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10-23-2006
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Re: Wow
I've had a similar problem (directed at dc2's comment on viewfinder sensor) before too; it wasn't tilted to either direction, but it was slanted forwards on one side, which made that side come out perpertually soft.
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10-23-2006
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Re: Wow
The moral of the story is:
Don't be afraid to use a flash. It could be your best friend in no time. It's not as scary as some people make it be. |
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10-25-2006
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Re: Wow
Flashes aren't scary at all...Understanding them, as you said, is the key.
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10-25-2006
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Re: Wow
It is possible that you are tilting the camera as you press the shutter release, this is a very common problem when people first learn to shoot a pistol also. Try using a tripod and leveling the camera with a level and using a remote shutter release is you have or can borrow one, the delayed shutter release should also work. Frame a nice angular subject with horizontal lines, a brick wall comes to mind. compare the perceived tilt to reality. IF the photo is still tilted and the camera was level then the sensor isn't lined up, if the picture is not tilted when the tripod is used then you are tilting the camera.
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10-26-2006
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Re: Wow
Wayne, I've done all that with the same results. Even with a tripod, a remote, and half an hour to take a pic (figuratively speaking.) It's still the same.
Which leads to the next theory. Glasses! Maybe people with glasses push them against the viewfinder such that it makes their view tilted/distorted so they compensate. Easy theory to test....(disposable) contacts. I'll try that. |
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10-26-2006
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Re: Wow
It's known as 'Creative Lean'
 All photographers or happy snappers lean to the left, usually. Suddenly, one day they realise that they are actually leaning over and that their horizons are not level. They have an epiphany, and realise there and then that they can improve.  And they usually do just that, that’s why it’s know as ‘Creative Lean’ ‘cos those who don’t have it yet, lean to view the photos too, so they seem straight to them … go on watch them!  |
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10-27-2006
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Re: Wow
No. It's a bit of fun.
Inspired by my sister looking at her holiday snaps with pride. They are the usual poor stuff by a “photographer’s” standard. Then one day she came to me and asked me if her picture was straight. I told her no, it was not straight ~ “how long have I been doing that?” she asks …… Quote:
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10-27-2006
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Re: Wow
That brings up a related point. I love snapshots made by camera owners - rather than photographer, hobbyist or pro. There is always something good in them, whether it's capturing the defining moment or just a collection of snaps documenting a person throughout the years. I take quite a bit of inspiration from these pictures.
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10-27-2006
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Re: Wow
I solved the whole leaning thing by just cranking the camera around more.
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