Calling all Photographers, UPDATE Camera and Lens bought!
02-04-2007, 08:55 AM
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Looks like this thread was a result all round, lots of people with new cameras, or, at least an idea of what to get 
Is there any interest in the basics of photography, rather than equipment choice ?
i.e. what is aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc... ?
If there is, I'll prepare a few primers that other experienced photographers can add to.
This won't make anyone a good photographer, but it should help you understand the different settings and how changing something affects the picture you are taking
Is there any interest in the basics of photography, rather than equipment choice ?
i.e. what is aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc... ?
If there is, I'll prepare a few primers that other experienced photographers can add to.
This won't make anyone a good photographer, but it should help you understand the different settings and how changing something affects the picture you are taking
02-04-2007, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by frog
Is there any interest in the basics of photography, rather than equipment choice ?
i.e. what is aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc... ?
If there is, I'll prepare a few primers that other experienced photographers can add to.
This won't make anyone a good photographer, but it should help you understand the different settings and how changing something affects the picture you are taking
i.e. what is aperture, shutter speed, iso, etc... ?
If there is, I'll prepare a few primers that other experienced photographers can add to.
This won't make anyone a good photographer, but it should help you understand the different settings and how changing something affects the picture you are taking
If you can be arsed typing then i'll definitely be arsed to read
02-04-2007, 10:49 AM
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frog definitely
got myself a book the other day which i started reading in bed the other night, but another explanation in different words would be most welcome
got myself a book the other day which i started reading in bed the other night, but another explanation in different words would be most welcome
02-04-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
frog definitely
got myself a book the other day which i started reading in bed the other night, but another explanation in different words would be most welcome
got myself a book the other day which i started reading in bed the other night, but another explanation in different words would be most welcome
02-04-2007, 11:17 AM
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Well I picked up my new camera and lenses on Saturday. Got a little carried away in the shop, and after two hours or so discussing cameras/lenses and other gadgets, I walked out of the shop Ł5026.93 lighter. I thought my credit card was going to melt in the machine. Other than the camera and lenses, I got a monopod, new bigger bag to carry everything, card reader, extra 8gig memory, extra battery, battery grip and so on. On the whole it was more expensive than buying on the internet, but the service and advice was good, and I walked away with all my gear that day. Also supporting my local shop
Some pictures of my kit taken with a crappy little digital camera.
Canon 5D body, fitted with 70-200mm f2,8L IS USM, hood and 2x converter. Extra battery grip fitted as well.
Canon 5D body, fitted with 28-70mm f2.8, hood and Speedlite 580EX flashgun.
Now just to try and use it. I would be very interested an article regarding aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, when to use zoom lenses and when to try and get closer etc.
Cheers
John
Some pictures of my kit taken with a crappy little digital camera.
Canon 5D body, fitted with 70-200mm f2,8L IS USM, hood and 2x converter. Extra battery grip fitted as well.
Canon 5D body, fitted with 28-70mm f2.8, hood and Speedlite 580EX flashgun.
Now just to try and use it. I would be very interested an article regarding aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, when to use zoom lenses and when to try and get closer etc.
Cheers
John
02-04-2007, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnP001
Now just to try and use it. I would be very interested an article regarding aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, when to use zoom lenses and when to try and get closer etc.
John
John
Anyone got specific questions, fire away, it will help me identify what to cover.
02-04-2007, 12:13 PM
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Ive got one.
When using low F stops 2.8 the depth of field seems to be very narrow. So when taking a close up picture of something, IE like the tiger previously in this thread, one should use a high F stop maybe 5 or 5.6 to get all in focus. But to get the exposure correct, the shutter speed needs to be adjusted. This confuses me, when to use the correct F stop, and then adjust the shutter speed to suit, or even the other way round.
Cheers
John
When using low F stops 2.8 the depth of field seems to be very narrow. So when taking a close up picture of something, IE like the tiger previously in this thread, one should use a high F stop maybe 5 or 5.6 to get all in focus. But to get the exposure correct, the shutter speed needs to be adjusted. This confuses me, when to use the correct F stop, and then adjust the shutter speed to suit, or even the other way round.
Cheers
John
02-04-2007, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnP001
Ive got one.
When using low F stops 2.8 the depth of field seems to be very narrow. So when taking a close up picture of something, IE like the tiger previously in this thread, one should use a high F stop maybe 5 or 5.6 to get all in focus. But to get the exposure correct, the shutter speed needs to be adjusted. This confuses me, when to use the correct F stop, and then adjust the shutter speed to suit, or even the other way round.
