Photography -- General Chat

[GSEN820]

EDIT: This is the place to post stuff that is photography related but not really worthy of its own thread.

Bored at work surfing the net, went to yahoo.com and saw this article on Photography.

Yo Boss when will you be doing photos like this?????

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/day-night-1315963918-slideshow/

[Marcus-SanDiego]

All in good time, Gary. I have been shooting for less than a month. I must get the fundamentals down before I start moving into more advanced photography. Baby steps.

But I will be doing some fun stuff in the future.

Thanks for the link. Cool picture.

[GSEN820]

Thought i would give you crap. Why just because and this thread is no cars HAHAHA

[GSEN820]

Oh yea if you need more practice I have a 325ci that needs a photo shoot = )

[Gheybe]

I wish we had lots of rain. I REALLY want rain.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Well, that's OK, Gary. I decided to turn your post into a thread. See thread title. Thanks for posting it. haha.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I wish we had lots of rain. I REALLY want rain.

We can take some rain shots!

[Gheybe]

We can take some rain shots!

That's what I want. The 5D has weather proofing, and I definitely wanna take advantage of it. Plus, I wanna take some rig shots in the rain. That would be majorly epic.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sounds risky! Suction cups could slip loose?


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[Gheybe]

Sounds risky! Suction cups could slip loose?


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If you don't risk it, you don't get the biscuit.



You know how hungry I am.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Haha. Made me think of the giraffes from yesterday. You can feed the giraffe three biscuits for five bucks.

[Gheybe]

Giraffes are my favorite animals. Them and Pandas. I love them.

[danewilson77]

I am really liking those day night shots.

[az3579]

If you don't risk it, you don't get the biscuit.



You know how hungry I am.

Don't have to risk it. Just have someone support the rig from behind the camera, skillfully. :biggrin

[Gheybe]

Don't have to risk it. Just have someone support the rig from behind the camera, skillfully. :biggrin

I'm usually right there on the camera in case something happens.

In a couple of months I'll hopefully be doing some very nice upgrades to the rig. I'll be able to do anything I want. Right now I got some limitations.

[jreyes19]

ok so thanks to Marcus and Casey w.
I went to get a feel for the camera i was looking at :foottap
I now want a camera that is more expensive than i originally wanted lmao

I proceeded to target and saw the D3100, D5100, and the T2i

D3100- good for price, but hate how they put buttons on the left side of the screen (inconvenient :( )

T2i - great feel awesome resolution and price

D5100 - good resolution, love the speed and options, flip out screen and all buttons on right side :)

so i must save for it

thank you guys for suggesting this adventure
but still jealous of all your equipment :jealous

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Josh, definitely don't be jealous of my photo equipment. I have a Nikon D7000. Not expensive and not highly sought after by everyone. Just a solid body that you should check out.

Glad to went to check out the gear in person, though. Smart.

[Gheybe]

The same way that your chances of winning the lottery get a hell of lot higher once you buy a ticket, the same thing goes for buying a camera. The chances you'll know what you want and be happy with it get higher the more you go check them out. I think I went to the store about 5 or 6 times before I pulled the trigger. Same thing for the majority of my large purchases. I go to the store about 4 times at least to see the product. I think it took me about 3 months to buy my road bike.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ good idea.

And if they will let you take test shots with the cameras in store, all the better.

[jreyes19]

thanks I am hoping to pull the trigger on a camera by december to take with me to new york
I would love to take pictures there :)

thank you guys for the advise going to the store definitely let me know more of what i am looking for in a DSLR now

EDIT: the D5100 was the only one that let me take test shots, i would have loved to take test shots with the Canon T2i

[dinanm3atl]

I am one that goes a different way because I like to push the limits to the edge... have you considered a used camera that is maybe 1-2 generations old? I asked because I have guided some friends into doing this. Say you have a 1,000 dollar budget. Spending less on a body and getting 1-2 quality lenses will yield better results than a brand spanking new camera with a kit lens. Granted you may find yourself in a situation where you have to work a little bit harder for the shot you want. Just another option out there. I am still shooting a pair of 40Ds right now. *edit* Don't know why I said they had been replaced twice... neither has broken.



Also as a random side note. This photog subforum is nice. Chill and relaxed with quality discussions going on. I like it.

