***DSLR/Photography MegaThread***

[Luc SkyBomba]

check out a micro four thirds camera, they seem pretty sweet.

New Panasonic G3 Micro Four Thirds Camera Leaked? (http://gizmodo.com/5801026/new-panasonic-g3-micro-four-thirds-camera-leaked)

you can get a used (or purchased just for the kit lens) G1 for under $300 right now. great f'in deal.

[Homer Simpson]

Thanks for the links and help people. When I narrow it down I will send a pm to ask if the cameras are any good.

[SmytheKing]

Not a recommendation by any stretch, but if any of you want a shutter release for REAL cheap, check this out. Suppose it wouldn't be bad in a pinch if you lose/forget/break a different one.

Amazon.com: Remote Shutter Release Cord for Canon EOS 5D, 50D, 40D, 20D, & 10D Digital SLR Cameras: Electronics

For $1 though, I'd take it if I had that camera.

[FBJ]

YouTube - ‪Battle At F-Stop Ridge‬‏ (http://youtu.be/awq90APEVgw)

Also, why is it that YouTube vids no longer automatically embed?

[SmytheKing]

YouTube - ‪Battle At F-Stop Ridge‬‏ (http://youtu.be/awq90APEVgw)

Also, why is it that YouTube vids no longer automatically embed?

I found copy/pasting them was ok. . .but it's not anymore either. :(

[SmytheKing]

Was down at Laguna Beach last night. Between the wedding photogs and the bad weather, was tough to really get much. Came away with these though that I liked.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/5748322514_527c7d5ed5_z.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/5748320800_1ffabac360_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5747767539_877e6a7969_z.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2758/5747759855_9e1f0958fe_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5748303024_1e96889847_z.jpg

[rinkrat]

Love those time exposures. Did you use a tripod or set it on a rock?

[rinkrat]

YouTube - ‪Battle At F-Stop Ridge‬‏ (http://youtu.be/awq90APEVgw)

Also, why is it that YouTube vids no longer automatically embed?


You have to use the "long" link at Youtube.


YouTube - ‪Battle At F-Stop Ridge‬‏

[SmytheKing]

Love those time exposures. Did you use a tripod or set it on a rock?

Thanks! Set it on a tripod. I can't find my shutter release so I set it to shoot after two seconds. Just thought I would get the horizon set (which still needs to be fixed in a couple) and not worry about it moving too much with pushing the button.

The last two were at 25 and 30 seconds. Gotta find my shutter release so I can use the BULB setting again. :(

[FBJ]

Can't believe the kid's already 7...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/5748862757_57b7ec4361.jpg

The yearly portrait. Kinda rushed this year, since there was so much other stuff going on that we couldn't get a real portrait shoot done. Still, I'm happy.

[Birdman]

OK kids, I need some advice.

I DO NOT want to have to learn all this crap. I want a mostly automatic camera for my Newbie wife. I DO NOT want to have to show her how it works. I will send her to a class to learn the basics of photography if needed.

I want a decent body, 1 or 2 decent lenses, and freedom from having to be tech support while she's taking pics of the kids this summer while I'm at work.

Tell me what to buy. This is an early Birthday present.

She will plug it into her iMac, upload her photos, import them into iPhoto, and upload them from there to Facebook and Shutterfly.

[Birdman]

Is a package like this Ghetto?

[rinkrat]

Amazon.com: Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD: Camera & Photo

This camera is great and you don't have to swap lenses or carry a huge piece of equipment. It'll even shoot HD video.

[Birdman]

That's the thing, she's got a little like that one now, but has "Lense Envy" because all the other Moms have the cool one with the "Big Lense".

Begin jokes about my penis size now please.


Amazon.com: Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD: Camera & Photo (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041RSPRS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=letsgokingsco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217153&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B0041RSPRS)

This camera is great and you don't have to swap lenses or carry a huge piece of equipment. It'll even shoot HD video.

[rinkrat]

Amazon.com: Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens: Camera & Photo

This is the latest pro-sumer SLR by Canon I'm pretty sure. I have a 50D and it kicks ass.

Although, it looks like Nikon/Amazon has a deal that if you buy a camera you can get savings for buying an additional lens, might be the way to go.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042X9LC4

Buy this Nikon DSLR, Save up to $250 on a Select NIKKOR Lens
For a limited time, purchase the Nikon D7000 and save up to $250 with the combined purchase of a qualifying NIKKOR lens from Amazon.com. Please note that this offer applies only to purchases of products sold by Amazon.com and does not apply to products sold by third-party merchants and other sellers through the Amazon.com site.

If the link doesn't work, copy and paste it

[Fisch]

Micro 4/3 is a good camera system that has interchangeable lenses and are smaller than DSLR's. Maybe a good option for a mom with kids as they're less bulky than DSLR's. This is a format created by Panasonic and Olympus. They get pretty good reviews.

Micro Four Thirds system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_4/3)

LUMIX? Digital Cameras - Interchangeable Lens Models from Panasonic (http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/LUMIX-Digital-Cameras-Interchangeable-Lens-Models.list.172044_11002_7000000000000005702)

Consumer - Olympus America Inc. (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/index.asp)

[Luc SkyBomba]

i <3 my m43

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1030024.jpg

both olympus and panasonic are supposed to be making announcements about new models this month. panasonic has been trending toward touchscreens since after i bought my GF1. olympus hopefully doesn't go that route.

[Fisch]

Panasonic G3K coming out soon, I guess it has replaced the GF series. It looks a lot more modern but I do like the simple design of the GF bodies.

I might get a M 4/3 system one of these days but I'm pretty happy with my Canon DSLR and Canon P&S

[kingkrazy]

Well, I geuss this is the best place to pose this question. I am looking to step up to a DSLR from a mid size camera (Sony Cybershot). I have had the Sony for about 5 years now and have been really happy with it. It is my first digital camera and is really easy to use, although I would have to say that I probably don't use it to its full potential, I don't even recall reading the manual. So with this next camera I really want something that I can dive into and learn the ins and outs about. Basically I want it for normal family use, this would include taking pictures of my kids baseball, gymnastics, cheerleading and other activities. The one that I think I need the help with is ice hockey. My son has been playing for four years and I don't have any good pictures of him beacause I just don't think my current camera can capture it. I have seen pictures from the other parents using their DSLR's and was very impressed. I am not looking to break the bank but realize I need to drop a descent amount for quality. I think I am in the $1,500 range, preferably less. Then I saw this post from RR and might look into it:

Amazon.com: Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS UD Standard Zoom Lens: Camera & Photo (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-60D-3-0-Inch-18-135mm-Standard/dp/B0040JHVC2/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1307139448&sr=1-2)

This is the latest pro-sumer SLR by Canon I'm pretty sure. I have a 50D and it kicks ass.

Although, it looks like Nikon/Amazon has a deal that if you buy a camera you can get savings for buying an additional lens, might be the way to go.

Amazon.com: Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): Camera & Photo (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042X9LC4)

Buy this Nikon DSLR, Save up to $250 on a Select NIKKOR Lens
For a limited time, purchase the Nikon D7000 and save up to $250 with the combined purchase of a qualifying NIKKOR lens from Amazon.com. Please note that this offer applies only to purchases of products sold by Amazon.com and does not apply to products sold by third-party merchants and other sellers through the Amazon.com site.

If the link doesn't work, copy and paste it

My only setback right now is lack of knowledge reagrding this subject. So any tips or suggestions would be great.

[Luc SkyBomba]

Panasonic G3K coming out soon, I guess it has replaced the GF series. It looks a lot more modern but I do like the simple design of the GF bodies.

I might get a M 4/3 system one of these days but I'm pretty happy with my Canon DSLR and Canon P&S

GF3 is supposed to be announced this month, but i hear it's even smaller than the GF2. that would make the lens mount bigger than the camera body itself, gross...

i do like the look of the G3 and the new 16mp sensor, but it's not enough to make me ditch the GF1 just yet. i'm hoping one of them will release a rangefinder style body with a built-in EVF.

[Luc SkyBomba]

well here it is...

43 Rumors | Blog | (FT5) HOT! Panasonic GF3 leaked!!! (http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-panasonic-gf3-leaked/)

this part gives me hope tho

For those of you waiting for a more professional GF camera and worthy Fuji X100 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Fuji+X100&x=0&y=0&tag=rumors0a-20) competition wait a couple of months when Panasonic may will announce the Micro Four Thirds version of the Panasonic L1

[kingkrazy]

Just got back from Best Buy and was looking at the Canon 60D and was very impressed. I really like the swivel screen. They had the 70D next to it but I didn't think it was worth the extra $600.

[rinkrat]

For Birdman's wife?

