just found a review claiming the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 to be the bestEST of the "high-quality advanced compact" cameras
http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/gear/Produ … 1199.shtml
agree?
http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/gear/Produ … 1199.shtml
agree?
That looks pretty sweet actually, esp. the F/2 on the wide end. "Clean" iso 400 on a P&S is a bit hard to believe, but otherwise looks like a solid little camera.
90% sure Im going to buy myself an 85 1.8 tomorrow for $365. Waiting for it to come in the mail is going to suck. Gonna be awesome for portraits when I get it though
90% sure Im going to buy myself an 85 1.8 tomorrow for $365. Waiting for it to come in the mail is going to suck. Gonna be awesome for portraits when I get it though
OOO im eyeing that fixed lens size too. Wallpaper do it!!
i've got the nikon 50 1.4 D
excellent sharpness and bokeh. it's yum. i cannot imagine focal length of 80~ the desired portrait lens is the 80-200? tho f2.8 however that pro lens is uber expensive.. looking at one of the off branded ones tokina or tamron has that 2.8 for a better deal.
i've got the nikon 50 1.4 D
excellent sharpness and bokeh. it's yum. i cannot imagine focal length of 80~ the desired portrait lens is the 80-200? tho f2.8 however that pro lens is uber expensive.. looking at one of the off branded ones tokina or tamron has that 2.8 for a better deal.
Kim why do you keep posting a little message, a picture, then a link for lots of things everywhere
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if it was the same site I'd think you were advertising it, but I'm genuinely confused. Unless you're actually being 'normal' and trying to produce conversation.
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if it was the same site I'd think you were advertising it, but I'm genuinely confused. Unless you're actually being 'normal' and trying to produce conversation.
what is normal? this is a gaming forum finnny!
Sorry for yet another question, but Christmas is coming and I have to compile a wish-list
From what you guys have said, I understand the Canon EOS 500D (aka T1i) is a good starting camera? Or is there something else (cheaper?) that would be a better option? It is available on Amazon with the "EF-S 18-55 mm IS Lens Kit" for £473.. Is that a good lens combo? Or are there other combos that are better/have more value?
I've never used a DSLR before, and only rarely use the manual settings on my compact. But now I don't have a compact anymore, and feel it's about time to get a "big boy". My flickr username is Jenspm should that be relevant to anything at all.
Thanks <3
From what you guys have said, I understand the Canon EOS 500D (aka T1i) is a good starting camera? Or is there something else (cheaper?) that would be a better option? It is available on Amazon with the "EF-S 18-55 mm IS Lens Kit" for £473.. Is that a good lens combo? Or are there other combos that are better/have more value?
I've never used a DSLR before, and only rarely use the manual settings on my compact. But now I don't have a compact anymore, and feel it's about time to get a "big boy". My flickr username is Jenspm should that be relevant to anything at all.
Thanks <3
don't be - learn from others, i have.Jenspm wrote:
Sorry for yet another question,
the T1i is a nice camera, compared to what i started with. you will find lenses mean everything (and although the 18-55 is a 'kit' lens, when you find a style that suits you you'll change the lens) and want to eventually buy lenses that will mount on a full frame camera.
the answer is 'yes', and when you grasp the iso/aperture/shutter speed relationship, and the style you like to shoot, you'll find yourself investing more in lenses/memory cards/ software than the body of a camera.
Excellent place to start. My buddy shoots a T1 and he loves it.Jenspm wrote:
Sorry for yet another question, but Christmas is coming and I have to compile a wish-list
From what you guys have said, I understand the Canon EOS 500D (aka T1i) is a good starting camera? Or is there something else (cheaper?) that would be a better option? It is available on Amazon with the "EF-S 18-55 mm IS Lens Kit" for £473.. Is that a good lens combo? Or are there other combos that are better/have more value?
I've never used a DSLR before, and only rarely use the manual settings on my compact. But now I don't have a compact anymore, and feel it's about time to get a "big boy". My flickr username is Jenspm should that be relevant to anything at all.
Thanks <3
He shot this with it.
