Tips on getting your questions answered

13 years 3 months ago #18039 by photobod
:P Hi Folks, thought it might be nice if we had any tips on how to get your question answered.

My tip: Detail, I see a question saying "I am having problems with my exposure" thats it nothing more, please put more detail in your questions.
i.e. I am having problems with my exposure I own a Canon rebel !!!!! and I mostly set it on Auto,
the photos come out muddy looking, especially when I photograph landscapes.

do you get what I mean ???

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13 years 3 months ago #18049 by Baydream
Excellent suggestion.
When asking "What compact should I buy", add what type of photographs you want to take and about what you have budgeted.

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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13 years 3 months ago #18059 by Thirsty Beaver
The more details you put into your question, the better detailed answer you can expect.


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13 years 3 months ago #18064 by Screamin Scott
And on the opposite end, If you are answering a question, don't just say look at the manual or call the manufacturer...That's not helping the OP...Tell them what page of the manual they need to look at. If you don't know the answer to a question, it's best not to respond to the question...

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13 years 3 months ago #18086 by Rob pix4u2
I thought my detailed answers were long winded but it is right that you get more specific answers to more specific questions. Great suggestion.

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13 years 3 months ago #18091 by crystal

Screamin Scott wrote: And on the opposite end, If you are answering a question, don't just say look at the manual or call the manufacturer...That's not helping the OP...Tell them what page of the manual they need to look at. If you don't know the answer to a question, it's best not to respond to the question...


Scotty, of course it helps. lol Didn't you know, you can learn everything about photography by reading the manual over and over and over. :silly:
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13 years 3 months ago #18093 by crystal

Rob pix4u2 wrote: I thought my detailed answers were long winded but it is right that you get more specific answers to more specific questions. Great suggestion.


Sometimes I think that way about my answers. Sometimes I can go on and on and before I know it, it becomes a story. lol
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13 years 3 months ago #18138 by Screamin Scott
It also helps to post photos with the exif data intact so as to be able to determine what the shooter might or might not be doing that's causing exposure problems,focus problems or blurred photos.

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13 years 3 months ago #18140 by I love cats

Screamin Scott wrote: It also helps to post photos with the exif data intact so as to be able to determine what the shooter might or might not be doing that's causing exposure problems,focus problems or blurred photos.


I agree, but I also have found that alot of people who are new to photography have no idea what exif data is.


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13 years 3 months ago #18141 by Jeanie in the lens

I love cats wrote:

Screamin Scott wrote: It also helps to post photos with the exif data intact so as to be able to determine what the shooter might or might not be doing that's causing exposure problems,focus problems or blurred photos.


I agree, but I also have found that alot of people who are new to photography have no idea what exif data is.


Umm Yeah.. I have a question about the exif what I am going to start a new thread so I don't take over this one.


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13 years 3 months ago #18288 by photobod

Jeanie in the lens wrote:

I love cats wrote:

Screamin Scott wrote: It also helps to post photos with the exif data intact so as to be able to determine what the shooter might or might not be doing that's causing exposure problems,focus problems or blurred photos.


I agree, but I also have found that alot of people who are new to photography have no idea what exif data is.


Umm Yeah.. I have a question about the exif what I am going to start a new thread so I don't take over this one.


thanks for that jeanie

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13 years 3 months ago - 13 years 3 months ago #18299 by Screamin Scott

I love cats wrote:

Screamin Scott wrote: It also helps to post photos with the exif data intact so as to be able to determine what the shooter might or might not be doing that's causing exposure problems,focus problems or blurred photos.


I agree, but I also have found that alot of people who are new to photography have no idea what exif data is.



There is a lot more than exif data that they don't know anything about :lol: :lol: :lol: ....If they would take their cameras off "auto" & shoot, they could learn a lot faster...As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect...:P

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13 years 3 months ago #18302 by Scotty
I'm glad this thread was made :)

Always be a smartass when answering too. Offer people money, and buy them cars.

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and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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13 years 3 months ago #18321 by Baydream

Scotty wrote: I'm glad this thread was made :)

Always be a smartass when answering too. Offer people money, and buy them cars.

Me too. I could use a new car.:S

Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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13 years 3 months ago #18325 by Scotty

Baydream wrote:

Scotty wrote: I'm glad this thread was made :)

Always be a smartass when answering too. Offer people money, and buy them cars.

Me too. I could use a new car.:S


Did you read the manual or call the company?

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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