that one night i was with linonel n shit ive got the same camera if u want u can message me an i can show u how to work it n shit plus i want a friendly run when my car gets finished just message me