[UdubBadger]

^ he's right. Glass makes more difference than camera body. Thats how I was taught.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That's what Casey has been teaching me, too. Seems to be a common thread among you photographers, Seth.

[UdubBadger]

yeah I think it's the person behind the camera that makes the difference first and foremost but after that, some quality glass can really help you do stuff you wouldn't be able to without it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:like

[C Withers Media]

So it goes.....

1. Artist/Talent/Ability
2. Quality of Glass, Paint, or Medium
3. Paint Brushes, Camera Body, or Tools
4. Fancy Accessories

[SonOfWMB]

^^^^That's not what I hear from the expert in the sports bar. It's
1. Photoshop
2. Fancy camera
:shifty

It was fun meeting you last night Casey.

[dinanm3atl]

^^^^That's not what I hear from the expert in the sports bar. It's
1. Photoshop
2. Fancy camera
:shifty

It was fun meeting you last night Casey.


My photography friend Nicole taught me this.

[C Withers Media]

^^^^That's not what I hear from the expert in the sports bar. It's
1. Photoshop
2. Fancy camera
:shifty

It was fun meeting you last night Casey.

Did Nicole teach you that?


My photography friend Nicole taught me this.

There is a reason Nicole serves hot wings in a mini skirt...

[bullfrogs_M3]

Casey, what are your thoughts on cinemagraphs?

[C Withers Media]

Casey, what are your thoughts on cinemagraphs?

I actually think they look fantastic, but they seem to severely lose their appeal once taken to print (joking). I think they are great.

[danewilson77]

QUESTION FOR ALL:

If you could only, and I mean only, have one lens to shoot with on a daily basis......what would it be?

Thank you.

Signed,
A budding photog with a point and shoot.

[C Withers Media]

Simple answer Dane.


The lens that is with me.

[danewilson77]

Simple answer Dane.


The lens that is with me.

:shifty

I knew I might gat a "smart" reply from you.

[C Withers Media]

:shifty

I knew I might gat a "smart" reply from you.

My personal preference would be a fast portrait lense. 50 1.4 or 85 1.4.

It always comes down to what you are trying to accomplish with your shot.

[Gheybe]

QUESTION FOR ALL:

If you could only, and I mean only, have one lense to shoot with on a daily basis......what would it be?

Thank you.

Signed,
A budding photog with a point and shoot.

50L, if it was my only lens.

[UdubBadger]

Word with Casey, if you know what you're doing u can make anything work. That being said, 24-70 2.8 is my "walkaround" lens of choice. Of course it's heavy as hell... Nicknamed "the brick"

[wsmeyer]

My 24-70 2.8 zoom

No, it's not quite as sharp or as fast as primes but it's damn close. It would be very difficult for me to choose one focal length to walk around with so for me its:

One great quality zoom > two excellent primes

William.

[danewilson77]

My personal preference would be a fast portrait lense. 50 1.4 or 85 1.4.

It always comes down to what you are trying to accomplish with your shot.


50L, if it was my only lens.


Word with Casey, if you know what you're doing u can make anything work. That being said, 24-70 2.8 is my "walkaround" lens of choice. Of course it's heavy as hell... Nicknamed "the brick"


My 24-70 2.8 zoom

No, it's not quite as sharp or as fast as primes but it's damn close. It would be very difficult for me to choose one focal length to walk around with so for me its:

One great quality zoom > two excellent primes

William.

OK....thanks to all. So...I guess.....my refined question is this. If I have the opportunity to by just the body....then go with a specific lens....should I go this route, or just buy the kit that usually includes an 18mm-55mm lens?

[UdubBadger]

I buy body only and then just get the lenses I want. Generally kit lenses lack decent quality in the low/mid range body kits. 5d mkii kit has 24-105 f4 L which is not junky at all.

[wsmeyer]

The difference between my 5DII body and 24-105 kit was $600 so I bought the kit and sold the lens on CL for $950

William.

[danewilson77]

I buy body only and then just get the lenses I want. Generally kit lenses lack decent quality in the low/mid range body kits. 5d mkii kit has 24-105 f4 L which is not junky at all.

5D mkII is an expensive setup as well, though.

