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Use of Color Photo Challenge
alpha-jessica-a posted a topic in Photography,
Whether it's vibrant contrasting colors, monochrome magic, color harmonies or a daring splash of color, we'd love to see how you incorporate color into your photography! Share some of your favorite work and let us know how you created it.
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Sony Alpha Universe Presents a Week-Long Takeover with Nicole Zelkowitz!
alpha-jessica-a posted a topic in Photography,
Nicole Zelkowitz (@avecnicole) is a travel, adventure, and lifestyle photographer. She uses her images to encourage others to leave the comfort of their homes and travel to their dream destinations. She is highly skilled at creating unique images that give a sense of place and tell a story.
It’s our pleasure to announce that Nicole will be participating in a text based Forum Takeover from September 16th to September 20th!
If you’d like to ask a question, post it in this thread and Nicole will answer it during her takeover.
You’ll have a week to chat with and learn from Nicole. The takeover will also be saved and available to view after the week ends!-
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Best shot this year so far
Wojtsobi posted a topic in Photography,
I've always wanted to get a shot like this with bird in flight on a stunning sunrise scenery and here it is - whats yours? 🙂- 2 replies
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By aquabluedreams.com · Posted
I will get to test new gear on some hikes in the coming weeks and our road trip to the Tetons in late September to capture the Elk rut. Been busy selling gear on eBay, lol and now will go out with...A7RV, Sony 200-600, Sony 1.4 teleconverter, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS, Sigma 24-70 DG DN Art II, Sony 12-24mm f/4 and 7Artisans 9mm. In the end buying the two Sigma lenses was just a little more than buying just one of the Sony equivalents. Yes, I miss out on being able to add a teleconverter to the Sigma 70-200. Sort of shocking to see it all listed here, really hobby out of control, lol. -
Hi everyone, I have a Sony 200-600mm lens that I use a lot with my A7RV for shooting wildlife, mostly birds. I shoot them mostly handheld and usually keep the lens on mode 3. I was curious if that's what most other use or if I could benefit from a different mode ? Thanks
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Newbie here, just joining to learn from everyone. I’m a photoshop wizard and photography is a hobby.
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Are there any good tricks to remove the "The operation and safety of this battery cannot be guaranteed. Continue use?" warning with third party batteries? Let's step back from the rage inducing logic that Sony took the time and effort to make their product worse via firmware, and share any tips. First, the main screen now blocks out the battery percentage, but you can still see it by hitting the "focus assist" zoom-in button. Anyone else? Are there any 3rd party batteries that now work without the warnings?
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By alpha-jessica-a · Posted
Summer is the season for fireworks, and as we near Independence Day you’re sure to see image after image of fireworks as you tap through your Instagram stories or scroll through your feed. Some of the best memories are made during this time of year, and preserving the tradition of fireworks in those memories through photography can be a challenging task. Flashes of light in the night sky that are colorful, moving and unpredictable don’t make for the easiest of subjects to capture, but with a few simple steps you can create an image that will instantly take you back to that moment when you view it. Check out our five powerful tips for better fireworks photography below and whether it be at the bays, beaches, parks or fairs…give it a try at the next fireworks show! 1. Gear Selection – Pack A Wide Zoom When packing your gear for the fireworks, make sure that in addition to your Sony Alpha camera (like the Sony Alpha 7R V, Sony Alpha 1 or Sony Alpha 7S III) you pack a wide zoom lens. (Also a tripod - but more on that later.) You want something wide so you can show context and also ensure the fireworks fit in the frame, plus a zoom gives you the versatility to adjust on the fly. Try something like the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II, Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II or Sony 24-105mm f/4 G to make sure you’re covered for capturing just about any scene. Photo by Mike Meyers. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II. 5-sec., f/7.1, ISO 100 2. Gear Setup – Arrive Early & Bring A Tripod Firework shows always bring crowds of spectators, so arriving early to claim your spot where you will be setting up is important. Once you’ve established your location, set up your camera on a tripod. Why? It’s important for your camera to be stabilized on a solid tripod because any camera movement will cause those beautiful streaks of light to blur. If you have a remote trigger for your camera, even better. Use it to minimize any camera shake even more so you can nail a sharp shot. 3. Compositions & Perspectives – Give Your Image A Sense Of Place It’s important to pay close attention to your composition when photographing fireworks. You can make a really interesting photograph by including something in the background or foreground to give your image a sense of place. Just be careful with your framing because sometimes fireworks explode higher than you might think. The versatility of the wide zoom you packed will play a large role in helping you get a variety of compositions and perspectives in a more-than-likely crowded area. Photo by Ira Block. Sony Alpha 9. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. 7-sec., f/8, ISO 160 4. Back Button Focus – Set It To Easily Transition From Auto To Manual You want to set Back Button AutoFocus so you can easily transition between autofocus and manual focus. This way you can photograph the fireworks without the camera refocusing every time you press the shutter button. Since you’re shooting from a distance and will have a lot of depth of field from a smaller aperture, you should be able to mostly set it and forget it unless you zoom in or out or change lenses. Just hit the focus button periodically to confirm that your focus is still set. You can learn more about setting Back Button Autofocus on your Sony Alpha camera HERE. 5. General Camera Settings – Dial In Your Exposure Through Trial & Error When photographing fireworks, you want your camera to be shooting in manual so you can really dial in your exposure, and in RAW so you have plenty to work with in post-processing. You can also avoid any delays in snapping your next frame by turning off your camera’s Long Exposure Noise Reduction. As for finding the proper settings, sometimes trial and error is the best way to go. We recommend using some of the earlier fireworks to help you dial in your exposure. A good starting point is to have your ISO around 100, aperture around f/11 and shutter speed for 1-2 seconds. If you want to capture longer streaks of the fireworks exploding in the error, you can drag out your shutter speed longer and reduce your aperture. You can also use the camera’s Bulb Mode to control your exposure manually. Experiment with your settings to see what you can create! Photo by Mike Meyers. Sony Alpha 7R II. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/100-sec., f/2.8, ISO 4000 We'd love to see some of your fireworks photos here in the forums!
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