Sony Launches NEX-C3 and a35, Puts Big Sensors in Small Cameras | News & Opinion | PCMag.com (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2386574,00.asp)

[Homer Simpson]

My wife and I looked at the camera a few weeks ago. It looks a bit odd and the housing may feel weird, but we might buy that one. I would rather wait for the a35, but we need a camera for our Yosemite trip next weekend.

[SmytheKing]

Here's something that some of you might want to have some fun with. Was forwarded to me and I thought I'd pass it on. Seems like a cool idea if nothing else.

Autodesk Labs Utilities Project Photofly 2.0 (http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/photo_scene_editor/)

[rinkrat]

Funk veterans, including Dawn Silva of Brides of Funkenstein, to play benefit in Hampton - dailypress.com (http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/dp-fea-calpic-funkenstein-20110609,0,4447407.story)

One of my pics in the paper.

[FBJ]

Lightroom 3 at Newegg.com for $179.99. That's $120 off regular price. I'm going to get it.

Newegg.com - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832105807&cm_mmc=SNC-Facebook-_-na-_-na-_-na&nm_mc=SNC-Facebook)

[FBJ]

Lightroom 3 at Newegg.com for $179.99. That's $120 off regular price. I'm going to get it.

Newegg.com - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832105807&cm_mmc=SNC-Facebook-_-na-_-na-_-na&nm_mc=SNC-Facebook)

[Luc SkyBomba]

if you know someone with a student ID, get the teacher & student edition

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Student and Teacher Edition (Mac / Win) for $88.95 at Academic Superstore (http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Adobe/Photoshop+Lightroom/1391249)

[FBJ]

Gad dangit I missed it!!

[FBJ]

http://thechive.com/2011/06/21/angry-girlfriend-destroys-photographers-lenses-6-photos/

[rinkrat]

Angry girlfriend destroys photographer’s lenses (6 Photos) : theCHIVE (http://thechive.com/2011/06/21/angry-girlfriend-destroys-photographers-lenses-6-photos/)


Worth every cent! ;)

[SmytheKing]

Just read this article. Kind of a cool idea and could open up all sorts of new options too. I'm sure purists will have an issue with the concept however.

Can Lytro take on Canon and Nikon? - Fortune Tech (http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/06/22/can-lytro-take-on-canon-and-nikon/?iid=HP_LN)

[HeShootsNScores]

kind of along the lines of what the previous poster posted...


Lytro Is Developing a Camera That May Change Photography as We Know It (http://www.petapixel.com/2011/06/22/lytro-is-developing-a-camera-that-may-change-photography-as-we-know-it/)

[DeaderFan]

So, has FBJ been saving his money? Lots of talk over at nikonrumors.com about a major announcement from Nikon in August. Supposedly its the long awaited D4 and D400. Also an article from Japan showing D4 and D900 illustrations.

So what can we expect? The D3 was a game changer that got Nikon back into the sports and photojournalism markets. Four years later you have to expect they have something good up their sleeves. More pixels? Faster frame rates? More senitivity? HD video? Built in WiFi? I'm on pins and needles!

[SmytheKing]

I thought this was pretty cool and you guys might enjoy it as well.

Claymore Challenge - Phantom Flex High Speed Camera - Highland Mtn on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/25797774)

[kingkrazy]

My wife got me the Canon 60D for Fathers day but due to the amount of hours I have been working just got it out of the box today. I took one look at it and went straight to Amazon.com and bought the Canon 60D for Dummies. I can't wait to see what this thing can do.

[SmytheKing]

Another neat story.

Black macaque takes self-portrait: Monkey borrows photographer's camera | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011051/Black-macaque-takes-self-portrait-Monkey-borrows-photographers-camera.html)

[santiclaws]

OK, time to throw away your DSLR's.

http://cdn.photojojo.net/store/awesomeness/productImages/iphone-slr-mount-e14c_600.0000001309999543.jpg

The iPhone SLR Mount (http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/iphone-slr-mount/)

[HeShootsNScores]

Just thought I'd post...

Today I am the proud owner of a brand new Nikon D7000.

:)

yay me.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o8o_JArpOPc/ThepZITeYiI/AAAAAAAAMSQ/2SKlqyTxjnw/s800/IMAG0842.jpg

[SmytheKing]

Looks like five of my photos are going to be hanging up at the O.C. Fair this month for their Visual Arts competition. Today was the last day I'd be notified to come pick them up if they weren't going to be accepted. I'm a little excited.

[waterboy100]

didnt know where to put this video but this thread seemed like a good place
&#x202a;2D Photography Rube Goldberg&#x202c;&rlm; - YouTube

[DeaderFan]

That's an awesome video. How does a person come up with all that? Not to mention the time and the patience!

[waterboy100]

That's an awesome video. How does a person come up with all that? Not to mention the time and the patience!

lots of imagination and creativity.

[rinkrat]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6002372099_4043575b45_b.jpg

[rinkrat]

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Software for Mac & 65081059 B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/720705-REG/Adobe_65081059_Photoshop_Lightroom_3_Software.html )

Good price on Lightroom

[kingkrazy]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6002372099_4043575b45_b.jpg

WOW! You either have a long lens or you were slapped 2 seconds after taking this picture.

[FBJ]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/6013605600_b48ee9da1e.jpg

Not much better, lighting-wise, than a North-facing window with a nice diffusy curtain on it at noon.

[SmytheKing]

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Software for Mac & 65081059 B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/720705-REG/Adobe_65081059_Photoshop_Lightroom_3_Software.html )

Good price on Lightroom

Just wanted to let people know that Lightroom is on sale "today only" for $150 on adobe's website. Jump on it if you can.

[Luc SkyBomba]

student & teacher edition is only $60 on amazon right now

Amazon.com: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Student and Teacher Edition: Software (http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom-Student-Teacher/dp/B003Q81EL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312930724&sr=8-1)

it's the same as full version, you just need to find somebody with a valid student ID to register it for you.

[HeShootsNScores]

Tried an HDR today... enjoy!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262429_10150418637074465_138306474464_10796275_785 7176_n.jpg

[Blurker]

Nice one!! It reminds me that I'm going to Disneyland in a couple weeks, AND that I need to do more HDR.

[FBJ]

Took wife and daughter (and the 500mm mirror lens) out to Venice Beach and shot some "street" today...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6081757582_5f1cf8d837.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6081763284_b03a64449b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6081227207_270874497e.jpg

Nothing Earth-shattering, but a couple came out nice.

[Luc SkyBomba]

great shots! how far away are you shooting with a 500mm? my longest lens is 50mm haha


eric kim is having a street photography workshop this weekend, speaking of street

Workshops (http://erickimphotography.com/blog/workshops/)

[FBJ]

I was probably seventy-five to a hundred feet from each of the subjects.

With the mirror 500mm, it's easy to be stealthy. These individuals had no idea I was photographing them. The lens itself isn't any longer than my 24-70mm. Couldn't be anywhere near as inconspicuous with my next longest FL lens (70-200 f/2.8 VR), which is twice the physical length of the mirror 500.

With the fixed focal length and f-stop, it's best to have the subject be in direct lighting to get the fastest shutter speeds. I cranked the ISO to 1000 yesterday to help with that. 500 would have gotten me what I needed, but I actually wanted to have the extra noise. And, with that ISO in those lighting conditions, my shutter speeds were routinely in the 1/3200th range, so there was zero worry about camera shake blurr. Any softness to the images I got was related to the amount of attention I paid to ensuring perfect focus.

[SmytheKing]

A couple that I did this morning. Haven't touched HDR for some time, but wanted to give it another go.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/302365_10150359725411979_657626978_9541017_5885891 _n.jpg

[SmytheKing]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298155_10150359725646979_657626978_9541024_710109_ n.jpg

[SmytheKing]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314600_10150359726851979_657626978_9541036_5537170 _n.jpg

[SirJW]

Pretty darn cool!

[Catman39]

I'm looking at getting the Canon 7D. Anyone have one? Anyone have any opinions about it?

[darthrob13]

I have a 7D and it's great.

About as good as you're going to get without having a full size sensor really. Good feature set, good controls. Good low light response (low noise).

I have found that I don't know if I always trust the Auto White Balance, seems to let things get out of hand.

[imfletch]

I am going to be doing Scott Kelby's Photo walk this Saturday in Little Tokyo/Arts District. Do you guys have any advice for me? Equipment and such. Thanks.

[rinkrat]

I'd bring a flash for fill light

[DeaderFan]

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Software for Mac & 65081059 B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/720705-REG/Adobe_65081059_Photoshop_Lightroom_3_Software.html )

Good price on Lightroom

B&H now has it on sale for $149 + free shipping. Sale ends Oct 4, 11:59 am EST.

>>Use this link<< (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/AD125794/Ntt/AD125794/N/0)

[SirJW]

I know this has been discussed but...
apeture or lightroom?
Mac only.

