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[QUOTE=Bredirish123;31527107]I'm thinking about order a 0.9 Neutral Density Filter to do some photos of the ocean nearby at dusk to get that misty water effect. Anyone think it'd be worth it?[/QUOTE] I bought some shade 10 welding glass on ebay for £1.50~ that acts as a 10 stop nd filter. Works really well but I don't have a holder for it so it's kinda difficult to use. With my kit lens I was taking 20 second exposures in bright sun light. If you stop down you can get several minute long exposures in the middle of the day. Creates a really cool effect.
[QUOTE=Xera;31527477]I bought some shade 10 welding glass on ebay for £1.50~ that acts as a 10 stop nd filter. Works really well but I don't have a holder for it so it's kinda difficult to use. With my kit lens I was taking 20 second exposures in bright sun light. If you stop down you can get several minute long exposures in the middle of the day. Creates a really cool effect.[/QUOTE] Can you post some of the results that you have gotten?
[QUOTE=Bigboy855;31527743]Can you post some of the results that you have gotten?[/QUOTE] I haven't kept any pictures taken with it because as I said I don't have a filter holder, so using it means holding it up to the front of the lens, which either causes horrible shake or light to come in from the sides and give off nasty reflections. [url=http://www.flickr.com/groups/weldingmaskglassfilter/]Here's a link to a flickr pool with other people's shots[/url] [url=http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=109&t=968173&mid=0&nmt=Welding+Glass+picture+thread.+%28Random%29]and a thread discussing it[/url] After reading this thread I might try sticking it to my reversing ring with electrical tape and bluetac.
That's not too bad actually. I might see if my dad can find some while he's at work the next day. I don't mind spending the money to get a fitted filter, but heck, if I can make my own it really helps me in the long run by encouraging experimentation with filters and other materials.
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31527379]I think I've decided on the D3100 for my first proper camera! Are there any reasons why I shouldn't get it?[/QUOTE] Yes, you are buying it for video. While Nikon and Canon both have their good traits, Canon systems are the clear winner in the video department.
Get a Nikon if you want to take photos instead of video.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;31531519]Yes, you are buying it for video. While Nikon and Canon both have their good traits, Canon systems are the clear winner in the video department.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Roll_Program;31531656]Get a Nikon if you want to take photos instead of video.[/QUOTE] I'm buying it for about 50% video 50% photo, but I will undoubtedly use it as a camera a lot more, since the bulk of my video stuff will be special effects on the computer
I'm really itching to buy the Speedlite 430EX and a Tiften Neutral Density Filter but I find it so hard to put the money down. I plan to sell my photos on Shutterstock but is the Flash really worth $280?
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;31533445]I'm really itching to buy the Speedlite 430EX and a Tiften Neutral Density Filter but I find it so hard to put the money down. I plan to sell my photos on Shutterstock but is the Flash really worth $280?[/QUOTE] If you're not sure why not go for a Yongnuo or Nissin instead? [url]http://speedlights.net[/url] has reviews
[QUOTE=Alcapwne;31531678]I'm buying it for about 50% video 50% photo, but I will undoubtedly use it as a camera a lot more, since the bulk of my video stuff will be special effects on the computer[/QUOTE] Nigga that's what I mean when I talk shit about the d3100- it doesn't even have manual video. It's not an appropiate tool, especially if you're going to do video as much as you say.
you can use the AE-L/AF-L button to lock in the exposure you want for your video, but yeah there's no manual controls to speak of when it comes to shutter speed. Honestly, if you're getting a camera for video, get a video camera, not a photo SLR with video features. Yes, some movie studios use SLRs for various shots in their movies, but more often than not it's a 5DmkII or better anyways.
[QUOTE=daijitsu;31534153]you can use the AE-L/AF-L button to lock in the exposure you want for your video, but yeah there's no manual controls to speak of when it comes to shutter speed. Honestly, if you're getting a camera for video, get a video camera, not a photo SLR with video features. Yes, some movie studios use SLRs for various shots in their movies, but more often than not it's a 5DmkII or better anyways.[/QUOTE] But DSLRs are so much more versatile than camcorders!
