That sounds good, but I probably won't be able to start contributing until after Dec 13th.

sounds good to me.

aparently i suck at photos... so i took em down

^ Pretty random.. Looks like you've got a bit to learn.. I mean, I do too, but honesly those look like P&S shots.. Sorry.

im no expert at all. I just started taking photos end of the summer.
i could use some pointers for sure.

tripod and maybe some filters, when using the tripod set a 2sec timer so you wont hit or move the camera in any way?

used a tripod and a uv filter.

you probably should have left them up so people could give you pointers. there's a lot of good photographers (not professional, yet still put up awesome work) on the forum/in this thread that could guide you in the right direction. as long you don't get butt-hurt over the criticism then you're destined to learn a lot.

all post up what setting you used for the shots. that will help these guys/girl guide you to where you need to be next time. i don't have photography skills/knowledge so i could guide you at all, unless you over edit then i'll let you know you over did it.
all imo.

yea man, dont take them down. people in this thread are here to help, i try to help as much as i can but im still learning myself. the Nikon D100 is a nice camera and the potential is great with it, keep messing with it and you'll get the hang of it.

AWw man.. I didn't want you to take them down! Leave em up. We'll try to help.

I think it may help if you get a much more stable tripod. I don't know what ISO those were shot at either, but it's best of you set it at the lowest ISO (apporpriate for the settings) when you shoot. That'll make the pics less grainy.

that's another reason it's good to post up ur settings for all ur shots. that way if u need any help it will make it easier for someone more knowledgeable to make a better critique of ur shots.

It worked for about a page of this thread when I asked people to start doing that. Then everyone just stop posting it..

I like it because it helps me with seeing what settings to use for what situations.

if you goto my flickr page, itll give you the info form my pics.
jscarano13 is my flickr name

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/DSC_8590.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/DSC_8607.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/DSC_8646.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/50mm%20pics/DSC_8286.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/50mm%20pics/DSC_8322.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/50mm%20pics/DSC_8343.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/50mm%20pics/DSC_8378.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/DSC_2494.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/exposed%2008/DSC_4784.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/exposed%2008/DSC_4813.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/exposed%2008/DSC_4815.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/exposed%2008/DSC_4855.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/exposed%2008/DSC_4930.jpg

I'm not expert, but I personally think there's too much contrast in the first pic. But nice shots.

What the hck was that guy doing on the bike??

I'm not expert, but I personally think there's too much contrast in the first pic. But nice shots.

What the hck was that guy doing on the bike??


I like to over saturate my pics sometimes.

and that was my buddy Fish balancing on his bike, he is awesome!

so I bought a canon 50d a couple of weeks ago, this is my first digital slr. my prior camera was a 5mp sony point and shoot cybershot.

the lens I use is a 28-135mm is

I have a couple of questions
right now Im using a cheap targus UV filter.
I get mixed answers.. some say itll detract sharpness and picture quality while others say itll do nothing but protect the lens' front element so cheap ones like mine wont matter.

another question...ive been playing around with the camera and want to know if a polarizer will fix blown out whites i.e. sky?
my subject will have excellent exposure but the sky in the back will be like super white or blown out. Will a polarizer fix this?

There is a lot of debate on using filters, if you like the way your pics look with one use it. I don't use protective filters, but I don't bang my lens' around either.

As for the polarizer it won't fix blown highlights. you need to adjust the exposure comp on your camera if it has it and you should be fine. I am a Nikon guy and don't have any experience with canon.

I can say that I have become addicted to prime lenses and hardly ever take the 50mm 1.8 or 85mm 1.8 off my camera anymore. They take such sharp pics I can't get enough.

here are some shots I took after messing with the iso and aperture and cheap uv filter

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3031564900_e9820213cf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3031564898_0657a41043.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3031564894_c91491c12e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/3031564886_1cfd7c944e.jpg

i think im getting the hang of using the camera

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc15/mfninja/Rollerss.jpg

wow havent posted since i moved to florida. well heres some stuff from the last year...
1http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2889546164_69b004b6a2.jpg

2http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2850471062_d538d0df88.jpg

3http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2732359537_ffae098066.jpg

4http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2591556555_1df64faa1b.jpg

Wow, awesome shots!

:clap:

:clap:

nice shots, that last girl is gorgeous

wat camera did u use??

On his Flickr, it says Nikon D50.

nothin crazy, pics of my Scotty Cameron Circa 62 #3 and Titleist Pro V1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/3032508399_5fe98e3003_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3033351308_a09fa2054e_o.jpg

I just ordered a new Tamron 11-18 mm lens.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x28/atlanta_underground/Nov%2016th/DSC_0003copy.jpg

aight that's it, i'm taking my camera with me today.

aight that's it, i'm taking my camera with me today.

