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Mugen910 12-17-2009 10:55 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Calexan (Post 684219)
I guess to me it just seems like the photographer matters more than the camera.... I would much rather see a photo from a POS Nikon/Canon taken by a pro photographer, than from a Pro Level Canon/Nikon in the hands of a beginner.

Ive seen some pretty amazing pictures from the low end D40s and Rebels......

If I can find it..there was one photo I took this year while in San Fran of that curvy street...It was off of a side view mirror...I've gotten some nice compliments on it..it was with a Nikon.

I do tend to agree with Joey though..even a low end DSLR makes some diff over say a Nikon power shot...But then again my love for photos is avg.

kenstogie 12-17-2009 11:06 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
I think you can get great photos from some basic equipment, if you follow the "parameters" and limitations of that equipment.

DBall 12-17-2009 11:28 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
I just went and bought a couple lenses to play around with:

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX


and just for fun a cheap fisheye from Amazon:

.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens

:D

Mugen910 12-17-2009 11:29 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall (Post 684260)
I just went and bought a couple lenses to play around with:

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX


and just for fun a cheap fisheye from Amazon:

.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens

:D

Whoa...no cigars for you for a few months :D

DBall 12-17-2009 11:46 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen910 (Post 684262)
Whoa...no cigars for you for a few months :D

Dude... they were cheap... about $200 for both.

The telephoto was $161 refurbished and the "fisheye" was $27

MarkinAZ 12-17-2009 11:48 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
My daughters cat Skitten kickin' back on the sofa (she's a Manx):

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...IMG_0295-1.jpg

Mugen910 12-17-2009 11:49 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall (Post 684277)
Dude... they were cheap... about $200 for both.

The telephoto was $161 refurbished and the "fisheye" was $27

what? Linky please!



Nice pic mark...haha

ir13 12-17-2009 11:56 AM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Calexan (Post 684219)
I guess to me it just seems like the photographer matters more than the camera.... I would much rather see a photo from a POS Nikon/Canon taken by a pro photographer, than from a Pro Level Canon/Nikon in the hands of a beginner.

Ive seen some pretty amazing pictures from the low end D40s and Rebels......

I completely agree with you, but in capeable hands there will be a drastic difference in quality from a d40 to a 1ds MIII

DBall 12-17-2009 12:45 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...G_ED_AF_S.html

and

http://www.amazon.com/Panoramic-Fish...1079089&sr=8-1

Darrell 12-17-2009 01:25 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
I have the 55-200 VRII. Is your VRII? I hope so. :D

DBall 12-17-2009 01:53 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell (Post 684357)
I have the 55-200 VRII. Is your VRII? I hope so. :D

It's the one listed above... all I know is that the VR is in red. I just took a few shots on my lunch break off the balcony... holy hell... what a zoom!

I'm gonna do a bit of skateboarding this weekend and we'll see if it takes good action pictures.

Darrell 12-17-2009 02:02 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall (Post 684380)
It's the one listed above... all I know is that the VR is in red. I just took a few shots on my lunch break off the balcony... holy hell... what a zoom!

I'm gonna do a bit of skateboarding this weekend and we'll see if it takes good action pictures.

Cool.

I have my eye on an 18-200 after Christmas. :D

ir13 12-17-2009 02:46 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell (Post 684383)
Cool.

I have my eye on an 18-200 after Christmas. :D

Dont waste your money on that. Get a nice used 70-210 f/4 and a wide angle. The optics in the 18-200 arent that good IMO.

Dux 12-17-2009 03:24 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall (Post 684260)
I just went and bought a couple lenses to play around with:

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX


and just for fun a cheap fisheye from Amazon:

.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens

:D


I have the 55-200 VR / Really wonderful Lens :tu

DBall 12-17-2009 03:47 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
I was looking at Tamron's 18-270 that boasts 15x zoom... sounds like a great all around lens if it functions as advertised.

JE3146 12-17-2009 07:29 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ir13 (Post 684411)
Dont waste your money on that. Get a nice used 70-210 f/4 and a wide angle. The optics in the 18-200 arent that good IMO.

I mentioned that to him already...

~70 - ~200 is the sweet spot for lens makers of all brands.

Why anyone would want an 18-200 is beyond me. I've yet to see an optic in that range that impressed me.

:confused:

Mugen910 12-17-2009 09:04 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4ZACkRetH6k/Sy...2/DSC_0011.JPG

I took soo many pics and out of about 20 only 4 were decent.:confused:

Mugen910 12-20-2009 02:34 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Everything was on auto...still have to learn how to use it manually :(

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attach...6&d=1261344711

Wolfgang 12-20-2009 06:20 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JE3146 (Post 684717)
I mentioned that to him already...

~70 - ~200 is the sweet spot for lens makers of all brands.

Why anyone would want an 18-200 is beyond me. I've yet to see an optic in that range that impressed me.

:confused:

Being a photographer means getting the shot and if you miss it by changing lenses you aren't doing your job.

with 10+ megapixels like in most DSLR's these days so what if the corners are a little soft or there is some vignetting.

Your shoulders will thank you for not carrying around a heavy bag full of lenses. Anyone can be a lens snob or a brand junkie. It comes down to the skill of the person. :2

Roland of Gilead 12-20-2009 11:47 PM

Re: Photography Thread
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfgang (Post 688450)
Being a photographer means getting the shot and if you miss it by changing lenses you aren't doing your job.

with 10+ megapixels like in most DSLR's these days so what if the corners are a little soft or there is some vignetting.

Your shoulders will thank you for not carrying around a heavy bag full of lenses. Anyone can be a lens snob or a brand junkie. It comes down to the skill of the person. :2

While I agree that "getting the shot" is important if you're a photo jounalist, I do believe that you won't get published as a sports photog if the shot isn't tack sharp with a great Bokeh. This is where glass is everything.

-Mark.


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