Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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An old lady came into my work today asking if anyone wanted to take this old thing off her hands. She didn't want anything for it, but I offered her $60 and made her day.
It's the first film camera I've ever owned and I'm really looking forward to giving it a whirl.
Every little thing I discover on it leaves me in awe, like when I discovered how the waist level viewfinder worked. Even has a little focus-assist magnifier that can be flicked out.
Are there any particular things I should learn about manual settings on a film camera? Particularly in the realm of exposure settings without a light meter.[/QUOTE]
Looks like the first kinds of SLRs that were made. Nice find :)
Well, you should learn about the reciprocity law of failure, depending on the type of film you use, sometimes it will work outside of your expectations, especially with slow shutter speeds. You're going to have to spend maybe 1-3 rolls of film trying to figure out how the exposure and getting used to how it works. But they're fairly simple to work, it's just 'more' manual than most people would expect. My suggestion would be to maybe try and invest in a handheld light meter, or if the camera has, use the reflective light meter inside of it, you should see a needle or something on the edges of the frame.
[QUOTE=HiddenMyst;37065898]If you're prone to bumping into things or consider yourself a little clumsy at times, grab a UV filter at least for the lens you think you'll be using most.
Tripods are pretty handy and can really help getting a great shot, but for that price range you probably won't be getting the best quality, so your camera might not be as steady as you think it is. They can also be quite a cumbersome item at times, so you may find yourself leaving it home more often than not (that's just based on personal experience, might be a different situation for you).
Bags are a very important accessory that I personally believe everyone should have in some shape or form, but that doesn't mean you can't get by without one.
As for battery grips, they depend on whether you shoot portrait a lot and whether you feel you need extended battery life.
I'd personally get a UV first, just as a cheap insurance for the front of your lens and then a bag. Save up a little more for a sturdy tripod with some nice features like legs that can go almost horizontal for those low shots.[/QUOTE]
Thanks, Just bought a Hoya 58mm HMC Haze UV Filter
Tomorrow should be interesting.
I'm buying a Zenit Photosniper (not the least suspicious of camera kits) and it turns out my city has the Olympic football quarter final tomorrow which should mean heightened security and police presence and best of all I am meeting up with Urban Explorers in a pub at 7pm which is about the time the Quarter Final finishes.
I am so happy with this camera. I always put up with the cheaper crappier versions of everything I wanted and always wished I had something I loved, And finally I got something that I can treasure. I know the 600d is considered entry level. But when compared to using a £150 fujifilm camera for 2 years. It makes such a huge difference
Here is one of the first photos I have taken. I focused on the rightmost ball (Testing the focus points) and the closer ones are gradually less focused.
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[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackfisherphotos/7704660502/"]600D test shot[/URL] by [URL="http://www.flickr.com/people/jackfisherphotos/"]Jack_Fisher[/URL], on Flickr
and another. I didn't quite get the aperture or focus as good as I wanted. But I love the lighting
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackfisherphotos/7704722802/]Angel Ornament[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/jackfisherphotos/]Jack_Fisher[/url], on Flickr
[QUOTE=MrFishcake;37067292]finally I got something that I can treasure.[/QUOTE]
Good choice of treasure. Have fun mang.
Don't treat it like your baby though.
Take it out into the wild and shoot.
Just been out and shot around 100 photos in my town. First time using manual settings so I was a bit of a struggle at times. I understand iso but I need to research appature a bit more because Im not getting the shots I want. I keep way overexposing the sky so it looses all cloud detail and kind of spoils the image. Here are some examples of what I mean:
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[t]http://puu.sh/Oi8A[/t]
[t]http://puu.sh/Oi8Z[/t]
All of these were shot between 100 - 400 iso and exposure time 1/125
Apature between f/3.5 and f/13 depending on what shot I want.
Could somebody help me out?
(also, I am completely aware of them all being out of focus, But this is something I will work on)
Stick those pictures in a new thread or Creative Photography. We're supposed to discuss camera gear only ;)
They're all equally out of focus, (focus is at 0.93 meters). I think you either left the body set to manual focus or didn't flip the focus switch on the lens to auto.