Thx.

[rinkrat]

I just installed Lightroom on my macbook and it looks the same as it does on the PC. This program rocks, not sure about aperture,

[Chateau Bow Wow]

I just installed Lightroom on my macbook and it looks the same as it does on the PC. This program rocks, not sure about aperture,

Do you know of any good tutorials or books on Lightroom? I just got it a few days ago.

[Luc SkyBomba]

Do you know of any good tutorials or books on Lightroom? I just got it a few days ago.

this is the one i have

Amazon.com: The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers (9780321680709): Martin Evening: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom-Book-Photographers/dp/0321680707/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1318465869&sr=8-2)

[santiclaws]

There's a million and one tutorials on the web, including on Adobe's own web site.

[UnholyGoalie]

I've always been into photography but I'm taking it a little more seriously (well, slightly more seriously) these days. Figured I'd show a pic in this thread.
146 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6251032097/in/photostream)

My photostream on Flickr:
Flickr: Unholygoalie's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/)

[FBJ]

U.G.

Good stuff!

This thread has been around a long time. We all really improved our skills here by talking and learning from each other. I've not been able to do much lately, but I hope we can get this thread going again soon.

[Luc SkyBomba]

i would post more but none of my cameras are DSLR...

[FBJ]

Post away.

[Luc SkyBomba]

here's a couple from last weekend

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/L1000551.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/L1000570.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/L1000641.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/L1000642.jpg

[UnholyGoalie]

Posted some more pics on flickr. Not sure these links to jpgs will work. Explored my goalie gear and macro/depth of field play this go around.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6270501037_df900c5447.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6270501037/)
091 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6270501037/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6271018176_0fd681204f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6271018176/)
007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6271018176/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[santiclaws]

Seeing as it is almost Halloween...

http://i.imgur.com/2bTHa.jpg

[Fisch]

So, who's getting the Canon 1D-X with me? lol jk...thing is a beast though.

Might grab a Lytro camera to see wtf they're about.

[Luc SkyBomba]

i just want a ricoh GRD3 or 4 and i'll be good for a while

[SmytheKing]

Just got back from a trip to Vermont. Aside from being HIGHLY recommended as a place to visit, there were quite a bit of chances for some nice snaps. Here's a couple of the ones I did that I ended up liking.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6350406759_c8c9be4e23_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6350406717_ec77ae68f2_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6350406645_7d95bbb8cf_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6350406679_306d1bbc58_z.jpg

[UnholyGoalie]

Impressive. Are you using filters or photoshop to get that effect?

[SmytheKing]

Impressive. Are you using filters or photoshop to get that effect?Lightroom only. The last two are HDR though. But just adjusting some of the tones and lighting really. Sunset always seems hard to get right so I usually use longer exposures and adjust it down.

[rinkrat]

Newegg.com - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832105807&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=361116&SID=FWabr6fw)

Only $100 for Black Friday

[SmytheKing]

Newegg.com - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832105807&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=361116&SID=FWabr6fw)

Only $100 for Black FridayWhat an excellent deal for that program. It's a shame they don't have a nice little one for the upgrade though. :)

...even better would be a PS CS5 and Lightroom bundle for less than one months rent. :)

[UnholyGoalie]

This thread just cost me $100 plus tax.

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/L1001335.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/L1001351.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/L1001364.jpg

[rinkrat]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6480771425_f48f3c4b29_o.jpg

[kingkrazy]

At the risk of sounding lazy, and not sure if it deserves a new thread I am struggling in taking good photos of my sons ice hockey games. Now I have not pulled out my canon 60D for dummies yet, a series of books with guys like me in mind. The best setting I have found so far is the sports setting (duh). But this is also in the auto side of the dial. As I shoot the pictures I notice the iSO is at 3200. I would say that 80 to 85% of the shots are really good, but if enlarged you can still see a blur, particular with the stick when someone is shooting, I have not yet ventured into the manual settings. Is this where I need to be to improve my shots? What are the settings I should be looking at? Any help would be much appreciated.

[rinkrat]

Go manual and make sure your shutter spead is high like 500th or so and it will stop anything. If you are at TSC, use the Flourescent setting on the light temp. Open your aperture to let in more light so you can get a faster shutter speed. Once you use manual for awhile you can set everything in one or two test shots and once it's set it is always correct and won't need much tweaking/development.

[kingkrazy]

Go manual and make sure your shutter spead is high like 500th or so and it will stop anything. If you are at TSC, use the Flourescent setting on the light temp. Open your aperture to let in more light so you can get a faster shutter speed. Once you use manual for awhile you can set everything in one or two test shots and once it's set it is always correct and won't need much tweaking/development.

Thanks, I will give it a shot. We don't play at TSC this year. That is also something that throws everything off, some rinks are well lit and some are horribly lit, add that with all the scuff marks on the glass and it becomes quite an edventure.

[santiclaws]

Hockey is tough to photograph under the best of circumstances to say nothing of poorly lit local rinks. Really helps to have fast lenses in this instance and a camera that does well at high ISO.

[SmytheKing]

This will be on sale at 6:45 tonight on Amazon.com. If you don't already have it. Seems like a weird bundle, but whatever.
Amazon.com: Intuos4 Medium Pen Tablet: Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005G7ZKH0)

[rinkrat]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396512_2738232651657_1132608159_32929849_481762959 _n.jpg

[rinkrat]

http://blog.craftzine.com/manual-photography-cheat-sheet.jpg

[SmytheKing]

http://blog.craftzine.com/manual-photography-cheat-sheet.jpgSO very cool.

[Ecoh72]

I'm so happy right now.
As a poor college student I haven't been able to upgrade my gear in about 4 years, until last week, so I'm the proud new owner of a 60d and Tamron 17-50 2.8VC!

I'm finishing up my last two years at school but hopefully I'll be booking some awesome jobs soon, so I'll have some more current work to share with everyone.

[rinkrat]

Wow there is a 60D? I'm losing touch!

Congrats!

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/L1000384.jpg

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/L1000402.jpg

[Ecoh72]

60d fits between the 7D and t3i. Same sensor so video and all that is accessible too.

Theres too many for me to keep up with too. I've been shooting with a Rebel XT until now haha

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PC300375.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PC300370.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PC300356.jpg

[SmytheKing]

Interesting article that I thought some of you might have some feelings on. I don't know enough enough either way, but I do enjoy a good discussion.

DSLRs are a dying breed – 3rd Gen Cameras are the Future (http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2012/01/04/dslrs-are-a-dying-breed-3rd-gen-cameras-are-the-future/)

[Luc SkyBomba]

Interesting article that I thought some of you might have some feelings on. I don't know enough enough either way, but I do enjoy a good discussion.

DSLRs are a dying breed – 3rd Gen Cameras are the Future (http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2012/01/04/dslrs-are-a-dying-breed-3rd-gen-cameras-are-the-future/)

my 1st serious camera was a "3rd gen". i don't think they'll replace DSLR until they can get a bigger sensor in them. the only camera of this type with a sensor that can compete with a DSLR sensor is the sony NEX, but their flaw is lens selection. Micro 4/3rds already has an awesome array of lenses and a good amount of varying body types. The last set of pics i posted were taken with an Olympus E-PM1, aka "Pen Mini." i have a 14mm pancake lens on it and the sucker fits in my pocket! 3rd gen cameras i think are good as 2nd bodies, but for now i don't think they'll replace the dslr.

[SmytheKing]

my 1st serious camera was a "3rd gen". i don't think they'll replace DSLR until they can get a bigger sensor in them. the only camera of this type with a sensor that can compete with a DSLR sensor is the sony NEX, but their flaw is lens selection. Micro 4/3rds already has an awesome array of lenses and a good amount of varying body types. The last set of pics i posted were taken with an Olympus E-PM1, aka "Pen Mini." i have a 14mm pancake lens on it and the sucker fits in my pocket! 3rd gen cameras i think are good as 2nd bodies, but for now i don't think they'll replace the dslr.I think the article is saying a couple of things though. One, it's not a today thing. It's in the future. Two, if you're just starting out, getting a DSLR isn't a bad idea. If you have all the gear though, might not want to rush out and buy a ton more when in five years you (potentially) might be left behind with the new tech.

[FBJ]

Nikon D4

Nikon | News | Digital SLR camera Nikon D4 (http://www.nikon.com/news/2012/0106_flagship_01.htm)

400,000 cycle shutter
Silent shutter feature
ISO 50 to 204,800
10fps
Time-lapse feature
Ethernet port
Pitch AND roll artificial horizon

$6k

[DeaderFan]

Looks like a bad ass camera, as does the recently announced Canon Eos-1Dx. Maybe it's just me but there seems to be more buzz about the D4, eventhough the Canon has some better specs. Maybe because there is a firm release date and it's available for preorder now. The Canon has a few more pixels, shoots more frames per second and has slightly better screen. The Nikon, however, seems more refined and has some new innovative technology. Well this should make for an interesting smack down. Both are pretty awesome.

