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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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i took photo 1&2 in school it was dope :D worth taking if u have the time for it.
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Thank you guys. I took those pictures by changing every setting there was. Thats what I need to take at least 3 clases . I dont want to waste too much time on taking a picture. Another thing I may need to do is change lens. I bought the camera with the regular lens and the 55-250 lens, which they are great but someone at the store told me I would want a smaller lens to take better pictures.
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They might be referring to a prime lens. They are pretty impressive when you first use them. What do you shoot with.
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Maybe but what the difference between a pime lens and the other regular ones? I bought a Canon 3ti with the two lens and a filter. It was all a package.
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Mainly, the f/stops. Prime lenses can shoot as wide as f1.8, f1.4, and even f1.2. The lens will perform better in low light conditions making it "faster". A lot of the time they have better image quality. I have the T2i and I picked up the $100 50mm 1.8, very happy with it.
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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NASCAR, bro.



I'll be attending a race in 2012.
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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any suggestions on must have iPad apps?
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Jasper Ash
Mainly, the f/stops. Prime lenses can shoot as wide as f1.8, f1.4, and even f1.2. The lens will perform better in low light conditions making it "faster". A lot of the time they have better image quality. I have the T2i and I picked up the $100 50mm 1.8, very happy with it.
Were you bought the lens because everywere I check its more than $200.
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Found it on a forum for $80. I think they can be had new on Amazon for $109.
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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Skip the 1.8 and go for the 1.4 or 1.2
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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long time since ive posted (grad school) but i put together some of my favorites of 2011













Old Dec 17, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Very nice set, FS.

This is the newest addition to the glass family



Yes, astrophotography is in my future.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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bebe2630, i don't live to far from you. when i get back from vacation, we should meet up and do some shooting. i have a canon too and a few primes you can try. i like working and learning from other photo people (no matter skill level).

This is something I think we should do as a challenge on month, find another photographer and do a sort of team shoot haha.
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^ Totally agree on the challenge idea.
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TheFantasticG
Very nice set, FS.
ditto!
Old Dec 18, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Had some additional clips given to me of last months big CLFL BBQ. Check it out!

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Originally Posted by snowromance
ditto!
thanks guys. its ashame school took so much time away from my shooting. I miss it
Old Dec 19, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/speedy000/6535004815/
getting the hang of this
Old Dec 20, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
bebe2630, i don't live to far from you. when i get back from vacation, we should meet up and do some shooting. i have a canon too and a few primes you can try. i like working and learning from other photo people (no matter skill level).

This is something I think we should do as a challenge on month, find another photographer and do a sort of team shoot haha.

That would be great. im looking for nice places to take pics too.
Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by speedy000

getting the hang of this
lol you're loving that. pretty cool haha.



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