DSLR Shots and Discussions

saber · 07-17-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

better lenses = better pictures 99% of the time. the camera is about the features such as how good the auto focus is, how good the image processing is, the quality of the image sensor, the longevity of the shutter, the ISO noise level control, etc. megapixel itself is only really relevant when talking about printing large photos. i've printed 20x30" posters from my 12mp 5D1, my 21mp 5D2 and they look great, but my old school (canon) D60 6mp looked just fine too.

i feel a lot better about the shots i'm taking even with just a small upgrade (18-55 kit lens thrown out to pasture, replaced by a 18-200 and 35mm prime combo for low light). really wanted a 24-70 but couldn't justify the stupid cost right now.

my d5100 is doing pretty well again. just poneyed up some cash for an op/tech strap because the nikon one sucks and started hurting midway through anime expo.

NickTurnon · 07-17-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by saber

i feel a lot better about the shots i'm taking even with just a small upgrade (18-55 kit lens thrown out to pasture, replaced by a 18-200 and 35mm prime combo for low light). really wanted a 24-70 but couldn't justify the stupid cost right now.

my d5100 is doing pretty well again. just poneyed up some cash for an op/tech strap because the nikon one sucks and started hurting midway through anime expo.

The strap that comes with the camera hurts! Haha and it gets sweaty if you are in the sun haha.

I will have to look into an 18-200..

saber · 07-17-2013, 01:15 PM

the 18-200 is not good for low light, like it seemed you wanted to take in your previous post. i'd go for the 35mm/1.8 or 50mm/1.8 depending on what you're shooting with, IMO.

also - a decent flash helps if you don't have a tripod; if you can remote it somewhere, even better. but i'm still getting used to shooting in lowlight as well, so take my thoughts with grains of salt.

6spd · 07-17-2013, 01:44 PM

Also, the gear only gets you so far. I hit a plateau a while back and decided to take some one on one classes with a local photographer. Needless to say, I learned so much from him that it totally changed the way I take pictures. I'm using a pre-owned canon 7D with my old t2i kit lens, the cheapy 50 1.8 and the 85 1.8. Nothing expensive or grand, but when used right can yield amazing results, good enough to start a side business lol. Check out my portfolio in my signature down there.

Also, invest in some cheap speedlights and wireless triggers for a complete revamp of your photography skills. Again, all can be had for very inexpensive prices.

HKYStormFront · 07-17-2013, 04:25 PM

85 f/1.8 is a great bang-for-buck lens. a lot of the lower end L-glass is very good for that, the 17-40 f/4 L is an amazing lens for the money. i use my frequently

LunaZ · 07-20-2013, 10:14 PM

City Bikes - Soho

City Bikes - Lower East Side

Titan1080 · 07-21-2013, 02:34 PM

Here's some pictures from a recent Titan meet/campout at Lake Cushman up here in the sunny PNW. Took so many different shots that I had trouble deciding what to put up.

( Click to show/hide )

The Andromeda Galaxy is in this one.

( Click to show/hide )

TreeSemdyZee · 07-21-2013, 03:29 PM

Nice shots. I really had to strain to see Andromeda.
(see what I did there?)

onzedge · 07-21-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

City Bikes - Soho

City Bikes - Lower East Side

Good work.

onzedge · 07-21-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

Here's some pictures from a recent Titan meet/campout at Lake Cushman up here in the sunny PNW. Took so many different shots that I had trouble deciding what to put up.

( Click to show/hide )

The Andromeda Galaxy is in this one.

( Click to show/hide )

Titan1080 · 07-21-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Nice shots. I really had to strain to see Andromeda.
(see what I did there?)

LunaZ · 07-21-2013, 06:58 PM

Stuff I see.
This was on the steps at The Met in NYC. Wonder if her guy saw an upside-down me taking his picture?

HKYStormFront · 07-21-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan1080

that was perhaps even more clever^... or did you know it was the same author?

10MPlayer · 07-21-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I ordered this yesterday:

Canon U.S.A. : Professional Imaging Products : EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Darned digital photography is going to cost as much as a Z.

.... but the image quality is worth it. Just like the price of the car is worth the price you pay.

10MPlayer · 07-21-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I love that lens... I wish I could justify making the purchase. Wildlife Photography is a big thing for me and right now just using a 55-250mm to get away with it. Luckily the crop factor on my camera helps..

Here are 2 of my 55-250mm shots

Any idea what kind of bird that is?

07-17-2013, 01:15 PM	#1968 (permalink)
saber chew chew chew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,430 Drives: WRX Rep Power: 25	the 18-200 is not good for low light, like it seemed you wanted to take in your previous post. i'd go for the 35mm/1.8 or 50mm/1.8 depending on what you're shooting with, IMO. also - a decent flash helps if you don't have a tripod; if you can remote it somewhere, even better. but i'm still getting used to shooting in lowlight as well, so take my thoughts with grains of salt. __________________ 魂の中にある一条の光を信じて

07-17-2013, 01:44 PM	#1969 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	Also, the gear only gets you so far. I hit a plateau a while back and decided to take some one on one classes with a local photographer. Needless to say, I learned so much from him that it totally changed the way I take pictures. I'm using a pre-owned canon 7D with my old t2i kit lens, the cheapy 50 1.8 and the 85 1.8. Nothing expensive or grand, but when used right can yield amazing results, good enough to start a side business lol. Check out my portfolio in my signature down there. Also, invest in some cheap speedlights and wireless triggers for a complete revamp of your photography skills. Again, all can be had for very inexpensive prices. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

07-17-2013, 04:25 PM	#1970 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	85 f/1.8 is a great bang-for-buck lens. a lot of the lower end L-glass is very good for that, the 17-40 f/4 L is an amazing lens for the money. i use my frequently Boost_lee and onzedge like this. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

07-20-2013, 10:14 PM	#1971 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	City Bikes - Soho City Bikes - Lower East Side Boost_lee and onzedge like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not. Last edited by LunaZ; 07-21-2013 at 08:01 AM.

07-21-2013, 02:34 PM	#1972 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	Here's some pictures from a recent Titan meet/campout at Lake Cushman up here in the sunny PNW. Took so many different shots that I had trouble deciding what to put up. ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) The Andromeda Galaxy is in this one. ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) onzedge, Pintsize725 and 10MPlayer like this. __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

07-21-2013, 03:29 PM	#1973 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Nice shots. I really had to strain to see Andromeda. (see what I did there?) Titan1080 likes this.

07-21-2013, 06:58 PM	#1977 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Stuff I see. This was on the steps at The Met in NYC. Wonder if her guy saw an upside-down me taking his picture? happytheman and onzedge like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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