Anyway, to the original point.
Most cameras don't have much of what is called "dynamic range". Basically, it's how much detail in the highlights a camera can achieve while still properly exposing the shadows, or vice versa.
Usually, this isn't a problem, as having bright areas in an image isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just something you learn to control to add to the artistic nature of the image, as you learn photography.
For instance, here's a picture bopie took: [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandajas/6920064372/[/url]
The sky is totally white, but it's still a good photograph.
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;37069019]They're all equally out of focus, (focus is at 0.93 meters). I think you either left the body set to manual focus or didn't flip the focus switch on the lens to auto.
Anyway, to the original point.
Most cameras don't have much of what is called "dynamic range". Basically, it's how much detail in the highlights a camera can achieve while still properly exposing the shadows, or vice versa.
Usually, this isn't a problem, as having bright areas in an image isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just something you learn to control to add to the artistic nature of the image, as you learn photography.
For instance, here's a picture bopie took: [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandajas/6920064372/[/url]
The sky is totally white, but it's still a good photograph.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the advice, Its early days still so I cant expect to have perfect pictures on day one. Im sure I will progress because regardless of how they are turning out I am enjoying taking them so I wont just quit.
Not all of the pictures I took were total shit, This is one of the better ones
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackfisherphotos/7705709326/]The Central, Egremont[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/jackfisherphotos/]Jack_Fisher[/url], on Flickr
[QUOTE=Roll_Program;37069019]For instance, here's a picture bopie took: [url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandajas/6920064372/[/url]
The sky is totally white, but it's still a good photograph.[/QUOTE]
For the record I'm just in it, I didn't take that.
Oh, I saw it on your tumblr and just assumed.
[QUOTE=bopie;37070129]For the record I'm just in it, I didn't take that.[/QUOTE]
Its a great shot but the purple fringing kind of spoils it a little.
Yeah bopie jeez
[QUOTE=MrFishcake;37067292]I know the 600d is considered entry level. But when compared to using a £150 fujifilm camera for 2 years. It makes such a huge difference[/QUOTE]
Entry level or not, it's still an amazing body that you'll get plenty of use out of. If you'd gone something like the 1100D, then you would probably outgrow that pretty quickly, but the 600D is one that you will just keep learning more about.
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[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackfisherphotos/7705709326/]The Central, Egremont[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/jackfisherphotos/]Jack_Fisher[/url], on Flickr[/QUOTE]
Great shot btw
I feel so dumb right now. I really should have read up on manual settings a bit more before i went out yesterday. I understood aperture and ISO but I had no idea about shutter speed other than higher freezes motion and lower blurs. But I had no idea about how it changed light and was not paying attention to the exposure metre at all. Now that ive spent about 30 minutes or so reading up properly I just went out and every picture I took was how I wanted it to be and Its laughable thinking that I shot almost every picture yesterday on 1/125 shutter speed and getting white screens haha.
So im going to New York for 2 weeks and I don't want to log around my 60D so im looking for a "dslr-like-small-camera"
I know about the Sony Nex 3,5,7 but what are some good alternatives and hows facepunches experience with the sony NEX series?
The NEX series are great quality cameras, but I absolutely despise how menu-oriented their interface is. I suggest going and trying one in store first to see how you feel about it.
I'm probably quite bias here, but the micro 4/3 cameras are a nice option if you want something compact but with the quality, control and performance that you get from a DSLR. Something like the E-PL3 perhaps.
I seem to be torn between choosing the 10-22mm lens or the 28mm f/1.8. For Canon, by the way.
Basically, I want a wide-angle lens that I can use mainly for architecture, covering events and some landscape shots as well.
Of course, the 28mm is cheaper, but I can always be patient as save up for the 10-22mm with my allowances, but I'm not entirely sure of choosing which one of the two. Any thoughts?