I can't imagine NOT taking my camera somewhere with me...it's like a part of me now almost, lol.

I'm taking mine to the dealer today. Gonna try and snap a few of the new Venza.

aight that's it, i'm taking my camera with me today.

I can't imagine NOT taking my camera somewhere with me...it's like a part of me now almost, lol.


well it's always in my car but i never carry it around with me once i'm outside my car. i can never decide on what lens i want attached ha ha. Either my 24-105 f4 IS L lens or my 15mm fisheye

I love using the fisheye for something new but the 24-105 is more versatile. Guess i need to get another 5d camera body since the new one just came out. ha ha that way i can carry both ha ha

I always take my camera bag with me, I can fit like 8 lenses (though I only have 5, & they're not zoom lenses, only one is) + the body in it. I got it on sale for $30 when it was originally marked $54.99; it's a Lowepro, too. :)

i have a $200 Lowepro bag, but it is a backpack that is huge to just carry through something like the mall or a restaurant just when I wanna take my camera in with me.

I was going to get a Lowepro backpack, but I got a smaller Nikon bag instead. Easily holds my camera, my 3 lenses and a bunch of other stuff.

The bag that came with mi XSi is pretty diesel, its got the camera space, slots for 4 lenses and a bunch of other zipper compartments

http://products.lowepro.com/product/CompuTrekker-Plus-AW,1925,16.htm

Hmmm...

i just cant see myself spending over 70 bucks on a camera bag, seems absurd to me

http://products.lowepro.com/product/CompuTrekker-Plus-AW,1925,16.htm

Hmmm...

that's the bag i have. I love it. Definitely holds a lot of equipment. The pads are all moveable so u can arrange it all the way u want. Hold my Macbook perfectly. The tripod holder works great too. Only downside of the bag is that it is basically for moving a lot of equipment and isn't practical for carrying all the time for only one camera body and a few lenses.

i just cant see myself spending over 70 bucks on a camera bag, seems absurd to me

It's not just a camera bag. Shoulder bags are annoying as hell (I know, I have one), they can't hold a full size tripod and can't hold a laptop. If you have the equipment to fill the bag, it's well worth the money. I'd find it absurd if someone took $2,000 worth of camera equipment and tried to shove it into an undersized bag.

same bag i have too...fully loaded that thing weighs about 30 lbs...weighed it when i used to travel a lot...not fun when you're hiking for miles and bringing tripods with you as well

ha ha yeah once u hook up a tripod and fully load the bag with laptop and everything, it can get pretty crazy. heck u could prolly use it for working out. Definitely best bag i have ever had tho.

If I get a few more lenses, I'll def pick up that bag or the one smaller.

too bad my zipper is busted on the bag and can't zip both to the middle now :(

K, new idea.

Post your camera bags + equipment (well, with the exception of the body since you'll be using it to take the photo)

Ready, Set, GO!

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v296/148/55/1060886271/n1060886271_30102930_2751.jpg

55-200mm VR
50mm f1.8d

Shot taken with my D40 and 18-55mm kit lens

Don't have any shots of the bag yet, I'll take one tonight with it loaded.

no pic but here's my list

Lowerpro Computrekker Pro AW
Lowepro Pro Roller
Canon 1D mk IIn
Canon Digital Rebel
Canon 15mm Fisheye
Canon 24-70mm L
Canon 50mm 1.8 II
Canon 85mm 1.8
Canon 70-200mm L f2.8
Canon 100-400L

SPL Waterhousings for Canon 1D Mk IIn
SPL Waterhousings Ports for 15mm, 85mm, and 70-200mm

Manfrotto 3021bpro
Manfrotto head
Manfrotto monopod

DIY rig and misc parts

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/DSC_9559.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/dugzilla/DSC_9560.jpg

Nikon D80
Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Nikkor 85mm f1.8
Nikkor 18-55mm kit lens
Nikkor 50-200mm vr
Sigma 10-20mm wide angle
Nikon SB-80dx
Nikon SB-800
Quantum Turbo Flash Battery
Nikon MB-80 vertical grip
Nikon Dslr backpack

I am upgrading this week to the D90 and can't wait to get it.

Pics were taken with my trusty D70s

askin for the tamron 70-200f/2.8 for xmas

asking for the SB400 flash and 50mm f1.8

I asked for capture NX2 for my birthday/christmas.

^ Are you like me?! When's your bday?

Mine's the 23rd.

