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What camera have you got JBK? Are you planning in keeping it or you lining to sell it?

Thanks for the advice Fozzie - duly noted and will take all points on board. As I said, it was a quick point and click from an 8Mp phone but I see what you mean about the blur etc.

I think the camera I have, the Nikon Coolpix L810, is a Bridge camera - I'm sure I read it somewhere in the manual (for what its worth - it didn't explain a right lot to a novice like me if I'm honest).

Whilst I can override the ISO, I don't think I can do anything about the shutter speed, I may be wrong on this though.

I do kinda have a theory, and what I'm trying to achieve is taking pictures of things that become something more than the norm. What I mean by this is - rather than taking a picture of a bike or a tree, and them being just pics of bikes or trees, I want them to be WOW! Taking things from different angles or with different light settings, they become artistic rather than just snaps. As mentioned earlier, taking pictures in reflections etc.

Trial and error I guess being the key factor here then.

its always the last little tweaks that go wrong... if the bike is running fine now, dont mess with it!!

+1

If it ain't broke...

My dad won a trophy for the longest distance travelled on a small bike back in the early 90s when he rode my old Yamaha TZR125 from Leeds down to Wales. That distance is not as much as it seems tbh for a 125 - it's only cuz your doing it all in one stint. Just make sure it has its fluid levels topped up, the chain is the right tension and plenty of air in your tires and beyond that you'll hopefully only be stopping for fuel - or maybe not if you take it easy.

Here's a couple more I messed with in Instagram on my phone and uploaded

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o523/WHiteGixer/Bandit%20the%20Dog/Banditlookingatcam_zpsefd88844.jpg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o523/WHiteGixer/Misc%20snaps/OakwellHallwoodssteps_zps16c2eb78.jpeg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o523/WHiteGixer/Misc%20snaps/OakwellHallwoods_zps97511cb3.jpg

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o523/WHiteGixer/Bandit%20the%20Dog/Banditinthewoods_zps8dc446b7.jpg

nothing serious - was literally messing with my phone out with the dog

I don't use any of the scene mode options on mine. I do ... 90% or more of my shooting in either Av (Aperture priority) or Tv (Shutter priority) and the rest on full manual.

Tv is set how long you want the shutter open for and then the camera will set Aperture and ISO so if you're shooting sports or similar then you can set this. If you want to completely freeze the action then it's 1/250th of a second or less. If you're doing motorsports you'll want slightly longer so you can get the slight blur to convey the movement so I usually go about 1/100 or 1/200

Av you set the aperture and the camera sorts the rest so if you want a particular depth of field then pick this. Portrait usually want a narrow depth of field so wide open aperture (smaller number) which will also be a quicker shutter so your subject won't have much chance to move where landscape you want everything in focus so smaller aperture (bigger number) and you know the trees aren't likely to go very far within half a second

If your camera can shoot in RAW then do that! They take up more room on the card but means you can then go and edit everything later (White balance, for example) and you're not committing yourself to anything until you're back at your computer. Cards aren't exactly expensive these days

And in the same way we say there's no substitute for time in the saddle to learn how to ride the bike, get out there and take more photos. Look through them all. What's good? Why's that one good? Why isn't that one very good? I've kept every photo off my camera in my backups and still go back through them all occasionally, you almost learn more from the bad shots then you do the good ones. You're on digital so if you think there might be a shot in there, go ahead and take it. What's the worst that can happen?

Some nice advice there from all of you, thank you.

The Tv Av thing didn't really make a lot of sense to me if I'm honest but I kinda got the jist of what it meant. Unfortunately apart from the scene modes on my camera, it won't shoot in RAW format, I am a seasoned Photoshop geek (previous job being 20 years in the graphic design industry), the other modes on the camera are literally auto AF, an ability to alter white balance, and ISO range from 80 to 1600.

Ideally I was wanting to be able to do things like mood shots and focus on distant objects whilst blurring the foreground stuff etc. Basically the kind of stuff I've been seeing other photographers do for years.

This is one I snapped last night in Bradford of the 20 million £ water feature in Centenary Square with my Galaxy SIII in Low Light mode

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o523/WHiteGixer/Bradford%20Centenary%20Square%20Water%20Feature/2013-01-05173621_zps62bc7974.jpg

Does anyone in here know anything about photography?

