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Same light and same camera as in First, but different subject.



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It amazes me, that no special settings on the cam are necessary to get such a result.
Let me say it with Spock: Fascinating!
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Reply #2 –
Well, there are a number of settings if you really want to dive into the "belly of the beast".
So if you don't want to go fully automatic, there are a number of modes to choose from.

The most usefull - for me - is the A-mode (aperture priority).
So - you set the aperture to get the depth-of-field as you want and the camera sets the shutter speed accordingly.
Because, as we all know (?), aperture decides the depth-of-field, don't we ?
In case not - now you know.. :)

A smaller (higher number) of aperture gives more depth-of-field.
A larger (lower number) of aperture gives less (more shallow) depth-of-field.

The distribution of depth-of-field is one third in front of the focus point and two thirds behind it.
Always - even with a very shallow depth-of-field.
Becuase that's how optics works.

- John -

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I just wish, I could use any of this for my mobile.
Maybe I can, I really have to go into the settings and see, what is possible --- until I can spoil myself with a new Olympus, after selling the farm  8)
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Sorry to say, but I don't think this is possile with a mobile.
The "weakness" of a mobile is that there is no way to determine depth-of-field, since the aperture in a mobile lens is fixed.
Otherwise it's as capable as any rudimentary camera.
There are some expansion apps for mobiles that makes them capable to use different kinds of settings, but those are priamerly for setting the shutter speed, do some exposure compensation and setting the white balance
You have to consult the brand of mobile you're using.
Needless to say, it's the different models of Apple who's in the forefront here.

But have a look at this:

13 Smartphone Photography Tips&Tricks

- John -

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Reply #5 –
Thanks, for sure I will take a look :)
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Reply #6 –
Some really good tips in there.
But cleaning the lens?
Give me a break - this should be an automatic thing to do ever time.

My cam has a horizontal line, that helps to keep the picture leveled, so I don't need to do a thing.
Won't install lightroom, but that's just me.

One thing I will try is to bright up the screen and see, if there will be any difference.

All the other tips, nothing new for me, but for sure helpful for many!

Btw. this is a mobile shot

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Reply #7 –
... and there you go !
What is wrong with a mobile camera ?  Nothing !

A really nice wintery mood in this image.

Personally I would have tried darken it a tad to make the highlights stand out.
But that's me ...

And trust me.
You don't need Lightroom. There are plenty of editing apps out there for free, should you need one.

- John -

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Reply #8 –
Thanks :)

I was tempted to, but then decided to leave it as is.
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