Photography Thread II

[woopidoo2]

 

Equipment (Lenses):

 

--50mm f/1.8 mkII - http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/show ... t=2&page=2

 

 

 

Cool, Im thinking about buying that one also. Im really into macro shots. I think Ill buy the EF-S though.

 

 

 

can anyone recommend a good polarizing filter, 58mm thread?

 

 

 

:) Im also looking for one. The Canon manual said something about a Canon Polariser, I have to check online how much it costs. If its too much, I think Ill buy one from B+W or Cokin.

 

 

 

 

 

And navy, welcome back. I thought you left, but you keep coming back :)

 

 

 

That lens is a great lens but is let down by the lack of USM which means you can't use a polariser for it.

 

 

 

@ Woopidoo2: Why would you want and EF-S version of that lens? Those lenses can't be used on film/full frame cameras should you upgrade in the future.

 

 

 

I didnt know that :-w

 

 

 

I have just been to a lady who has alot of cats, small ones and older ones. She sells the cats for a high price, so the cats are very special. Im going to look what results I got, I hope they worked out :ohnoes:

[navyplaya]

And navy, welcome back. I thought you left, but you keep coming back :)

 

 

 

Thanks, I tend to do that for some reason. :wink:

 

 

 

As for polarizing filters, I use Hoya and therefore thats what I would suggest, but I have not used others so I can't compare or rate it to others.

[woopidoo2]

I have a question,

 

 

 

It seems like alot of photographers start taking HDR or High Dynamic Range photos. Ive Wiki'ed it and it looks cool, but how do I make them?

[navyplaya]

I have a question,

 

 

 

It seems like alot of photographers start taking HDR or High Dynamic Range photos. Ive Wiki'ed it and it looks cool, but how do I make them?

 

 

 

I've never tried this, but just from some research here are the basics as I understand them.

 

 

 

1. Always shoot images that are going to be used for HDR in raw.

 

2. Most dslr's and other high end digital cameras have a setting to take a single picture multiple times with different exposures, set your camera to this and take the image. My camera will take 3 at a time, underexposed, correctly exposed, and over exposed.

 

3. If your camera does not have this setting then using what ever program you use to edit your raw photos, underexpose the shot by 2 stops at the max and save it, and overexpose the shot by a max of 2 stops and save it. You should now have 3 different files, the original, the underexposed and the overexposed. (you can how ever have more than 3 mores files with each succeding file no more than 2 stops over or underexposed from the preceeding.

 

4. Now use an HDR processor (found this one

http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html

) to combine the different exposures.

 

 

 

And apparently from my understandings this is how it works......But I could be way off on something lol. Hopefully someone knows more about it then I do.

[LP]

Heres where I learned HDR

 

 

 

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/hdr.shtml

 

 

 

then I used Photomatix

 

http://www.hdrsoft.com/

 

Download the trial, and if you feel like a pirate you can obtain a key easily, although im not saying where.

 

 

 

after than I personally bring it into adobe lightroom and photoshop for adjustments.

 

 

 

Thus far, its the easiest and best quality method i have come across.

 

 

 

Heres a few of my results

 

http://dimentichisi.deviantart.com/art/ ... n-62259447

 

http://dimentichisi.deviantart.com/art/ ... I-62259569

 

http://dimentichisi.deviantart.com/art/ ... I-62259590

 

http://dimentichisi.deviantart.com/art/Sublime-62259684

 

 

 

If you want a Macro and can afford it, look for one of these.

 

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/show ... t=2&page=1

[woopidoo2]

I am facing a dilemma, I dont know which lens I will buy.

 

 

 

I want a Macro lens, and I have found these two:

 

(I am not going to buy them at Amazon, just using that for the reviews:)

 

 

 

Canon EF-S 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens

 

 

 

EF-S 60mm Review

 

or:

 

 

 

Canon EF 50mm F1,4 USM

 

 

 

I am about 80% sure that I want the EF-S 60mm one, but I can use that lens on the 20D, 300D, and the 350D (Mine) only. Like greenslime said, if I update I have to sell the lens again. On top of that, by the time I have to upgrade I would have used that lens so much that it would be worth the money.

 

 

 

Who could advice me, who has one of these lenses?

[navyplaya]

LP is there a reason that you use photomatix instead of PS to merge your HDR shots?

[Assult_Sabre]

Forum Name: Assult Sabre

 

Age: 17

 

Location: Washington - USA

 

 

 

Favorite subject: History, German, har har - *Nature*

 

Equipment (Camera): Canon Rebel XT, Kodak EasyShare C613

 

Equipment (Lenses): EFS 18-55mm

 

Other equipment: Adobe PhotoShop

 

Website/Gallery: n/a (my computer \ )

 

 

 

Date you started photographing: middle/end of 2006

 

Best photo (Thumbnail Please!): IOU

 

 

 

Your Idol (best photographer): none

 

Quote:

 

 

 

Other: I'm currently on Vacation in FL in a roadtrip, I will have MANY pictures to sift through and choose my favorites and make my own dang thread. till then I won't be able to post till about September ish

[LP]

LP is there a reason that you use photomatix instead of PS to merge your HDR shots?