I'm on the 13th, not as close as you, but the same combined presents, lol.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/enikad/IMG_0643-1.jpg

i think its kinda funny to take a picture of a camera...

fuzzinessss

So how many of you have used sigma lenses? I see them a lot on ebay but haven't really heard much of them anywhere else...they seem relatively cheaper compared to others.


any testimonials? and opteka?

off brand lenses will never be as good as the branded...ie tamron and sigma wont be as good as canon and nikon...

yeah even with just pricier name brand lenses u can tell a HUGE difference in even the glass and the construction of the lens. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON LENSES! ha ha

i have a sigma 2.8.. its alright in my opinon. i really bought it for the 2.8 factor for concerts and what not.. a little bit soft on the edges but its stil good and useable... i was starting photog when i got it for $300. and keeping it until i can save up (justify myself to buy it lol) and buy the canon version at about $1k (24-70 or 28-70).

here are a few examples.. and keep in mind the photobucket ones dumbs it down alot :/ (the first 2)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/adrdesignco/Matt%20Maher%20Concert/IMG_5690.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/adrdesignco/Matt%20Maher%20Concert/IMG_5662.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/2427698418_f3a3f7653c.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2428008110_20a584cf58.jpg

L series FTW!!!

there are perfectly decent ones out there though for the price, like i said before, im askin for the tamron 70-200 f2.8 for xmas, just cause i dont have the money or intrest to spend over a grand on a camera lense.

I think Tamron has some reliable stuff, but I don't see myself ever owning a Sigma lense

Yeah Tamron has been around for a while I think. And considering some of the pics I've seen taken with Tamron lenses, I'd say they're just about as good as anything else out there.

i dont trust tamron...everytime i pick one of their lenses up it just feels crappy. but i wouldnt mind owning the 17-50 2.8. i have a sigma 10-20 and love it. havent had a problems with it. my friend says it craps out in the cold, which moving back to philly ill find out soon enough haha.

anyway from friday. the last nighttime shuttle launch ever.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/3031596956_6db614bae7_b.jpg

I have got to find something else to take pics of lol. I think I'll head downtown tomorrow and take the cam along.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x28/atlanta_underground/Autumn%202008/DSC_0012copy.jpg

Yeah Tamron has been around for a while I think. And considering some of the pics I've seen taken with Tamron lenses, I'd say they're just about as good as anything else out there.

compare lenses and you'll see a difference in sharpness, color, and contrast.

im not into photography enough and dont have the money to spare on a $1k camera lense, that price is just absurd IMO

Lol Ritz/Wolf has some lenses for $9k.

yeah, uhm that is the last thing i will ever spend 9 gees on hahaha

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1601.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1615.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1627.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1632.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1637.jpg


first two shots are just two random shots with my fisheye.


Camera equipment on the other two shots:
Canon Elan 7e body
Canon 10d body
Canon 5d body
Canon 24-105mm f4 L IS USM lens
Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 lens
Canon 15mm f2.8 fisheye lens
Manfrotto tripod with quick release head.
Tiffen 77mm Circular Polarizer filter
Tiffen 77mm UV filter
Lowepro Computrekker backpack
Lexar Pro 1gb CF card
Lexar Pro 512mb CF card
Sandisk Extreme III 4bgb CF card

That a 24" iMac?

sure is. I need a copy of Photoshop for it soooooo bad. iPhoto doesn't have near enough control over anything. i can't even downsize the files.

all that fisheye's givin me a headache!!

i want one though

all that fisheye's givin me a headache!!

Seriously. x_x

ha ha well that was the best lens for me to use to take a photo of my equipment in the low light that i had. ha ha

i hate taking photos and they look good through the lens and on the LCD on the back of the camera but once u get them on the computer they look COMPLETELY different and look like crap.

sure is. I need a copy of Photoshop for it soooooo bad. iPhoto doesn't have near enough control over anything. i can't even downsize the files.
got CS3 for free.........http://forums.clubrsx.com/images/smilies/shady.gif

here are some shots i just took like 30 minutes ago. On the LCD screen on the camera the exposures looked awesome and perfect. Once i got them on my computer they were all WAY too dark. These are the edited versions. Still not happy with them. The way they look on my camera and through the lens was the result i wanted.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1643.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1646.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1647.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1651.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1652.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1653.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1654.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1669.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1670.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1672.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/IMG_1673.jpg

no fishing!!! get that fish lense outta there!

ha ha i did that on purpose. ha ha

My fish was the fastest lens i have and i needed something fast cause i can't find my quick release plate to my tripod. guess i gotta order another one.

Gotta find out if i need the 3/8" screw or the 1/4" screw for my 5d body.

how do you guys feel about that rubber camera amor?

was thinking about getting one for the 40d

never seen or used it.

