Any photographers in here?

[ipleadthe5th]

I wish the lens fairy would pay me a visit

The lens fairy is paying me a visit sometime. I've ordered a 70-200 f2.8. They're on backoreder so I have no idea when Im getting it. Waiting has been aweful, especially after fitting that bill. But, it'll be nice having a 105-300 f2.8 (My Pentax is 1.5:1 ratio (evil) )

 

[ZoominMX-5]

The lens fairy is paying me a visit sometime. I've ordered a 70-200 f2.8. They're on backoreder so I have no idea when Im getting it. Waiting has been aweful, especially after fitting that bill. But, it'll be nice having a 105-300 f2.8 (My Pentax is 1.5:1 ratio (evil) )

You have a pentax too? Thats awesome. I can't wait for tax returns and bonus checks... I want to upgrade the *IST DL to a K10D, and pick up the 16-45 pentax and 105 sigma macro while im at it

 

[NVP5White]

The lens fairy is paying me a visit sometime. I've ordered a 70-200 f2.8. They're on backoreder so I have no idea when Im getting it. Waiting has been aweful, especially after fitting that bill. But, it'll be nice having a 105-300 f2.8 (My Pentax is 1.5:1 ratio (evil) )

Who makes the lens? There's a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 I have my eye on. The lens is great but big and heavy. I'd definatly have to get a back-pack style bag for my gear.

 

[ipleadthe5th]

Thats cool. I have looked at the K10D but Im going to stick with the *IST for now. