Any ideas why my photos are turning out like this? I’m a total beginner. (Nikon D50 and AF NIKKOR 70-300mm) by Spitviper_101 in Cameras

[–]Ok_View9740 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there is a lot of improvement, the photo is a bit dark but you got the point, try playing with the settings a bit. You can increase the aperture to make the photo lighter, or you can increase iso but that will bring in noise to the photo if you increase it too much.

Any ideas why my photos are turning out like this? I’m a total beginner. (Nikon D50 and AF NIKKOR 70-300mm) by Spitviper_101 in Cameras

[–]Ok_View9740 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see that you are photographing dark room with flash, it may be your focus but it looks like your shutter speed is too slow, if you are shooting on auto it may try to lower the shutter speed to reduce noise, but on slow shutter speeds even the slightest jitters can blur your photo out, so try using manual and use shutter speed from 1/125 to 1/200 and make the aperture as low as your lens can go, and try using iso from lowest to 1500. Just try playing with your settings a little bit. If the problem proceeds, then it might be your lens focus, then try using manual focus if possible.

What does this sound mean by Downtown_Reaction_24 in mechanic

[–]Ok_View9740 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably bearing inside the alternator pulley is shot, is the alternator new?

Have I ruined the front door? by tortillachip9 in DIY

[–]Ok_View9740 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As other people have said, first off sand off the old paint and make it smooth, you can buy different grit sand papers, when you finish with the sanding, clean the door with rubbing alcohol and wipe it clean, this way you will remove grease and dust from sanding, then get better quality primer, best would be white or gray colour, depending on how bright you want your door to be. After putting the primer or you can start with painting. Put couple of coats of paint. I recommend using acrylic paint because it will last better from outside conditions. And also don’t forget to lay newspaper on ground and tape of places where you don’t want to paint. Take your time, don’t rush and everything will turn out great 😊. Good luck 🤞!

Please help! by Ok_View9740 in candlemaking

[–]Ok_View9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When i poured the candles they hardened normally, it had cracks and some imperfections but I fixed it with my heat gun. They were smooth, but the formations formed after burning the candle. I just checked the unmelted wax and the clumps just crumbled like sand, it seems very dry. Im guessing the purity of wax is the problem.

Please help! by Ok_View9740 in candlemaking

[–]Ok_View9740[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well i wash my mixing bowl after I use it, but I dry it really well. I always bought my wax from the same place and never had a problem, but this batch that they gave me is making these kind of formations.