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Hi all
I need help. I'm only a beginner so just getting used to my d3100. I went to a party last night which was help in a pub so lighting not great and I only have built in flash.
I used my nikon 18-55mm lens but pictures didn't come out great. Couldn't get the pics I want. Should I have taken my bigger lens.
 
There are a potential number of issues in your situation. Firstly the settings used on the camera such as iso and the lens aperture. Secondly your on camera flash will be limited in it's power and functionality, a more dedicated flash will improve things and finally the lens. Bigger is not always better but a faster lens, one that let's more light pass is. The nifty fifty really help on this one as a cost effective entry lens. Post some pictures to look at
 
Nickler said:
Hi all
I need help. I'm only a beginner so just getting used to my d3100. I went to a party last night which was help in a pub so lighting not great and I only have built in flash.
I used my nikon 18-55mm lens but pictures didn't come out great. Couldn't get the pics I want. Should I have taken my bigger lens.
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I'll wager that phrase in bold is a significant factor. Stories abound of folk getting a new camera and being disappointed with the results. It takes a while to get comfortable with cameras so as to get good results out of them and then the pics improve.
The sitation you describe is not the easiest by the sound of it.
 
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Post a pic and the probelm will be obvious. Without, could be a dozen things.
 
arclight said:
I'll wager that phrase in bold is a significant factor. Stories abound of folk getting a new camera and being disappointed with the results. It takes a while to get comfortable with cameras so as to get good results out of them and then the pics improve.
The sitation you describe is not the easiest by the sound of it.
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I agree.

Took me 18 months read the link In my sig.
 
Nickler said:
Hi all
I need help. I'm only a beginner so just getting used to my d3100. I went to a party last night which was help in a pub so lighting not great and I only have built in flash.
I used my nikon 18-55mm lens but pictures didn't come out great. Couldn't get the pics I want. Should I have taken my bigger lens.
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Hi, Nikki...see my response to your other post in the Talk Equipment forum.
 
arclight said:
I'll wager that phrase in bold is a significant factor. Stories abound of folk getting a new camera and being disappointed with the results. It takes a while to get comfortable with cameras so as to get good results out of them and then the pics improve.
The sitation you describe is not the easiest by the sound of it.
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id agree with this also, dont expect great photos straight away - you need to get used to your camera, get used to the settings and learn the capabilities of your camera body and learn what light/movement constitutes to what camera settings.

just keep practising and learn your camera :)
 
On camera flash is not good at all..... Get a decent gun and bounce the light and you'll get better results..... Read up on "dragging the shutter"
 
A party at night is a very tricky beast to photograph well. Post up some pics and every will happily help. :)
 
I was in the same boat last year. Spent a small fortune on primes but you'll always find a situation where this is just not enlightened light. Finally bought myself a Nissin flash and it's completely transformed my indoor photography.

Well worth the investment to get flash capable of bounce. You can concentrate on getting the most out of your existing lenses rather than spending a small fortune on faster lenses.
 
Steelfish said:
I was in the same boat last year. Spent a small fortune on primes but you'll always find a situation where this is just not enlightened light. Finally bought myself a Nissin flash and it's completely transformed my indoor photography.

Well worth the investment to get flash capable of bounce. You can concentrate on getting the most out of your existing lenses rather than spending a small fortune on faster lenses.
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Enough availablr light i meant to type, not enlightened! Damn auto correct.
 
Hi, I'm a newbie too. I went out walking last week. Took loads of pic's and very dissapointed. Luckily enough I know just enough to realise what I'd done wrong. Without being patronising, we're both on a very steep learning curve, and with experience we'll get better. Keep plugging away and remember, the man who never made a mistake, never made anything.
 
Look at it this way - you're not a Professional, and nobody is paying you to go out and get the perfect image right first time. Every missed or disappointing shot is not a failure, its a chance to learn, and an opportunity for a re-shoot. So - if that means you have to have another party in a pub, well - it's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it :lol:
 
Would you jump in an F1 motor and expect to win a Grand Prix because you can drive a car? Of course not, you require familiarising with the vehicle, training and practice.

A DSLR and camera have the same relationship. To get the best from your camera you have to know it, understand it and have plenty practice in using it.
 
My mum has just got a d90 and is stung it on various auto settings. One problem that comes up.in almost all her pictures is too slow shutter speed. Pictures of people at 1/30 just looses all sharpness. I introduced her to shutter priority as she has a rough idea on shutter speed and is now shooting much better.

She also had focus problems. Never seemed to focus on what she wanted so I changed her camera to single point autofocus.

I highly recommend a timetable flash for people who take lots of photos inside. You will not believe how much you need it.
 
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