Don, i need to know where to get a suction cup setup for shots from my hood or possibly on the side of my car.

about hte camera armor.. its cool but from what ive seen, id rather be safe with my camera save the money and i think some of them are fitted for only one lens (usually the kit lens)

lol...hit me up on AIM Elijah...

how many of you guys are calibrating your monitors?

i wanna calibrate mine but don't have the money to buy the kit right now. gotta wait till i start my new job and get some money under me. I figured that it might be cause the monitor isn't calibrated cause the exposures come out SUPER dark on my monitor and are perfect on my camera LCD.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x28/atlanta_underground/Train%20Museum/DSC_0086copy.jpg

how do you guys feel about that rubber camera amor?

was thinking about getting one for the 40d

Those rubber camera armor things looks like another way to trap moisture and or dirt against the camera body and lens.

hahaha while i read this, the Camere Armor ad is right above the box i am currently typing in

A few shots from this weekends show and Dyno Shootout at PTuning.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/PTuning/DSC_0060.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/PTuning/DSC_0127.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/PTuning/DSC_0165.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/PTuning/DSC_0262.jpg

i like that last shot a lot. I'd like to see it darkened maybe 1 stop or so. Just for effect.

I'll see if I can edit it a bit tonight, but I know exactly what you're talking about.

u know just kinda a grittier look. it would draw u more towards the tC and less of ur eye trying to go towards the highlights. Great image tho. i love how the lines of the ramp pull ur eye into the photo as well as the lines from the roof line.

rotate and crop just a tad...horizon line isnt straight and it looks kinda odd with such a symmetrical image.

i'd like a print of it if u ever edit it and produce it.

do you have to have experience with cameras in order to use a DLSR? I am planning on buying an Nikon SLR at black friday

Alright people! It's photo contest time! With Thanksgiving just 2 days away, I think it's appropriate that the theme for the contest be, well, Thanksgiving! So, take pictures of your dinner, place setting, ect. and submit it for judging! But to be fair, there will be separate categories for edited photos (if you're good with photoshop) and unedited photos (if you don't have access or don't know how to use photoshop).

What: Photo Contest!!

Theme: Thanksgiving

Categories: Edited and Unedited photos

Hmmm. What to take a picture of...

do you have to have experience with cameras in order to use a DLSR? I am planning on buying an Nikon SLR at black friday


no u don't need any experience at all. I am completely self taught.

self taught here tooo....

oh yeah and carbon.. i love that last pic.. :D

what would you guys recommended? My options are Nikon D40, D60, D80 I cant seem to find the D70 any who I figured the D80 would be better then the D70

shot B&W film for 6 years, rolled my own film, developed it myself and printed my own stuff....so i think i have some experience to warrant use of a DSLR

get the best u can afford. cause u will always need the better features.

eh thats what i was thinking but I heard that price isnt everything..D80 doesnt come with a video mod but the D60 does however D60 doesnt have tripod holder while D80 does..D40 doesnt seem worth it but iono confusing stuff.

just get the best u can afford. price does make a difference. the more u pay the more options come with a camera.

what are you using?

Canon FTW!!!

Canon 5d, i'll sell the body to u. I am looking to upgrade anyways.

probably not going to get one, I dont even know how to set the speeds and so on..dropped my photography class because it required me to use a 10MM manual camera and class cost too much..haha regret dropping it now.

yeah i just WISH i could take a class.

goin to the beach at 6 am tomorrow for the sunrise. bought me a tripod today

im starting off with a D40 and had it a couple of months. im still getting used to it, but slowly getting the hang of using what settings when. Im thinking about upgrading to a D80 for the AF but it might be down the road?

do you have to have experience with cameras in order to use a DLSR? I am planning on buying an Nikon SLR at black friday
you definitely do not need any experience. just turn it on, roll it to AUTO mode, and start snapping away just like everyone else that doesn't know how to actually use the camera.

also, putting your pictures on a blackframe background and adding a little watermark/signature to your photos helps with making your photos look like you knew what you were doing as well!

that is sooo true haha

I want to upgrade to a D300 now or perhaps a D700 if I can afford it

then how do you take rolling pictures, do that light thing where one light source can make a whole stream of light, and how do you multiply yourself? lol all basic but cool things I dont know how to do

actually having some knowledge of photography before jumping in the DSLR world helps a lot.

Auto FTL!!!