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T1i is pretty sweet. If you want cheaper you could get a used xxD line camera, but then you miss some of the cool new features like live view and higher MP count with improved noise control.
PS the kit lens is a lot better than its given credit for, you just have to figure out what its limitations are and work accordingly.
Bought the 85 earlier today, cant wait
PS the kit lens is a lot better than its given credit for, you just have to figure out what its limitations are and work accordingly.
70-200s are good for portraits, but generally the primes in the 80-135 range are the best, especially because of the faster apertures. they aresignificantly cheaper too, which is nice. Cept for the 135 F/2, which is amazing but also $1000Kimmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:
OOO im eyeing that fixed lens size too. Wallpaper do it!!
i've got the nikon 50 1.4 D
excellent sharpness and bokeh. it's yum. i cannot imagine focal length of 80~ the desired portrait lens is the 80-200? tho f2.8 however that pro lens is uber expensive.. looking at one of the off branded ones tokina or tamron has that 2.8 for a better deal.
Bought the 85 earlier today, cant wait
just brought my camera in from a long exposure... it is an ice cube..
is it okay to have the cam outside for hour long+ exposures at -7c/17F??
prolly better than 120F .
is it okay to have the cam outside for hour long+ exposures at -7c/17F??
prolly better than 120F .
Yeah its fine, but in the future put it in a ziplock before you go back inside, otherwise you get condensation in the lens and on the sensor, which isnt good and can leave spots. Youll also find that your battery will die a lot faster, but thats only when its cold. Keep a spare warm in your pocket and you will be fine.
12,000 views. would like to thank my wife . . .
headed to zion/bryce tomorrow Yay!
please post some pics. . .Kimmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:
headed to zion/bryce tomorrow Yay!
i got a new lense
http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnzz/5236468757/meta/
Grats on the views, Burnz! I think thats a pretty fair price, too bad the IS version is almost double... Even without IS its a great lens
thanks - my wife said she'll hold out for the 2.8. i have a feeling the 'my' new lens isn't entirely 'mine' lol
I got my sigma with f/2.8 for was it 600EUR or something similar. So I'd say that's a bit mucho. But then again it says Cannon in the box.
OMG this keeps happening.. i guess it's a consequence of WWWW
just emailed another PHOTOGRAPHER this time for stealing one of my photos and putting it in their own album - with no photo credit
GRAR
here's the pic
just emailed another PHOTOGRAPHER this time for stealing one of my photos and putting it in their own album - with no photo credit
GRAR
here's the pic
Well, i learned something about positioning your shots~
Put 2 nu pix in there
seriously what is it with the trend in photography nowadays to hyper-saturate all your images with colour so it looks as if you constantly experience 'reality' on mescaline? no colours are that bright or that contrasted. it's impressive in certain shots but when everything is totally nuked with extremes it just makes it look as if you live in disneyland. why are photographers afraid of mid-tones and subtle warmth nowadays?
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I couldn't agree more.. it makes my head hurt (sometimes literally). A good photo imo is clean, accurate, and crisp.Uzique wrote:
seriously what is it with the trend in photography nowadays to hyper-saturate all your images with colour so it looks as if you constantly experience 'reality' on mescaline? no colours are that bright or that contrasted. it's impressive in certain shots but when everything is totally nuked with extremes it just makes it look as if you live in disneyland. why are photographers afraid of mid-tones and subtle warmth nowadays?
Like this.
..or it has a touch of intrigue.
I like candids, but It seems nowadays people aren't putting much effort into composition, actually designing a photo. You can have all of the best equipment, but if you're lazy, everyone will see it. Be an artist.
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just stumbled across this
i recognize some names in the teachers list
http://www.kelbytraining.com/
anyone tried ? this looks new
i recognize some names in the teachers list
http://www.kelbytraining.com/
anyone tried ? this looks new
Last edited by Kimmmmmmmmmmmm (2010-12-23 09:03:34)
i bought the book Lightrrom 3 by Scott Kelby from there.
i like Kelby's approach. he does take for granted that his readers know photoshop, which i don't.
i like Kelby's approach. he does take for granted that his readers know photoshop, which i don't.