[QUOTE=Sylerr;37077805]So im going to New York for 2 weeks and I don't want to log around my 60D so im looking for a "dslr-like-small-camera"
I know about the Sony Nex 3,5,7 but what are some good alternatives and hows facepunches experience with the sony NEX series?[/QUOTE]
With the 5n you have the ultimate tool that's between portability and performance. Much higher quality sensor performance than competing m4/3rds cameras for a much lower price. People complain about the controls, but they are wonderful if you set up the camera correctly. Customize the main button to toggle between 3 main settings (I use white balance, creative style, and ISO) and you can have everything you need at your fingertips without menu digging. If photo quality is your main concern, no mirrorless fully beats the 5n. It has noise performance rivaling the 5dmkii. Plus manual video control and 1080 60p and 24p.
I finished my first roll of film ever today and I'm excited to go get it developed tomorrow.
Should be interesting seeing how everything turned out. I was relying on sunny 16 for most of it due to the complete lack of light meter, but there were a few shots I got last night where I just had to take a wild guess of what exposure settings to use.
I'll post the results tomorrow hopefully.
In the mean time, can anyone suggest a decent hand held light meter? I really do need to get one.
[QUOTE=Kabstrac;37094120]ordered my K-5 whoo[/QUOTE]
Nice! I absolutely love that camera.
[QUOTE=Sylerr;37077805]So im going to New York for 2 weeks and I don't want to log around my 60D so im looking for a "dslr-like-small-camera" [/QUOTE]
The 60D is tiny, you'l be fine. I take my 5D2 around with me all the time and its no bother.
Very much agreed with blaze. Nex are nice cameras, but just bring yours you have now. Nex is more of a dslr replacement and with a kit zoom isn't significant smaller, just lighter.
Just bought my first nifty fifty. Haven't had much time testing it, but so far it looks like i've got a new favorite lens! Going to Stockholm with the family for a few days which will be a good time to test it out. .
Today I just bought my first DSLR camera. Canon T3i from bestbuy.
I was taking some shots here and there and decided to go home, when I got home I showed my mother looky here what I bought. She sayed "Come with me", She then gave me a backpack with the word "Canon" on it and sayed "I got this from my sister she was about to pawn it."
I open it up its a Canon 10D,Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens and a Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses. I was looking online about them and ran into there price. Are you serious? 700$ and 1,200$ for these lenses?
1,Question Are these the actual price for these lenses, or are they out of date?
2,Question I twisted them onto my 600D to see if they will work. They worked, are they safe to use?
3,Question How would I protect these expensive lenses? UV Filters?
Much help is needed I would like to learn this stuff.
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[QUOTE=DPKiller;37117126]Today I just bought my first DSLR camera. Canon T3i from bestbuy.
I was taking some shots here and there and decided to go home, when I got home I showed my mother looky here what I bought. She sayed "Come with me", She then gave me a backpack with the word "Canon" on it and sayed "I got this from my sister she was about to pawn it."
I open it up its a Canon 10D,Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens and a Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses. I was looking online about them and ran into there price. Are you serious? 700$ and 1,200$ for these lenses?
1,Question Are these the actual price for these lenses, or are they out of date?
2,Question I twisted them onto my 600D to see if they will work. They worked, are they safe to use?
3,Question How would I protect these expensive lenses? UV Filters?
Much help is needed I would like to learn this stuff.
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They're EF lenses so they are safe to use. They're old but I guess the price still seems reasonable considering they would have probably been more than that brand new on release. UV filters (or just clear glass ones if you don't like the slight colour cast with some uv filters) are useful for protecting the front element, other than that you should be fine as long as you keep them out of the way of water and such.
[QUOTE=Kabstrac;37117188]"EF lenses can be mounted on EF-S bodies but EF-S lenses cannot be mounted on EF bodies."[/QUOTE]
Well unless you want to hack away part of the lens mount. :P
Any good place/good brand to buy those filters?
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[QUOTE=Kabstrac;37117208]The 15mm Fisheye appears to be $500-$600 (listed) in new condition; the 24-85mm only appears to be about $130.[/QUOTE]
Thank you, I was wondering about that.
[QUOTE=DPKiller;37117209]Any good place/good brand to buy those filters?
[editline]7th August 2012[/editline]
Thank you, I was wondering about that.[/QUOTE]
Cheap ones work fine. UV filters are pretty much useless for digital slrs except for protecting lenses, especially when shooting raw.
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