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[QUOTE=Thund3rdome;33923115]I'll hit the forest if it's still bright tomorrow then. [editline]27th December 2011[/editline] I'll keep that in mind :)[/QUOTE] Just a tip for forest shoots, try and go when the lighting isn't so harsh (Mid Afternoon) or too dark, (On a Cloudy Day) if it's too bright out you'll notice that some areas of your photos will be blown out where light is coming through holes in the canopy; you can try underexposing the image but that usually will hamper the entire photo. So if you go toward the end of the afternoon the lighting shouldn't be as harsh and those areas in your photos won't be as badly affected.
[QUOTE====;33922847]Use a tripod when using long shutter speeds.[/QUOTE] Well, tripod's are strictly necessary, I've made do with using whatever stable surfaces/objects I can find when shooting long exposures. Probably not ideal, but hey it works :v:
[IMG]http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/383121_2947896423456_1442674462_3573158_1105385785_n.jpg[/IMG] Been rocking my battery grip. It's so funny that it makes my camera look like a D3 or something similar, but it definitely gives it more body. For a fairly cheap accessory it seems worth it already. Also been using this 50mm f/1.4 old AI lens (or is it non-AI, I forget). But it's such a fantastically fun lens to use.
Why exactly is the grip connected to the body with a wire?
[QUOTE=gaboer;33927897]Why exactly is the grip connected to the body with a wire?[/QUOTE] for the shutter release connection, otherwise it's battery-only. Same goes for my 5000, got a cheap grip for my sister to use on her occasional long trip also because she's terrible at remembering to charge shit so it becomes necessary
Being poor isn't fun heh. I got a Nikon D3000 for Christmas. No idea why I didn't get the D3100 as now I have to dig up £200 for a shitty camera over the next two years. If only I could upgrade to a D3100 for £50 more. Looks like I could with prices on eBay.
I wish I could find a decent off-brand battery grip for my T3 but the only once I can find fit the T2i or the T3i and other canon cameras. I have no clue if a T3i or T2i Grip would work on my camera.
[QUOTE=daijitsu;33927959]for the shutter release connection, otherwise it's battery-only. Same goes for my 5000, got a cheap grip for my sister to use on her occasional long trip also because she's terrible at remembering to charge shit so it becomes necessary[/QUOTE] Ah alright, guess with entry level DSLRs they don't have the pins. Since my D80, and your D7000 has em
I've finally returned back home from my Christmas family trip! Here's what I purchased myself: [img]http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6131/cameragear.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Elfy;33928812]Being poor isn't fun heh. I got a Nikon D3000 for Christmas. No idea why I didn't get the D3100 as now I have to dig up £200 for a shitty camera over the next two years. If only I could upgrade to a D3100 for £50 more. Looks like I could with prices on eBay.[/QUOTE] You said "being poor" and "got a D3000" Count your blessings dude. My battery grip was my biggest christmas present, and I'm glad I got that. At least be happy you have a DSLR to shoot with.
[QUOTE=Elfy;33928812]Being poor isn't fun heh. I got a Nikon D3000 for Christmas. No idea why I didn't get the D3100 as now I have to dig up £200 for a shitty camera over the next two years. If only I could upgrade to a D3100 for £50 more. Looks like I could with prices on eBay.[/QUOTE] Dude You got a camera for Christmas. Count yourself lucky I didn't get anything for Christmas. And that camera is fine. Buy a good lens like the 35mm f1.8(G?) and shoot away. Better camera doesn't mean better photographer
wah my parents so shit they bought me the iphone 4 not the 4s! I HATE THEM!
at least they didn't get you the WHITE 4s god I asked for black...
They gave me $500 and a car, goddamnit i wanted an ipad2
[QUOTE=gaboer;33935812]They gave me $500 and a car, goddamnit i wanted an ipad2[/QUOTE] I hate it when parents do that. What type of car did you get?
Seems like a 2nd christmas at my job got 2 of these: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Oi5TGh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/hguQyh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/cD8Roh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/v3xLph.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Sylerr;33936453]Seems like a 2nd christmas at my job got 2 of these: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Oi5TGh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/hguQyh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/cD8Roh.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/v3xLph.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] I'm not one to quickly say things make me moist but that makes me moist
[QUOTE=Sylerr;33936453]Seems like a 2nd christmas at my job got 2 of these: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/v3xLph.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] are you wearing purple tights?
