I need that too.
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I’ve never looked after this Peony but comes back every year. I expect it was grateful for this afternoon’s downpour…
Another flower on the same plant about to open…
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panasonic G9ii with 35-100 f2.8 lens
this new lens has opened up so much more to what I can photograph. It is so sharp
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Just an other thing ;
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Mart
When I had nikon cameras I always had problems with the colour red.The Nikon D800 was the worst ,I could never get it right.
with the pana.camera I now have more choice within the settings thank goodness
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Yes, you’re right RS. The flowers are more red than the photos show. The trouble is I’m a little lazy sometimes and should come away from the automatic setting for such photos. The automatic setting is OK for general photographs but not so good when it comes to close-up colour accuracy.
I’m not sure but it may be possible to find photos of the same flower taken around the same time each year where the colour is more red.
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I think this colour is a bit more like it. I came away from the auto setting and gave it a much faster shutter speed than auto gave it…
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You can correct the image on auto later if you want to. Brightness, contrast, saturation, hights, shadows…This one was too dark until I adjusted it.
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maybe a little more editing for contrast and haze removal as well and you get this
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The point is that just auto worked. You can then make any adjustments later. As it happens I was fine for me.
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I know it is possible to rectify things after a photo has been taken but realspeed’s remark made me think and then try taking it again. No editing or altering of colour. The red came out about right straight from the camera.
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Oh well, I’m just I’m a lazy old phart !
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Bkackbird with food for chicks in beak
Camera Panasonic G9ii with 35-100mm elmarit lens
SS 1/1250" Aperture f5.0- ISO 100 @100mm ( in program mode)
This time using camera setting electronic camera shutter +noise reduction against using the normal mechanical shutter with possible shutter slap.
The shutter setting let me use
auto
mechanical shutter
electronic front curtain ( EFC )
electronic
electronic with noise reduction.
Noise in a photo refers to unwanted, random variation in brightness or color information, appearing as tiny specks or grains.
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You and me both. 
The settings wheel hadn’t come away from the auto position for so long that I’d forgotten how to use other options.
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Mart I normally use either Aperture or manual . A lot depends on what your taking photos of.
I found this link worth reading especially the last part
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Or this…
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Besoeker
which camera and model are you using
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Thanks - In my youth, I was interested enough in photography to go to evening classes. Learned all about the best settings for various photos and developing b/w photos. Had all the gear to do it. The camera was Praktica 35mm.
It all got bit expensive at that time of life, so I gave it up. Also, I think that it is sometimes possible to lose a shot by the time everything is set on the camera and so I went for a digital point and shoot when that type of camera became available. No need to bother setting up a shot. See a moment or scene and click the button …and it fits into the palm of the hand.
So I am lazy these days and always use auto. The photos are usually OK too. Says a lot about the Canon Powershot SX260 with its 20x zoom lens. I’ve had it for years. Even with the rough treatment it got on the off-road bike rides, it is still works well and is a super little camera.
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