I had no knowledge of any of it, and just forced myself to learn by using manual mode. Then I just learned some techniques along the way.

learning the basics of exposure and ISO help out SOOOOO much...

does everyone actually change the ISO on their dslr often? i just keep mine on the lowest possible which is 200 since i heard higher iso makes the pic grainy

I leave mine at 200 all the time. I won't even use it for night shots.

i'll shoot anywhere from ISO 50 if i want to shoot long exposure, ISO 100 (preferred for daytime), to ISO 1600 for concerts

i'll shoot anywhere from ISO 50 if i want to shoot long exposure, ISO 100 (preferred for daytime), to ISO 1600 for concerts


x2 on that one.

ahhh its a rainy gloomy day

finally getting the hang of the camera

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/3062113970_048b27ffce_o.jpg

here are a couple snaps I did while practicing with the camera
I finally got around to learning how to work the iso, time and aperture on it.
canon 50d

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/3058300960_7954ffa7e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3058300016_6b7a3e5c6e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3058299820_e800d7dfc8.jpg

nice, thats some serious DOF

here are a couple snaps I did while practicing with the camera
I finally got around to learning how to work the iso, time and aperture on it.
canon 50d

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/3058300960_7954ffa7e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3058300016_6b7a3e5c6e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3058299820_e800d7dfc8.jpg

did you take those pictures at chillies? :eyebrow:

few real quick snapshots


http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1675.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1677.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1680.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1681.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1682.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1684.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1690.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/family/IMG_1700.jpg

did you take those pictures at chillies? :eyebrow:

nah it was at a friends coffee shop.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3061086917_d27e219abd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3061918090_6213119671.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3061074095_4a36bf04c0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3061085281_8e10da00e5.jpg

i love the first one

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq343/scionSHANE/SLR%20Pics/tractor2.jpg

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq343/scionSHANE/SLR%20Pics/Cottonwatermark.jpg

So what is the secret to sunrise/sunset pictures? I remember trying to get a sunrise a while back but the pics all came out really dark orange or something if I remember right.

i really need to get a camera and learn HDR.

pics of the puppy i just adopted while she's napping

http://www.ndnguyen.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/puppy_112808_005.jpg

http://www.ndnguyen.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/puppy_112808_008.jpg

nice don. what kind of dog?

lab/pit mix

does everyone actually change the ISO on their dslr often? i just keep mine on the lowest possible which is 200 since i heard higher iso makes the pic grainy
the ISO should be your first assessment when setting up your camera for a shot.

i concur... AUTO FTL. just buy a point&shoot. Now you have an overgrown point and shoot that you can't fit in your pocket.

actually my favorite thing to do to people i can tell buy a huge expensive camera (because they can afford to) and don't how to use it is sound interested and ask to see it and ask what specific buttons do or what ISO they are shooting at and why... some responses are priceless. about 80% of time they have no idea what they are doing at all.

I keep my ISO at 100 unless I absolutely have to raise it up. And I also prefer not to use flash. I think natural lighting makes the best pics...although there is a time and place for your own lighting.

^ same here. if i can shoot at ISO100 i will.. only time i break that is concert photog at 1600.

oo yah did anyone else jump on the 12 gigs of CF or SD for free from wolf camera today? (well i paid like 10 for shipping and i have ot wait for a Mail In Rebate for 60) lol

i dont trust anything that big....too much to lose if something goes wrong

You can get a SanDisk Extreme III 8gb from Circuit City for like, $60-ish. Better get 'em before they close all their stores.


Edit: CF, dunno about SD

sorry i forgot to clarify.. they were 3 4gig cards... but i totally agree with you don about the size issue.. i bought an 8gig card.. lost a good amount of pics when i took it to austrailia :(

Ha, I laugh at your 12gigs & raise you 20gigs more.

http://www.supermediastore.com/ridata-32gb-compact-flash-233x-cf-card.html

Now that's ridiculous. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3067822934_c8b49587df_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3066974811_8c584c0711_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/3066973859_bea146e194_b.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a320/theroofisonfire/giraffe1.jpg

thats ok... just some random pic of a giraffe... ya know, the usual... :rofl:

HEY! THAT'S MY PET GIRAFFE YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT! His name's Geoffrey.

i dont want to ask.

but how many animals do you have?

In all seriousness, there's Mercy, Cosmo, Shady, Chloe, Jackson & Picabu. I had Tahoe & Cyprus (my bearded dragons) but I recently found them a new home cuz I didn't have time to go out & buy em food every other day,

OH WAIT....forgot about Geoffrey, hm, yes....Geoffrey, he feeds off the trees. He's the easiest pet. *cough*

im sure he is :rofl:

You met him at Toys R' Us this morning, youngin'.

LOL!

Just some pics from Thanksgiving. I have really poor lighting in my house and everything is grainy. :cry:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3067037881_f1a8139727.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3067874778_44eb47fdf6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3067038665_2fb49cb0b7.jpg

32 gigs?! i think my little xt would explode with that much in there.. haha. but seriously! be wary about RiData! thats the same brand as my 8 gig... and it totally pooped on me!

took a few pictures at my cousins wedding last weekend....lmk what u think.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/3067660941_4bee627dd0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/3067660901_624c5f1364_o.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3067661027_386c2bb427_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3067660127_46c043fe1e_o.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a320/theroofisonfire/bweye.jpg

This was an accidental shot, haha.

took a few pictures at my cousins wedding last weekend....lmk what u think.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/3067660941_4bee627dd0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/3067660901_624c5f1364_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3067661027_386c2bb427_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3067660127_46c043fe1e_o.jpg

in image one, you need some fill light

image 2 is cropped too tightly

image 3 looks like just another random snap

image 4...good exposure, but no real subject/content

thanks for pointers don!

when u say fill light do u mean like a flash?

that last pic was the dock behind the house we were staying at.

