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.SatCom
06/19/08 3:17 AM GMT
At risk of sounding as amateur as I really am, I own a Finepix s700 which, in my opinion, is a good entry level camera. Does anybody have any links that would lead me to a chart of some kind to help me with the f/stop in reference to the shutter speed settings for different photo settings? I would like to start exploring the manual mode more but would love some help with this and a "show me" chart would be more than helpful.

Thank you in advance .

Paul
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.ScoutPic
06/19/08 3:49 AM GMT
I dont know if THIS is exactly what you are looking for but it may help a little bit. I will keep up my search. Best of luck to you.
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.noahnott
06/19/08 4:31 AM GMT
You know what you need?

A simulator (i saw a better one before; but this will do for now). Note that this doesnt simulate the change in depth of field .. with might really be what you're looking for?

I don't have a chart for you though, sorry.
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&purmusic
06/19/08 5:16 AM GMT
Depth of Field Calculator

Found near the bottom of the page.

Looks like this, with the fields to be filled in (drop down menu options provided below to give you a better idea):

Depth of Field Calculator

Camera Type:
digital compact with 1/2.5"
Sensordigital compact with 1/1.8"
Sensordigital compact with 1/1.7"
Sensordigital compact with 2/3"
Sensordigital compact with 4/3"
Sensordigital SLR with CF of 1.6Xdigital
SLR with CF of 1.5Xdigital
SLR with CF of 1.3X
35 mm
APS6x45
cm6x6
cm6x7
cm5x4 inch
10x8 inch

Selected aperture: F 1.4F 1.8F 2F 2.8F 4F 5.6F 8F 11F 16F 22F 32F 64

Actual lens focal length: ______mm
Focus distance (to subject) ______meters

Closest distance of acceptable sharpness
Furthest distance of acceptable sharpness

Total Depth of Field:


There is another link to a more involved 'A depth of field calculator', described thusly;

" ... is a useful photographic tool for assessing what camera settings are required to achieve a desired level of sharpness. This calculator is more flexible than that in the depth of field tutorial because it adjusts for parameters such as viewing distance, print size and eyesight-- thereby providing more control over what is "acceptably sharp" (maximum tolerable circle of confusion)."


I suppose some work on your part before going into the field, could provide you with a chart of sorts? After having done some of the 'calculations' beforehand?

Reading through the tutorial(s) should give you a good overview of the subject matter.
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&purmusic
06/19/08 6:09 AM GMT
Simple guide. (There are additional links in the body of the discussion posts that follow.)


"The Ultimate Exposure Computer".

/\ Or ... "everything you were afraid to have thrown at you in relation to f-stops, aperture and exposure." :oD


There is some good information in both links. :o)
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::Skynet5
06/26/08 3:33 AM GMT
I know there are many technical books and how-to's out there, but try this on for size. Learn HOW to manipulate your camera settings inside and out, determine what kind of photos you want to take, buy a reference/book about that kind of photography.

I suggest it because that is exactly what I have done. I learned as much as I could about my equipment, then decided what my interests were and then bought a book about those topics. Whereas a tech manual for your camera will show all the ins and outs of the equipment it won't always give you the whys of each photo.
For example, I love to take Macros. When I bought a photo reference on HOW to shoot macros and WHY you use the settings you use, the HOW to do it right was easier to come by. The same has been true with Portraiture (my other fancy).
I also recommend using the manual mode as often as possible. The more you explore what each setting does the more likely you are to know how to set it up when you want that perfect shot.
I am currently ADDICTED to the manual on my XTi.
Good luck and good shooting!
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