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01-25-2013, 11:42 AM | #10201 | |
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01-25-2013, 03:06 PM | #10202 | |
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01-25-2013, 03:10 PM | #10203 |
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Lightroom is only $150...it's a bargain these days, especially for everything it's capable of doing. You won't need After Effects though, that's geared toward video
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01-25-2013, 03:14 PM | #10204 |
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Lightroom is worth every penny. I can't see myself ever not using it at some point in post.
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01-25-2013, 03:16 PM | #10205 |
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01-29-2013, 07:53 PM | #10206 |
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My review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 is up! Check it out!
http://www.arminausejo.com/2013/01/2...pus-om-d-e-m5/ |
01-29-2013, 08:43 PM | #10207 | |
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01-29-2013, 09:05 PM | #10208 |
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Thanks! They've got all sorts of lens options, zoom lenses, primes, wide angles, telephotos...they don't have any really long telephotos, but most people wouldn't be buying a Micro 4/3 camera for a really long telephoto anyway. There's also a lack of wide angle, wide aperture primes as well, but that's also lacking in cropped sensor DSLRs too.
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01-29-2013, 09:49 PM | #10209 |
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I kept editing to a minimum with this one. Just got a 50mm F1.8 and this is one of the first photos I have taken with it. I don't have a CPL filter for it yet and this shot was actually hand held...Normally I never do that! I think it came out alright for a quick shot though. I love the clarity of the new lens though- and for the price!
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02-01-2013, 05:47 PM | #10210 | |
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02-02-2013, 01:25 PM | #10211 |
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Getting a little stir crazy due to the cold weather and decided to re edit some old photos. I re framed this one, did some cloning and desaturation of the background to make the car stand out.
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02-02-2013, 01:50 PM | #10212 |
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The car looks very oddly shaped in that picture? What lens did you use?
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02-02-2013, 01:52 PM | #10213 |
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85mm f/1.8
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02-04-2013, 08:59 PM | #10214 |
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Since this thread is about photography I want you guys opinions on something. I'm looking to get into the photography hobby however I don't want to spend hundreds on one of my new hobby (beside fire arms, cars, etc...). I've been looking for a point and shoot camera with a decent focus lens and came across a few potential purchase. I like to keep my budget max at $200. Here are the candidates and I would like some of your opinions:
1) Fujifilm S4500 $149.00 (14mp CCD, 30x optical zoom, f=4.3mm - 129.0mm, equivalent to 24 - 720mm, iso 64-1600,) Very basic for taking pictures. 2) Fujifilm SL300 $179.00 (14mp CCD, 30x optical zoom, SL300 : f=4.3mm - 129.0mm, equivalent to 24-720mm, iso 64-6400) A bit more advance with panorama feature, external flash support 3) Any suggestion for that price range? I would like CMOS sensor instead of CCD. But eveything I looked at with CMOS was about $300. Should I spend a little more and get a Nikon/Canon with CMOS sensor? I rather not spend that much on this hobby since I know all I want is some better quality picture than my cellphone. I know none of these will give me the quality DSLR will deliver in anyway. |
02-05-2013, 08:44 AM | #10215 |
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Honestly, if you want to get into photography and only have around $200 to spend, look at buying an older SLR so that you can learn the basics.
For an extra $100 (Which is what, two tanks of gas or a really nice dinner?) over the two point and shoots that you mentioned above, you'll be much happier in the long run with something like this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...al_camera.html Keep in mind that you can also find something for less if you look around. I linked to B&H as they have a great warranty on used gear. On the Nikon side, The D70s, D80, etc are also around that price range and are still good cameras for a beginner. I was using a D70s up until a month or so ago and never had any real complaints about it. |
02-05-2013, 09:08 AM | #10216 | |
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02-05-2013, 09:20 AM | #10217 |
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Trying something a little different.
The Beast by rsutton198 | oneninety8.com, on Flickr For those that don't know...you can find my work here as well --> http://www.facebook.com/pages/onenin...23312864402193 Last edited by rsutton1223; 02-05-2013 at 09:59 AM. |
02-05-2013, 10:20 AM | #10218 | |
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One of the other guys can step in and correct me if I'm wrong, but the actual size of the sensor is more important in my opinion. A crop sensor DSLR like the ones that I mentioned above will have a larger sensor than the point and shoots that you're currently looking at. I've found that my D70s (Which had a whopping 6.1 MP ) was good enough for small prints and posting to the web. All of these were taken with my D70s (Clicking on them will display a larger version): http://bangshift.com/blog/bs-photo-h...-and-more.html Keep in mind that there are a TON of better photos in this thread, but I'm hoping to show that you shouldn't worry about a 6-8 MP DSLR while you're just starting out. It can definitely be an expensive hobby, but you don't need to invest a lot to get started. That 18-55mm kit lens will hold you over for a while, but you're right in that you'll eventually want to buy better glass if you want to get serious with it. |
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02-05-2013, 10:47 AM | #10219 |
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I might get a used/refurbished D5100. Saw some for around $420 with the common 18mm lens which is that bad for a more modern DSLR. It can actually do 1080p video which was also one of the feature I have some interest in.
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02-05-2013, 12:58 PM | #10220 |
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Just get whatever you feel comfortable with. Take into consideration your budget, your needs, and how far you would like to go with this "hobby" There really isn't a wrong decision, it just depends on your situation.
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02-05-2013, 02:39 PM | #10221 |
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I don't think I'll go anywhere far with this hobby. All I want is a camera that can take decent pictures so I can do some random photoshoot with my car on a good day. not trying to become a real photographer or professional by any mean. That's why I don't really want to spend too much. I might just get a nice Point and shoot with those 30x zoom wide angle lense. I'm doing some researching right now. If I can get a used DSLR for around $200-$300 I might just go with that.
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02-06-2013, 03:15 PM | #10222 |
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Where's Armin?! Anyway, here's another I've been playing with.
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02-06-2013, 03:37 PM | #10223 | |
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but i agree with what was said, a used SLR will net you more knowledge and better shots and a point and shoot. |
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02-06-2013, 08:34 PM | #10224 |
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The composition is great, but the desaturation is kinda weird, since the front and hood is very saturated, but the side of the car is desaturated like the background. I don't know if that's just the angle of the car or if there was just some leak over from your desaturation. If I want to get really nitpicky, the shadow is also kind of strange under the car, especially near the passenger side rear tire, because it looks like it ends abruptly, making that tire look like it's floating.
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I should also point out that megapixels really don't matter at all unless you're making large (I mean poster-size) prints. My old D70 at 6 megapixels was plenty good enough to take published magazine photos. Go with a camera that's going to do what you want it to do and feel the most comfortable in your hands. |
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