[QUOTE=daijitsu;31534153]you can use the AE-L/AF-L button to lock in the exposure you want for your video, but yeah there's no manual controls to speak of when it comes to shutter speed. Honestly, if you're getting a camera for video, get a video camera, not a photo SLR with video features. Yes, some movie studios use SLRs for various shots in their movies, but more often than not it's a 5DmkII or better anyways.[/QUOTE] yeah but the kind of camcorders I can get for my budget are on par with if not worse than the D3100's video - if I get a camcorder it'll be the Sony CX130E or the Panasonic HDC-SD60: you can barely get the nice shallow depth of field effect and it only has manual focus - not exposure anyway the kind of stuff I'm planning to do with video is more after effects and video editing, rather than shoot really creative and artistic clips I think
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;31527107]I'm thinking about order a 0.9 Neutral Density Filter to do some photos of the ocean nearby at dusk to get that misty water effect. Anyone think it'd be worth it?[/QUOTE] 0.9 = 3 stops, and it's more than enough tbh. These shots were done at around 7PM ish at disney during the summer here in California. It really depends. I think 3 stops is the max I'll go for because I use the ND for video as well. [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookiesrthebest/6007636093/][img]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/6007636093_6d88869eaa_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookiesrthebest/6007636093/]IMG_3611[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/cookiesrthebest/]Joseph-soar-Wu[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookiesrthebest/5767560898/][img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/5767560898_9ccd640e8f_z.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookiesrthebest/5767560898/]Disney Lapse, just a little bit of editing.[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/cookiesrthebest/]Joseph-soar-Wu[/url], on Flickr Let me know if you'd like to see the originals. [QUOTE=Bredirish123;31533445]I'm really itching to buy the Speedlite 430EX and a Tiften Neutral Density Filter but I find it so hard to put the money down. I plan to sell my photos on Shutterstock but is the Flash really worth $280?[/QUOTE] Also, It really depends on the conditions you'd like to shoot in. And having a flash gives you a tad more creative control over lighting. Though I really think I should have spent the money on a few strobes instead of the 580... I have though been found in conditions where I wouldn't get the shots that I wanted without the flash. [IMG]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/20954_1226655584161_1162179373_30623789_4736297_n.jpg[/IMG] Don't mind the people, this was back when I first started with photography when I was 13. 7D 28-135 stock lens. Flash pointed at ceiling. No edit, straight Jpeg portrait pic style. Just an example how the flash smooths out the tones, even for a noob like me back in the day. It's really up to you to decide if it's worth it or not. Anyways, for those that has a 7D or a 5D II with the 501.4 canon, how do you like it? And have you tried the sigma? I found on FF i've been using the 50 more and more, but the autofocus and the softness at 1.4 on the Sigma is slowly getting to me. At 2.8 it's pretty much dead on, but whats a 50 for when you don't shoot wide open.
13 -> First starting photography -> 7D. Wat.
please don't start.
again, wasn't there mention it was his brother's equipment? still, if I had a 7D I wouldn't let a 13 year old tote it around, I barely trust my 18 year old sister with my lenses :v:
Heh, I don't blame you Dai. I think cameras are just one of those things you kind of get attached to, and since they are a sort of "specialized equipment" it's easy to worry about someone misusing them and damaging them somehow. And then there's, you know, the law of guitar sharing: it seems like [i]every[/i] time I let someone play my guitar a string breaks. Not their fault, it just happens. But holy shit if a lens cracked every time someone used my camera jalsdfjklasdjlkajsdfklsjd
When it isn't there equipment that they didn't work for they are less caring, I don't let most people borrow anything of mine because of this fact. I mean it is fine if I am right there but I would never let anyone borrow my camera.
every time my sister borrows a lens, it's covered in smudges from what I think is the palm of her hand, or smears from the dog's wet nose because she used to do nothing but try aiming at the dog, and of course the dog has to smell everything so it bumps a lot. forced her to get a UV filter, for her own good.
Well to clarify, I actually bought the 7D kit with my cold hard earned money back on my 14th birthday. Best buy gave me a crazy deal, and it was too hard to resist. I'm now in debt ever since. And I take good care of my gear, well, when it isn't at home. LOL
Would not let people just go around with my D80, though it really depends since I take pictures for a church and they let me use their 5D mk2. So I guess really the deciding factor should be ability, and responsibility?
[QUOTE=gaboer;31542444]Would not let people just go around with my D80, though it really depends since I take pictures for a church and they let me use their 5D mk2. So I guess really the deciding factor should be ability, and responsibility?[/QUOTE] There's this funny story actually, I let this one chick borrow my wide angle lens on her T1i, and well, let's just say, she scared the living crap outa me, I did get the lens uhharmed back :P What's even worse is, I didn't have a filter at the time so.
My uncle upgraded his camera, and sent us his old Rebel xT. Smells heavily of smoke and always comes out with a cloudy image, I hope it isn't on the sensor. :I
[QUOTE=daijitsu;31550165]always comes out with a cloudy image[/QUOTE] At least you won't need to worry about overexposing on a sunny day!
knowing how weirdly DSLRs age, I've been wondering. Has the Nikon D70s held up? with the d90 being about the level I want in a DSLR, how do the downgrades factor into that? especially when I can find the D70s for $230.
[QUOTE=GraniteMouse;31555015]knowing how weirdly DSLRs age, I've been wondering. Has the Nikon D70s held up? with the d90 being about the level I want in a DSLR, how do the downgrades factor into that? especially when I can find the D70s for $230.[/QUOTE] it'll still take great pictures. I mean, the very first Nikon DSLR still looks pretty good and it only has 2 megapixels. i'd say get one for $230, just be aware that higher ISO will suck, and you have to use compact flash instead of SD
[QUOTE=GraniteMouse;31555015]knowing how weirdly DSLRs age, I've been wondering. Has the Nikon D70s held up? with the d90 being about the level I want in a DSLR, how do the downgrades factor into that? especially when I can find the D70s for $230.[/QUOTE] well, on the technical standpoint it seems everything is in favor of the 90. [url]http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon_D70-vs-Nikon_D90[/url] though somehow the 70's fastest shutterspeed is [i]double[/i]. I'd suggest going to flickr and just searching Nikon D70, it'll pull up a good selection of photos taken with them and you can see if you like the quality (granted there will be a lot of post production in the mix, so don't expect it all straight off the camera).
batter and shutter life might be other things to consider.
Just ordered a D3100 on Amazon! am now bankrupt
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