[UdubBadger]

yeah but take into consideration what William just said...

I just mean you get a Rebel T2i kit and its a low level 18-55mm IS lens.
You get a 7D you get a 28-135 IS... a little better quality lens than the 18-55 IS.

All I mean is a "kit lens" isn't always poor quality as the kit lens changes the higher you go up in the body you choose.

I still say go body only and really choose the lens you pair with it to meet your specific needs. If it happens to be the kit lens that comes with that body it'll save you like 20-30%.

[danewilson77]

Ok. Sounds good. Pulling string soon.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, have you narrowed down a couple cameras?

[danewilson77]

I'm really looking at Canon EOS Rebel t2i.

I used this guide....but really don't know what many of these features do...

Maybe a couple of you guys can take a stab at it, and tell me what you think.

Looking to spend <$800.00 body only.

http://www.myproductadvisor.com/mpa/camera_/recommendation/filter.do?org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=737e 9e0276695d82bf98fc5ef8360444

Gabe has recommended this as well.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You definitely have several Canon guys here at ZHPMafia.com. Pick their brains.

[danewilson77]

You definitely have several Canon guys here at ZHPMafia.com. Pick their brains.

I dont know enough to ask questions. I takes shots of my car. Kids, sporting events, over at church.....etc. I just want good shots that I will minimally have to mess with in PS.

Video would be cool as well.

[danewilson77]

Thinking of pairing this lens.....

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-0-5-6-Telephoto-Digital/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316907300&sr=1-3

With this body...

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-3-0-Inch-Body-Only/dp/B0035FZJI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316907300&sr=1-2

[danewilson77]

Just reading up on aperture now. f/1.0 to f/5.6. Holy hell, how in the world do I decide? I don't know where I will be shooting my next 1000 photos. This is complete bullshit!

[UdubBadger]

Dane I think the body choice is spot on... I just picked up a T2i as a backup to my 5dmkii, it's a great camera.

I'm weary of the lens choice though, I think that's going to be too tight/long for you.

Since the T2i is a cropped sensor, You probably want something with more wide angle zoom on it to start out.

I would suggest something like a 28-135mm if you are budget conscious, or maybe a 17-40mm F4 L if you don't think you'll need much zoom. If you have a little more $ to play with, consider a 17-55mm 2.8 or even a 24-105mm F4 L.

[dinanm3atl]

Just reading up on aperture now. f/1.0 to f/5.6. Holy hell, how in the world do I decide? I don't know where I will be shooting my next 1000 photos. This is complete bullshit!

What do you mean?



Thinking of pairing this lens.....

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-55-250mm-4-0-5-6-Telephoto-Digital/dp/B0011NVMO8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316907300&sr=1-3

With this body...

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-3-0-Inch-Body-Only/dp/B0035FZJI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1316907300&sr=1-2

I don't personally like the 'all in one' style lenses. Everytime I use one I feel like you are losing something somewhere. They don't do the midrange well and don't do the tele photo well. If you need to choose one lens though and are traveling and want to be mobile they are a good option. For my needs though it just does not work.

[danewilson77]

What do you mean all in one style?

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[dinanm3atl]

All in one replacement lens. 50-250 range is an all-in-one. IE you don't need to carry anything else.

[UdubBadger]

All in one replacement lens. 50-250 range is an all-in-one. IE you don't need to carry anything else.

the lower quality ones I have to agree with you but something like a 70-200 2.8 L is one of my favorite lenses in my bag.

[dinanm3atl]

The 70-200 is not marketed as an 'all-in-one' though and I don't think anyone would consider only having that lens to do everything. It's a mid range zoom. Some might call it a telephoto but I don't really consider it that myself. I love he 70-200 because it does what it is designed to do well. It doesn't offer more width on the short end and doesn't have another 50-100mm on the long end. Like the 70-300 L lens Canon released.

[UdubBadger]

Truth

[danewilson77]

OK fellas, thanks.

[danewilson77]

Here are a couple of used camera's......I think the 20D is a good deal.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pho/2611688403.html

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pho/2615807810.html

or...

