Good stuff Burnzz! I just bought a ballhead for my flash so I (hopefully) can get back into macros later this week.
Looking to maybe push for a DSLR.. What's the standard entry level model these days?
I've only ever used compact cameras, and I must admit, the size of a full DSLR does throw me off a bit. How do the so-called Micro FourThirds perform? eg. the Olympus PEN E-PL1. I know little of the technicalities of cameras, but apparently the main difference is the fact that the Micro FourThirds are mirror-less - what does a mirror give me anyway?
I'm drawn to them by the size and the fact that one does get the chance to swap lenses etc. However, I don't know if this is a system that will become obsolete within a couple of years or if it's worth buying..
Comparison image for those that understand it:
I've only ever used compact cameras, and I must admit, the size of a full DSLR does throw me off a bit. How do the so-called Micro FourThirds perform? eg. the Olympus PEN E-PL1. I know little of the technicalities of cameras, but apparently the main difference is the fact that the Micro FourThirds are mirror-less - what does a mirror give me anyway?
I'm drawn to them by the size and the fact that one does get the chance to swap lenses etc. However, I don't know if this is a system that will become obsolete within a couple of years or if it's worth buying..
Comparison image for those that understand it:
Last edited by Jenspm (2010-08-22 04:10:44)
if money is of no concern, i would love to try a 4/3 setup. all of my dSLR experience has been with Canon, and i have grown to appreciate my current camera.
you could buy a Canon, a Sony, a Nikon, but here is something to consider - cameras come and go, but lenses are an investment.
you could buy a Canon, a Sony, a Nikon, but here is something to consider - cameras come and go, but lenses are an investment.
that's my worry really - is the Micro 4/3 lens a standard that'll soon be obsolete, or is it something worth investing in?burnzz wrote:
cameras come and go, but lenses are an investment.
here's a link to a photography site that i look at, once a day.
http://www.dpreview.com/
they talk about all makes and models, and even software too. honestly, i don't have any experience with them, but i met a girl that was using one last week-
she seemed to like it.
http://www.dpreview.com/
they talk about all makes and models, and even software too. honestly, i don't have any experience with them, but i met a girl that was using one last week-
she seemed to like it.
yeah, my image above was from there.burnzz wrote:
here's a link to a photography site that i look at, once a day.
http://www.dpreview.com/
Here's a sample gallery from that site: http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/revie … /slideshow
However, how can I see how good/bad the camera is, when for all I know the guy behind it can be a useless retard or a god? I guess there are certain things to look for, I dunno. But there it is, if anyones interested. Sample 18 is impressive though.
DSLRs have bigger sensors as compared with 4/3rds which means, less depth of field and less noise. Having a mirror is faster and the battery lasts for a lot longer, and you have a much better selection of lenses. If youre interested in photography definitely get a DSLR, but if its just for candids or every once in a while snap a picture type of thing, 4/3rds might be the way to go.
Canon T1i or T2i or a Nikon D5000 would be entry level. Most of the regular posters in the flickr group are Canon whores so take our opinions on brands with grains of salt etc. If you dont mind used, older mid range cameras are good too, I use a Canon 20D and its pretty darn good, especially for a first time SLR user.
Canon T1i or T2i or a Nikon D5000 would be entry level. Most of the regular posters in the flickr group are Canon whores so take our opinions on brands with grains of salt etc. If you dont mind used, older mid range cameras are good too, I use a Canon 20D and its pretty darn good, especially for a first time SLR user.
Last edited by Wallpaper (2010-08-22 21:27:03)
ive always used nikon (aside from olympus mid size and fuji compact) probably only because it's what i first started with film wise ..staying with the familiar is nice. apples to apples.
I use Canon .. but am in no way a canon whore. Nikon has some stuff. I agree with kimz. You tend to stay with what you start with .. due to familiarity and economic investments.
Speaking of flickr .. i ran across this lulzz
Speaking of flickr .. i ran across this lulzz
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I verified the email addy and it is legit (@officialstoresite.com).Big National furniture Store wrote:
We would be interested in purchasing rights to use your image in our stores, provided you can provide a high resolution version of the file.
The image would be used at 23.5" square, and cropped in tightly to the face. It would be on one fixture per store, and hang in all 130 of our stores.
We would also like to use it across our circular and direct mail advertisements, and potentially within our web sites (xxxxxx.com and xxxx.com).
So, really, we're looking to purchase full, royalty-free rights to the image. Would this be something you'd be interested in?
Please let me know of your interest and from there we can discuss this further, including your compensation.
I'll probably sell it to them just so I can call myself a Pro.
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Well done!
Charge them big time
Charge them big time
what camera do you use kmar? That photo is of some extreme high quality
Last edited by .Sup (2010-08-31 14:54:11)
Nothing Fancy .. just a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6
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I'm a bit late to the party on this question, but choice of lenses would be the reason I'm always going to stick to Canon (or Nikon..). Both of those companies have been in the camera business since the beginning, so there are years and years and years and years of experience behind lens and camera design. I cbf to count the number, but I think Canon must have 40-50 different lenses. Remember, it's about buying into a whole system. The camera is just one small part.Jenspm wrote:
that's my worry really - is the Micro 4/3 lens a standard that'll soon be obsolete, or is it something worth investing in?burnzz wrote:
cameras come and go, but lenses are an investment.