I'm wanting to get a little creative and start doing a bit of amateur photography, mainly bike related stuff and pics on rides out etc. I did a few arty farty bits and bobs with my Galaxy SIII (seen in my gallery) - close-up angles and and 'different' views etc but want to take this to the next level and not rely on my phone. I got a low end digital camera for Christmas but not sure if it's my expectations of what I need vs my ability to take some good shots with what I have.

The cam I have isn't quite a DSLR (something I initially was after) but a glorified 'point and shoot' Nikon Coolpix L810. It does take pretty good pics with it's 16MP, 26x zoom but it doesn't have detachable lens' so you are limited somewhat by it's preset features. That said, I'm not altogether sure what all the differing 'SCENE' presets are meant to be used for and am still trial and erroring them with a few cringeable results.

Just wondered if anyone out there who might be a little more clued up on cameras than I am might have some pointers or tips for getting the most out of what I have?

My theory is to get as good as I can with what I have before looking to splash out a few hundred on something like a Canon 650D (my initial want).

I'm looking at getting one of these instant movies things where you pay a small amount each month, around £5 to stream stuff and wondered if anyone here has it and which one they recommend?

So. You've seen my gloves have you ? And you were there when I did the repair was you ? Helped me choose the type of thread and select the leather patch did you ? Help me apply the contact adhesive? If I remember correctly you never even helped me do the triple stitching. No. I am fairly sure I'd remember if you did.

So it raises a question. What the fcuk do you know about it and whether it'll be a weak point. ? seeing how a part of the glove which is not designed for impact now has triple stitching and an extra layer of leather bonded within it I am Bloody sure it'll be the stronger of the two gloves.

To be fair, my dad was a one time tailor who also did leather work. From what you've just described as to how you repaired these, I'd argue the opposite that this part is probably the toughest past if the gloves now.

I have a pair of Astar GP plus gloves and swear by them. They are summer gives and even though I got mine half price cuz I did some work for Hein Gericke when I worked in design, it'd seriously pay full price for a new pair. I've no doubt that the rest of their gloves are just as good

I still think this is awesome. Foo fighters entire Wasting Light album all the way through. 49 mins long.

I don't think most newer bikes have a center stand do they?

Paddock stands all the way for me.

As for a fuel gauge, that's a bit pants. Still, no better gauge than opening the tank flap and looking before any ride.

I've just got the New Ministry of Sound Anthems 90s triple album. Well worthy if you are like me, a lover of the dance and house music of the 90s. Brought back some real memories for me listening to some of those tracks

same problem different user name ? viewtopic.php?f=5&t=46537

Identical post from the same user I would say. Maybe he just forgot his login info and created a new user. Either way sounds like he hadn't resolved the issue.

FREE stuff - am having some of that

thanks for that. Have you used it yet and what's your verdict?

Did it look like this?

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o523/WHiteGixer/Street%20Triple/2012-11-29200219_zpscd530e68.jpg

This spends most of its life sat in a garage where I work covered in dust. Nothing wrong with it, just the guy who owns it has little time to ride it.

I'm waiting till he's in need of cash then I'll pounce

2 presents for me

Rose got me Apple TV which is sweet, now get netflix on the tv mirror my ipad screen to the tv stream pics and movies from ipad or iphone all to the tv...its just mint

for xmas and my birthday parents got me a Pelican 1560 case which fits all my camera gear in and is indestructible

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm99/tmbf_photos/photo-2_zps1ca5da82.jpg

Interesting. Looks like some nice kit there. I was wanting a DSLR but the missus ended up getting me a Nikon Cool pix L810. Not as advanced but figured it might be a good camera to make a start with for now. Quite fancy getting into amateur photography and getting some nice shots off of the bike this year.

Still trying to get my head around all the different settings and iso stuff.

Maybe you could give me a crash course?

This little menace

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9710/bryn3.jpg

Springer pup.

Awww cute.

I didn't get him for Christmas but here's my little mate, Bandit. He'll be 2 this April.

I hit 40 in October and got a pair of Sidi Vortice off my folks.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/04/9a7e6a6u.jpg

Think that might have been more than enough. I got a new camera for Christmas off the wife so intend to hone my photography skills out on the bike this year. Will make a change from using my phone.

Mister got me a kitten because I've been moaning about being lonely in my new flat. Way better then him moving in, much less hormones

My missus used to moan about being lonely when I work nights so I bought her a rabbit