"great pics....what kind of camera were you using?"
why do people tend to assume the camera makes the shot??? argh
why do people tend to assume the camera makes the shot??? argh
i got stopped on the Strip, new years eve. this guy and his girl said "hey, that's a nice camera, does it take nice pictures?" so i showed them what was on my card, thru the lil 3" display on the back off my camera.Kimmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:
"great pics....what kind of camera were you using?"
why do people tend to assume the camera makes the shot??? argh
"That's awesome! what kind of camera is it?" i tell them it's a canon 7d. they say "Cool! we oughtta buy a canon! her dad" he points to the girl next to him "runs a shop that sells mostly Nikon."
I'm looking for a new bag. I'm thinking about one of these.
It quickly goes from back to front for easy quick access.
It quickly goes from back to front for easy quick access.
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those are d-light-fulKmar wrote:
I'm looking for a new bag. I'm thinking about one of these.
http://vimeo.com/24993926
It quickly goes from back to front for easy quick access.
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Right now I'm dealing with a simple over the shoulder bag.. it's roomy, but it gets uncomfortable through out the day.
Another Kata I'd consider
Another Kata I'd consider
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i'm using lowe pro slings right now. i've worn the zipper out on the 100, and the 200 just seems too big.
That honestly looks like you're a new father.Kmar wrote:
I'm looking for a new bag. I'm thinking about one of these.
http://vimeo.com/24993926
It quickly goes from back to front for easy quick access.
@burnzz, I have that bag
everything i write is a ramble and should not be taken seriously.... seriously. ♥
@ burns i have them both also!! i love the 100 series. . got the 200 a few months ago for bday so i can compare
200 is not that great for hiking but if you need moar stuff with you like a big azz lens and tripod it does the jobby.. when you sling aruond the 200 the zipper flap is big and it's not very easy to just grab a lens out of the lil section it's in. I can fit my camera into the top section of the 200, it's big.
the 100 is the sex. it is convenience. and small. quick draw!
@kmar that triangle bag looks funny o.O
200 is not that great for hiking but if you need moar stuff with you like a big azz lens and tripod it does the jobby.. when you sling aruond the 200 the zipper flap is big and it's not very easy to just grab a lens out of the lil section it's in. I can fit my camera into the top section of the 200, it's big.
the 100 is the sex. it is convenience. and small. quick draw!
@kmar that triangle bag looks funny o.O
When its in the front yes. You wouldnt leave ot there.. It slides quickly from back to front and from side to side. I'm all about quick access and I dont think there's a bag that is faster for getting to your equipment without taking the bag off.tazz. wrote:
That honestly looks like you're a new father.Kmar wrote:
I'm looking for a new bag. I'm thinking about one of these.
http://vimeo.com/24993926
It quickly goes from back to front for easy quick access.
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CompactKimmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:
@ burns i have them both also!! i love the 100 series. . got the 200 a few months ago for bday so i can compare
200 is not that great for hiking but if you need moar stuff with you like a big azz lens and tripod it does the jobby.. when you sling aruond the 200 the zipper flap is big and it's not very easy to just grab a lens out of the lil section it's in. I can fit my camera into the top section of the 200, it's big.
the 100 is the sex. it is convenience. and small. quick draw!
@kmar that triangle bag looks funny o.O
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I'm thinking about hiking over the summer. That just seems like too much to carry around.13urnzz wrote:
i'm using lowe pro slings right now. i've worn the zipper out on the 100, and the 200 just seems too big.
http://i.imgur.com/6Re0t.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sSMFO.jpg
Really I am just looking for minimalistic and comfort. All I need to put in my bag for hiking, biking, and maybe a few trips to Busch Gardens is a camera with battery grip lens & hood .. extra lens, and a few small accessories.
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then the triangle may be for you
I like some of Kata's other non-torso bags also.
Beetle-282 PL by Kata Bags, on Flickr
How cool would it be to write this off as a business expense?