Also, with those samples you posted.
Olympus M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6L
Olympus F3.5-5.6L
Olympus L
Olympus
Wut.L
I don't get it..
TIMELAPSE!
I needs advice. Anyone happen to have a nifty set of timelaps for n00bs infothingy link or sumtin available? Got a tripod from my dad for my Canon EOS 1000D and I'd like to give timelapse a go.
Need anyways to get some exp if, as it currently looks like, I'm gonna take pix next feb when Endeavour goes up Up UP very fast Fast FAST.
I needs advice. Anyone happen to have a nifty set of timelaps for n00bs infothingy link or sumtin available? Got a tripod from my dad for my Canon EOS 1000D and I'd like to give timelapse a go.
Need anyways to get some exp if, as it currently looks like, I'm gonna take pix next feb when Endeavour goes up Up UP very fast Fast FAST.
I PMed minty about it ~5 months ago. Here's what he told me:
mcminty wrote:
I use my Canon 40D, and a remote timer that I can use to set up different timings (eg. take one photo every second). Once I've got all the images, and they have been processed to a "HD resolution" (eg. cropped and resized to be 1080xp high) in Adobe Lightroom.. I just use Quicktime Pro to form the timelapse.
I'm not sure if canon makes on for the EOS xxxD range of consumer DSLRs (The TC-80N3 remote that I use only works with higher model cameras)... but if you are really interested then have a look into time/interval remotes.
As for technique, it's good to experiment but here are some pointers to help you in the right direction. Shoot in MANUAL mode. By all means use Av mode to get the right exposure, but put the settings into manual mode and use that. If you don't do this, then your exposure will be changing around all the time. Also, remember to focus then flick the switch on the lens into manual focus - this way it won't change if something appears in the frame.
Another tip, and one that most people don't realise, is that your shutter speed should be rather "long". eg. If you are taking one frame every 2 seconds, then you want the shutter speed to be at least 1 second. This will require you to use a small aperture/low ISO/filters. By doing this, the individual images come out a little blurred, but when you put them together they combine to make seamless motion. If you were to just shoot at a really short shutter speed (eg. 1/250th), then action will be at the same speed... but everything will move all jittery.
http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2010/09/wa … ering.html
IPAD wireless tethered photography
IPAD wireless tethered photography
Canon has "L series" lenses.. it's their profession line of glass.Jenspm wrote:
I don't get it..
What ebug quoted. But ermm.. you'll be hard pressed to do a timelapse with a 1000D. I believe Canon's shutter release for that model, the RS-60E3, doesn't have the ability to take photos on an interval. Which.. actually you can get around by just "holding the shutter button down" and just having the camera take photos continuously. You won't have as much control, but it would still work.Ultrafunkula wrote:
TIMELAPSE!
I needs advice. Anyone happen to have a nifty set of timelaps for n00bs infothingy link or sumtin available? Got a tripod from my dad for my Canon EOS 1000D and I'd like to give timelapse a go.
Need anyways to get some exp if, as it currently looks like, I'm gonna take pix next feb when Endeavour goes up Up UP very fast Fast FAST.
Then you need to put the photos on to your computer, batch edit/resize etc (I just use Lightroom).. and then you need something to put it all together. Quicktime pro is good for that. And ta da, done!
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lil retro
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http://www.pdngearguide.com/gearguide/c … 7cb8dc94f7
OMG the new d7000 is supposed to replace the D90.. my camera! oh vey
Nikon D7000
· 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
· 39 point AF system
· 2016 pixel RGB sensor/ Scene Recognition system
· 6 fps for 100 frame burst
· 1080p (24 fps) / 720p (24 or 30 fps) HD video
· Full time AF with video and live view
· ISO 100-6400, expandable to 25,600
· Magnesium alloy top and rear for durability
· Accepts AF and AF-S lenses
· Dual SD card slots
· $1199 body only, $1499 with 18-105mm VR lens / Available in mid October
OMG the new d7000 is supposed to replace the D90.. my camera! oh vey
Nikon D7000
· 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
· 39 point AF system
· 2016 pixel RGB sensor/ Scene Recognition system
· 6 fps for 100 frame burst
· 1080p (24 fps) / 720p (24 or 30 fps) HD video
· Full time AF with video and live view
· ISO 100-6400, expandable to 25,600
· Magnesium alloy top and rear for durability
· Accepts AF and AF-S lenses
· Dual SD card slots
· $1199 body only, $1499 with 18-105mm VR lens / Available in mid October
Accepts AF and AF-S lenses
is it a full frame sensor?
is it a full frame sensor?
no, its a bebbe more detail on the cam http://www.dpreview.com/news/1009/10091 … nd7000.asp
nice. it's very similar to my 7D . . .