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10-30-2008, 11:58 AM | #326 | |
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10-30-2008, 06:20 PM | #327 | |
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10-30-2008, 11:57 PM | #328 |
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Some photos from the last couple months...
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11-02-2008, 01:42 PM | #329 |
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11-04-2008, 01:35 AM | #330 |
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I got a lens question... just picked up a Sigma 10-20 (Nikon mount). I can exchange this for a 12-24 Nikon if i want, but is there any reason i shouldn't keep the Sigma and pay more for the Nikon?
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11-04-2008, 03:05 AM | #331 |
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Honestly I'd get the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 before I get the Nikon 12-24mm, or even the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. Why? Well, both Tokinas are significantly less expensive than the Nikon versions, and they don't have the hit-or-miss reputation that Sigmas do. I've heard good things about the Sigma, but the main issue with it is that just about every reports that it is a slow lens...with variable aperture and slow focus, it'll probably work great for use on a tripod, but I personally would get frustrated with a slow lens for hand-held work (which I personally do a lot of).
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11-04-2008, 01:03 PM | #332 |
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Hmmm, but the only thing about the with the Tokina is that there is no AF correct? Its fine for me (since I use a D50) but my brother will also probably be sharing the lens and he uses a D40. I guess thats pretty much the reason I narrowed it down to either the Sigma or Nikon...?
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11-04-2008, 01:11 PM | #333 | |
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If you MUST choose between the Sigma and the Nikon...you'll need to decide on if the Nikon's nearly double the price will be worth the consistent quality, extra speed and constant aperture over the Sigma. |
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11-04-2008, 01:17 PM | #334 |
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So if I were to guess, you would take the Nikon over the Sigma? A lot of people have recommended me the Sigma because of the cost difference, but I am just wondering in the long run if I would regret not having spent the extra money for Nikon's quality.
Oh 1 more thing, not sure about the states, but in Canada the Sigma is 10year warranty, Nikon is 5. |
11-04-2008, 01:49 PM | #335 | |
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As far as the warranty goes, warranties are definitely a great thing, but knowing the reputation of Nikon lenses lasting for well over 20-30 years, I would be shocked to see something fail in a Nikon lens after the 5 year Nikon warranty. |
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11-04-2008, 02:25 PM | #336 |
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11-04-2008, 04:42 PM | #337 |
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Compositionally, these aren't bad at all. The straight-on shot would be better without the wheels turned though, since all you can see are black things coming out the sides. As far as the post-processing goes, they're a little too contrasty for my tastes...you can't even tell there's any wheels there...you could be rocking the steelies for all we know. But, post-processing is a completely separate subject from what this thread is intended.
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11-04-2008, 08:28 PM | #338 | |
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11-05-2008, 07:20 AM | #339 | |
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11-05-2008, 09:12 AM | #340 |
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Unfortunately, white cars are the hardest to get exposed properly, and having black wheels make it impossible. You will either overexpose the white and not see body line definitions or underexpose the wheels and might as well be steelies. For a single exposure, test some pictures in shade, cloudy day, and sunrise. To see the contrasting colors well, you ought to try an HDR image for grins.
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11-06-2008, 08:03 PM | #341 |
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Armin: Please Critique
I Wanted to see what I could improve on in these photos. These photos were taken of my WRX using a Nikon D80 on tripod with a Polarized filter, UV filter, and during "golden hours" around 530-6pm today.
One thing I am unable to figure out is why some of the pictures look blurry or look like they have camera shake. I used a tripod and remote for the camera to take these pictures. Having them still coming out somewhat blurry like this after using these kinds of precautions is very frustrating for me. Do you have any troubleshooting tips for me on this? The full size raw images are a lot easier to notice this problem than the web sized jpegs...however I think you will still be able to notice. Thanks for you input. Clay M. |
11-06-2008, 08:14 PM | #342 | |
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Each of these is pretty damn good. The only thing I'd really critique is that the tree looks like it's growing out of your car on the 2nd shot, but that's pretty much it. It's a good location that has very little distractions. As far as camera shake, what kind of tripod do you have? Was there any wind at all? Also, what lens was used? On a side note, I hope you didn't stack the UV and the CP filter. The UV in this case is just an unnecessary piece of glass if you've got a a CP filter on there to do work. Armin |
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11-06-2008, 10:38 PM | #343 |
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Hey, yea the filters are stacked... haha, I guess that might be a problem... I used a very secure tripod. nothing cheap. My lenses are not the best in the world either... I have a 70-300 1:4-5.6G and a 28-80 1:3.3-5.6 G lenses. Neither have VR in them which is something I know I need to invest in. What kind of camera settings might help achieve a higher quality image? Any advice is appreiciated, and thanks for the compliments.
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11-07-2008, 02:00 AM | #344 |
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I have a SLR with a couple different lenses would they work if i bought a DSLR body? the camera i have is a cannon rebel with cannon lenses would they work if i just bought a body of a dslr?
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11-07-2008, 11:02 AM | #345 |
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I think that if you have canon lenses they should work with all cannon SLR and DSLR models. There may be some exceptions though. Someone correct me if I am wrong..
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11-07-2008, 04:34 PM | #346 | |
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As far as camera settings, there isn't anything more than what I've covered so far in this thread. Use a a tripod, a low ISO, shoot RAW, and make sure you're focused properly. You can further enhance it a little more in post processing, but taking a good original photo first is key no matter what. Most lenses that work for a Canon film SLR will also work on a Canon DSLR. Certain functions may or may not work, but that's all Canon-specific stuff that I'm not familiar with as a Nikon shooter. I know that with Nikons, the same mount has been used since the mid-80s and some lenses lose autofocus capabilities, but otherwise everything else works great. |
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11-07-2008, 04:54 PM | #347 |
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Canon did change its lens mount a while back. Anything with an EF mount will work but the old FD lenses will not.
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11-17-2008, 02:10 PM | #348 |
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This thread is very intuitive.
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11-18-2008, 01:42 AM | #349 |
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OK so i took your advice and exchanged the Sigma 10-20 for the Nikon 12-24 and I'm definately happy with it.
Here's actually one of my first tries at using any wide angle lens. Do you have any advice/tips on how to use a wide angle (as compared to say a regular zoom lens)? |
11-18-2008, 03:05 AM | #350 |
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I just spent a ridiculous amount of time reading through a lot of this, but I have to say that this is a thread of value. Thanks for the effort and time put into it.
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