In all seriousness, there's Mercy, Cosmo, Shady, Chloe, Jackson & Picabu. I had Tahoe & Cyprus (my bearded dragons) but I recently found them a new home cuz I didn't have time to go out & buy em food every other day,

OH WAIT....forgot about Geoffrey, hm, yes....Geoffrey, he feeds off the trees. He's the easiest pet. *cough*

I miss my bearded dragons and urmatix

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/Elijaheos/Elijah/king-of-the-rock-3.jpg

thanks for pointers don!

when u say fill light do u mean like a flash?

that last pic was the dock behind the house we were staying at.

reflector...flash...whichever floats your boat

javi, it's not the feedback you where looking for but....the little girl is so cute. and why are they pouring sand in a vase or whatever that is?

^ you know how like in weddings they light candles together or something like that, they figured lighting candles outside in the keys was gonna be a mission so they did the sand thing, it was cool tho it went with the whole beach theme lol

thanks for pointers don!

when u say fill light do u mean like a flash?

that last pic was the dock behind the house we were staying at.

reflector...flash...whichever floats your boat

yeah srsly i need a flash, i was just a spectator in the wedding so a reflector woulda ____ed off the people behind me :rofl:

oh okay word, yeah esp. right now with this wind. is the bride or groom your cousin?

i know i would have been like who is this mofo with an f'in reflector?? even a flash would have been annoying after a few clicks.

i concur... AUTO FTL. just buy a point&shoot. Now you have an overgrown point and shoot that you can't fit in your pocket.
actually my favorite thing to do to people i can tell buy a huge expensive camera (because they can afford to) and don't how to use it is sound interested and ask to see it and ask what specific buttons do or what ISO they are shooting at and why... some responses are priceless. about 80% of time they have no idea what they are doing at all.
Oh crap. I've been discovered. haha Anyways, this thread has grown a lot and reading back a few pages it's offering great advice.
Awhile back ago, someone suggested to post up the settings along with the pics so everyone can see. The following shots are the before PSing and after PSing. Thanks to Ro_Ja for the PS tips and to Tina for letting me shoot her car. These were taken earlier this year. All opinions are welcomed and encouraged.
BEFORE:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/PointAndShoot3/Cars/IMG_7495.jpg
AFTER:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/PointAndShoot3/Cars/IMG_7495copy.jpg
STATS:
File Name IMG_7495.JPG
Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Date/Time 5/10/2008 7:08:41 AM
Shooting Mode Program AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/400
Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length 70.0 mm
Image Size 2816x1880
Image Quality Fine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto


BEFORE:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/PointAndShoot3/Cars/IMG_7605.jpg
AFTER:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/PointAndShoot3/Cars/IMG_7605edit.jpg
STATS:
File Name IMG_7605.JPG
Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Date/Time 5/10/2008 7:57:03 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/6400
Av( Aperture Value ) 2.8
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 175.0 mm
Image Size 2816x1880
Image Quality Fine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto

what all did you do?

looks like hue/saturation and brightness/contrast

Darkened it up from before.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/DSC_0262.jpg

lol that's exactly what im talking about.

another trick for the not-so-good photographer that buys oober expensive equipment... make whatever the picture is black and white.

you can literally take a picture of anything and even suck at it but make that picture black and white, with a black frame background, and a watermark... all of a sudden it's so "artistic".

still gotta fix the horizon line carbon it looks a little tilted, but the picture is awesome, i like the angle and the colors of the room.

I wasn't centered, so if I straighten the top, the bottom goes off...

crop crop crop.

I'm trying to put more work into my shots tell me what you think.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8757/dsc0145ik5.jpg

How did you brighten up those photos of tina's car? That could be very helpful for me in the future.

cool picture but what is that huge logo thing??

cool picture but what is that huge logo thing??

I tried to be cool and add a watermark... :rofl: not cool?

cool picture but what is that huge logo thing??

I tried to be cool and add a watermark... :rofl: not cool?
you are my new example :P

well hopefully ill have some pics to add sometime soon.

