After taking these photos I came in and tried to look at them on the camera before uploading them. I then spent about two hours trying to get the camera out of 'Stitch Assist' mode. And another hour or so today until it finally worked...not that I know what I did. So I am going to be taking a lot more pictures in the next few days and playing with the buttons and dial to see if I know what I'm doing. I need to convince myself that it is user error/ignorance and not a problem with the camera. For now I'm hoping it's a learning curve and it will all seem easier soon...at least before May!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
New Cameras Aren't All Fun and Blooms
After taking these photos I came in and tried to look at them on the camera before uploading them. I then spent about two hours trying to get the camera out of 'Stitch Assist' mode. And another hour or so today until it finally worked...not that I know what I did. So I am going to be taking a lot more pictures in the next few days and playing with the buttons and dial to see if I know what I'm doing. I need to convince myself that it is user error/ignorance and not a problem with the camera. For now I'm hoping it's a learning curve and it will all seem easier soon...at least before May!
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I read a suggestion that you should sketch the screen with all the options to make yourself really see them all and get familiar with them. Didn't ever follow that advice, but it sounded good. The shots you took look lovely. Around here, no shrub or tree blooms when the crocuses do.
The cameras get interesting when you try to learn all the functions. Keep trying them all out.
Your new camera takes wonderful photos! I love how that one blossom stands out so clearly, and the background is out of focus. You'll get the hang of it. (Eventually.)
I think you're well on your way to great photos. Congrats on the new camera!
I garden not to far from you, thought I would drop in and say Hi!. Happy gardening come by and visit me at thecreativegardener.blogspot.com ~ Jacque
There is always a leaning curve with a new camera. You got some lovely pictures with it! So nice to see signs of life in your garden. We have a bit of a wait here yet, though the sun has been shining and the days are getting longer. Yay!
I've had my camera for several years and i still don't understand it --- oh for the days of the Kodak Brownie.
But that last photo is stupendous - so keep persevering --
Learning how to control the new camera might not be fun for you, Leslie, but it's interesting for us!
By the time you get to Chicago Spring Fling using it will be second nature. The Camera-Fail timing was much better than when my camera went wonky at Austin Spring Fling last April.
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
I bet you'll really enjoy all the features, and it won't take that long to learn them. Lovely shots of the interesting west coast floral scene, as usual.
The pictures look good. :) Your flowers certainly have a head start over ours. It was over 60 today though so I'm ready for some spring weather. ;)
I really appreciate all the advice and information about cameras because beautiful photos like yours add so much to a blog's interest. I loved visiting today because my daughter lives near Houston and its great to see what is happening down there. Snow and wind here.
"Very Cranberry" is a great name for a plant with those beautiful, vibrant blooms!
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