[Closed] PICS J-Collection Nissan X-Trail 2008 (with photo hints).................

Taking notes, Chris! Thanks!

How cool!! They're all fine pics! Thanks for the info also!

Question......With my old Nikon SLR when I used a tripod I would have to use a cable button? (Don't know the name of it) because if I just pressed the button I would get a blur when I touched the camera. I never tried any real close up work with my digital Nikon so would the same thing happen?

Tom, regarding a tripod and a digital camera...

Both of my digital cameras just screw on and feature an auto-adjust, even the ruinous old Nikon Coolpix 2100. I've never noticed much difference other than the tripod obviously being steadier and allowing for a greater range of flash settings (such as "scene" and "night").

Tom, use the delayed self-timer shutter release if your camera has it...

You mentioned SLR/DSLR, your cameras should have that function... You set the delay/self-timer, press the shutter release button and back off. The camera will be untouched and steady at time of shutter release.

This is the technique I use Jerry.

Tom, I use the camera's self timer control ...........

this is OK for static subjects. When one needs more control to take the image Nikon offer a range of remote releases - all these cost money and in some cases substantial amounts.

Here is Nikon's range with their guide:

https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16406/~/which-remote-release-can-i-use-with-my-nikon-d-slr%3F

When using my Olympus film SLR's on a tripod I used a simple spring powered cable release which I got free from a photo magazine in the late 1970's! My OM1 body also featured a mirror lock-up feature to minimise blurring.

Chris

Thank you Steve, appreciate your comments.

OK John-William. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Going to try out the Canon PowerShot A2200 HD after finally setting up correctly for outdoor work...

...wish me luck!

Duh! How dumb can I be? Both of my Nikon's have the timer function

Never gave it a thought to use it. I'm still in Instamatic mode from the 60's and F stops and such boogle my mind. I guess that old saying about teaching an old dog new tricks is true. At least in my case.

Chris..... THAT is the name I couldn't remember. Spring loaded cable release. Have one for my old

Nikon. With the newer digital one I have there is no place to attach it so I made mistakes. Never thought about the timer. What a DUNCE!

Tom, the reason for these tutorials is to help old dogs learn new tricks!

Good luck John-William! Can't wait for these shots taken on the Canon.