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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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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.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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how do you guys feel about that rubber camera amor?

was thinking about getting one for the 40d
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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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.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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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)
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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lol...hit me up on AIM Elijah...

how many of you guys are calibrating your monitors?
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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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.
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tcridinclean
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.
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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hahaha while i read this, the Camere Armor ad is right above the box i am currently typing in
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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A few shots from this weekends show and Dyno Shootout at PTuning.




Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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i like that last shot a lot. I'd like to see it darkened maybe 1 stop or so. Just for effect.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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I'll see if I can edit it a bit tonight, but I know exactly what you're talking about.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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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.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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rotate and crop just a tad...horizon line isnt straight and it looks kinda odd with such a symmetrical image.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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i'd like a print of it if u ever edit it and produce it.
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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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
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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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
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Hmmm. What to take a picture of...
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by InfiniteVisi0n
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.
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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self taught here tooo....

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



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