 

 

 

easier, less hassle... and it works faster.

 

 

 

 

 

woopidoo2:

 

 

 

if you're going to get a macro pay a little extra and get this.

 

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/show ... t=2&page=1

 

 

 

And dont buy from amazon, you'll get better prices from http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

 

 

 

60mm

 

http://www.adorama.com/CA6028AFSU.html

 

 

 

100mm

 

http://www.adorama.com/CA10028AFN.html

[woopidoo2]

LP is there a reason that you use photomatix instead of PS to merge your HDR shots?

 

 

 

easier, less hassle... and it works faster.

 

 

 

 

 

woopidoo2:

 

 

 

if you're going to get a macro pay a little extra and get this.

 

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/show ... t=2&page=1

 

 

 

And dont buy from amazon, you'll get better prices from http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

 

 

 

60mm

 

http://www.adorama.com/CA6028AFSU.html

 

 

 

100mm

 

http://www.adorama.com/CA10028AFN.html

 

 

 

But LP, 100mm is quite far from the subject. Couldnt this result in a blurred photo? or I have to use a tripod and a remote control :?

 

 

 

Today Ive been at a Dirtbike circuit, made some great photos there. Im going to show them later though, this computer cant handle more photos.

[4be2jue]

Forum Name: 4be2jue

 

Age: 46

 

Location: Leeds England

 

 

 

Favorite subject: people

 

Equipment (Camera): MXJVC, MX90 DIGTAL CAMCORDER 9.9 MEGA PIXEL

 

Equipment (Lenses): f=8.5mm F3.0

 

Other equipment: TRIPOD , remote control

 

Website/Gallery:

 

 

 

Date you started photographing: just a hobby

 

Best photo (Thumbnail Please!): numerous

 

 

 

 

this was took in cyprus, in the tomb of the kings my son is in the picture.

 

Your Idol (best photographer):

 

Quote:

 

 

 

Other:

[LP]

LP is there a reason that you use photomatix instead of PS to merge your HDR shots?

 

 

 

easier, less hassle... and it works faster.

 

 

 

 

 

woopidoo2:

 

 

 

if you're going to get a macro pay a little extra and get this.

 

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/show ... t=2&page=1

 

 

 

And dont buy from amazon, you'll get better prices from http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

 

 

 

60mm

 

http://www.adorama.com/CA6028AFSU.html

 

 

 

100mm

 

http://www.adorama.com/CA10028AFN.html

 

 

 

But LP, 100mm is quite far from the subject. Couldnt this result in a blurred photo? or I have to use a tripod and a remote control :?

 

 

 

Today Ive been at a Dirtbike circuit, made some great photos there. Im going to show them later though, this computer cant handle more photos.

 

 

 

possibly, it low light situation, but with the low f-stop of 2.8, outdoor shots shouldn't be a problem without a tripod at 100mm, i shoot my 70-200mm without a tripod and thats f/4 and I don't have a problem. I do take a couple extra shots of the subject just in case. You could be easily shooting faster than 1/200-1/250th of a second, plenty. :P and even better in lighter conditions.

 

 

 

The only problem I would ever have with my 200mm would be is if my hands where shaking due to shivering or something, which would make it harder to frame the subject. In my opinion you don't have to worry about a tripod until you start hitting 300mm or low light situations.

 

 

 

That 100mm I showed you is the best macro lens for its price/value then coming in 2nd would probably be that 60mm.

[greenslime89]

You have to bear in mind that it's a macro lens, designed to be used for 1:1 reproduction and for macro work a tripod is essential. Remember that for macro work, you're unlikely to be using the widest aperture, more often than not you'll be using smaller apertures (F/22-F/32) to get a decent depth of field. The F/2.8 aperture is ideal for portraits though.

[woopidoo2]

Its hard to choose. :oops:

 

EF-S 60mm - EF 100mm -

 

Cheaper - Bit more Expensive -

 

Upgrade+Sell - Upgrade+No Sell

 

 

 

And all the good reviews :?

 

 

 

Anyways, Ive uploaded the Photographers List at the top of page 1.

[greenslime89]

Great news for Canon photographers! The Canon EOS 40D has finally been released! The body alone will cost ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã900 and it boasts a 10.1MP CMOS sensor, 6.5 fps burst mode for 75 JPEGs and a huge 3" LCD display with live view.

 

 

 

This camera looks like its going to be a huge hit with many amateurs and I know I'll be upgrading to this in a few years once the shutter on my 20D is worn out.

 

The frightening thing is that at 6.5fps, and a 100,000 shutter life, you can burn through the shutter in 4.27 hours :?

 

 

 

Link

[woopidoo2]

Great news for Canon photographers! The Canon EOS 40D has finally been released! The body alone will cost ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã900 and it boasts a 10.1MP CMOS sensor, 6.5 fps burst mode for 75 JPEGs and a huge 3" LCD display with live view.

 

 

 

This camera looks like its going to be a huge hit with many amateurs and I know I'll be upgrading to this in a few years once the shutter on my 20D is worn out.

