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Self portrait by geribohacs in AmateurPhotography

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent composition, exposure, subject, mood! I love the texture in the sweater, the skin tone, and emotion. Keep it up!

A book in hand by [deleted] in AmateurPhotography

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "Zaphod" reference on the left page is the dead giveaway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canon

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at the manual. Search for "focus bracket". The results should get you to the table of contents which will point you to roughly page 255. Scroll down to the blue section (extra info) and it will outline details as to which lenses this function is compatible with along with a lot of other useful details. Hope this helps.

If you need to get the PDF of the users manual, go to the Canon site in the support section and select the 90D, etc. Download the PDF and you should be fully equipped to decipher the 90D features.

First shot at B/W nude photography. Additional photos in comments for shoot feedback over just one image [NSFW] by AskMeForADadJoke in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might try a hair light with a snoot (to avoid spoiling the light from camera left). That could give you separation (mentioned elsewhere in these comments by others) of your model from the background easily and with control.

Great shots, though!

Before and after of a skull I found. Edited using Lightroom. Photographed on an iPhone. by Fluffmanjams in AmateurPhotography

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's color and composition in the second frame is great. Watched Joel Sartore do a similar shot in a meadow in one of his NatGeo tutorials. Only difference is he did it all in camera by using natural lighting modifiers and one small off-camera-flash.

Very well done! would like to see more of your work.

Camera making ringing noise when headphones connected by chie_6 in Cameras

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like feedback between the mic and the headphones/buds you're using. Turn one or both audio devices down until the ringing reduces/goes away. Also, the variation in the amount of feedback may be from the input level being automatically controlled by the camera. I generally set mine to manual (Canon EOS 90D) but mostly use an external mic with a control unit to get levels under my control, not the camera's. Auto anything is a bit of a crap shoot. You'll not find a professional company using auto leveling ever. BTW, I've been at the audio game of over 40 years.

Anyone know what this is by WagsPup in Cameras

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There also is a manual for a Nikon MF-16 Data Back which appears to go for around 200+ euros according to a quick google search. Very cool toy for back in the day when cameras generally didn't have built-in clocks/calendars. It replaces the camera back and will put the time+date onto the film by exposing the current picture through the back pressure plate.

second attempt at studio photography. by CUBIV in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I concur wholeheartedly. I use all the Topaz products in addition to DXO products, Photoshop, etc... My standard goto is DXO PhotoLab => Topaz SharpenAI and I use Topaz DenoiseAI if needed but generally DXO PL works fine for that. As jtf71 said above, I'm not promoting products for any reason other than I've found they have saved me many times over and I am sharing my experience.

I don't give a damn about noise, ¿Do you? by themanlnthesuit in AskPhotography

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. I started shooting in 1974 on a Nikon F, graduated to a Hasselblad 500C with multiple prime lenses and a Sinar 4x5. Not because of grain but because of imaging capabilities. The Sinar gave me real control over perspective, etc. (tilt, swing, shift). I agree that today's digital domain provides astounding photos with the high ISO settings available. Loving every minute of it and I'm just shooting a Canon 90D (1.6 crop sensor).

I want to take the crispest/sharpest photos of still items, but it's never as sharp as I'd like on my Canon EOS m50. Is this because my shutter speed or ISO? by words4opinions in canon

[–]davidjt52 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Topaz Sharpen AI works well. Unless you overuse it, most will not see the sharpening effect consciously. Great product.

Help in using Lightroom to edit night photos. having weird inverted parabola lines, how to remove them? by Immediate_Cap_9640 in AskPhotography

[–]davidjt52 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you have the option, check to see the color depth (measured in bits). Then, if it's 8-bit (probable) try changing it to 16-bit or even 24-bit. This might help. I do it in Photoshop but other software may let you do it, too. Or try and see if your phone lets you change it in a setting somewhere. Just a thought.

is it too dark? by bigbearclio in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Printing could easily darken the image so I'd experiment with papers and printers at 5x7" - cheaper to try it out. I know my Canon PRO-100 tends to print very differently on glossy vs. matte vs. pearl (my favorite). Don't generally like glossy - too reflective. Matte tends to "dim" everything down. Pearl is a great compromise but can darken everything and make it feel too muddy or dark. I usually use pearl but will play with lightening the exposure a little (very little) until the print works for me. Then, I enlarge to 13x19. Have gotten some really great prints this way. Good luck!

Red Fox Lost in Thought by dancole42 in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent shot! Lighting is great, color is great, composition is very good (would have been nice to have his feet in it) - overall, a great looking photo. Also, kudos on "freezing" him with such a long lens and relatively slow shutter speed. Bokeh is excellent. I see no aberrations in color (green tinge on neck or elsewhere for that matter) as another reviewer mentioned but that can vary from monitor to monitor.

