Any photographers in here?

[Jon MS3]

^excellent.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

updated 18-55IS? wait.. you're shooting the non-IS? or there is a revision of the IS version?

I have the non-IS version, which isn't bad at all. I mean, you see my photos! There are times where the IS would be handy in low light, though...

Get a 50d instead!

Monieezzzz - Plus I want meh video with an external mic jack.

Your 18-55 is not worth 100 bux I don't think. With IS , maybe.

I was thinking I could add $100 to my asking price for the camera if I sold it WITH the 18-55mm as opposed to just the body...

Flyin' - do it up man. But it depends as well...how big the sensor size is and how many MP it has. The more MP squeezed into a tiny sensor...the worst it is for losing detail...and low light photos. I'd say 8MP woulda been really good for the XTi instead of 10.

Its 18MP which is definitely overkill, but I think its a similar sensor to the 7D, so it might actually be worth it...



My choices are this:

A) Keep my current body (nothing wrong with it at all) and buy a true video camera.
B) Sell my current body and buy the T2i body
C) Sell my current body + 18-55mm and buy the T2i kit

 

[FunkyBuddha]

T2 kit.

 

[sleeper3]

I'd just get a canon g. Then you'll have a knock around camera that shoots pretty decent video.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I would definitely say getting rid of the non-IS is worth it.. especially since at least as you're attempting it, it will be a financial wash.

 

[Jon MS3]

sell the body and lens. buy the t2i body only, and upgrade to a better lens.

 

[sleeper3]

If you're going to be shooting video, you're definitely going to want a lens with IS to shoot it through, unless you're only planning on shooting with a tripod.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Prime lens for shooting. 50mm or the 85mm. It's light enough to not need IS. Plus get a Glidecam.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

LOL we have a canon vs. nikon debate raging in the WI section.

I love it. even though I was pwnt in it.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

LOL we have a canon vs. nikon debate raging in the WI section.

I love it. even though I was pwnt in it.

Link! LOL

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

sell the body and lens. buy the t2i body only, and upgrade to a better lens.

Prime lens for shooting. 50mm or the 85mm. It's light enough to not need IS. Plus get a Glidecam.

This is what I think I should do. Glidecam would be badass too!

I need a good wide lens to compliment my 55-250mm, but need a prime as well. Ideally I would want the 50mm f/1.4 and probably the new Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5 IS to compliment the long lens and the prime...

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Okay that does answer a lot. I have iPhoto too and although you can adjust a lot in it, its not nearly as fine-tuned as Photoshop is. The only two places you should need to go for color and light levels in there (assuming your photo is exposed correctly in the first place) is:

Enhance > Adjust Lighting > Levels: I usually darken the lower slider slightly, and increase my mid-tones a bit.

Enhance > Adjust Color > Remove Color Cast: This will automatically adjust the color balance of the photo in relation to where you click the dropplet. Pick a part of the photo that is in direct light and is either pure white or black and Photoshop will do the rest.

I once read, as well that you shouldn't have the IS turned on when you have the camera on a tripod for a long exposure, since the stabilizer will be trying to adjust constantly throughout the exposure... I've found that to be true in a couple of my shots and turn it off whenever it goes on the tripod. That might explain some of the blurriness.


I learned photoshop through trial and error, reading up on it via various sites, asking for help, and even through some classes I took back in school. I'm sure there's even more I could do with it, but for now I am happy with my level of expertise with it.

idk if its because I'm on version 4, or because I'm on a mac... but this was NO help for me...

edit: not NO help... it pointed me where I need to go, so thank you. but the way I have to do it is nothing like your steps. so, the results of your help:

 

[Jon MS3]

This is what I think I should do. Glidecam would be badass too!

I need a good wide lens to compliment my 55-250mm, but need a prime as well. Ideally I would want the 50mm f/1.4 and probably the new Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5 IS to compliment the long lens and the prime...

a 50mm prime is great, on a full frame sensor. with the 1.6x crop factor of the rebel sensors, i'd definitely recommend a 30mm prime. that will put you right near the equivalent of a 50mm on a full frame. i have the sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM, and love it. my canon 50mm never gets used anymore.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

idk if its because I'm on version 4, or because I'm on a mac... but this was NO help for me...

edit: not NO help... it pointed me where I need to go, so thank you. but the way I have to do it is nothing like your steps. so, the results of your help:

Sorry about that. I have a Mac too, but I'm using Photoshop Elements 8. I figured they were pretty close in menus, but guess not. Either way, the adjustments are the same and the tools should be similar...

For a photoshop n00b, I'd suggest torrenting PSE 8. Cuts down on a lot of the overwhelming stuff and gives you JUST what you need...

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

a 50mm prime is great, on a full frame sensor. with the 1.6x crop factor of the rebel sensors, i'd definitely recommend a 30mm prime. that will put you right near the equivalent of a 50mm on a full frame. i have the sigma 30mm f1.4 EX DC HSM, and love it. my canon 50mm never gets used anymore.

Is the T2i a full-frame or a crop sensor? I'm definitely going to replace my Rebel with it within the next few months, so I'm going to be looking at lenses for that rather than my XTi...

 

[Wagonbacker9]

honestly your tips got me to find where the controls I needed were. that pic has a couple things cloned out too.. so I'm really very happy with it.. just wish I hadn't ****** the other one up. lol

thanks again guys.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Is the T2i a full-frame or a crop sensor? I'm definitely going to replace my Rebel with it within the next few months, so I'm going to be looking at lenses for that rather than my XTi...

Seriously? I thought you read your own link that you posted. Plus you said the sensor was the same size as the 7D..which is a 1.6x LOL.

And Jon might be right...35mm prime would be a good option.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

Seriously? I thought you read your own link that you posted. Plus you said the sensor was the same size as the 7D..which is a 1.6x LOL.

And Jon might be right...35mm prime would be a good option.

LMAO - well I knew it was the same size as the 7D, but I didn't know if that was a 1.6x as well... Thought it was full frame, since that was the direction Canon seems to have been going. Guess not

 

[FunkyBuddha]

idk if its because I'm on version 4, or because I'm on a mac... but this was NO help for me...

edit: not NO help... it pointed me where I need to go, so thank you. but the way I have to do it is nothing like your steps. so, the results of your help:

How would it look if you took the pic from the other side of the car where it's actually lit by the light?


Flyin - haha..well..All the Rebels are 1.6x sensors.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

i knew that was coming... you try composing a shot as you drive into the location... sideways! lol

the one I shot from further left is the one I misfocused. lets talk about it some more... aright?! lol