I just got a sony a300 from a friend of mine.
so now i need to figure out how to use it better and then ill post up some pics.

lol that's exactly what im talking about.

another trick for the not-so-good photographer that buys oober expensive equipment... make whatever the picture is black and white.

you can literally take a picture of anything and even suck at it but make that picture black and white, with a black frame background, and a watermark... all of a sudden it's so "artistic".

not if done correctly...

Nikon D80 body in MINT condition with everything in the box, $350ish? I see one right now for $500 on eBay and by using the Microsoft Live Search Cashback program i can get 30% off if i "buy it now" and pay with my paypal account? What do yall think, i like the fact it has more AF points, 10MP (yes i know it doesnt mean nothing but its a plus) and its AF so i can use my 50mm 1.8 with it. What do yall think, i can use the kit lense (18-55) that i have with my D40?

sounds like a bargain to me

i think i might..... :nails:

purchased with $150 off! WOW

a couple of new shots I took this weekend
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/3073204221_d702276bb1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3076359186_5449cbd9df.jpg

one of my shots from Bermuda, tried to present it much cleaner than before.

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2645/dsc0332ye8.jpg

What's with the Imperial logo? (yeah, I'm a Star Wars nerd lol)

What's with the Imperial logo? (yeah, I'm a Star Wars nerd lol)

I like Star Wars, from now on I'm just going to print my name on the pictures since nobody seems to be digging the imperial logo on my shots :p I wanted to use it as my logo just for now anyway.

i dig it. lol. just dont be surprised if you see the rebel logo on mine j/k

some new ones from today. got to use alien bees and pocket wizards son!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3077112240_085119ebff.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3076289647_6436898954.jpg

and had to get some of me haha

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3076291175_978d3405c9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3077122330_ec9f6f7590.jpg

no disrespect to her, but she's not a model. nice rims though.

Chrisb319, i like both pics. the watermark on the first one takes over the shot though and on the second on the placement of the mark threw me. normally people put there's on the right bottom corner, i thought. i like the logo, but i think you need to put your own spin on it.

i wouldnt have kept the lights in that last one, and x2 on the model

you've never shot with models have you? or learned how to compose such shots huh?

not very flattering angles and she looks like an amputee with the image being cut off at her ankles

just cuz you got the gear doesn't mean ur gonna take awesome pictures. i've done better with a single flash...son

Darkened it up from before.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/DSC_0262.jpg

Im sorry im gonna have to bump this up.. I just love to see built cars on the shop w/ dark contrast.. nice one!

Thanks, I just wish I could do it again. I'd actually center myself and I'd move a little further back, and slightly underexpose the picture.

Yeah, that's such a great picture. I'd even ask you if I could purchase one if it was perfect. lol

Looks like I'll have to ask MrC to roll the car up onto the dyno when I go back down there in 3-4 weeks. :lalala:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sOsOvannady/IMG_0137-1.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sOsOvannady/IMG_0186.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sOsOvannady/IMG_0231.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sOsOvannady/IMG_0318.jpg
[http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sOsOvannady/IMG_0329.jpg
[http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sOsOvannady/IMG_0330.jpg
went to Utah....and took some pictures enjoy!!

i like that last one nice job!

Yeah, that's such a great picture. I'd even ask you if I could purchase one if it was perfect. lol

yeah if u can do it again and make a PERFECT copy of it, I'd actually like to buy a print.

and without the guy in it :P

anywho:
got the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 on my christmas list :D

put some stuff for me on ur list ha ha

I need a flash badly.

wide angle + flash is on my list

hopefully my gf sees this.

i've got enough wide angle pretty much. I've got my Canon 15mm fisheye and my 24-105 f4 L lens.

I need a flash, a diffuser for the flash, and i'd like to have a grip.

one of my shots from Bermuda, tried to present it much cleaner than before.

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2645/dsc0332ye8.jpg

do you have a bigger copy of it? looks perfect for a wallpaper! :clap:

Took this a few months back, completely forgot about it lol.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/Random/DSC_0014.jpg

D40
Kit lens
18mm
f3.5
6 Second exposure

grip would be a nice accessory to add hahaha, but not for some time, no need for one really right now

think you may have posted it already

Didn't see it in my photobucket and I was going thru my iPhoto and saw it. Oh well, lol.

have you tried using flickr instead of photobucket carbon? Photobucket seems to darken the pics.

wide angle + flash is on my list

x2

have you tried using flickr instead of photobucket carbon? Photobucket seems to darken the pics.