I can't drop $6k on a camera so I'm a little more curious about the D800 with it's rumored 36mp sensor. It could turn out to be a replacement for both the D700 and D300 since it would still have superior resolution even when shooting in the cropped DX mode. Also, the rumor that there will be a version with no anti-aliasing filter is intriguing. It makes sense. If you are shooting at such high res, why add blur unless you have too? If you need it, do it in Photoshop or whatever later.

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/P1090587.jpg

[UnholyGoalie]

127 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6712094103/)

More on flickr.

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/P1140678.jpg

[FBJ]

Huh...biz is picking up. Just arranged my first job in MONTHS. Welding company needs some stuff shot for its website. Doing it some time next month.

[rinkrat]

I wish there was a high-quality camera that sent pics via wifi to various social media sites like a phone does. Is there such a thing? Like a Canon elph with wifi?

[Ecoh72]

I think the Eye-fi has a set up on their new cards to send images from camera to your phone over wi-fi, you could then upload to social media. And Eye-Fi cards work in all SD card taking cameras from my understanding.

[rinkrat]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNT9eqNe4NQ&feature=player_embedded

Just what I need :)

[rinkrat]

OK, just ordered an eye-fi card. Can't wait. :)

[SmytheKing]

A really neat couple of photos here that I thought you guys might enjoy. Seems like a fairly simple setup going on, but a real fantastic effect and mood set with the lighting. Makes me think of old neon lights from old highways. Hope you guys enjoy.

Night photography reveals "Lost America" – CNN Photos - CNN.com Blogs (http://cnnphotos.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/03/night-photography-reveals-lost-america/?hpt=hp_c2)

[Ecoh72]

Good! I'm glad that's gonna work for ya Rink.
I may scoop up an older one for wireless tethering in the studio at school.

[DeaderFan]

Just pre-ordered the new 36 megapixel Nikon D800. That's right bitches! I'm gettin me a bad-ass camera!

Nikon D800 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) 25480 B&H Photo Video (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/842926-REG/Nikon_D800_D_800_SLR_Digital_Camera.html)

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/P2020791.jpg

[rinkrat]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396331_3080360324635_1132608159_33090113_161139181 2_n.jpg

From the eye-fi card, straight to Facebook! Booyah!!

[rinkrat]

I am reconfiguring it so it sends the pics to my iPhone so I have more control over cropping and where it is sent online! Works GREAT!

I always thought the mini-card slot on the camera was a pain and now it's finally good for something!

[rinkrat]

OK, so I configured it to shoot raw to the CF card and JPG to the Eye-fi card. When I review my pics it looks at the wi-fi card and then when I "protect" one it sends it to my iPhone where I can mess with it or send it further!

Awesome!!

Meanwhile Canon announced the Elph 320 point-and-shoot that has built in wifi.

[Ecoh72]

OK, so I configured it to shoot raw to the CF card and JPG to the Eye-fi card. When I review my pics it looks at the wi-fi card and then when I "protect" one it sends it to my iPhone where I can mess with it or send it further!

Awesome!!

Meanwhile Canon announced the Elph 320 point-and-shoot that has built in wifi.

Stoked it works so well, I had literally just heard about it a few days before posting. I'm working on a set up for shooting tethered onto a tablet in the studio or possibly wi-Fi to the tablet/their iPhone/iPad when I'm working with clients.

[rinkrat]

For some reason the iphone stopped seeing it and I spent an hour trying to get it back. Finally got fed up and switched to the droid and it seems way more responsive Here are a couple of shots I took while walking the dog and uploaded to my phone then to Facebook. Look ma, no computer!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423353_10150511446916971_581561970_8994075_4737719 48_n.jpg
This one I added the color effect right in the iPhone :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418366_10150511551981971_581561970_8994210_5362289 81_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419226_10150511441136971_581561970_8994065_1966108 363_n.jpg

"Vivid" setting :)

[Luc SkyBomba]

friend of mine made an "old school" preset for lightroom. i use it on most of the pics that i decide to keep in color.

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/L1000012.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/L1000011.jpg

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/P2090832.jpg

[VF]

Alright, here is one for you photo detectives. This was posted on Hammond's blog, looking at the FxIF on it, its flash at 1/500th on a 1D mk IV, which has a max sync speed of 1/300th. As some of you (RR) are now in the stadiums, I was wondering if you knew if some arenas are now using hi speed sync flashes (multiple flashes for the duration of the shutter), or is it a really, really slow flash that burns for the whole shutter action? Or something else going on?

For those unclear about max sync speeds, with slower shutter speeds what happens is the front curtain of the shutter opens fully, the flash is fired, then the rear curtain falls. With higher shutter speeds (above 1/300th in the case of the 1d mk IV) the front curtains starts to fall, then before it reaches the bottom, the rear curtain starts to fall, so you get a slit traversing the frame. If you try and use a flash when beyond the max sync speed, only the slit between the two curtains will be exposed (either the very top or very bottom of the frame depending if you are using front or rear curtain sync) because flash duration is usually very fast (studio flashes are somewhere in the range of 1/6000s for t.5, 1/2000 for t.1), and will extinguish well before the slit has time to traverse the whole frame.

Thoughts? You used to see this every so often, but it was always with a CCD camera that had an electronic shutter (original 1D). No idea how he is doing it with a mechanical shutter.

http://2.cdn.nhle.com/photos/db/2012/02/138757799_fullSize.jpg

[Ecoh72]

Probably Hypersync Pocketwizards
http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirations/technology/hypersync_fpsync/

or a longer duration flash could also make sense as long as it can fulfill the shutter speed. I don't think multiple flashes from the unit could work but it's possible if they are fast enough I guess.

[FBJ]

I've always loved the overhead images of Kings players that come from the arena in Long Island...freakin cool.

[UnholyGoalie]

Ordered a Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye yesterday. Can't wait to get it and take some shots!

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/P2180920.jpg

[FBJ]

Ordered a Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye yesterday. Can't wait to get it and take some shots!

I owned one for a couple years while I shot DX cameras. When I bought my D3 (and my 14mm aspherical), I realized I didn't have much use for it any longer. Sold it for what I'd paid on eBay.

You'll like it! It's a fun lens! Play a lot with some close-ups, too. I think that lens is every bit as versatile for really creative close-in work as it is for superbig scenes.

[FBJ]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/P2180920.jpg

He's flippin' you the bird, isn't he?

[Luc SkyBomba]

He's flippin' you the bird, isn't he?

haha that's probably what he did after i walked away

[rinkrat]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6927719463_f450228fe9_b.jpg

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/P2241031.jpg

[SmytheKing]

Got these two the other night at the HB Pier.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6930366233_a46fbf680a_b.jpg

and

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6930365787_4a4950476a_b.jpg

Top one was a long exposure of around 10 or so seconds. Both were at sunsetish time.

[SmytheKing]

One day deal on Lightroom at Amazon. $89 (cheaper than an upgrade) so get it while you can.

Amazon.com: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3: Software (http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-65064073-Photoshop-Lightroom-3/dp/B003739DVY/ref=sr_1_3?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1330551772&sr=1-3)

[DeaderFan]

SmytheKing,

Really like the top one of the pier. Something about the softness of the water and the reflections off of it give it an ethereal quality. Nice work.

[DeaderFan]

So did anyone run right out and order the new Canon 5D Mark III? At first glance it didn't seem like a major upgrade, but with closer inspection, it looks like it's a complete make over. Faster frame rate and 2 more f stops in sensitivity. Better AF and uses both SD and CF cards. A very nice camera, but $3,499 is a big price jump. Very different than Nikon's approach with the D800. Perosnally, I crave more low-light sensitivity over number of pixels recorded so I kind of like the Canon specs better. Once you get above 16MP I think you are pushing the limits of the glass anyway.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital Camera (Body Only) 5260A002 B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847545-REG/Canon_5260A002_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html)


High ISO samples on dpreview.com:

http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/reviewsamples/albums/canon-eos-5d-mark-iii-low-light-iso-samples#page=1

Looks great, even at 12800 ISO.

[SmytheKing]

SmytheKing,

Really like the top one of the pier. Something about the softness of the water and the reflections off of it give it an ethereal quality. Nice work.
Thanks Deader. I feel the same way about that one. . .but I love how the second one feels more alive too. From the people on the top of the pier to the surfer in the water, it just has a good feel. Depending on which day you ask me, I'd say either could be my favorite. :)

Hoping to do a big project at Santa Monica Pier over the next several weeks. We'll see how that one goes and I'll post it up here if it turns out well. :)

[santiclaws]

The first one is my favorite. Very ethereal quality to it. Nicely done.

