Cigar Photography

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

What do you all think of the eccj pic I took? Anyone have any suggestions to make it better or is it fine?

Did you shoot it in manual or auto mode? What was your ISO set at? Its a perfect macro shot IMO. It just seems a little noisy is why I ask about the ISO. I also think the white background blows it out a bit. Otherwise, a very good picture!

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Did you shoot it in manual or auto mode? What was your ISO set at? Its a perfect macro shot IMO. It just seems a little noisy is why I ask about the ISO. I also think the white background blows it out a bit. Otherwise, a very good picture!

I did it in the auto mode. I think the auto mode put it in macro mode. What is ISO? Also, what is noise and how do I get rid of it?

Thanks! I am a noob when it comes to cameras.

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Did you shoot it in manual or auto mode? What was your ISO set at? Its a perfect macro shot IMO. It just seems a little noisy is why I ask about the ISO. I also think the white background blows it out a bit. Otherwise, a very good picture!

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by DBall

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Yep... It is a Canon Powershot SD780IS 12.1 megapixel

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
Shutter Speed
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...elTechSpecsAct

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by DBall

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?

[DBall]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Most point and shoots have manual modes now. My old cybershot that I got like 7 years ago has manual mode. The iso is only adjustable from 100-400 though.

Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Chris.

A higher iso usually causes noise. You can put it into manual mode and adjust the f stop and shutter speed to compensate for a low iso. Iso is how sensitive the camera is to light. The higher the number, the brighter the pic

Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Yep. It has a manual mode. So, back to the eccj picture.... should the picture be lighter or darker? Should I have changed the ISO?

The picture is crisp and sharp. It looks good. I think that it's te white background that makes it too "bright". I'm a fan of darker pictures though. Since you shot it in auto mode, the ISO probably isn't the problem. What I'm seeing as noise on my phone could simply be the bokeh from being a macro photo.

Originally Posted by DBall

Very cool... that I did not know. Thanks!



Now that's a nice, easy explanation... prolly the first one that makes any sense. I have tons to learn, so little things like that are pretty important. Thanks!

No problem man. I'm happy to help others understand it a little better. It takes time and practice to fully grasp it all though. I really wish I had a DSLR again.

This thread makes my mouth water...

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by Chris.

The picture is crisp and sharp. It looks good. I think that it's te white background that makes it too "bright". I'm a fan of darker pictures though. Since you shot it in auto mode, the ISO probably isn't the problem. What I'm seeing as noise on my phone could simply be the bokeh from being a macro photo.



No problem man. I'm happy to help others understand it a little better. It takes time and practice to fully grasp it all though. I really wish I had a DSLR again.

What is a bokeh?

Originally Posted by elderboy02

What is a bokeh?

Bokeh is that creamy, buttery, smooth background that people like soooo much.

The subject is the bread, the bokeh is the butter.


-Mark.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Originally Posted by DBall

He said he shot it with a canon powershot (point and click, not DSLR), I'm not sure it has any manual modes.

my Powershot G9 has a great manual feature. I like simple quick snap shots, I enjoy great video and the manual function was icing. Hell even i need some help with the manual needs but i do enjoy playing with it