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This P&S is amazing. My aunt has it. It works very well and takes great pictures. MSRP is $329. Can be had for right around $200. http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produc...PIX-S9100.html

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That is the first step in taking better photos, recognizing the camera is only the tool, a really good photo only comes from a good photographer.

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Ok i'm looking at picking up a point and shoot for days when i dont wanna carry the D90.
Nikons s8100 or Nikon s9100. 8100 pluses-lens and sensor shift vibration reduction. 9100- pluses- 18x zoom vs 10x zoon. Sweep panoramic. the 9100 is about 60 bucks more than the 8100. HELP

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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G...20thinker2.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--...0/IMG_3482.jpg

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Yoy can take very nice photographs with "regular" cameras. You just have to follow the parameters of that camera. JMH2CW

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What do you want to spend and would you consider something besides Nikon?

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Aw nuts - found the charger for my p&s, guess no upgrade for this trip

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I'm actually torn between 3 now. The Nikon S9100, S8200 and the Canon XS230 HS. I want $250 or less. Canon and Nikon only.

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Well I decided and pulled the trigger on the Canon Poweshot SX230HS. Should be here sometime nest week :noon

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/images/cano...7259-large.gif

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Very cool Justin. One thing to keep in mind is if you dont need the GPS on to tag stuff I would switch it off especially indoors. It tends to eat up battery. Other than that its an awesome camera.

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Nice! I think you'll be happy with that P&S :tu

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I actually got the Canon elph 300 hs. Wanted somethin real easy to pocket

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Aaaaaaanndddddd....I returned it :r
I give up on P&S cameras. Nothing was "wrong" with the camera. I just have come to the conclusion that I want to be able to have control of the camera. I apparently do not like the auto and program modes. I don't seem to get the same enjoyment.

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You can put them on Manual. I know it's not the same, but I take a lot more pics with my P&S.

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I understand not being happy with a point and shoot anymore. I have acouple in the house for my kids. But I need my DSLR to get the picture that I want.

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The ELPH 300 HS does not have any manual mode. I tried to like it.
Yep. I just put that money toward this puppy
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_macro/272e.html
http://www.mylensdb.com/wp-content/u...-Autofocus.jpg

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Yep. I just put that money toward this puppy
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_macro/272e.html
http://www.mylensdb.com/wp-content/u...-Autofocus.jpg[/quote]

I love Macro. Have fun.

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I was torn between a fisheye and a macro lens. I chose macro because I figured I would get the most use out of it.

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Good choice. I would avoid circular fisheye lenses in general. Instead look into a wide angle lens that wont distort the picture immensely. Somewhere in the 14mm-17mm range on the short side would wrk well. Canons 17-40mm ƒ4 is reasonably priced and great quality.

What it comes down to is choosing the lens for what you shoot the most. :D

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I shoot a nikon so no canon lens for me :r
I was actually looking in the Samyang/Bower/Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 fisheye. It's manual focus only and is not a circular fisheye. I kinda like the distortion, but this go around it's the marco. Now I need a photo backpack :gary

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How big of a back pack do you need? I may have one I need to get rid of.

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Hold a camera body with lens plus a couple lenses, batteries, tripod. I kinda want it before I go out of town Friday. I'm gonna hit up Ritz Camera in a bit. Thank you very much though

:tu pretty sweet Hugh!

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Back from Ritz Camera. :D
Picked up a Lowepro Flipside 200. http://products.lowepro.com/product/...00,2082,14.htm
http://majgvert.info/img.php?fl=m5l4...n594s5g4t2t234
My fav part is the zipper to get to the camera is on the backside. So nobody is going to try to unzip that baby while I'm in a crowd. Plus it's LIGHT and comfy :tu

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It was too rainy to ride the motorcycle today, so I spent the afternoon inside toying with lighting set-ups with my friend Briana:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...X101bwlogo.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...tc/BX103LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...0etc/BX104.jpg


What I'm TOTALLY stoked for, is buying some Zeiss glass this week! As soon as I sign my next contract, B&H and I will be having a little convo. :banger

Zeiss f/2 makro planar t* ze. Just flat out sick glass. So stoked.

http://www.borrowlenses.com/images/s...9532134372.jpg

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Trying out the new Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro lens I just got in :tu

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6...c495507d_z.jpg
DSC_3035 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6...92e42e17_z.jpg
DSC_3032 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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Few more.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6...de47f4a9_z.jpg
DSC_3045 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6...33cfc428_z.jpg
DSC_3043 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6...f9493c97_z.jpg
DSC_3042 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6...25452f96_z.jpg
DSC_3044 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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That new lens takes some beautiful closeups Justin.
I was at Walmart the other day and they are now selling the Lowepro 100. That is going to be my next purchase, I need a comfortable way to carry my stuff, especially with a tripod.