[SmytheKing]

Adobe Lightroom 4 available now (http://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/store/html/index.cfm?store=OLS-US&promoid=GXWFN&event=displayProduct&categoryPath=/Applications/PhotoshopLightroom&distributionMethod=FULL). $79 for the upgrade and the full version is $149. Good deal for those of you needing either.

[santiclaws]

A word of caution about LR4.

Blog || Chris Marquardt - Photography, Photo Workshops, Videography (http://chrismarquardt.com/blog.php?id=1620266956854377999)

[Luc SkyBomba]

think i'm good with LR3 for now

[imfletch]

Hey guys, I volunteered to shoot photos at my son's pre school family fun night. We are either taking portraits on a pony/horse or like a photo stand (wanted poster or jail). Do you guys have any advice as far as lighting and the such. any advice would be helpful.

[FBJ]

I do this from time to time at my daughter's school, too. My advice: Keep it simple in a situation like that. Run an off-camera flash and slightly diffuse its light if you can. Run the camera on a tripod, too. Take some tests to set up everything, then just run them through and shoot, checking the images for closed eyes and stuff (which are greatly reduced if the flash is off-camera, I've found).

[imfletch]

thanks FBJ

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/P3131080.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/P3131087.jpg


in non-dslr news... i ordered a FILM rangefinder yesterday!

[UnholyGoalie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6980830211_c1aa738923.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6980830211/)
125 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6980830211/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/random/P3201208.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/random/P3201209.jpg

pretty sure the last time i shot film was back in 8th grade... (1994, but who's counting?) anyone still shoot film here? gonna take this baby to the next PCC swap meet for a project.

[Ecoh72]

I shoot both medium format (120) and some 35mm on occasion. I still have a stockpile of my favorite Agfa films that I just found in my freezer too actually.

[VF]

Oh Tri-X 400. Many many many bulk rolls of that used in college. Such a nice utilitarian stock.

[SmytheKing]

Not sure if any of you are in the market, but Samy's is having a decent deal on some Sigma lenses this week. Here's (http://www.samys.com/g/weekly-ad/2426.html) the ad.

[DeaderFan]

Right now I think B&H Photo SUCKS! Yeah, I know they are actually a very good company. I've been using them for many many years and have always been pleased with them. But right now I am pissed! Let me explain:

Back in February, I posted in this thread how bad ass I was because I had just pre-ordered the new Nikon D800. Well I learned a hard lesson--B&H is NOT the place to purchase a newly introduced camera. I thought, well these guys are the largest camera shop in the US so they should have a good supply of the cameras when they come out. The camera was introduced February 7. I ordered it within a minute or two of when B&H started taking pre-orders at 9:00 pm PST on Feb 6. Sounds like I got a pretty good chance of getting one of the first cameras, right? Apparently not. The camera came out a week ago and tens of thousands have been sold worldwide, but the camera is in short supply. Amazon has moved a bunch of them. Many people have even found them at their local Best Buy. Pro photographers who are part of Nikon's NPS program had their's dropped shipped to them. But, if you ordered through B&H's website, you are still waiting and they won't give you a straight answer why. People, like myself have called and are now being told that it could be the end of May before they will be able to ship pre-orders to the people who odered in those first minutes! WTF? Had I ordered through my local camera store or Amazon.com I would have my camera now! Who would have thought?

The reason I pass along this story is to give you fair warning. There will be several new and amazing cameras introduced this year from both Canon and Nikon. If you just gotta have one of the first ones, don't pre-order through B&H. Go to your local camera store and get on their list, or try Amazon.com. Otherwise you might be very disappointed.

BTW the reviews of the Nikon D800 are incredible. Even with 36 mp it still has excellent high-ISO capabilities--as good or better than the D700. DXO Labs gave the sensor in the camera it's highest rating ever.

[SmytheKing]

Right now I think B&H Photo SUCKS! Yeah, I know they are actually a very good company. I've been using them for many many years and have always been pleased with them. But right now I am pissed! Let me explain:

Back in February, I posted in this thread how bad ass I was because I had just pre-ordered the new Nikon D800. Well I learned a hard lesson--B&H is NOT the place to purchase a newly introduced camera. I thought, well these guys are the largest camera shop in the US so they should have a good supply of the cameras when they come out. The camera was introduced February 7. I ordered it within a minute or two of when B&H started taking pre-orders at 9:00 pm PST on Feb 6. Sounds like I got a pretty good chance of getting one of the first cameras, right? Apparently not. The camera came out a week ago and tens of thousands have been sold worldwide, but the camera is in short supply. Amazon has moved a bunch of them. Many people have even found them at their local Best Buy. Pro photographers who are part of Nikon's NPS program had their's dropped shipped to them. But, if you ordered through B&H's website, you are still waiting and they won't give you a straight answer why. People, like myself have called and are now being told that it could be the end of May before they will be able to ship pre-orders to the people who odered in those first minutes! WTF? Had I ordered through my local camera store or Amazon.com I would have my camera now! Who would have thought?

The reason I pass along this story is to give you fair warning. There will be several new and amazing cameras introduced this year from both Canon and Nikon. If you just gotta have one of the first ones, don't pre-order through B&H. Go to your local camera store and get on their list, or try Amazon.com. Otherwise you might be very disappointed.

BTW the reviews of the Nikon D800 are incredible. Even with 36 mp it still has excellent high-ISO capabilities--as good or better than the D700. DXO Labs gave the sensor in the camera it's highest rating ever.
Out of curiosity, why wouldn't/couldn't you just cancel the pre-order and get it elsewhere? I mean, I understand the frustration, I'm just curious why you'd still be waiting (if you are).

[DeaderFan]

Out of curiosity, why wouldn't/couldn't you just cancel the pre-order and get it elsewhere? I mean, I understand the frustration, I'm just curious why you'd still be waiting (if you are).

That is something I am looking into. The problem now is that the camera has gotten so much aclaim that everyone wants one. So, consequently, camera stores have long waiting lists now. If you go on Amazon today, the say your order will ship in 1 to 2 months. (They have a listing for a "used" one at $1200 over retail. People are flipping them on Ebay too for big profits.) So basically, I just made a bad choice going with B&H in this situation. But now their promise of "late May" is about the same as Amazon. Its not really B&H's fault. There are just not many cameras to be had. The "pro" NPS customers got taken care of but B&H didn't get inventory for regular mailorder. My understanding is that Adorama customers are complaining too.

There is a lot of pent up demand for this camera (and the D4) because Nikon has had to push back introducing new pro cameras for a year due to the earthquake in Japan and the floods in Thailand. They had two main factories completely wiped out. Canon, on the other hand was less affected. Supply of the new 5D Mark III is tight but you can find one if you look hard.

I will keep my place in line at B&H for now, but I will also call around to a few local camera stores and see what they can do for me. I'll keep checking Best Buy too.

[SmytheKing]

That is something I am looking into. The problem now is that the camera has gotten so much aclaim that everyone wants one. So, consequently, camera stores have long waiting lists now. If you go on Amazon today, the say your order will ship in 1 to 2 months. (They have a listing for a "used" one at $1200 over retail. People are flipping them on Ebay too for big profits.) So basically, I just made a bad choice going with B&H in this situation. But now their promise of "late May" is about the same as Amazon. Its not really B&H's fault. There are just not many cameras to be had. The "pro" NPS customers got taken care of but B&H didn't get inventory for regular mailorder. My understanding is that Adorama customers are complaining too.

There is a lot of pent up demand for this camera (and the D4) because Nikon has had to push back introducing new pro cameras for a year due to the earthquake in Japan and the floods in Thailand. They had two main factories completely wiped out. Canon, on the other hand was less affected. Supply of the new 5D Mark III is tight but you can find one if you look hard.

I will keep my place in line at B&H for now, but I will also call around to a few local camera stores and see what they can do for me. I'll keep checking Best Buy too.Ah ok. That makes sense. From the original statement I was under the assumption that you had passed up other options because you had pre-ordered it already. I wasn't sure if there was a non-refundable deposit or something to that effect. Thanks for clarifying.

[UnholyGoalie]

I don't really understand why someone needs to have the latest and greatest camera from Nikon or Canon. To each his own, I suppose, but that's a ton of money to spend on something that might just be minutely "better". I had enough jitters dropping a grand on my DSLR.

[FBJ]

I don't really understand why someone needs to have the latest and greatest camera from Nikon or Canon. To each his own, I suppose, but that's a ton of money to spend on something that might just be minutely "better". I had enough jitters dropping a grand on my DSLR.

