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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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just asking, I'm really getting into my taking pics and working on my game, My moms BF does pro photography and he just harped on "full manual or gfto" basically, and hating that I didn't drop 3k and get every accessory possible.

Also, how are the prints from Flickr. Was thinking of getting a poster of my first picture I took, or if you guys have a better place. please don't say local because that means walgreens or drive 140 miles.
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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i attempted a panorama haha

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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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love it
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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got my sb600 in the mail, i love this thing!!!! its gonna come in hand for lots of shows, and i got it for 180 from my friend at best buy

picture taken with absolutely NO light, bounced flash off ceiling, came out really good for being the first time using it.

Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Dude I need to get me one of those...
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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damn that is incredible haha
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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its nuts! i love this thing!

DQ do it man! worth having in your camera bag for sure.
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mrhat
just asking, I'm really getting into my taking pics and working on my game, My moms BF does pro photography and he just harped on "full manual or gfto" basically, and hating that I didn't drop 3k and get every accessory possible.
he's a douche... you will see pros all the time shooting in priority modes. you are much more able to shift on the fly say if you're shooting still and moving subjects sporadically by using the priority modes. also if light keeps changing. don't listen to him. ask him to show you his income from photography and if it doesn't pay his mortgage each month (if he even has one) tell him to "gtfo".

Originally Posted by mrhat
Also, how are the prints from Flickr. Was thinking of getting a poster of my first picture I took, or if you guys have a better place. please don't say local because that means walgreens or drive 140 miles.
i print pics from flickr all the time. ready at my local target in one hour or just have them sent to me in the mail. takes probably 3-5 days to get them. they look good to me. biggest i've printed was 8x10 and i liked it.
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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FlintMica2005, yeah man I think I am gonna have too...cause that makes a world of difference..! Legit.
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by snowromance
he's a douche... you will see pros all the time shooting in priority modes. you are much more able to shift on the fly say if you're shooting still and moving subjects sporadically by using the priority modes. also if light keeps changing. don't listen to him. ask him to show you his income from photography and if it doesn't pay his mortgage each month (if he even has one) tell him to "gtfo".
Hes disabled vet (epilepsy) so he just collects a check, he has a ton of gear, and shoots for some UCs and CSUs, the lakers every once in a while. I think he just runs around with his gear and trys to act like a pro, and than calls people out saying they dont know photography if they havent used a film camera, kind of acting like a camera og. I was thinking of printing a pretty good wall sized poster for my room back home, im going to use flickr and just see how that goes.
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^^ Next time he goes out shooting go behind him and pop a paper bag while yelling "INCOMING"!

As for shooting it's your camera, your style and you make the decisions. Pro status doesn't mean jack **** unless you make an income from photography. Everyone has a different style of shooting...
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Action shot!

Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Dunno, I just liked the way this came out lol.

starting the retro...? what lens?
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i think hes done with lol tsx clear lens
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by gcat007
Action shot!
hahaha

awesome pic
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:41 AM
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I saw that action shot today on your flickr and lold
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