bought a new camera

[slammed leon uk]

hi guys i got a new dslr a few weeks ago its a sony a230.

i just need help on a few functions really if u can

do i set camera into jpg mode or raw??

whats the best mode for shooting cars? manual or aperature?

and when i look at the pics u guys have taken they all seem to be really really clear and have a somewhat glassy effect making them stand out alot better, i cant seem to get this effect and its annoying

any ideas on this??

[Drama]

from what i heard raw is the best

[Kielan]

Raw is the way to go, think of it as a digital negative, it basically means that what you see is what comes out and there is no compression what so ever.

[the dingo]

If your new to photography I'd say shoot jpg.

[Driver1]

If your new to photography I'd say shoot jpg.

agree with this. I would suggest you read this

http://lifehacker.com/software/feature/master-your-dslr-camera-part-2-manual-mode-and-more-328488.php

[slammed leon uk]

cheers guys i try and shoot in manual as much as i can as not to be lazy lol

that page was a great help and also ive just bought a tamron af70-300mm tele lense so all the fun begins