Sunlight issues.

[imagemaker46]

What meter.

Really? Well I suppose you managed to find the lens cap, that was the first mistake.

 

[Tiller]

Really? Well I suppose you managed to find the lens cap, that was the first mistake.

There's no reason to be rude.

 

[Tiller]

Listen to TCambell's advice. That's great information.

 

[UnknownBro]

I just tryed auto mode its better than manual mode.

has to be trolling?

 

[kathyt]

Camera Maker: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D5100
Image Date: 2013-04-16 13:43:21 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 45.0mm (35mm equivalent: 67mm)
Aperture: f/5.3
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
ISO equiv: 800
Exposure Bias: -5.00 EV
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Flash Fired: No
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Software: Ver.1.00


You've severely overexposed the shot due to high ISO and an open aperture. Are you even looking at the camera's meter?

These are some pretty random settings. How in the heck...

 

[imagemaker46]

Really? Well I suppose you managed to find the lens cap, that was the first mistake.

There's no reason to be rude.

In this case I don't believe I was being rude, I was being truthful.

 

[kylesfreelance]

I just tryed auto mode its better than manual mode.

has to be trolling?

Not a troll.

 

[PropilotBW]

Shoot is "P" setting (Program Mode) on the round dial at the top. It will give you an idea of what the expected settings (Shutter Speed, Aperture, and F/Stop) for a particular scene.

So...what is your picture a picture of???

 

[kylesfreelance]

It was a test shot outdoors of nearby houses .

 

[dbvirago]

Why did you shoot manual, and what was the reason for the ISO, shutter speed and aperture you chose?

 

[kylesfreelance]

I was suggested to shoot in manual and the iso at 800.

 

[table1349]

Perchance have you R.T.F.M. yet?

 

[Tiller]

I was suggested to shoot in manual and the iso at 800.

You were told wrong. I wouldn't be taking suggestions from them anymore.

Take TCampbell's advice. It's spot on.

Most importantly, don't quit shooting. Everybody makes mistakes when starting. Now you're armed with information, so go put it into action, and post your results!

 

[pgriz]

Kyle, there has to be some thinking behind those settings. Tim Campbell did his usual excellent description. But before you get too far, let's have a discussion.

If someone suggests that ISO 800 is good for a sunny day, your first question should probably be "Why?" Followed by the second question of "what's my base ISO?" (answered by referring to the manual), and followed by the third: "Why would I need to change from base ISO to 800? What will that allow me to do that I can't do otherwise?".

Your settings are 5 stops overexposed according the the sunny 16 rule. By coincidence, your exposure compensation setting of -5 essentially biases the meter by the same amount.

Perhaps you can help us understand by your describing the reasons for the settings that your camera was set to.

 

[ph0enix]

I was suggested to shoot in manual and the iso at 800.

Whoever suggested ISO 800 on a sunny day was either clueless or taking you for a ride. At this point you have no business shooting in manual mode - at least not until you learn how to use the light meter and the exposure triangle.
Learning about Exposure ? The Exposure Triangle