[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;33937017]are you wearing purple tights?[/QUOTE] I'm pretty sure that's a chair. I hope. :v:
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;33929030]I wish I could find a decent off-brand battery grip for my T3 but the only once I can find fit the T2i or the T3i and other canon cameras. I have no clue if a T3i or T2i Grip would work on my camera.[/QUOTE] I think the T3i uses the same battery as the t2i ([B]think[/B]) so in theory, a T2i grip should work.
[QUOTE=Johnbooth;33937034]I'm pretty sure that's a chair. I hope. :v:[/QUOTE] It is ;)
[QUOTE=Ohfoohy;33937083]I think the T3i uses the same battery as the t2i ([B]think[/B]) so in theory, a T2i grip should work.[/QUOTE] Yeah, but his is a T3, which uses the e10, and i think the t2/3i's use the e8. I did some looking and didn't find anything from Canon, but it seems there is only an [url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/832686-REG/Bower_XBGCT3_Battery_Grip_f_Canon.html]aftermarket grip[/url] for the [i]T3[/i]
[QUOTE=bopie;33937277]Yeah, but his is a T3, which uses the e10, and i think the t2/3i's use the e8. I did some looking and didn't find anything from Canon, but it seems there is only an [url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/832686-REG/Bower_XBGCT3_Battery_Grip_f_Canon.html]aftermarket grip[/url] for the [i]T3[/i][/QUOTE] That's not too bad, I might just have to get one :D
[QUOTE=bopie;33937277]Yeah, but his is a T3, which uses the e10, and i think the t2/3i's use the e8. I did some looking and didn't find anything from Canon, but it seems there is only an [url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/832686-REG/Bower_XBGCT3_Battery_Grip_f_Canon.html]aftermarket grip[/url] for the [i]T3[/i][/QUOTE] Oh, didn't noticed he said T3. But he did want an aftermarket grip. So that should do him just fine. And on the same subject, I also need one for my 60D. Not going to spend $160 just for a canon. So I need a aftermarket one. Any specific brands that are better than others?
[QUOTE=Kirby106;33930141]I've finally returned back home from my Christmas family trip! Here's what I purchased myself: [img]http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6131/cameragear.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] BAG BUDDIES. :dance:
[QUOTE=PenguinKris;33938376]BAG BUDDIES. :dance:[/QUOTE] I had that exact same bag too. I wonder if he got it with a Best Buy deal; my T3 came with a 16GB SD Card, and the Lowepro Bag for a good price. Though, I stopped using that bag since I have too much gear to carry around and got a Amazon Basics Camera Gear backpack fro Christmas.
beaten to it
[QUOTE=Bredirish123;33939595]I had that exact same bag too. I wonder if he got it with a Best Buy deal; my T3 came with a 16GB SD Card, and the Lowepro Bag for a good price. Though, I stopped using that bag since I have too much gear to carry around and got a Amazon Basics Camera Gear backpack fro Christmas.[/QUOTE] Yup! Did the Best Buy deal which included the T3i, kit lens (18-55), 55-250 lens, bag, and 8 gig memory card for about $1,000. I have two other memory cards from an older digital camcorder and the 580ex Flash was a gift. What's a good tripod for around $50? Would anyone recommend the Sunpak PlatinumPlus 6000PG 61" Tripod? I'll also be using it to film, so I need it to be able to rotate smoothly.
Just got this baby [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9055409/Pics/12-28-11/DSC_0078.jpg[/img] [editline]28th December 2011[/editline] Makes my collection larger [quote] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9055409/Pics/Equip/IMG_0168.JPG[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9055409/Pics/Equip/IMG_0170.JPG[/img] [/quote]
Picked up this nice tripod. After playing around with a few others I was interested in, I ended up not liking the pistol grip. This one has a very smooth turn/tilt that I really like, and will hopefully use a lot in filming movies. [img]http://i.imgur.com/ainRB.jpg[/img] Rocketfish 65" Carbon Fiber Tripod
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