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Checkout that Flipside 200. Right now I have my DSLR with the 90mm macro, my 55-200, 50mm f/1.8, charger, spare SD card, and 2 filters. Also holds a tripod.

Thanks for the compliment on the pix. More coming soon :r

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Took this macro of a flower in a parking lot bush today.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6...c84883a4_z.jpg
DSC_3090 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...dedWorking.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...litWorking.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...penWorking.jpg

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I have a nice batch of Morgan dollars like that.


Very nice photos, guys! I have much to learn to make my pics look that professional. :tu So, the question is: How do you guys do it?

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1. Learn the Rule of thirds and basic photo composition
2. Learn the relationship of apature to shutter speed to ISO as it relates to your camera. (learn to shoot on manual mode or AV (in canon) mode)
3. Learn how your flash works for different lighting situations and when to use it for the right effect
4. Learn the very basics of PS or the photo editing softwear of your choice.
5. Always have some sort camera with you at all times
6. Take A LOT of pictures.

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Here are some shots with the new glass.

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...c/IMG_8076.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...tc/LA106LR.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/...tc/LA105LR.jpg

It's just flat out crazy sharp.

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So is the model, Dan. ;)

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HAHA yeeeeah, I can't argue with shooting Linzy. She's got it goin on.

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I'll say. :)

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I like to bug her, calling her January Jones. Sometimes they make then same face.

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My new favorite month is January. :)

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How is the DOF on that lense. I love how sharp it is.

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The DOF is phenomenal. Here's the info on the shot:

http://regex.info/exif.cgi?imgurl=ht...%2FLA106LR.jpg


(sidenote, bookmark that exif viewer, I love it)

Fashion stuff is usually shot above f/12. I tend to hang around f/13 or /14 depending on my light source.


The shot of me in the mirror is shot at f/2, as you can see a very clean bokeh without geometric distortion or the hexagonal patterns that you often see in Canon lenses. (which actually doesn't bother be, but some people get annoyed). The bokeh on this lens it distinctly noticeable up to f/8 because it's both a macro and non-macro lens.

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/6...349e1612_z.jpg
DSC_3470 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6057/6...7e1cf7c6_z.jpg
DSC_3469 by thestemens16, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6...25b7e09b_z.jpg
DSC_3468 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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Here's a couple pictures from our trip to Disney World this past weekend.

Glass Jewlery Maker
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7245/6...3f59f20a_z.jpg
DSC_3516 by thestemens16, on Flickr

Cindarella's Castle
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7097/7...d844fbac_z.jpg
DSC_3498 by thestemens16, on Flickr

Piano man outside Cassie's Corner
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6031/7...feb3a41c_z.jpg
DSC_3505 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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Continued

My beautiful wife with a Lego Dragon behind her.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/6...223f581b_z.jpg
DSC_3356 by thestemens16, on Flickr

The Tree of Life
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/7...5642800b_z.jpg
DSC_3339 by thestemens16, on Flickr

Wife with Rafiki
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/6...ea68cccc_z.jpg
DSC_3243 by thestemens16, on Flickr

Giraffe on the Safari at Animal Kingdom
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6048/7...ed71859c_z.jpg
DSC_3293 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6...6b44cb54_z.jpg
DSC_3606 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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Finally had some time to take some pics.

Apple tree
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/7...1105c749_z.jpg
Apple Blossom by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr
Lilac bush
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6...744b7b57_c.jpg
Lilac bush 2 by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6...2f213766_c.jpg
Lilac bush 1 by Jeff Carroll01, on Flickr

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http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6237/6...caea4acf_c.jpg
DSC_3642 by thestemens16, on Flickr

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I really need to get my monitor calibrated. These appear darker than on my PC.

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Jeff you could always adjust the exposure real quick in Flickr