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FNikon-D50-6-1-MP-28-80mm-70-300mm-lenses-bonus-%2F300602656985%3Fpt%3DDigital_Cameras%26hash%3Dit em45fd5088d9

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, if you do get that Nikon D40, you should check out the prices at Amazon. Some of them are the same or cheaper than the Craigs list ad.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000KJQ1DG/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1316962458&sr=8-1&condition=new

The D40 replaced the D50, by the way.

[UdubBadger]

I'd skip the 20D... I owned one. You can probably have a 40D for almost the same price.

[danewilson77]

Dane, if you do get that Nikon D40, you should check out the prices at Amazon. Some of them are the same or cheaper than the Craigs list ad.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000KJQ1DG/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&qid=1316962458&sr=8-1&condition=new

The D40 replaced the D50, by the way.

So...in your estimation, that would be a fine first camera for me?

[danewilson77]

I'd skip the 20D... I owned one. You can probably have a 40D for almost the same price.

So...I guess right now...it's between the 40D and the t2i..............

Although that D90 looks pretty sweet.

[UdubBadger]

Snag a T2i... newer technology, HD video, good for novice users. It won't be completely outdated in a few years either.

[danewilson77]

Snag a T2i... newer technology, HD video, good for novice users. It won't be completely outdated in a few years either.

OK....sounds good. Was also looking into the Nikon D90, and the Sony a55....

[UdubBadger]

my lack of a response to those is a response in itself ;)

[danewilson77]

my lack of a response to those is a response in itself ;)

Ok. Thanks.

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[dinanm3atl]

Snag a T2i... newer technology, HD video, good for novice users. It won't be completely outdated in a few years either.

How would the 40D be 'completely outdated'? It's already outdated when you really think about it but it is still a robust camera. I have 2 of them and shooting professionally with them. I would like to see a novice spend their coin less on a body(the least important piece to the puzzle) and more on nicer glass and time shooting. A larger improvement and enjoyment would come from that IMO.



So...I guess right now...it's between the 40D and the t2i..............

Although that D90 looks pretty sweet.

I vote 40D :)

[danewilson77]

Is it worth it to get the ADH (Accidental Damage from Handling) warranty?

[danewilson77]

If I do get the t2i, is it worth it to "bundle it" as described at following site?

http://www.42photo.com/pd-productid-97504-k-canon_eos_rebel_digital_t2i_180_mp_digital_camera_ w_18_55mm_is_lens.htm

[wsmeyer]

I don't think a 40D is a bad idea, plus you could conceivably buy one, shoot with it for 6 months and resell it for what you paid for it.

William.

[danewilson77]

I don't think a 40D is a bad idea, plus you could conceivably buy one, shoot with it for 6 months and resell it for what you paid for it.

William.

Ok. Good data. Thanks.

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[dinanm3atl]

If I do get the t2i, is it worth it to "bundle it" as described at following site?

http://www.42photo.com/pd-productid-97504-k-canon_eos_rebel_digital_t2i_180_mp_digital_camera_ w_18_55mm_is_lens.htm


Canon's kit lens is not very good. I would not bundle it like that if I was you.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah I don't recommend that lens either unless it's free.

Dane if you want to PM me what you're looking to spend I have a few online places I frequent I can look to build you a package of gently used gear.

[danewilson77]

Yeah I don't recommend that lens either unless it's free.

Dane if you want to PM me what you're looking to spend I have a few online places I frequent I can look to build you a package of gently used gear.

Copy.

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[UdubBadger]

How would the 40D be 'completely outdated'? It's already outdated when you really think about it but it is still a robust camera. I have 2 of them and shooting professionally with them. I would like to see a novice spend their coin less on a body(the least important piece to the puzzle) and more on nicer glass and time shooting. A larger improvement and enjoyment would come from that IMO.




I vote 40D :)
I also have shot with a 40d (was my primary till about a yr ago when I got a 5DmkII and then it became my backup). I actually just sold it for a T2i upgrade, only paid $35 to do it in the end. Sure you give up some pro features but adding full HD video is a big plus. Dane had mentioned he'd LIKE video so why not knock them both out for small price difference rather than go with a 2007 MY body? I think the 40D was a great body but why limit yourself to no video if you want it and can have it for a small price upgrade?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

If Dane wants video, then I think that's a good call.


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[danewilson77]

Def would like video.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

And earlier today, I said D40. Apparently you guys were talking 40D. My bad.