When using low F stops 2.8 the depth of field seems to be very narrow. So when taking a close up picture of something, IE like the tiger previously in this thread, one should use a high F stop maybe 5 or 5.6 to get all in focus. But to get the exposure correct, the shutter speed needs to be adjusted. This confuses me, when to use the correct F stop, and then adjust the shutter speed to suit, or even the other way round.
Thirdly, the size of the sensor in your camera will also affect depth of field.
Originally Posted by JohnP001
So when taking a close up picture of something, IE like the tiger previously in this thread, one should use a high F stop maybe 5 or 5.6 to get all in focus.
I wish I had time to go into more detail, but I am afraid it's going to have to wait as I am a little busy with something called work at the moment
02-04-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnP001
Canon 5D body, fitted with 28-70mm f2.8, hood and Speedlite 580EX flashgun.
Both are very good lenses
02-04-2007, 05:57 PM
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Just bought a couple of tweaks for my camera Bag.
A Canon 2x VII Extender and a Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4 DC Macro.
It has to be said that it would be financially rewarding for me to lock this topic now and never refer to it again!!
Mind you...
It wouldnt stop me spending half my online time over here would it?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php
A Canon 2x VII Extender and a Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4 DC Macro.
It has to be said that it would be financially rewarding for me to lock this topic now and never refer to it again!!
Mind you...
It wouldnt stop me spending half my online time over here would it?
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php
02-04-2007, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Cossiebros
Originally Posted by JohnP001
Canon 5D body, fitted with 28-70mm f2.8, hood and Speedlite 580EX flashgun.
Both are very good lenses
02-04-2007, 09:17 PM
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Anyone got specific questions, fire away, it will help me identify what to cover.
03-04-2007, 08:25 AM
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If it's ok could omeone please explain a little to me about shooting in RAW mode? It's something i've seen excellent results from but have no idea where to start!
I've been told i need photoshop CS, which i have.
Cheers,
Matt.
I've been told i need photoshop CS, which i have.
Cheers,
Matt.
03-04-2007, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Nicole
Blame me as i guess everyone else is
What camera do you have?
Blame me as i guess everyone else is
What camera do you have?
03-04-2007, 01:27 PM
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Incidentally, i plan to go on a vantage point discovery trip at least one day this trip if anyone fancies it? We could lug all our gear in one or 2 cars and make an event of it perhaps?
Ive downloaded a great vantage point guide here:
http://www.northloop.co.uk/photography.htm
Link courtesy of TOPAZ on here.
Ive downloaded a great vantage point guide here:
http://www.northloop.co.uk/photography.htm
Link courtesy of TOPAZ on here.
03-04-2007, 02:07 PM
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Wish i could be there for that.
Here are a couple of pictures that i took yesterday. They originally came out a little dark because i didn't adjust the shutter speed, but i did what i could with them on photoshop, i'm pleased with the results, the depth of colour and lines on the car look good to me.
This car is a golf Rallye btw, numbers limited to 5000, maybe as many as 100 in the UK, 4x4 & supercharged
Here are a couple of pictures that i took yesterday. They originally came out a little dark because i didn't adjust the shutter speed, but i did what i could with them on photoshop, i'm pleased with the results, the depth of colour and lines on the car look good to me.
This car is a golf Rallye btw, numbers limited to 5000, maybe as many as 100 in the UK, 4x4 & supercharged
03-04-2007, 06:19 PM
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Had this delivered today; http://www.jessops.com/Store/s10410/...s.aspx?&comp=n
Got my EOS 400D in with EFS 18-55mm lens, 75 - 300mm lens and my Powershot A75. Now trying to stop my self from buying more bits to put in it, I've spent too much allready
Got my EOS 400D in with EFS 18-55mm lens, 75 - 300mm lens and my Powershot A75. Now trying to stop my self from buying more bits to put in it, I've spent too much allready
04-04-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Incidentally, i plan to go on a vantage point discovery trip at least one day this trip if anyone fancies it? We could lug all our gear in one or 2 cars and make an event of it perhaps?
Ive downloaded a great vantage point guide here:
http://www.northloop.co.uk/photography.htm
Link courtesy of TOPAZ on here.
Ive downloaded a great vantage point guide here:
http://www.northloop.co.uk/photography.htm
Link courtesy of TOPAZ on here.
04-04-2007, 10:59 AM
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some of these powertoys may be useful for you photographers if you don't have them already
particularly the RAW image thumbnailer and picture resizer - very handing for working quickly within windows explorer
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
particularly the RAW image thumbnailer and picture resizer - very handing for working quickly within windows explorer
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
04-04-2007, 12:17 PM
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Goog, somebody work it out as im bloody clueless how to get it into my tom tom PDA.
i put them in the germany map folder, and then they show up as Points of Interest that you can navigate to etc
