The Official TB Photography Thread

[Michael Jewels]

I think the better shot in the end is going to be sans lensbaby, which probably isn't as fun but I'm not feeling it in this situation. I think you should come in tighter on the pickups area at a little lower angle with the other props in the background slightly blurred with the shallow DoF.

This is all SO subjective though!

bc

This is true, Brad; the artsy area of photography is very subjective.

When I show people a soft-focus portrait, some say it looks so nice and dreamy, while others say it looks blurry.

I am going to try some shots with my 100mm macro. I just had this thing in my head that I had to use the Lensbaby.

Thanks for the advice.

And thanks to everyone else who commented.

Mike

 

[Pacman]

I actually prefer the lensbaby shot, especially the last one. With the guitar in focus, and the shot glass out of focus, it sends a subliminal message - this is better than booze....

 

[HEIST]

Hahahah beer goggles!

 

[DigMe]

In my 4th grade classroom we just finished our unit on static electricity. This afternoon I set up my camera with a 55-200mm lens on a tripod and did some 30 second exposures with my little Van de Graaf Generator. The first one shows repeated discharges into my hand and the others show discharges into my elbow:

The second is my favorite of the three pics.

bc

 

[DigMe]

I affected the second with some post processing in GIMP and Topaz Adjust:

bc

 

[chingas]

some performance/band shots.

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Kinda didn't mind the flare on this:

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[chingas]

Chico Mann at the Roxy last week.

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[i_got_a_mohawk]

Will hopefully be able to take some pictures and post them up over the next few days. Got my camera yesterday

Loving the VdG Generator pics!

 

[DigMe]

Thanks, Mohawk.

What camera did you get? Sorry if you already mentioned it.

Nice pics, chingas.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Got a Canon 60D in the end, probably a bit much for a newbie, but I fancied getting one that wasn't entry level. Was originally looking at the 550D (for the video capabilities, which the 60D also has), but when feeling them in person, the 60D is a fair size bigger and heavier, just felt better in hand.

The articulating screen is also pretty useful and I like having control over the various settings with single function buttons, plus there is the extra LCD top screen, which is also nice, much much longer battery life too (all in all, worth the ~£100 extra it cost over the 550D IMO).

The start of yet another expensive hobby, great! All these pretty lenses, plus getting a tripod, bag, filters (down the line) etc etc. Just what the bank balance wants

 

[Ziltoid]

I tried the whole 450d to 550d range and none felt good in my hand either, they felt small and too plastic-ish for me, unlike you I didn't had the extra $ available so I bought an older 30d, a friend of mine has one of those and I really liked it. Still waiting on the customs tho. Still I feel pretty lucky to start out on this rather then an xs (1000d) or w.e.

Kit lens or you bought a separate lens?

And I hear you about the expensive hobby, I don't even have my camera yet and I already want a nifty fifty few filters yada yada.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

The 60D is still technically a plastic camera, but it doesn't feel like a toy, much sturdier and just better build quality all round in that respect.

I was originally looking at an older 20D/30D/40D but I'm always a bit skeptical about buying used electronic gear that I couldn't fix myself (but that's just me!). The earlier xxD cameras are certainly a step up from the starter style cameras.

Just using the kit lens (18-55mm) right now, I'm planning on getting the 50mm f1.8 aswell, costs peanuts and is apparently pretty good (when taking into account the price). Maybe look into a longer range zoom a bit further down the line too!

 

[Michael Jewels]

I actually prefer the lensbaby shot, especially the last one. With the guitar in focus, and the shot glass out of focus, it sends a subliminal message - this is better than booze....

I never thought about it that way, Jon.
I like the Lensbaby shot too, but I have to improve it.

Brad, I haven't seen one of those Van De Graaf things in years. Interesting shots.

Chingas, you have some nice candids there.

Mohawk, don't worry about the camera being made of plastic; just start using it, and everything else will fall into place.

Good luck with it.

Mike

 

[DigMe]

You guys talk like a camera being light is a bad thing. My arms and neck are quite appreciative of my light D5000 and I'm not aware of any durability issues. My dad bought a Pentax K10d a while back. When he bought he liked the heft but after using it for a year he wishes he had a lighter camera like mine. Don't get me wrong - I'd take a heavy D3 in a heartbeat but light doesn't mean crappy and it's certainly not a detriment when you're using your camera all day.

bc

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I was just talking about it because it's one of the big "negatives" apparently, about this camera, and about the only good reason people say it isn't a sucessor to the 50D.

I certainly don't find it to be a negative at all!

 

[Ziltoid]

You guys talk like a camera being light is a bad thing. My arms and neck are quite appreciative of my light D5000 and I'm not aware of any durability issues. My dad bought a Pentax K10d a while back. When he bought he liked the heft but after using it for a year he wishes he had a lighter camera like mine. Don't get me wrong - I'd take a heavy D3 in a heartbeat but light doesn't mean crappy and it's certainly not a detriment when you're using your camera all day.

bc

Weight isn't a factor, feel is. The XS felt like a fisher price toy in my hands, or felt cheap if you prefer, the t1i and t2i weren't so bad but still felt a bit cheap, I can't talk about Nikon as I've not tried them enough to judge. It's like basses, I wouldn't play a bass I dislike the feel even if it has the "best" pick ups on the market.

 

[Vorago]

A discussion evening on Palestine & the economical situation in the West Bank

 

[Pacman]

Got a Canon 60D in the end, probably a bit much for a newbie, but I fancied getting one that wasn't entry level. Was originally looking at the 550D (for the video capabilities, which the 60D also has), but when feeling them in person, the 60D is a fair size bigger and heavier, just felt better in hand.

The articulating screen is also pretty useful and I like having control over the various settings with single function buttons, plus there is the extra LCD top screen, which is also nice, much much longer battery life too (all in all, worth the ~£100 extra it cost over the 550D IMO).

The start of yet another expensive hobby, great! All these pretty lenses, plus getting a tripod, bag, filters (down the line) etc etc. Just what the bank balance wants

Wait till you get a couple of speedlights, and realize what you can do with the wireless off-camera flash control. That's one of the best features about the 60D. The 7D was the first is Canon's line to have that, and I seriously love it!

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Wait till you get a couple of speedlights, and realize what you can do with the wireless off-camera flash control. That's one of the best features about the 60D. The 7D was the first is Canon's line to have that, and I seriously love it!

I did notice that was another of the features of the 60D over the lower rebel models . . . I'm just trying to contain myself a bit . . . you know, damage control for the ol' bank account!

 

[Pacman]

I did notice that was another of the features of the 60D over the lower rebel models . . . I'm just trying to contain myself a bit . . . you know, damage control for the ol' bank account!

Well, this won't help, but check out the strobist.com, or Joe McNalley's work with speedlights....and prepare your checking account!