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[wsmeyer]

I think the new Nikon's like the 5100 and 7000* are much stronger for video as they have the full time autofocus.

* might be other models too

William.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah but then you're stuck shooting with a Nikon... :p ;)

[C Withers Media]

I think the new Nikon's like the 5100 and 7000* are much stronger for video as they have the full time autofocus.

* might be other models too

William.

Yeah, but if you can make it to 100 out of focus videos, you can call it art.

[dinanm3atl]

I also have shot with a 40d (was my primary till about a yr ago when I got a 5DmkII and then it became my backup). I actually just sold it for a T2i upgrade, only paid $35 to do it in the end. Sure you give up some pro features but adding full HD video is a big plus. Dane had mentioned he'd LIKE video so why not knock them both out for small price difference rather than go with a 2007 MY body? I think the 40D was a great body but why limit yourself to no video if you want it and can have it for a small price upgrade?

I missed where video was talked about. I don't deal with video so cannot comment or make an informed recommendation. Now that I have gone towards the Prosumer style camra I could not go back. I need the wheels/controls for what I am shooting so I don't follow the entry level type stuff.

I would add though that many people are 'sold' a camera because of video. In reality those people that I know that were sold on that feature are literally using it... well never. If it is something you are truly looking to experiment with and use I would definitely look into it but before you make a decision really consider if you are going to be using it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Now you see why it took so long for me to buy a camera. Information overload. Tough to wade through all of the options.


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[Gheybe]

I think I know what camera he is gonna get.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

For any Nikon-gear owners, here is a link to Nikon's manual page. Manuals -- in PDF form -- for almost everything Nikon.

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13948#Anchor-9

[danewilson77]

What seems to be the best format to shoot in?

[UdubBadger]

raw

[danewilson77]

raw

I knew that....I was just trying to draw you out with an easy one.....j/k

NEF-RAW?

[UdubBadger]

hahahaha

yeah NEF is the same

[danewilson77]

hahahaha

yeah NEF is the same

Ok....thanks Badger. I think I've been shooting jpeg-fine.....

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[UdubBadger]

and thats ok for your purposes right now, you don't use photoshop so you don't have raw editing but its nice to have the files to go back to if you wanted. Also shooting to the full potential of your sensor helps image quality. Don't forget when you crop it shrinks the quality too.

[danewilson77]

Thanks

[danewilson77]

OK....cool. Camillo, I moved The Futuristic pic to "Pics that inspire you".

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4876-Links-to-photos-that-give-you-inspiration-or-awe-NO-CARS

[Hermes]

ran across this, thought it was cool. NASA Astronaut's Photography Manual, 1984 (http://www.hasselblad.com/media/2207875/astronauts_manual_singlepage_lr.pdf)

a few pages

http://www.howtobearetronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/1300.jpg

http://www.howtobearetronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2203.jpg

http://www.howtobearetronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3143.jpg

[UdubBadger]

hasselblad's are blad hassel

[danewilson77]

So.....I'm getting pissed....so I figured I would ask the family.

I went out an shot a few pics today. I come in....and usually it just pulls up LR and auto synchs, and I put it in the computer (usually my comp will go "BeeDoo" to indicate a new hardware device has been added as well). Nothing happened, no sound, no nothing....and I come to find out...the computer is no longer recognizing the card. So...I put back it in my camera. Nope...no luck.

So.....just for shits and giggles, I throw it in the Germans computer and it works.

I have no idea....

We played with the lil lock/unlock switch on the side of the card.

Just wondered what the reliability of these are. This card was $100.00.

[UdubBadger]

should be good, guessing it's on your computers end to be honest. Reboot, try again and let us know if you incur the same issue. Possible that if LR was open already it might not have seen the card come in.

[danewilson77]

Rebooting.

[danewilson77]

Restart unsat. SD Card does not work in computer or in camera.....

The Germans SD Card works in my computer. Has to be card. That sucks. That card lasted me what....about a month?

[kayger12]

As long as you're ok giving up on the pics on the card, try formatting the card in the camera and see if that works.

[danewilson77]

The camera says "no sd card"

I think the card is toast. Went out...took pics of AFE prfilter, and that was it. It won't work in my camera, or computer, but works on the Germans.

