Leica Guy Posted March 28, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was using the Q for some macro photography a few days ago and forgot to reset it back to normal (automatic) settings where I normally keep it as a starting point. A big surprise showed up on our patio - A Bobcat. Dang, I was NOT ready. I grabbed the camera and started shooting and ended up quickly realizing how off my images were. I quickly reset it and followed the Bobcat around our house as he was departing quickly. Even though the Q is not a great or even a good camera for wildlife photography, I'm always looking for new ways of using it. I ended up with some blurry and out of focus shots and a few that are at least pleasant to view. This is a learning experience for me. Maybe you can benefit from my ineptitude. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/283185-why-you-should-always-reset-the-camera-after-the-last-shoot/?do=findComment&comment=3489667'>More sharing options...
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bags27 Posted March 28, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2018 When you realized you were in macro mode, why didn't you just get really close up? :-) 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 28, 2018 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2018 Thanks for the cautionary tale. I rather like the last photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandK Posted March 28, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2018 Gosh, this Forum is far more educative than just photography. At first sight (from the other side of the pond, you understand) my first thought was that it was rather like our Scottish wildcat but then thanks to Wikipedia I now realise it is a different genus. My knowledge has now been expanded. As to cautionary tales I would add to remember to always immediately reset after exposure compensation and exposure bracketing. I have sometimes been 'saved' by RAW and the exposure latitude but it is never as good as getting it right in camera first time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted March 29, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 29, 2018 Actually, I rather like the second image. Reminds me of those holographic trinkets that change perspective as you sdjust. The feline is looking away from you, and then right at you. As if it knows that your settings are wacked. David 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonewall Brigade Posted March 30, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 30, 2018 These images look like they were captured with a Sony A9R Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 30, 2018 Share #7 Posted March 30, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) A craftsman once advised, "Always zero your tools". So that is my main aim with my User Presets. Except they only cover digital settings. The Q easily catches you out when mechanically setting Macro, which I seldom use. Fortunately it is usually immediately obvious when you turn to normal ranges. Once you have made the mistake your sub-conscious mind comes to your aid when twisting that macro ring in future. Despite your oversight, you have captured some endearing pictures of an unusual visitor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulis Posted March 30, 2018 Share #8 Posted March 30, 2018 When you realized you were in macro mode, why didn't you just get really close up? :-) Reply of the Year. Well played. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted March 30, 2018 Reply of the Year. Well played. Agree. I laughed out loud when I read it. :-) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted March 30, 2018 Share #10 Posted March 30, 2018 Lucky to have a creature like that in the neighbourhood: I envy you the experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted March 30, 2018 Lucky to have a creature like that in the neighbourhood: I envy you the experience. Lucky to have a creature like that in the neighbourhood: I envy you the experience. Thanks. We’re lucky to live in a relatively rural area surrounded by surburbia. Its a sanctuary for wildlife. Over the years I’ve photographed a lot of wild animals. The two that are most rare are a mama black bear with two cubs and a Stoat, which is a short-tail weasel. Both photographed with a Canon 5D and a 70-200 mm lens. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/283185-why-you-should-always-reset-the-camera-after-the-last-shoot/?do=findComment&comment=3491317'>More sharing options...
beez Posted March 30, 2018 Share #12 Posted March 30, 2018 I like these - the ghost-like qualities of the first two and the last are great. The third is the angle people usually see when viewing a bobcat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted March 31, 2018 Share #13 Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) There's a childish UK riddle about the difference between a stoat and a weasel: 'One's totally different and the other's (w)easily distinguished'. (Sorry about that .) Edited March 31, 2018 by microview Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted March 31, 2018 There's a childish UK riddle about the difference between a stoat and a weasel: 'One's totally different and the other's (w)easily distinguished'. (Sorry about that .) Love it. :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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