 

The frightening thing is that at 6.5fps, and a 100,000 shutter life, you can burn through the shutter in 4.27 hours :?

 

 

 

Link

 

 

 

Thats great, I heard some stories about 'Leaked' information, and now it has finally been released :thumbsup:

 

 

 

Ive made my desicion, I go for the 60mm. They are both great lenses, but the 100mm is just a bit too expensive. And my dad might get the 60mm cheaper when he goes to America, with the ÃÆââââ¬Ã¡Ãâì-$ difference.

[greenslime89]

I've got some great news:

 

I'm allowed to buy my new lens soon, and recover the money later. But this will be my last lens for a while... :( So I'm going to order it soon and when it arrives I'll be out shooting for a while and then I'll upload the photos to my gallery. Can't wait!

[woopidoo2]

Show some photos of the lens when you have it :wink:

 

 

 

Ive been searching for the normal prices of the EF 100mm.

 

 

 

I switched my choice, and Ill buy the EF 100mm instead of the EFS 60mm. (because I will upgrade anyway, and Ill spend much more money if I need a new macro lens for my new camera when I have the EFS 60mm. I could sell it then, but that wouldnt help much either.)

 

 

 

I noticed a huge price difference in The Netherlands / America, I didnt expect this at all.

 

 

 

Dutch price: cheapest price I could find was 670 Dollars,

 

American price: 470 Dollars, from http://www.adorama.com.

 

thats 200 dollars difference! for the same lens.

 

 

 

I guess Ill import it then, I dont know what the delivery costs will be though. Im also going to search for a remote control, those are cheap. 8-)

[chad197]

Forum Name: Chad197

 

Age: Anonymous

 

Location: UK

 

 

 

Favorite subject: Anything but Architecture most

 

Equipment (Camera): Canon Digital Ixus

 

Equipment (Lenses):

 

Other equipment: Paint.Net

 

Website/Gallery:

 

 

 

Date you started photographing: Childhood

 

Best photo (Thumbnail Please!):

 

 

Took it on a tour in turkey.Then I sharpend,Softened, added a zoom blur (1) and Sepiad it.

 

 

 

Your Idol (best photographer):

 

Quote:

 

 

 

Other: I'm a basic photographer, NOT a proffesional.

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: It's my only photo thats made the web, so is it good?

[navyplaya]

Hi Chad, and welcome. It is a decent picture. But I would have like to see the building in the foreground more to the right, with the other buildings behind it in a row fading into the background. So in other words what you need to work on is composition of your photos. You know what will look good, but you need to know how to set up the photo. You should post a gallery in the gallery with some more works of your photos.

[dsavi]

Runemetsa, I live so close to you...

 

 

 

Forum name: Dsavi_x4

 

Age: Anonymous

 

Location: Finland (Near Runemetsa!)

 

 

 

Favorite subject: Ariel photography (From/of planes), or whatever shows up.

 

Equipment (Camera): Nikon D40

 

Equipment (Lenses): Nikon 18-55 mm

 

Other Equipment: The GIMP

 

Website/Gallery: N/A

 

 

 

Date you started photography: A long, long time ago.

 

Best photo:

 

 

 

Your idol: No one.

 

Other: I'm also no professional, but whatever, it's fun.

[navyplaya]

Christmas news:

 

Got a new Nikon D40x for Christmas :), now I can finally start shooting quality digitals instead of horrific 5MP :wink:. So far I only have the stock 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens, hoping on a macro in the near future. Anyways, just wanted to post about my camera and to say that I should be posting some new shots sometimes soon (got most of my college apps in so I have more time on my hands.)

[runemetsa]

@ Dsavi, how close? :twisted:

 

@ Navyplaya, how cool. I got the same camera for Christmas too

 

 

 

Woopidoo, could you edit my description a bit:

 

Age: 14

 

Equipment (Camera): Nikon D40

 

Equipment (Lenses): Nikkor 18-55mm

 

Other Equipment: Photoshop CS2, stands and Nikon SS-400 Flash

[woopidoo2]

Christmas news:

 

Got a new Nikon D40x for Christmas :), now I can finally start shooting quality digitals instead of horrific 5MP :wink:. So far I only have the stock 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens, hoping on a macro in the near future. Anyways, just wanted to post about my camera and to say that I should be posting some new shots sometimes soon (got most of my college apps in so I have more time on my hands.)

 

 

 

Hey navy, long time no see.

 

Take a look at this thread, it has some photos you havent seen yet :wink:

 

 

 

Have fun with the D40x, metsa and navy :wink:

[dsavi]

@ Dsavi, how close? :twisted:

 

@ Navyplaya, how cool. I got the same camera for Christmas too

 

 

 

Woopidoo, could you edit my description a bit:

 

Age: 14

 

Equipment (Camera): Nikon D40

 

Equipment (Lenses): Nikkor 18-55mm

 

Other Equipment: Photoshop CS2, stands and Nikon SS-400 Flash

 

 

 

Check the last thing on my location. :lol:

 

 

 

No, anywhere between 10 to 27 km away.