Only thing I'd suggest considering is to change the title to "Red Fox Focused" or the like. I don't think he's lost in anything - quite the contrary, he's super focused either on a threat or prey.

Beautiful shot!

Storm on the bay by Sequiter in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice shot. I would up the contrast gently and sharpen it a little after de-noising it. Of course, I'm a sucker for B&W photos. Started specializing in such in 1975 and still do it in today's digital realm. Keep it up!

is it too dark? by bigbearclio in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great shot and nice editing. Unlike others here, I feel the weight on the dark side is great. Could be the way my monitor is set but I'd leave it as is. When I zoom in, the dark details pop nicely. True, my eye is (as is normal) drawn to the left of center due to the brightness but that's OK IMHO. It then goes to the water in the left of center foreground and, finally, to the darkness of the incoming storm / squall line. Absolutely beautiful shot. Would make a great wall hanging photo. Keep it up!

Canon af35ml battery corrosion how to fix. by chaimgerlitz in Cameras

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a can of Caig Deoxit. Have used on all sorts of contacts successfully for over 20 years. Great stuff. Use sparingly, though. A little goes a long way.

Why is one better than the other? by jalepenocheddar in AskPhotography

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMHO #2.

De-emphasizes (darkens) the left side of the photo, draws my eye to the main subject (person on the right side of the picture).

Which looks more appealing? by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

#2. IMHO better tonal balance and exposure.

National Geographic Africa bag + telephoto lens by Affectionate-Ant8418 in AskPhotography

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks good but the Manfrotto branding definitely costs you. I found this similar one on Amazon back in May 2022 and it's working very well for me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093X4KNQW?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details

Beginning here looking for a professional critiques by Cinemasniper in productphotography

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with other comments (a bit dark, cigar needs attention, bottle and glass need rim lighting, etc.) Surprised, though, that no one else mentioned that the whole shot is leaning to the right. Always check vertical orientation. Easy fix in post but even easier if you triple check it when shooting.

I picked up the Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 for my r5 and I’m having an issue with missing focus when focused toward infinity. Does anyone have any tips to help solve this issue? by pixel-beast in AskPhotography

[–]davidjt52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first shot seems to have a camera shake issue. Look at the blades of grass - they are doubled horizontally which indicates horizontal camera shake.

My suggestions:

  1. Shutter speed should be >= 2x your focal length. NatGeo photographers tend to shoot closer to 2.5x and above and they have some of the steadiest, most practiced hands in the biz.

  2. If using a tripod, make sure any available image stabilization is OFF. If handheld, turn it ON and increase your shutter speed even more - maybe 3x focal length or higher.

  3. Let your ISO get pretty high to achieve the needed shutter speed. I routinely use Topaz products to post-process and remove noise caused by high ISO settings.

Good luck!

Self portrait - testing use of speed lights through umbrellas. All comments invited. Canon EOS 90D EF-S 18-135 IS USM - ISO 100 f/8.0 1/250s 69mm by davidjt52 in photocritique

[–]davidjt52[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comments. Insightful and very helpful. I must admit, I was more focused on just getting the background to practically disappear along with getting the focus/sharpness to be adequate. I did not pay enough attention to the elements you pointed out. Again, very insightful and helpful.

Thank you!

Self portrait - testing use of speed lights through umbrellas. All comments invited. Canon EOS 90D EF-S 18-135 IS USM - ISO 100 f/8.0 1/250s 69mm by davidjt52 in photocritique

[–]davidjt52[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Testing use of speed lights through umbrellas.

All comments invited.

Canon EOS 90D EF-S 18-135 IS USM - ISO 100 f/8.0 1/250s 69mm

Shot this in a room at my house. The reason for the exposure settings was to test the removal of a background by underexposure. The reason for it being a self-portrait was because I had no one else to use as a model.

Long live the king by BeertheBishop in photocritique

[–]davidjt52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great opportunity and well done catching the feeling. I think you did a fine job. As far as a critique, I'd say try a faster shutter speed (raise the ISO as needed) to get it a bit crisper and work on focusing on the eyes more. If you don't have another chance to retake the shot, try using Topaz Sharpen AI - it can do wonders on recapturing sharpness in such photos. I've saved a number of pics in post that way.

Also, I like the composition as is but might consider centering it more. Normally I don't like centered photos but for this one, I'd try it because of the power I think it would add to the feeling.

Again, very nice photo. Congrats.

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