I've been meaning to, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I want to go thru my entire iPhoto collection and just pull the ones I want to upload, then do it all at the same time.

yeah i switched to flickr. i only pput my better ones up there thgouh so they stay nice looking

switch the pics you dont want others to see "private".

i agree flickr is the way to go. i have a flickr pro account. for only $2/month to keep unlimited photos safe and backed up... it's a good deal. and it is more about hobbyism than professionalism like with other sites such as smugmug which i really am not fond of. it's also less expensive.

i love how they have the private feature as well for photos that you don't need other eyes seeing but would like to keep backed up and safe. If anything ever happens to your hard drive you can always download all your photos back from flickr which is such a relief when you have thousands of your children on there that you don't want to ever lose say in a fire or something like with printed copies or saved only on a computer that get's destroyed.

you have thousands of your children
who has thousands of kids? i was watching Oprah today and it was the second half to the polygamy show. didn't know such folks existed on SL


j/k :rofl:

you have thousands of children
who has thousands of kids? i was watching Oprah today and it was the second half to the polygamy show. didn't know such folks existed on ScionLife


j/k :rofl:
fixed to make what you said make sense.

what all did you do?
looks like hue/saturation and brightness/contrast
How did you brighten up those photos of tina's car? That could be very helpful for me in the future.

In the past, all I did to adjust the colors was hue/saturation and brightness/contrast. Ro_Ja told me to try using the levels and curves options in PS. Gave it a try and still wasn't sure if colors were coming out "appropriately" because I have no idea what is appropriate. He then gave me a few parameters to use as a rule and I stick with those no matter what I think looks good/bad. lol I also cropped the top on both pics.

cool picture but what is that huge logo thing??
I tried to be cool and add a watermark... :rofl: not cool? HAHAHA Overpowering?

you've never shot with models have you? or learned how to compose such shots huh?

not very flattering angles and she looks like an amputee with the image being cut off at her ankles

just cuz you got the gear doesn't mean ur gonna take awesome pictures. i've done better with a single flash...son

i agree. im used to working with a sb800 and 600 on location. those arent the real shots, just ones i like because of the 10mm angle. that was the first time shooting with that kind of set up. the pw's are sweet, the alien bees...im still up in the air about.

anyway
Darkened it up from before.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/carbonxe/DSC_0262.jpg

thats a great shot.

old ____
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2444407535_5d2f231ee3.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2889507600_3097c0f258.jpg

Thanks :D.

nipples

correction...nipple

carbon, i think you may hold the record for the most quoted pic on SL.

lol, i like that shot too though.

You should have quoted it :rofl:.

Hey guys,

I have a canon rebel xti and Im looking for a lens for it.

Im looking for something with wideangle. Any suggestions?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=151

Take your pick, lol.

14mm would probably be the best one for wide angle.

guh...i'd kill for a 14mm

Hey guys,

I have a canon rebel xti and Im looking for a lens for it.

Im looking for something with wideangle. Any suggestions?

I'm getting the 10-22 for Christmas... :lalala:

Okay I looked at the price of all wide angles, and they're all expensive as hell :rofl:. I think 18mm is wide enough for me.

any specific ones you guys would recommend?

Canon? Sigma? Any brands?

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/5158/dsc0034sl5.jpg

i'm not really fond if sigma, i'd go canon or tamron

Canon lenses on Canon cameras FTW!!!

Not my work, but shot with a 10-22mm.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2759406020_f8ce5e2a42_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2629787955_e1e2571955_o.jpg

Dennis & Jeff FTW!

i KNOW that car. that was at a audio shop that my friend and I went to, mac audio in whittier. i took pics of those HREs
edit: talking about the first 3 series.

lol....wang

sweet

Chris! The watermark is killin' me! It totally takes the focus off the actual work!

imo it's too big and it's not a "watermark", it's a white symbol.
if it was small and transparent it wouldn't distract the eye much. but you'd still see it.

You should have quoted it :rofl:.

lol, i know huh. or posted "i'm tired of seeing this shot"; then posted your infamous pic. lol, i'm not really not tired of it, however, if i low bandwidth i would be.

I could have posted it bigger :lalala:.

you'd shut the page down, esp. when people keep quoting it. haha

it's that time of year...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/3072244403_72e98672c3.jpg

came out alright for only 3 second exposure. looking back i wish i would have taken a little more time to setup the shot with different settings.

here are some shots I took this morning
yea I know they're ho hum, but im still learning :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/3080046231_46fe44de86.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3080029175_b2f84dd645.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3080021253_74fca9b601.jpg

i like the nails on the best nice job

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3080029175_b2f84dd645.jpg

What were you installing on your car? lol

damn imma get me one of these dslr cameras. awsome pix

What were you installing on your car? lolLol. That's what I was going to ask him.

My friend sent me these today...lol

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e182/NightSpeed12/aglite184.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e182/NightSpeed12/aglite389.jpg

LOL, send the first one to Pedowin.

i am still in utter shock that the D3X is going for $8k. that is nuts.

I havn't played with the D3x, but we had a few D3's when I was in Iraq. They are super nice cameras