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WDW Picture of the Day (Part 4)
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DisneyDreamer24
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PrincessMiko
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Karl46- I have the DMC-TZ5. I'm not sure how much of a difference it is from yours. I didn't do any research prior to purchasing it. (shameful, I know)
It definately takes better pictures than my old Kodak easy share!
It definately takes better pictures than my old Kodak easy share!
silverboyd
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DisneyGigi
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WDWFigment
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Thanks! I use a Nikon D40 (6.1MP--although MP shouldn't really matter to most recreational shooters).
Scott75
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I was very surprised to find out the Nikon D40 was only a 6.1MP camera. As crystal clear as your photos turn out I would have guessed you were using 10MP or higher. However I am very much an amature when is comes to talking the specifics of cameras. How do you get such clarity with 6.1MP? Is it the lens? I am looking into purchasing a new camera soon to use on vacation, family outings, etc. How pleased are you with the D40?
imamouse
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I also have the 10mp Lumix. Haven't used it much - still getting used to it. Any advice?
MattyFresh
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Megapixels really don't matter much unless your going to be blowing pictures up big.....I know enough about cameras...and yeah, you really get your better results out of the better lenses. I have always heard that is where you should spend most of the money is in the lenses.
WDWFigment
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I don't know who popularized megapixels, but it is totally a marketing gimmick. 6.1 MP is enough to blow a shot up to 20" x 30" and still have it look pretty good (I wouldn't go that high, but you could). My night pictures look good because I use a tripod allowing me to go with a longer shutter speed and low (200) ISO. I would hazard a guess that 3 or 4 MP is all most people will ever need.
For getting crisp shots, lenses are an important part of the equation, but don't under-estimate the importance of using a high quality filter (I use B+W...I think they make the best filters on the market). Post processing is also an important part of the equation. I shoot most everything in RAW, and spend about 5-10 minutes per picture getting everything 'right'. Unless you're an awesome photographer, or are lazy, RAW is the way to go because it gives you greater latitude in adjusting your shots. But be warned, it is time consuming.
diddy_mouse
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Leaving AK...
1DisneyDad
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WDWFigment
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Since I highly doubt any god would be casting his light on the Dolphin, I can only assume the UFOs are using their beams to finally take back their resort! (Joking aside, very nice shot!)
Here's mine for today:
For a full size copy, click on the picture. Please check out my other Walt Disney World shots on Flickr by clicking the link in my signature!
Gorjus
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Like others said, it has very little to do with the MP. It has a lot to do with the lens. But it also has a lot to do with the user. And it has a lot to do with NOT setting your camera on Auto and shooting everything in that mode. Know your camera, play around with it. I've just bought a Lost and Found second hand Point and Shoot that can go with me daily. I know how to use my big DSLR Canon 10D and the Nikon 70S that Disney lends me. However, this little Lumix it what I am practicing with now.
i figured i'd start off by posting a picture of my favorite person in the whole world having the time of his life!! this is my son, conner, waiting to go on Toy Story Mania
That is an adorable child. Do you mind a tip? I only mention it because I see so many parents do it on a daily basis. The parent is standing and the child is below them and they ask the child to look up and smile. Try getting right down to the child's level. Also, don't always ask the child to look and smile. Sometimes it is better to capture them when they aren't looking at the camera, but are looking away at something. Now in this case, I like that he is doing the "cheesey" smile because he has the cheesy glasses on. When visiting characters, I often see children who won't look at the character and talk to the character because mom or dad has the camera pointed at them. The child is trained to smile and look at the camera as long as the parent has it held up. In those cases, I often whisper to the parent to put the camera down for a second. I put mine down as well. Then the child will pay attention to the character. Then I tell the parent to put the camera back up and capture a candid photo not a posed photo. There is time for posed photos at the end. Again, I hope you aren't offended by my suggestion.
mpoppins76
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Cool picture!
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