Photography Thread - Page 166

shark · 10-27-2013, 02:39 PM

The fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex (although this was probably a juvenile one, it was still impressive):

shark · 10-27-2013, 02:42 PM

shark · 10-27-2013, 02:43 PM

Sea turtle:

OLS · 10-27-2013, 06:18 PM

Very cool.

MrClean · 10-27-2013, 06:50 PM

Cool shots Ron!

Devanmc · 10-27-2013, 09:19 PM

playing around with the new camera on my way home today. Its a picture and stuff.

Taki · 10-28-2013, 08:24 AM

Alright all you photography guys out there I need some help with a camera...
I am buying a new camera this week or next for personal reasons not for a job or anything like that otherwise I wouldn't be asking for help!

I am looking for something mid level, something that I will not grow out of in a year or two like your standard point and shoots, something that will take good pictures, wifi connected or something that has the option for a wifi adapter, I would think high mega pixels would be key but not sure and honestly it doesn't have to shoot video Although I guess that would be a bonus. Looking to spend around $500 but that is negotiable can be less or more if needed.

Any help would greatly be appreciated...I will try and check this page every day but if it's something I really shouldn't miss out on please PM me!

Thanks,
Taki

emopunker2004 · 10-28-2013, 09:22 AM

Are you looking for DSLR or what? I recently got a Canon G1x and it's great. It's got a sensor almost as big as a crop dslr. They can be had used for $500 and less.

Taki · 10-28-2013, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Are you looking for DSLR or what? I recently got a Canon G1x and it's great. It's got a sensor almost as big as a crop dslr. They can be had used for $500 and less.

I would say yes on the DSLR, is there any good spots to find a used one? It's been probably since college (6-8 yrs) since I used an actual camera so the terminology I'm not up to date on. After doing some initial research, I hear Canon is a very reliable name and brand (I do like their products had one in the past) but I also hear they are very easy to use and work which would be good because my wife is very technically challenged.

shark · 10-28-2013, 10:01 AM

Check out this place to learn a lot about just about an camera that you could want:

http://www.dpreview.com/

Used cameras? Try http://www.adorama.com/
or

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse...1/N/4294247179

Taki · 10-28-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shark

Check out this place to learn a lot about just about an camera that you could want:

http://www.dpreview.com/

Used cameras? Try http://www.adorama.com/
or

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse...1/N/4294247179

Appreciate all the help!!!

Thanks

Devanmc · 10-28-2013, 10:51 AM

also check out http://snapsort.com/

Taki · 10-28-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devanmc

also check out http://snapsort.com/

emopunker2004 · 10-28-2013, 12:44 PM

Keh.com is a good spot for used as well.

Bruins Fan · 10-28-2013, 01:01 PM

Started my Christmas shopping early.
I had some cash put away for a trip that happened without me,

and the money was burning a hole in my pocket

My wife is out every day taking pictures.I think this Cannon is just what she needs?
The hard part is to keep it stashed away until Christmas.
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/tech/report/2013/01/

OLS · 10-30-2013, 07:23 AM

To both of you looking for cameras, I have to chime in with what everyone else knew I would, I have 5 DSLRs for sale.

Devanmc · 10-30-2013, 08:34 AM

What are some good lenses for cigar photography? If I am lucky something I can also use other generic shooting.

shark · 10-30-2013, 01:36 PM

Look for something that can clearly focus to a point as close to the subject as possible. For a good close-up, you need a lens that lets you focus clearly as close to the subject as possible. Personally I like a lens that can get down to under a foot away from the subject for this purpose. A smaller focal length lens, say 50mm or less that is designed to be a macro lens should work.

shark · 10-30-2013, 01:41 PM

Also, taking great shots takes patience and quite a bit of practice. When I'm out shooting my eyes are everywhere; I'm looking at everyone and everything and judging whether or not, based on experience, if this scene or that one would make a worthwhile photo.

shark · 10-30-2013, 03:32 PM

Reflection in the lake

10-27-2013, 02:39 PM	#3301
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread The fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex (although this was probably a juvenile one, it was still impressive): __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-27-2013, 02:42 PM	#3302
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-27-2013, 02:43 PM	#3303
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread Sea turtle: __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-27-2013, 06:18 PM	#3304
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Photography Thread Very cool.

10-27-2013, 06:50 PM	#3305
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Photography Thread Cool shots Ron! __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-27-2013, 09:19 PM	#3306
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Photography Thread playing around with the new camera on my way home today. Its a picture and stuff. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

10-28-2013, 08:24 AM	#3307
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Photography Thread Alright all you photography guys out there I need some help with a camera... I am buying a new camera this week or next for personal reasons not for a job or anything like that otherwise I wouldn't be asking for help! I am looking for something mid level, something that I will not grow out of in a year or two like your standard point and shoots, something that will take good pictures, wifi connected or something that has the option for a wifi adapter, I would think high mega pixels would be key but not sure and honestly it doesn't have to shoot video Although I guess that would be a bonus. Looking to spend around $500 but that is negotiable can be less or more if needed. Any help would greatly be appreciated...I will try and check this page every day but if it's something I really shouldn't miss out on please PM me! Thanks, Taki __________________

10-28-2013, 09:22 AM	#3308
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Photography Thread Are you looking for DSLR or what? I recently got a Canon G1x and it's great. It's got a sensor almost as big as a crop dslr. They can be had used for $500 and less. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

10-28-2013, 10:01 AM	#3310
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread Check out this place to learn a lot about just about an camera that you could want: http://www.dpreview.com/ Used cameras? Try http://www.adorama.com/ or http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse...1/N/4294247179 __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-28-2013, 10:51 AM	#3312
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Photography Thread also check out http://snapsort.com/ __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

10-28-2013, 12:44 PM	#3314
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Photography Thread Keh.com is a good spot for used as well. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

10-28-2013, 01:01 PM	#3315
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread Started my Christmas shopping early. I had some cash put away for a trip that happened without me, and the money was burning a hole in my pocket My wife is out every day taking pictures.I think this Cannon is just what she needs? The hard part is to keep it stashed away until Christmas. http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/tech/report/2013/01/ __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

10-30-2013, 07:23 AM	#3316
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Photography Thread To both of you looking for cameras, I have to chime in with what everyone else knew I would, I have 5 DSLRs for sale.

10-30-2013, 08:34 AM	#3317
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Photography Thread What are some good lenses for cigar photography? If I am lucky something I can also use other generic shooting. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

10-30-2013, 01:36 PM	#3318
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread Look for something that can clearly focus to a point as close to the subject as possible. For a good close-up, you need a lens that lets you focus clearly as close to the subject as possible. Personally I like a lens that can get down to under a foot away from the subject for this purpose. A smaller focal length lens, say 50mm or less that is designed to be a macro lens should work. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-30-2013, 01:41 PM	#3319
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread Also, taking great shots takes patience and quite a bit of practice. When I'm out shooting my eyes are everywhere; I'm looking at everyone and everything and judging whether or not, based on experience, if this scene or that one would make a worthwhile photo. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

10-30-2013, 03:32 PM	#3320
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,559 Trading: (0)	Re: Photography Thread Reflection in the lake __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds