First photo with DSLR.. ever!

[Ediacol]

I finally got my camera, and decided to go with a Canon t2i.

This is the first photo I took earlier today, the sun was on it's way down and was limited to just my apartments.. I'm think it's okay for a first try right? I know it doesn't have a story and all that jazz but what do you guys think? Tomorrow I will go out and practice some more.

 

[SCraig]

Very nice for a first-ever shot. Probably much better than my first (but that was 40+ years ago so I don't really remember).

It is a full stop underexposed though. Kick the exposure up a full stop in post processing and watch what happens. I think you'll like it.

 

[DigDoug90]

Very nice for a first-ever shot. Probably much better than my first (but that was 40+ years ago so I don't really remember).

It is a full stop underexposed though. Kick the exposure up a full stop in post processing and watch what happens. I think you'll like it.

What exactly do you mean by kicking it up a full stop. Where is the done on the camera? or is that a combination of adjusting aperture, shutter and ISO?

Sorry I am a noob...

 

[SCraig]

What I meant was to increase the exposuse one full stop since the photograph is underexposed. It is a function of adjusting shutter speed, aperture and/or ISO when the shot is taken or by lightening it up during post processing.

 

[Ediacol]

How about now?


I think he meant in post-processing.. I use lightroom and did .80 I thought a full 1.00 was a little too bright?

 

[480sparky]

What exactly do you mean by kicking it up a full stop. Where is the done on the camera? or is that a combination of adjusting aperture, shutter and ISO?

Sorry I am a noob...

Purchase the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.

 

[480sparky]

How about now?


I think he meant in post-processing.. I use lightroom and did .80 I thought a full 1.00 was a little too bright?

Better, but you should always strive for proper exposure in-camera. Relying on PP to 'save' a shot is a poor way to shoot.

 

[Ediacol]

How about now?


I think he meant in post-processing.. I use lightroom and did .80 I thought a full 1.00 was a little too bright?

Better, but you should always strive for proper exposure in-camera. Relying on PP to 'save' a shot is a poor way to shoot.

I agree! this is my first time ever picking up a DSLR lol I've been reading the manual and everything so hopefully tomorrow is better!

 

[480sparky]

I agree! this is my first time ever picking up a DSLR lol I've been reading the manual and everything so hopefully tomorrow is better!

Learn how to read histograms......... if your camera can display them.

 

[SCraig]

How about now?


I think he meant in post-processing.. I use lightroom and did .80 I thought a full 1.00 was a little too bright?

Yeah! See how those blooms popped out?

This is the one I corrected before I posted. It's 1 full stop exposure compensation.

 

[Ediacol]

I like the pop! Thank you!

 

[MTVision]

Purchase the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.

I second this!!

 

[Ediacol]

Purchase the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.

I second this!!

I just got it! Thanks Guys!

 

[paigew]

looks great! once you learn how to use your meter it will be easier to properly expose in camera keep clicking away

 

[Ediacol]

looks great! once you learn how to use your meter it will be easier to properly expose in camera keep clicking away

Thanks!!