We went on the 3 days trek of Wadi Zered (Hasa), an isolated gem in Jordan
which is renowned for its breath taking beauty.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/katabags/s … 204417966/
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This was one Scott Kelby was giving away, btwKmar wrote:
Right now I'm dealing with a simple over the shoulder bag.. it's roomy, but it gets uncomfortable through out the day.
Another Kata I'd consider
http://i.imgur.com/roHeG.jpg
https://twitter.com/#!/ScottKelby/statu … 2327702528
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I'm thinking about renting a 5d MKII for my trip to the cape (last shuttle launch).
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Wont you need every bit of reach you can get? Or are you more interested in wide angle shots?Kmar wrote:
I'm thinking about renting a 5d MKII for my trip to the cape (last shuttle launch).
Wide angle is typically better for shuttle launches. I think the most interesting photos are the ones that capture the landscape as well. Plus there will be a massive crowd (nearly 1 million people). I would like to be able to quickly snag on-lookers gawking alsol.Wallpaper wrote:
Wont you need every bit of reach you can get? Or are you more interested in wide angle shots?Kmar wrote:
I'm think about renting a 5d MKII for my trip to the cape (last shuttle launch).
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wallpaper chk out this bug capturing machine lol http://nikonrumors.com/2011/05/24/fotoo … ight.aspx/
Reconsidering my trek to the cape. No rooms avail and sitting in 10 hours of traffic is not something i want to do.
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oh wow 10 hours wait? you gotta really be dedicated :$Kmar wrote:
Reconsidering my trek to the cape. No rooms avail and sitting in 10 hours of traffic is not something i want to do.
I'd say that was a good call. There's only a 30% chance of it launching Friday now due to weather.
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http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/gear/Nikon … 3196.shtml Nikon Announces AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens for Close-Up Photography :OOOOO!!!
This is pretty fucking cool. World maps of twitter and flickr usage. The guy behind it (Eric Fischer), has made a program that goes through tweets and flickr-pics with geotags and plots them onto the map. The results are beautiful and pretty interesting as well.
Red dots are flickr pictures, blue dots are tweets, white dots are both.
He's done them for individual cities as well, pretty fucking cool. They can all be found on his Flickr page.
Red dots are flickr pictures, blue dots are tweets, white dots are both.
He's done them for individual cities as well, pretty fucking cool. They can all be found on his Flickr page.
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Guys guys guys.
This new job is paying me pretty well, and I'm considering grabbing a new lens for my camera (EOS 500D). I'll obviously be doing some research and looking into what I specifically want out of this, but if anyone has any tips on what can be especially improved from the standard lens kit then that'd be nice. I'm not looking at shelling out thousands here, just a nice little upgrade.
So basically, in the, I guess, lower-mid range of lenses (I haven't decided a price limit yet, but y'know, price:performance is vital for us students), what would typically be the most notable improvements from my standard lens? And are there any ones that stick out as clear choices for a beginner like moi?
As for what I want from it, there are a few things that stick out when it comes to what I miss from my current situation: a larger aperture, and more zoomz. Also better at shooting with High ISO's/better at drawing in light/whatever, but I guess that's a camera body/house thing?
This new job is paying me pretty well, and I'm considering grabbing a new lens for my camera (EOS 500D). I'll obviously be doing some research and looking into what I specifically want out of this, but if anyone has any tips on what can be especially improved from the standard lens kit then that'd be nice. I'm not looking at shelling out thousands here, just a nice little upgrade.
So basically, in the, I guess, lower-mid range of lenses (I haven't decided a price limit yet, but y'know, price:performance is vital for us students), what would typically be the most notable improvements from my standard lens? And are there any ones that stick out as clear choices for a beginner like moi?
As for what I want from it, there are a few things that stick out when it comes to what I miss from my current situation: a larger aperture, and more zoomz. Also better at shooting with High ISO's/better at drawing in light/whatever, but I guess that's a camera body/house thing?
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this lens page of examples is nice. i'd love to get a 18-70 2.8 something, then a 80-300 2.8 in my dreams http://www.momtog.com/2011/07/vacation-lenses/