The D800 is quite a bit more than minutely better than B's D200.

The D4 isn't enough of an improvement over the D3 to have me clamoring for one, though.

[UnholyGoalie]

Ah, I don't know the specs on any of the new models because I have little hope of affording one.

[VF]

The 5D MkIII has me wishing for the Mega Millions.

[SmytheKing]

The 5D MkIII has me wishing for the Mega Millions.

If I win I'll buy everyone in this thread one along with a 24-70 and a 70-200 lens. Seems reasonable. :)

[Luc SkyBomba]

If I win I'll buy everyone in this thread one along with a 24-70 and a 70-200 lens. Seems reasonable. :)

i'll take an M9 if that's ok...

[santiclaws]

If I win I'll buy everyone in this thread one along with a 24-70 and a 70-200 lens. Seems reasonable. :)
Awesome, I can't wait.

[DeaderFan]

If I win I'll buy everyone in this thread one along with a 24-70 and a 70-200 lens. Seems reasonable. :)

There. I quouted you so now it is a binding contract under the law. :)

[Luc SkyBomba]

got a voigtlander 35mm f/2.5 today, but after winning lotto i can start buying actual leica lenses!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/camera%20phone/03302012416.jpg

[SmytheKing]

There. I quouted you so now it is a binding contract under the law. :)
A shame for all of you that I don't live in Maryland. Sorry all. Feel like I let you guys down. ;)

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/L1000201.jpg

[DRice]

Anyone have any advice for doing time lapse photography? We'll be heading to the islands next month and I think I want to do an entire 24 period. I've got the camera, the tripod, the trigger. I'm just not sure of the interval to set to keep things like cloud movement smooth yet keep the files manageable.

[HeShootsNScores]

I miss this thread... gonna start posting again. Now with the new job i can start to afford camera equipment again!

[FBJ]

Time at a premium for me as well as a lack of inspiration for new and different photographic opportunities is what's keeping me from being here...

...that and I've been letting other hobbies take up a lot of my free time.

Blam.

[SmytheKing]

I'm heading out to Joshua Tree next weekend (hopefully) so I'm thinking I might get something for my time out there. At least, that's the plan. . .

[Hipcheck]

I'm heading out to Joshua Tree next weekend (hopefully) so I'm thinking I might get something for my time out there. At least, that's the plan. . .

Barkers Dams has plenty of cool opportunities as does Keys Point.

[Luc SkyBomba]

went to this asian outdoor market event in pasadena this weekend, it was crazy crowded

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000357.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000362.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000374.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000376.jpg

[SmytheKing]

Barkers Dams has plenty of cool opportunities as does Keys Point.
Thanks Hip. Barkers was one I wanted to check out. Depending on time, weather, and opportunities (to say nothing of not knowing where the hell I am), we'll see about some others.

[Ecoh72]

Here's a shot I took for my Commercial Photography class. Our assignment was to photograph something glass and make it look as appealing as possible. Unfortunately I forgot the black plexi to set the glass on so I was forced to use regular backdrop paper since we can only get a short slot in the studio to allow all students the time to shoot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/6962473118_093bd14cf8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/6962473118/)
LGK Penalty Box Mug (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/6962473118/) by magicldude374 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

Figured it would be fun to shoot the mug although I couldn't find a good way to bring out where my name is etched in, so I just figured I'd leave it be.

[UnholyGoalie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/6979444338_3d70ef0c17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6979444338/)
019 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6979444338/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[SmytheKing]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/6979444338_3d70ef0c17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6979444338/)
019 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6979444338/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr
I pretty much dig that quite a bit.

[SmytheKing]

I'm heading out to Joshua Tree next weekend (hopefully) so I'm thinking I might get something for my time out there. At least, that's the plan. . .
So I got out there finally (two weekends later) and found some time to get a couple of shots. I'm still going through what I have, but here's a couple so far. The night ones are just neat to me. Nothing fantastic in terms of award winning. I just like how they came out. :)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb237/js8876/cholla_gardens_sunset_1.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb237/js8876/barker_dam_gold_1.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb237/js8876/white_tank_stargaze_2.jpg

[UnholyGoalie]

Nice shots!

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000007.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000010.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000015.jpg

[santiclaws]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/L1000007.jpg


Really like this one.

[rinkrat]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/6979444338_3d70ef0c17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6979444338/)
019 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/6979444338/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr


Sick!

[UnholyGoalie]

Thanks, Mike!

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/diniguan33/street/L1000103.jpg

[DeaderFan]

FYI, I finally got my new Nikon D800 from B&H last week, 42 days after it was released (and I ordered it during the first hour it went on sale). I have to say it is pretty awesome. It is definitely not a sports camera since it only does 4 frames per second, but the image quality is amazing. It's also pretty complex with lots of pro features, so it's not really the best thing for family snapshots. What it is is a photo enthusiasts dream. It's a camera that challenges you to be a better photographer. It reminds me of when I used to shoot medium format film. You had to work a little harder to get the right image, but the results were always worth the effort.

I've been so busy with life, kids and work that I kind of lost my passion for photography lately. This camera has gotten me excited again.

[Luc SkyBomba]

i'm buying a film scanner this weekend and i'll be using my bessa rangefinder as my "full frame" sensor camera

[UnholyGoalie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7191484592_a30d980d45.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7191484592/)
028 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7191484592/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[Luc SkyBomba]

cool shot, what's he holding there?

[UnholyGoalie]

A pipe. We're both pipe/cigar smokers. It was an impromptu photo-op.

[Ecoh72]

Here's a couple I took at the Petersen Auto Museum out on museum row. This exhibit was based on coachbuilders and manufacturers in Italy from the 30's on and how their designs inspired modern day cars, even supercars.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7218019734_97ae6b69b0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7218019734/)
'67 Ghia 450SS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7218019734/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7218021224_5d7257d5da_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7218021224/)
'70 Lancia Stratos HF Zero (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7218021224/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7218017106_9bc86dd6db_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7218017106/)
Alfa Romeo 8C (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7218017106/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/L1000381.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/L1000386.jpg

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/L1000410.jpg

[rinkrat]

The Megapixel War Is Over - DigitalCamerainfo.com (http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/News/The-Megapixel-War-Is-Over.htm)

[SirJW]

Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150985292094124.452929.673699123&type=3)

Some pix from game 4.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/475378_10150986875054124_1600872294_o.jpg

[Luc SkyBomba]

The Megapixel War Is Over - DigitalCamerainfo.com (http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/News/The-Megapixel-War-Is-Over.htm)

most people still don't know that more MP doesn't mean better pictures, it's all about sensor size!

[UnholyGoalie]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7434383760_e2a8dd167e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7434383760/)
017 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7434383760/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[DotUKings]

So I've picked up the Nikon D5100 as my entry level dslr, with a 85mm 1.8 prime lens and a 35mm counterpart, as well as my kit 18-55mm lens. Any other advice gear wise for shooting indoor low light clubs and bands etc? Thanks!

[FBJ]

You picked a couple good prime lenses there. Those are keepers even if you decide to move on to bigger and better bodies.

Shoot RAW. Process in Aperture or Lightroom. Even no-flash, there's more data in your images if you shoot RAW.

[DotUKings]

You picked a couple good prime lenses there. Those are keepers even if you decide to move on to bigger and better bodies.

Shoot RAW. Process in Aperture or Lightroom. Even no-flash, there's more data in your images if you shoot RAW.

Thank you! I absolutely love shooting in RAW, didn't realize how much of a difference it made in post. Thanks for the advice on the programs as well, I have both but can't really tell which is best for what I'm doing. Only more time and practice can decide that I guess. Do you use lightroom as your general import/workflow?

[FBJ]

As of right now, yes. I think I will be moving to a new Mac setup here soon, since I've become a lover of the iPad and iPhone.

I think all the photographers in this thread (all of whom have really progressed in their knowledge and skill over the last few years while I've remained rather stagnant) will agree that you should try very hard to get it as right as possible in-camera before going to post. That's what I try to do, but I do fall into the "cheap to spray and pray and fix digital images in post" trap from time to time.

I haven't been doing much lately, and I really miss it. I need to get out soon...maybe shoot some street or something. I dunno. Life is a big giant mess at the moment.

[nocturn]

Good to see this thread is still kicking after almost 6 years. Nice.

[UnholyGoalie]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7482296584_b08e318580.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7482296584/)
132 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7482296584/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/7482302116_c309038d5f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7482302116/)
117 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7482302116/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7482299466_04232bf2a2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7482299466/)
085 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7482299466/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[SirJW]

How often do you all update the firmware on your DLSR's? Do you do it your self or send it in? How important is it especially for an older model?

