Photography Thread - Page 48

03-23-2010, 06:35 PM

Just got a D3000 for my B-day. Found the cat and he was chillin in the room for a little while.

Wolfgang · 03-23-2010, 09:40 PM

Congrats! Cute kitty looks like mine. A little more white though.

E.J. · 03-23-2010, 11:05 PM

03-23-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

This will be a classic photo for me to always giggle with.

I just found this thread. I hope that I'm not repeating someting that someone has already posted, but are those "glass top" cigar boxes.

spectrrr · 03-24-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by catfish2

I just found this thread. I hope that I'm not repeating someting that someone has already posted, but are those "glass top" cigar boxes.

They sure are. Genuine Habanos right there

kenstogie · 03-24-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

They sure are. Genuine Habanos right there

I am sure they are real Habanos, that's what the sign says they wouldn't lie to us.

Wolfgang · 03-24-2010, 04:57 PM

Pictures from Ringling's Rose garden and main Gallery.

Sorry for the white border photobucket is being odd. It should not be there.

J0eybb · 03-24-2010, 05:01 PM

What's the best/cheapest way to get into photography? I have a Canon 590IS, and I love taking pictures. I just lose any type of quality when the lighting is not Ideal. I love taking sports photos, but the action is usually too fast, and not enough light.

Can I get a decent lens to put on my 590 IS(a), or am I better off getting a DSLR(b)? I know option B will cost me much more than A.

Any insight is apreciated.

Wolfgang · 03-24-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by J0eybb

What's the best/cheapest way to get into photography? I have a Canon 590IS, and I love taking pictures. I just lose any type of quality when the lighting is not Ideal. I love taking sports photos, but the action is usually too fast, and not enough light.

Can I get a decent lens to put on my 590 IS(a), or am I better off getting a DSLR(b)? I know option B will cost me much more than A.

Any insight is apreciated.

Actually its more likely the lens would cost more than the body. Im pretty sure you cant interchange lenses with your particular camera. An entry level DSLR with kit lens (or two if you find a package) Canons T1i with 18-55 is a great setup the other way to go is the Nikon D5000 route Both in the $800 range. Its really a matter of preference. Most guys here are canon fans and really they are great either way IMO. Canon is cheaper in the long run.

If you are looking for point and shoot most of them don't perform great in low light. An easy way around this is to use a tripod.

kgoings · 03-24-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Actually its more likely the lens would cost more than the body. Im pretty sure you cant interchange lenses with your particular camera. An entry level DSLR with kit lens (or two if you find a package) Canons T1i with 18-55 is a great setup the other way to go is the Nikon D5000 route Both in the $800 range. Its really a matter of preference. Most guys here are canon fans and really they are great either way IMO. Canon is cheaper in the long run.

If you are looking for point and shoot most of them don't perform great in low light. An easy way around this is to use a tripod.

Or you could get a used Canon 20d or 30d and a nifty fifty for less than $500. The nifty fifty would be good in both the situations you mention, low light and sports.

coffeemonkey · 03-25-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

How could you not click?

Now is someone could tell me what the deal is with Canon Raw files in CS3 I would be eternally grateful.

What is the problem? What camera are you having the trouble with? New cameras take a little while before Adobe catches up and can process RAW files. So if they are coming from a relatively new body that may be the issue.

J0eybb · 03-25-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Or you could get a used Canon 20d or 30d and a nifty fifty for less than $500. The nifty fifty would be good in both the situations you mention, low light and sports.

Yeah I was thinking mayb I can find a used body cheap-ish. I know the key is good glass or at least this point and time better glass. I have an adapter ring I attach to te 590is that allows me to add filters, but not sure about glass. Looks like I need to start a savings just for a camera.

spectrrr · 03-27-2010, 06:36 PM

For anyone that has an android phone, search the market for "depth of field calculator".
GREAT little app to have handy

DonWeb · 03-27-2010, 07:01 PM

Bird's Eye view of the Arch in St Louis.
(Digital rebel: sized to post)

DonWeb · 03-27-2010, 07:05 PM

In the wild - Vista CA.
(Digital rebel)

Wolfgang · 03-27-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

For anyone that has an android phone, search the market for "depth of field calculator".
GREAT little app to have handy

Just got it. Awesome~

spectrrr · 03-27-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Just got it. Awesome~

been using it in the studio for product photography. been real handy, b etter than the shoot, pixel peep, and guess

Wolfgang · 03-27-2010, 11:39 PM

It seams like you almost need a tape measure too.

spectrrr · 03-27-2010, 11:53 PM

doesnt have to be THAT perfect unless you want it to be. a decent guess usually suffices. (but I did grab one).

kenstogie · 03-28-2010, 08:06 AM

Well on my travels I stumbled upon a very reasonably priced Tripod. Slik 212 deluxe. First "real" tripod I've owned. A whole new world of possibilities have opened up with it too. For example I took a 30 second exposure last night NO problem. Yet still sharp.
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03-23-2010, 06:35 PM	#941
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Photography Thread Just got a D3000 for my B-day. Found the cat and he was chillin in the room for a little while.

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Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Photography Thread Congrats! Cute kitty looks like mine. A little more white though. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

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Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Photography Thread Pictures from Ringling's Rose garden and main Gallery. Sorry for the white border photobucket is being odd. It should not be there. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study. Last edited by Wolfgang; 03-24-2010 at 05:06 PM.

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J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: Photography Thread What's the best/cheapest way to get into photography? I have a Canon 590IS, and I love taking pictures. I just lose any type of quality when the lighting is not Ideal. I love taking sports photos, but the action is usually too fast, and not enough light. Can I get a decent lens to put on my 590 IS(a), or am I better off getting a DSLR(b)? I know option B will cost me much more than A. Any insight is apreciated. __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

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spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: Photography Thread For anyone that has an android phone, search the market for "depth of field calculator". GREAT little app to have handy __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

03-27-2010, 07:01 PM	#954
DonWeb Juat Passin' Thru Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Photography Thread Bird's Eye view of the Arch in St Louis. (Digital rebel: sized to post)

03-27-2010, 07:05 PM	#955
DonWeb Juat Passin' Thru Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: Photography Thread In the wild - Vista CA. (Digital rebel)

03-27-2010, 11:39 PM	#958
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Photography Thread It seams like you almost need a tape measure too. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

03-27-2010, 11:53 PM	#959
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: Photography Thread doesnt have to be THAT perfect unless you want it to be. a decent guess usually suffices. (but I did grab one). __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

03-28-2010, 08:06 AM	#960
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Photography Thread Well on my travels I stumbled upon a very reasonably priced Tripod. Slik 212 deluxe. First "real" tripod I've owned. A whole new world of possibilities have opened up with it too. For example I took a 30 second exposure last night NO problem. Yet still sharp. Posted via Mobile Device