I'll get him to format it!

I honestly don't get it. I even tested another card in my computer and it works fine? :confused

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[danewilson77]

So...the German pops it into his computer.......totally recognized.....and was re-formatted.

I put it in my computer.....no recognition. D5100 doesn't see it either. Weird stuff I tell you.

The Germans card works both in my computer and the camera.

Baffling.

[wsmeyer]

What turns up if you google that_brand_card and D5100?

William.

[danewilson77]

What turns up if you google that_brand_card and D5100?

William.

Not sure. I'll check. I've uploaded > 2000 pics with this card thus far....

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[danewilson77]

This is the card. Looking now to see if any issues have been reported.

http://www.sony.co.in/support/product/sf-32nx

[danewilson77]

Just went down and got an 8GB Sandisk from CVS. Back in business for Thanksgiving pics! Ha!

If I get a replacement, for the 32GB card, I may have one slightly used and very cheap.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah I was gonna say, SanDisk FTW. Never had an issue. I would assume Sony would be ok too but I guess not. Hope you didn't lose anything too important on the card.

[danewilson77]

Yeah I was gonna say, SanDisk FTW. Never had an issue. I would assume Sony would be ok too but I guess not. Hope you didn't lose anything too important on the card.

Nope...thanks for asking though. Did like you guys said and was cutting and pasting my pics after each shoot.

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[UdubBadger]

nice.

[UdubBadger]

have a read

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/29/photoshop-tool-airbrushing-revealed_n_1119212.html?ref=style

then click here
http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/farid/downloads/publications/pnas11/

[danewilson77]

I recently found some pretty interesting threads that I wanted to share, and thought I would start a general chat thread for all, who want to just generally discuss photography.

Just some good thoughts.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1150820

Uncle Bobs...hehe
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1150734/0

Great shots IMHO
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1150381

This guy is quitting....
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1149650

[UdubBadger]

interasanté

[C Withers Media]

Wedding Photography: The only job in the world where one failure would likely result in a mandatory career change.

So much pressure to perform flawlessly, so many people to please, and so much work on the front and the back end of the actual date that I sometimes wonder how those who do it as a primary can deal with it.

[UdubBadger]

Word but if you're good, $4-5k a pop ain't bad cheese


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

My take on being a wedding photographer: boring.

After a while, it seems to run together. It's just different last names. But it's generally the same thing over and over. I like variety, so you can forget me being a wedding photographer.

[johnrando]

My brother did Wedding Photography for a few years. Nothing against wedding photographers, but he got bored too. It really was the same thing every time, just different names, colors, minor differences.

[danewilson77]

So......Its come to this.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/Soitscometothis.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Haha. :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

I agree Mark but again, I'll do a few a year to boost the bank account. Don't want it to be my only trick in the bag though. Bless you if you can do it 26 weeks out of the year.


@Dane that's funny - I'm actually going to shoot some food today.

[johnrando]

Too funny Dane.

[danewilson77]

I wouldn't mind doing the above by myself....but I think it would be awkward with 4 guys...hehe

[3ZHP]

The days of my point and shoot are limited as I find myself looking for greater quality in the end results. So, with that in mind I've been doing some web research to gain some knowledge before I make the investment. In my search last night on Photography.com I was watching some videos on tip and tricks, I cam across one on this new technology called a "Full Light Camera". Although; I'm going to pass on it for now, I thought I'd trow it out here to get some options. This is the home page for "Lytro" https://www.lytro.com/camera and when you get there click on blurry point of the sample pictures and watch what happens. Is this a thing of the future or will it slowly fade away?

[johnrando]

That is SO cool. Thanks for posting. No idea where that's going to go.

[danewilson77]

People will say that, "That camera is of no use, to those that know how to properly focus a REAL camera".

[UdubBadger]

Amen


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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Neat technology. Not something I really need. I know how to focus. I like to step down my f stops (the Lytro is a constant f/2) and I like to have a shutter speed that is often above 1/250 (Lytro maxes out there). Additionally, I can use a macro lens (105mm to be exact) for the close-up shots and I can control DOF with my other lenses just fine.

This Lytro product is probably for someone who doesn't want to invest in a camera that is a step up from point and shoot.