[santiclaws]

How often do you all update the firmware on your DLSR's? Do you do it your self or send it in? How important is it especially for an older model?
I think most cameras allow you to update the firmware but simply putting a file on your memory card and sticking it in your camera. As far as updating an older model, there may not be anything to update, as the updates stop coming out fairly soon after release. They want to you buy a new camera, not get more mileage out of the camera you already have.

[Ecoh72]

Some shots from this weekend in Lockwood and Hungry Valley.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/7498075550_a5a0bb8595_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498075550/)
Morning Prep (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498075550/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7498080182_68ee60b5bd_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498080182/)
Tricky exit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498080182/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7498079512_2bb50a4d27_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498079512/)
Twisting through the sluice (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498079512/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/7498071878_acabb3c33e_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498071878/)
Fixing the Sami (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecoh72/7498071878/) by Ecoh72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ecoh72/), on Flickr

[Luc SkyBomba]

got a "full frame" camera today!

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7181747.jpg

[santiclaws]

got a "full frame" camera today!

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7181747.jpg

Oooohh, sexy!! Congrats!

[Luc SkyBomba]

thanks! i'm all out of film right now, but gonna try to run to Freestyle on my lunch so i can put this sucker to good use.

[DRGinLBC]

My buddy's dad recently came across some camera equipment he bought in a storage auction. Yeah...like Storage Wars. Since I know a little about cameras, he put me in charge of trying to sell it. Does anyone know the proper channels are places to sell used equipment? I have the stuff here and it looks like it's in pretty good shape. Looks like scored with this find. Here is the list of items I'm looking at:

Nikon D3x Camera Body
AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm 1:2.8G ED Lens
AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8G ED Lens
AF-s Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8GII ED Lens

Any help???

[SmytheKing]

My buddy's dad recently came across some camera equipment he bought in a storage auction. Yeah...like Storage Wars. Since I know a little about cameras, he put me in charge of trying to sell it. Does anyone know the proper channels are places to sell used equipment? I have the stuff here and it looks like it's in pretty good shape. Looks like scored with this find. Here is the list of items I'm looking at:

Nikon D3x Camera Body
AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm 1:2.8G ED Lens
AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8G ED Lens
AF-s Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8GII ED Lens

Any help???
I think I could take the set off your hands for $100 or so. That seems reasonable...

[Luc SkyBomba]

My buddy's dad recently came across some camera equipment he bought in a storage auction. Yeah...like Storage Wars. Since I know a little about cameras, he put me in charge of trying to sell it. Does anyone know the proper channels are places to sell used equipment? I have the stuff here and it looks like it's in pretty good shape. Looks like scored with this find. Here is the list of items I'm looking at:

Nikon D3x Camera Body
AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm 1:2.8G ED Lens
AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm 1:2.8G ED Lens
AF-s Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8GII ED Lens

Any help???

fuuuuuuu that body was sitting in a storage bin?

Amazon.com: Nikon D3X 24.5MP FX CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only): Camera & Photo (http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-24-5MP-CMOS-Digital-3-0-Inch/dp/B001MJ03U0)

[Luc SkyBomba]

I think I could take the set off your hands for $100 or so. That seems reasonable...

$150!

[SmytheKing]

In all seriousness though, that's a haul. Amazon has the lenses for all around $2k each out of the box and the camera for about 7k.

[DRGinLBC]

In all seriousness though, that's a haul. Amazon has the lenses for all around $2k each out of the box and the camera for about 7k.

I know. Anyone know a good place to sell them? The guy bought the storage locker for $500...so he's making money either way. I'm just trying to get a cut. :)

[SmytheKing]

I know. Anyone know a good place to sell them? The guy bought the storage locker for $500...so he's making money either way. I'm just trying to get a cut. :)
I see stuff on ebay all the time. Could post it on amazon as well under the used gear sections. Those would be my guess.

[santiclaws]

fredmiranda.com. It costs something like nine bucks to register for selling, but there are no other fees, it is a heavily trafficked web site for gear and a lot of high-end stuff gets sold there.

[DeaderFan]

Over the last few weeks I've finally found some time to try out the new Nikon D800. Whoo hoo! Here are a few shots from up around Mammoth Lakes:


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8166/7607077150_3383623186_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607077150/)
Alkali Lake Sunset 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607077150/) by P Ward (http://www.flickr.com/people/parrisw/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7270/7607084344_3fd9539332_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607084344/)
A River Runs Through (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607084344/) by P Ward (http://www.flickr.com/people/parrisw/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7607056878_5ebb8f90cd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607056878/)
Mono Lake 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607056878/) by P Ward (http://www.flickr.com/people/parrisw/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7607074274_eb9f0e95bc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607074274/)
Horseshoe lake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7607074274/) by P Ward (http://www.flickr.com/people/parrisw/), on Flickr

[UnholyGoalie]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7721296070_1b556ff369.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7721296070/)
019 (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65854391@N03/7721296070/) by Unholygoalie (http://www.flickr.com/people/65854391@N03/), on Flickr

[DeaderFan]

This thread has sure been quiet lately.

[Luc SkyBomba]

This thread has sure been quiet lately.

i switched to film for all my street work...

[DeaderFan]

i switched to film for all my street work...

So I guess you're liking working with film then? Do you shoot black & white negatives? I have been keeping some of my film bodies around thinking I might enjoy shooting film again sometime. It's just never happened. Back in the day I did my own processing and printing. I've since donated all my darkroom gear to my kid's school, and put my film cameras on the shelf. Something about the work flow hassel does not appeal anymore. I've gotten too used to the instant gratification of digital. Instead I am trying to learn the nuances of processing raw digital images with NX2 Capture and Photoshop.

What about the rest of you guys? What happened to all our photographers?

[Luc SkyBomba]

yup, black and white. i started with tri-x 400 until Freestyle in Hollywood told me bout Arista Premium, which is basically Tri-x rebranded. costs half as much too. i don't see the processing as a hassle or anything, it's kinda rewarding to me. also having to wait before seeing my shots has helped in the editing process too. with digital you look at the review right away and tend to decide whether or not a pic is a keeper before really analyzing it. actually i turned off the review on my M8 because of that.

Film - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diniguan33/sets/72157630135556642/)

[SmytheKing]

I've just been busy with several things in real life so haven't had much of a chance (or the inspiration truth be told) of late. That'll likely pick up though over the next couple of months.

[DeaderFan]

Luc - looking at some of your stuff I can see how film can add something to the look and feel of your work. Nice.

Smythe- I've enjoyed seeing the stuff you've posted on here. You've really developed your skills. I think you need to get your photo-mojo back!

[DeaderFan]

Here are some shots I took on recent trip to Alaska...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7796092352_6dfd8d988a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7796092352/)
Alaska Light House (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7796092352/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7791499884_e3035919cf_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791499884/)
Tracy Arm Glacier (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791499884/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7791545178_800bb858e4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791545178/)
Ketchikan Alaska (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791545178/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7791574608_c40487e68f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791574608/)
Alaskan Woods (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791574608/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7791561158_db3653687d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791561158/)
Day at the beach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/7791561158/) by P Ward (http://www.flickr.com/people/parrisw/), on Flickr

[SmytheKing]

Luc - looking at some of your stuff I can see how film can add something to the look and feel of your work. Nice.

Smythe- I've enjoyed seeing the stuff you've posted on here. You've really developed your skills. I think you need to get your photo-mojo back!
Appreciate the kind words. It's mostly been a case of being back in school coupled with work taking all my time and energy right now. I'll get back to it soon once I find something I like. Planning a couple of little trips so I'm sure some stuff will start springing up.

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P8212451.jpg

holga lens on olympus E-PM1

[santiclaws]

http://qmungousphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/P8212451.jpg

holga lens on olympus E-PM1

Very nice shot. How's manual focusing on the E-PM1? Do you have an EVF?

[Luc SkyBomba]

Very nice shot. How's manual focusing on the E-PM1? Do you have an EVF?

thanks! don't have an EVF. i had one before on my old panny GF1 and it was great when i would use my voigtlander lenses, but don't really need it with this EPM1 cause the body is so small that adapting lenses on it is kind of silly. focusing with the holga is kinda hit or miss. makes some really cool shots sometimes tho.

[FBJ]

It has indeed been quiet. I haven't hardly had my stuff out of the safe lately, aside from a trip to Disneyland where I took my daughter's eighth birthday portraits. The itch has been nagging at me, lately. I've been thinking of renting one of Nikon's DC prime lenses and walking around Hollywood Blvd with it for an afternoon. Maybe soon.

I've also got a trip planned to Napa in early October with MotherPuck for our fifteenth anniversary. The gear will go with me for that for certain. LOTS of interesting landscapes up there.

