Pictures from LX3 for technical discussion - part II

[Simon_84]

Thanks for all your replies... look like i shouldnt have any problems with LX3.

How to prevent condensation? Do i need to always keep the cam with a heat pack? And only take out when usage and put it back with the heat pack after usage.

actually don't need to put heat pad with the cam, just take out use, then put back into the cam case can already.

 

[kahchun]

Thanks for the advise bros. looks like there's no worries then

 

[moaid28]

how do i reduce the washed out sky look..it was a extremely bright afternoon in perth...reduced the exposure but it was really still very bright... anyone can share to advise/tips? :dunno:

s 1/2000 f/2 exp:-1.3 iso80

s 1/2000 f/2 exp:-2.0 iso80

 

[CY_OH]

how do i reduce the washed out sky look..it was a extremely bright afternoon in perth...reduced the exposure but it was really still very bright... anyone can share to advise/tips? :dunno:

The shots were taken at the largest aperture and fastest shutter speed.

To further reduce the exposure, you could choose a smaller aperture in AV or M mode, eg. f2.8, f4, while keeping the same shutter speed.

 

[moaid28]

The shots were taken at the largest aperture and fastest shutter speed.

To further reduce the exposure, you could choose a smaller aperture in AV or M mode, eg. f2.8, f4, while keeping the same shutter speed.

aah...I see. I knew I missed out something. thanks! will try that when have a chance!

 

[magicdragon]

You could have used an ND or polarizer if you wanted to keep the aperture at the widest setting ie f2. Looking at the pictures you took it would not have made too much difference if you had stopped your aperture to F5.6. You can play with 3 settings to get the effect you want F stop, shutter speed and ISO speed.

 

[Drexter]

Yeah, get a polariser filter.

 

[moaid28]

You could have used an ND or polarizer if you wanted to keep the aperture at the widest setting ie f2. Looking at the pictures you took it would not have made too much difference if you had stopped your aperture to F5.6. You can play with 3 settings to get the effect you want F stop, shutter speed and ISO speed.

hmmm thanks...havent really mastered the "M" mode...always struggle to keep a good exposure while adjusting the F stop & shutter speed..hmmm..missed out to toggle the ISO..another point noted! :embrass:

how about these 2 similar pix...

f2.2 s:1/2000 exp:-0.3 iso 80
the building against the sky looks more natural but its kinda dark..unlike the actual weather

f2.2 s:1/640 exp:+1 iso80
the sky looks PSed but it captured the actual bright weather

anyways..i am just reviewing back my pix..and criticising the bad ones...just trying to understand what went wrong or how to make it better with the help of the gurus here! thank you again all for teaching! keep the comments coming! very much appreciated

 

[moaid28]

Yeah, get a polariser filter.

ooooh wow!! :think: :lovegrin:

 

[japlook]

hmmm thanks...havent really mastered the "M" mode...always struggle to keep a good exposure while adjusting the F stop & shutter speed..hmmm..missed out to toggle the ISO..another point noted! :embrass:

how about these 2 similar pix...

f2.2 s:1/2000 exp:-0.3 iso 80
the building against the sky looks more natural but its kinda dark..unlike the actual weather

f2.2 s:1/640 exp:+1 iso80
the sky looks PSed but it captured the actual bright weather

anyways..i am just reviewing back my pix..and criticising the bad ones...just trying to understand what went wrong or how to make it better with the help of the gurus here! thank you again all for teaching! keep the comments coming! very much appreciated

hey.. nice pics there.. where is the place? the first pic abit underexpose i think.. the 2nd pic have a better exposure and composition from the angle..
im not a pro. but just my perspective n 1 cent worth. LX3 rox...

 

[magicdragon]

You dont need to set the cam to manual. Use aperture priority. You set the f-stop and the cam will select the shutter speed. Shooting into light (Sky) increase exposure by 2 stops (EV +/-) side loght increase by 1 stop (as a starting point). You can preset your camera whatever ISO or a range of ISO (for ex up to ISO 200).

 

[Drexter]

ooooh wow!! :think: :lovegrin:

Go get it!

 

[Drexter]

You dont need to set the cam to manual. Use aperture priority. You set the f-stop and the cam will select the shutter speed. Shooting into light (Sky) increase exposure by 2 stops (EV +/-) side loght increase by 1 stop (as a starting point). You can preset your camera whatever ISO or a range of ISO (for ex up to ISO 200).

1 stop = +1 or +1/3?

 

[moaid28]

those were taken in australia perth..the earlier in frementle while the recent ones was around the city center...

at least you are more PRO than me!..hehe.. i do agree with you..LX3 roXXX
i am luving it...think its stuck to my hands nowadays..even go 7-11 also i bring down..hahahhaa

 

[Drexter]

those were taken in australia perth..the earlier in frementle while the recent ones was around the city center...

at least you are more PRO than me!..hehe.. i do agree with you..LX3 roXXX
i am luving it...think its stuck to my hands nowadays..even go 7-11 also i bring down..hahahhaa

w00t! Australia has such nice sky... Will be gng there next year!

 

[moaid28]

w00t! Australia has such nice sky... Will be gng there next year!

enjoy urself there! next year is only a week away!

my better pix (or so i thot) are here..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14354418@N02/sets/72157622940477169/show/

 

[LXthree]

High Dynamic scene mode with art filter.. ISO 400 f/2, 1/2th sec..

Compared to its normal settings on P mode ISO 400, f/2, 1/10th sec

Hi Bro, Bought the LX3 after seeing your pic in the high dynamic mode....Really nice pic taken for a pns camera. Try out the HD mode with art filter after i bought....And guess what, it really works!!! Nice night shot taken easily!!! Thanks Bro!!

 

[iNotion]

how do i reduce the washed out sky look..it was a extremely bright afternoon in perth...reduced the exposure but it was really still very bright... anyone can share to advise/tips? :dunno:

On a bright sunny day, your aperture is @f/2??
Read up on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_of_field

 

[Drexter]

Anybody knows what's the mode and settings to take a nice spider shot like this?

 

[moaid28]

On a bright sunny day, your aperture is @f/2??
Read up on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_of_field

yeah...still learning.. point noted that reducing the aperture may help the washed out look... but how does DOF help prevent overexposure? maybe i missing out something...:embrass: havent read fully the link tho' :sweat: thanks!..another link into my favourite!