[UdubBadger]

yup. #udoitforme

[jsfbmw]

This Lytro product is probably for someone who doesn't want to invest in a camera that is a step up from point and shoot.

And will also commit to post-processing of images, which can be very time consuming.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

True ^^

[UdubBadger]

#allyouneedisinstagramandapumpkinspicedlattebro

[UdubBadger]

Dis one Rando?


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[danewilson77]

Bump. Stickied.

[johnrando]

:biggrin dat 1 and a couple of others.

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[SoDelBMW]

Thanks for stickying DW! I have noticed many photographers around the sight and am farly new to the photography world and was wondering if anyone has any advice on good wide angle lenses that work well with shooting cars and generally landscape? I have a Canon T3i with a 18- 200 EF- S lenses as my standard

[UdubBadger]

Thought it was this one


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[UdubBadger]

Thanks for stickying DW! I have noticed many photographers around the sight and am farly new to the photography world and was wondering if anyone has any advice on good wide angle lenses that work well with shooting cars and generally landscape? I have a Canon T3i with a 18- 200 EF- S lenses as my standard

Is that not enough range for shooting cars?
If so why and what are you looking to accomplish with a different lens?

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[UdubBadger]

Dere iz 2 photo chat threads. Should we merge?


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[SoDelBMW]

I was thinking that the wide angle, no zoom and a low apurature would do the trick on improving the picture quality but if you think I could just use my standard at 18mm then that would be good enough right?

[UdubBadger]

I think knowing how to use it, the settings on the camera, the post processing tools and lighting (either natural or from a flash) make more of an impact than a lens purchase.


Think of it in these terms - a lens is a tool just like an impact gun/air wrench, a hydraulic lift or a 250px mechanics socket set is for your car. Just because you have it all doesn't mean your car will run better. You need to know how to use it all to be able to perform the tasks needed to make the final product. Same thing with photography. Many people think the equipment is the key to getting better and while it helps, it's not a factor until you master the basics. I've seen people shoot published novel covers with a $26 plastic Holga camera and a flashlight.


Also 18mm is pretty wide angle as it is so you won't be making much difference there than standing 3-4ft further away in most cases would.

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[johnrando]

Dere iz 2 photo chat threads. Should we merge?


Goin' HAM mobile

Good catch Seth, merged.

[UdubBadger]

:)


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[SoDelBMW]

Yeah I understand you now. Thanks for the advice Seth!


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[danewilson77]

Some neat stuff in here for us amateurs.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH0wVcpDCok

[SoDelBMW]

You got that right I think I have mastered my camera just from this thread!!

[johnrando]

Cool!

[UdubBadger]

Wats a camera?


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[ELCID86]

Anyone here have or used the Fuji X-T1? I am really intrigued by the reviews and number of pros I see switching to this body.

[NoVAphotog]

Anyone here have or used the Fuji X-T1? I am really intrigued by the reviews and number of pros I see switching to this body.

Apparently, pros are switching to Fuji "left and right." I can't blame them, Nikon and Canon have been quite stagnant. This one just came out and is getting absolutely excellent reviews:

Fuji X100T (http://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100t.htm)

[NoVAphotog]

Apparently, pros are switching to Fuji "left and right." I can't blame them, Nikon and Canon have been quite stagnant. This one just came out and is getting absolutely excellent reviews:

Fuji X100T (http://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100t.htm)

My favorite feature of it:

http://petapixel.com/2014/09/10/classic-chrome-film-simulation-sleeper-feature-new-x100t/

[ELCID86]

Apparently, pros are switching to Fuji "left and right." I can't blame them, Nikon and Canon have been quite stagnant. This one just came out and is getting absolutely excellent reviews:

Fuji X100T (http://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100t.htm)

I'm actually considering getting the x100s (previous model) for Nolan's semester abroad and then get the XT1 for dad if I get the job I'm hoping for in a few weeks! Nolan may take a photography class in Spanish while in Madrid.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[ELCID86]

I thought I'd share a shot of Dexter taken with my new X-T1. Still getting to know the camera, but really like it so far.

17278

[danewilson77]

So.damn.photogenic

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

Great detail.

[UdubBadger]

Cool