Did have some nice luck today, though. A lady named Sarah Hall from Soho Myriad Art Consulting emailed me about purchasing the rights to print one of my b&w HDR aviation-related images on a WALL-SIZED sheet of aircraft-grade aluminum for a decorating job her firm is doing for an executive meeting room at the Hilton Newark Airport. I replied, "INTERESTED!" and am waiting for her opening offer.

Do any of you know what a realistic and fair price would be for me to charge for a single-use, print-only license for this company to fulfill their clients requirements? She says she wants to have it printed on like a wall-sized 3:2 ratio (original aspect ratio)...like a 5'x8' or something like that.

So...I've got that going for me...gungagallunga.

[UnholyGoalie]

Thinking about heading to the camera shop tomorrow and buying some B&W 35mm rolls. Luc Skybomba's pics inspired me to try my hand at B&W again. I guess I could always take pics off my DSLR, grayscale them and then up the contrast to get the look I want, but my Nikon 35mm camera has been dormant for a while so maybe it's time to brush up on those film skillz.

[Luc SkyBomba]

Thinking about heading to the camera shop tomorrow and buying some B&W 35mm rolls. Luc Skybomba's pics inspired me to try my hand at B&W again. I guess I could always take pics off my DSLR, grayscale them and then up the contrast to get the look I want, but my Nikon 35mm camera has been dormant for a while so maybe it's time to brush up on those film skillz.

awesome! i need to get to the camera shop also for more rolls and more fixer.

[SmytheKing]

Thinking about heading to the camera shop tomorrow and buying some B&W 35mm rolls. Luc Skybomba's pics inspired me to try my hand at B&W again. I guess I could always take pics off my DSLR, grayscale them and then up the contrast to get the look I want, but my Nikon 35mm camera has been dormant for a while so maybe it's time to brush up on those film skillz.

You know how you have those days where your friends will say stuff like, "oh man, you're such a good photographer" or "wow how did you learn to do such great stuff" and you start to feel good about the effort and time you've put in? And you know those days where you find out that you can fire your flash by pushing a button on the back of it without your camera having anything to do with it? Yeah, guess which day I had today.

[DeaderFan]

Did have some nice luck today, though. A lady named Sarah Hall from Soho Myriad Art Consulting emailed me about purchasing the rights to print one of my b&w HDR aviation-related images on a WALL-SIZED sheet of aircraft-grade aluminum for a decorating job her firm is doing for an executive meeting room at the Hilton Newark Airport. I replied, "INTERESTED!" and am waiting for her opening offer.

Do any of you know what a realistic and fair price would be for me to charge for a single-use, print-only license for this company to fulfill their clients requirements? She says she wants to have it printed on like a wall-sized 3:2 ratio (original aspect ratio)...like a 5'x8' or something like that.

So...I've got that going for me...gungagallunga.

I have no idea what something like that would run, but to tell you the truth, Id just be thrilled that someone wanted to use it in such a prominent way. If it happens, have her send a picture of the final product that you can post here.

[FBJ]

It'll be neat because that hotel is where my airline puts us up when we overnight in Newark, coincidentally. I might get a chance to look at it first hand!

Thanks.

[santiclaws]

Thinking about heading to the camera shop tomorrow and buying some B&W 35mm rolls. Luc Skybomba's pics inspired me to try my hand at B&W again. I guess I could always take pics off my DSLR, grayscale them and then up the contrast to get the look I want, but my Nikon 35mm camera has been dormant for a while so maybe it's time to brush up on those film skillz.

I just bought some old manual lenses and attached to one of them was an old Russian Zenit. I also have a Minolta XG-1 on the way with some lenses. I was just thinking of doing some B&W film shooting myself.

[rinkrat]

I gotta get the camera out. Once hockey stops I go into photo hibernation.

[Luc SkyBomba]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/7928245320_1ea71cec16_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diniguan33/7928245320/)
Valentina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diniguan33/7928245320/) by Qm?ngous (http://www.flickr.com/people/diniguan33/), on Flickr

[rinkrat]

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Surfers taken from Huntington Beach Pier this morning.

[RomJan27]

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Surfers taken from Huntington Beach Pier this morning.

What was this guy doing?

[rinkrat]

He went up and over but his board didn't make it, see the kook cord if you look real close

[DeaderFan]

I'm still a sucker for a nice sunset. Here is one over Malibu that occurred on Labor Day. We were having some strange tropical weather, and in this one it appears that there were wisps of rain falling out over the ocean, which picked up nicely in the afterglow of the sunset.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8021363772_9c17c30ac3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/8021363772/)

[DeaderFan]

I figured somebody would have posted a Space Shuttle shot by now! Everybody in LA was out there taking pictures--albeit mostly with iPhones and Droids. Unfortunately where I was, it was flying kind of high and there was a lot of haze. But with lots of pixels to work with and the processing power of Photoshop, I was able to pull something out.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/8021361552_dfa0b9e376_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/8021361552/)


That night I happened to be driving by LAX and saw a bunch of TV trucks and people standing on an overlook in El Segundo. I stopped and took a shot of Shuttle as they were preparing to remove it from the 747. You can see the cranes and fixture they use to lift it. The original is a 36mp image so you can zoom in and see the people working. This shot was taken from about a mile away with at 400mm on the D800.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8438/8021353907_5da9b2256f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/parrisw/8021353907/)

[Luc SkyBomba]

my friend dragged me to the roof of our work to see the thing. if i knew about it i would've brought a longer lens than 28mm (equiv).

anyway haven't been out shooting because of the damn heat! i wanted to do a project called "women's summer office attire" but it was too damn hot for me to even be out there. my gf wouldn'tve appreciated that project anyway, especially in her current impregnated state.

[FBJ]

I've been busy scanning old 35mm slides. I came across some fairly decent stuff that I shot during a two-week backpacking trip I took in the Sierras while I was in the Scouts back in 1987. I shot this with my old Nikon F1, and if I recall correctly a 28mm f/2.8 lens. I REALLY miss that camera...it was stolen from my pickup truck while I was in junior college.

Check it:

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578406_448213445217979_943390134_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/307950_448212428551414_1955310112_n.jpg
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http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/247903_448221845217139_1476207636_n.jpg

Yeah...these were scanned as raw files and processed in LR4. They'd be merde without that little trick.

[Luc SkyBomba]

sweet shots! what software are you using for scanning? i've been using silverfast cause it came with my plustek scanner, but i've been reading that a lot of people use vuescan.

[FBJ]

This is a borrowed Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 slide scanner. I've had it for like six weeks, but couldn't get it running because Nikon no longer supports updates to Nikonscan software, so it wouldn't work with either my 64-bit Windows 7 Pro PC or my new iMac (which is also 64 bit).

I'm using VueScan's software. It works really great, especially the automatic dust-spot cleanup feature. The downside is that VueScan doesn't support the batch-feeder, so I have to sit here in my spare time and feed it one slide at a time.

[DeaderFan]

Great shots FBJ! I didn't make it past cub scouts, but I did do summer camps in the Sierra and took some nice B&W photos on backpacking adventures. Who knows where those negatives went tho. At least you kept track of yours. I would love to see what I could bring out of some of my old shots with modern image processing.

Like you I'm still nostalgic over my first Nikon. It was the first camera I bought myself and fortunately I still have it. It's an FE2. I was taking a photojournalism class in college and the instructor (who was a working photog for a major daily paper) recommended that I not get the traditional 50mm lens with it. He told me to start with a 28mm 2.8. Then get a 100mm 2.8. He said learn to use those two lenses first and my pictures will be a lot more interesting... and it was true. Those were the days. If you tried to shoot sports in a gym or at night, you were pushing Tri-X to 1600 and beyond with custom chemical baths and crossing your fingers that you got something good. Plus we were bulk loading film so we could get more than 36 frames on a roll. Nowadays these kids have just got it too easy. Shoot a thousand pictures on one card. If the light is bad, just switch your ISO to 3200. No crossing fingers, just take the shot and look at the screen and see if you got the shot. And if that's not enough, you can always fix everything in Photoshop. Now I feel old.

[DeaderFan]

BTW, FBJ, as a pilot, how would you like to fly that 747 with the space shuttle on it's back? That must be something.

[DRice]

Man I'm horrible at post-production. Are most of you self taught on PhotoShop and LightRoom?

[UnholyGoalie]

I never really alter my pics in PS or LR. I've experimented a bit, but my opinion is if you alter the pic much it goes from photography to graphic design. Plus I also think if you need to touch it up in PS, then you ain't got it. That said, there are cool things you can do aside from just simple cropping and adjusting. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to do those things.

Just came back from a trip to Ireland.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8028457283_694d4a9db2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/94778827@N00/8028457283/)
429 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/94778827@N00/8028457283/) by The Black Cloud (http://www.flickr.com/people/94778827@N00/), on Flickr