:iagree:

Thanks guys and gals! I'd share a few more but I don't want to clutter the thread.

This was a whoopsie since I forgot to turn on my flash but I like how it turned out, coulda been better with a polarizer but it was dim enough as it was and ISO1000 was pushing it.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/1...3ae9b84b_b.jpg

Redid a few shots for printing

http://didymus.smugmug.com/Portfolio...MG_2150-X2.jpg

http://didymus.smugmug.com/Portfolio...MG_2156-X2.jpg

ended up getting her the nikon. should be here tomorrow from b&h who i chose because they also threw in carrying case and memory card. ill try to get her to take some shots of the z and get them in here. shes talked about getting on here too since i told her there was a whole section dedicated to photography lol

https://imo.im/o/DKncvktWKWN0hYr-7hLpY8H5sxHO800x272


50mm f/4 30s ISO100, trying my new tripod

Err 05 on my T3 :(

I don't trust myself to try to force the flash up to clean the spring.

Good incentive to not use the pop up flash ;)

I never do. However, I have a buyer lined up for next week and I ensured him that everything was working fine. :(

Is the flash stuck or are you just getting an error?

Stuck plus error.

Oh, in that case, I need to STFU.

This is relative to a 7D, but I don't why it would be different on your Rebel. It's at least a starting point: Uh oh: EOS 7D pop-up flash not openings, Flash control menu options incorrect - Canon Digital Photography Forums

It might be the something as simple as debris caught in the mechanism that pop's it up. If you hear it clicking & trying to pop up, something got stuck in there. You can try to GENTLY help it pop-up while it's clicking...but don't force it.

If you don't hear it clicking....sounds like you may have to bring it in. Are you out of the warranty period?

Took advantage of some nice weather this past Sunday and met up with some friends, stopped by the airport first though:

For some reason I never saw this or LunaZ's response. I read up on the issue and was able to use my fingernail to lift it up while pushing the release button. I was able to get it working enough to sell it but then the buyer started having issues. I never registered it with Canon so I asked him to try to do that and go through the warranty if possible. If not, I told him that what I read was that the spring needed to be cleaned and maybe use a drop of WD40 on a Q-Tip on the spring.





I'm now having withdrawals. :(

So I found a used T4i with the 18-135mm lens at a local pawn shop. I haven't purchased yet, but what are the thoughts on it?

I don't think you're going to see a lot of difference between that and the t3i that you had. As far as the lens goes, most of the kit lenses are iffy at best. I personally think they are more overpriced than the L-series lenses as far as bang-for-the buck value.

Here's a comparison between the two.

http://whichcamerashouldibuy.org/can...el-t3i-vs-t4i/


How much are they asking for the camera and lens?

I had a T3 before, no i. :/

Not sure on price, he said he could work a deal of course. Sticker read $615

Bring $500 cash and tell him take it or gtfo lol

Zdayz 2014!!

i grabbed the D7000 during black friday, included an 18-140 lens for $800 flat. i sold the 18-140 lens already for 400 bucks (which was really weird for me since i thought CL people would put up a fight for that price), so i basically now run a 35mm 1.4 prime + my 18-200 3.5-5.6 to take 99% of my pictures

^ call that the come up!

I've been on vacation in Costa Rica over Thanksgiving week. Here's a couple of pictures:

Whiteface Monkey (capuchin)
http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps24ef7f25.jpg

Sunset at Playa Hermosa
http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps222d4a5d.jpg

Hummingbirds in Monteverde
http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87582917.jpg

The wildlife shots were handheld with a rented Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens

The beach was with a tripod with my 18-200mm kit lens all on my Canon 60D. I shot 3 bracketed frames and processed in Photomatix HDR software.

DSLR Shots and Discussions
 

Alright photo buddies. I need a recommendation for a wireless remote trigger for my Canon. There seems to be a gazillion out there and just want some recommendations from people with experience.

unfortunately, i have never used one :\

If you'd quit spending all of your money on cool cars, then you could help me. :b

Do you mean like a light trigger or just a wireless remote? At the risk of showing off my noob-ness, I got one of the amazon specials for like $3 and its worked great. It has a range of about 35-40 feet and has never given me any problems.

Zdayz 2014!!

Wireless remote to control the camera, not the flash.

Ok then yeah, my comment stands. My super cheap remote works great and helps with night shots.

AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Canon T4i, T3i, T2i, T1i, XT, Xti, 5D Mark II, 7D, 70D by AmazonBasics http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCEJ0E0/..._DFQQsb0QYX1DR

Zdayz 2014!!

#becauseraceboat :bowrofl:

Ken are you familiar with the various methods of fill flash?

I am back after an absence of a few months and the first thing I saw was an incredible butterfly shot from you.. Cant find it now but just wanted to say how great it was..

All this has inspired me to get off my butt and do some shooting so soon I will post a few things of my own..not the snapshots of Italy but some more serious thing but I just wanted to again say your are quite the wildlife photographer!

I'm looking at tripods..what do you guys think of this:
Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 70-inch Adjustable Pistol Grip Head Tripod: Camera & Photo

There are not many reviews yet for this product, which I think is relatively new. I also looked at monfrotto tripods, but they can get high in price for a good setup. I'm just an amateur, and my gear does not get abused much.

:tiphat: Thank you!

I'm not familiar with it, but with all of the options that it gives you, it wouldn't be a bad place to start.
The thing that pops out in my mind can be either very good or very bad. The quick-release latches on the legs can be a very good thing, allowing quick adjustability, but they can also be a very bad thing if they don't hold tightly.
$80 is a relatively cheap investment if it works well. I paid almost that much for my ball head only.

The reviews all look pretty good.

*Warning: If you do buy it, watch those rubber feet. Anything like that tends to fall off. I've got one on my monopod and I've "lost" the dumb thing at least three times. Had to wander around in my yard for about a half and hour before I finally found it.

It really depends on what you'll be using it for. If you're using it outdoors in possible high traffic, windy or unstable areas...you should think about spending that money towards a more durable one. Would you really trust an $80 tripod holding your $$$$ camera & lens? For light duty...and I mean indoors and no possibility of people hitting it.... it may be okay. I sure as hell wouldn't leave my gear on that thing unattended though.

I'd stick to Manfrotto or Vanguard. Their less expensive travel ones with a ball head are better choices. I would look into used tripods of those brands if you don't want to spend a ton. The better tripods are also easier to sell if you plan to upgrade later.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll take a look at the Travel manfrotto ones real quick. It's tough to say what I will use it for because I'm still expanding and learning for my photography hobby. mostly I will always be near the tripod, but I do agree with your sentiment.

Random USGP shots

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/1...ac0c1fa1_c.jpg
Untitled by pandahouse, on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/1...2429c106_c.jpg
Untitled by pandahouse, on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/1...6109aa1b_c.jpg
Untitled by pandahouse, on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3792/1...f7ac8ff8_c.jpg
Untitled by pandahouse, on Flickr

Continuing with the F1 theme, our local Z car club recently had our Xmas party at Griot's Garage, their showroom had their vintage F1 cars out:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/1...e58af1e8_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/1...902361a4_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/1...2695ab2c_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/1...4e5da5e3_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/1...e9c84353_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/1...69ace886_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/1...7e9af873_b.jpg

awesome stuff! wish i could have gone to the USGP :(

I still think "Last Moment in an Ants Life" was a classic!