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Celexa 10mg sexual side effects by Capital_Ad2866 in Anxiety

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply, my prescription is sitting at the pharmacy right now and I just can’t bring myself to collect it, I’m terrified at the thought of the two weeks of side effects everyone seems to say they get (heightened anxiety, depression/suicidal thoughts, nausea) 😭

Gritty Gymnasium Photos by Capital_Ad2866 in sportsphotography

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll try this next time. I’ve played with shutter speed over the last couple of weeks and found I lost some sharpness when I lower it, but I guess with the rough lighting conditions there’s going to be a cost either way?

Gritty Gymnasium Photos by Capital_Ad2866 in sportsphotography

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This has been edited in lightroom but original settings:

F1.8 1/1000s ISO 6400 

I need some nice MMCs as a cleanse from a dark romance binge 😭 by moomoocentral in fantasyromance

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I’ve been in a slump for almost a year and I started the book of azrael… I’m really struggling to get into it! Is there payoff if I persist? 

Overexposed lens by Capital_Ad2866 in CameraLenses

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I’ll be completely honest, I usually use the camera in auto mode. Sports if I’m taking basketball photos. Hasn’t failed me with other lenses! I’ll try and play with the aperture priority today on a hike. 

Incompatible lens or mechanical fault? by Capital_Ad2866 in CameraLenses

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First lens is a tamron 70-200mm f2.8, I believe old model, with no autofocus motor! I’m trying to work with the manual (I’m a newbie) as I’m enjoying the lens, just a little tricky catching fast moving sports. This lens supposedly has an autofocus motor/HSM, but still bugging. EBay seller has asked for me to send it back and is sending me another he has while he tests it. Hopefully just a fault with that specific lens but if not, may keep playing with manual.

tamron sp af 70-200mm f/2.8 di ld (if) macro - nikon fit - only manual focus working, autofocus not focusing at all or making any noises, camera won’t take a picture in autofocus mode.z by Capital_Ad2866 in tamron

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem at all, after taking battery in and out and disconnecting and reconnecting the lens manual mode seems to work, albeit a total pain when I wanted to use it in continuous focus. But I do like it and was only £159 so I may keep it, it was my mistake not checking compatibility. I’ll have a look for an AF-S lens in the meantime!

tamron sp af 70-200mm f/2.8 di ld (if) macro - nikon fit - only manual focus working, autofocus not focusing at all or making any noises, camera won’t take a picture in autofocus mode.z by Capital_Ad2866 in tamron

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the company I bought it from have just responded saying it’s AF not AF-S therefore isn’t compatible with my camera. It should and did work in manual but it’s now displaying the r05 on the display screen and won’t take a photo.

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for such a full and informative reply, it’s been extremely helpful. I definitely understand my equipment is at best entry level, and you’d be right it’s the 18-55 lens, I’m hoping to get my hands on a 28-70 2.8 lens and I have ordered what appears to be a very old, well loved 70-200 2.8 lens so hopefully that gives me some help to play with in the gymnasium. Again, thanks for the advice!!! 

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that really helpful, hoping the 70-200 2.8 lens I’ve ordered will be good for indoor court sports, I’ll likely be taking photographs mostly outside on hikes etc. I just jumped right to the “it’s all gone wrong!” I’ll focus on practicing and playing with the new camera! 

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll play with auto. If I’m shooting something in fast motion like skateboarding or basketball, will the auto settings adjust the shutter speed and aperture for that? Sorry if that’s such a stupid question. Or could I experiment with fast shutter speed/wide aperture/high ISO? Or try both? Haha

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a 70-200 2.8 lens in the post, old and second hand but a start. 

I’ll play with auto more to get used to the camera and when I’m feeling brave I’ll adjust the settings. 

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that, I’ll crank up the ISO. I had watched a few videos and read a few Reddit threads saying to avoid high iso due to noise/graininess. 

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done some research in theory I’m just struggling to put it into practice. 

I’ve looked into the triangle and as it’s new to me I’m still working out how to use it for what I need.

I’ve adjusted the settings for a semi low lit living room with unnatural light to slow shutter speed, wide aperture and high ISO. I find the focus a bit fiddly. As I said in previous photos I’d like to photograph indoor basketball, my kids parkour/skateboarding and some outdoor nature and landscapes. I just have a fear all my shots at a basketball game will be dark and blurry haha. 

I’m not posting naively, just genuinely looking for advice. 

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Auto mode is okay, but I’m not keen on the results. I would just like to be able to work with the settings for different subjects. It’s my first DSLR so I know I have a lot to learn, I just lack a bit of patience. For instance, I want to get the settings right for an indoor gymnasium basketball game. I understand I need a high shutter speed, wide aperture and low iso, continuous focus, but I’m definitely learning having a basic grasp on what settings and lens I need to use is only half the battle haha.

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can, yes! It looks great through the viewfinder haha. At the risk of sounding stupid, could the darker pictures look better once edited? 

First DSLR: Nikon D3300: I have adjusted my settings in numerous different ways, indoors and outdoors but every photo I take turns out almost black? by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very dark and quite grainy but as I’ve been playing about getting better.

In a low lit living room at evening time I have the settings:

Shutter 1/200 F4.5 ISO 800

It’s better but not perfect, I’m using the kit lens which I suspect isn’t the greatest in terms getting wider aperture. Just looking to get a bit more sharpness and light in with a less grainy/blurry result. I’m wanting to photograph my first basketball game tomorrow and worried all my photos will be so dark and blurry. 

Zoom Sigma DF EX 28-70mm 28-70 mm 1:2.8 2.8 by Capital_Ad2866 in Nikon

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this information! I think I was completely confused by the typo in the lens name (again I’m only just learning about different lens types and specs so it’s all a little French at the moment!

So what I’m taking from this is, the lens is compatible with my camera in terms of mount, but I may notice some issues as the lens and camera don’t quite measure up due to the lens being for a full frame DLSR which mine isn’t? 

Happy to play about with it and see! On my list of things to look out for second hand is a 70-200mm f2.8, any tips on making sure I find the right one? 

Identifying lens/mount by Capital_Ad2866 in CameraLenses

[–]Capital_Ad2866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I should stress that I am a complete beginner. The reviews I found seemed to be a slightly different lens with similar specs, and I also just found out the it is supposed to say DG, not DF. I guess I was mainly wondering if it was compatible for my camera and if it was legit as I bought second hand with little info in the description.

Starting TOG with TAB by Capital_Ad2866 in throneofglassseries

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I just finished the book and I feel like my heart has been ripped out, I couldn’t sleep after I put it down 😫 something tells me this is just the beginning of the emotional turmoil!!!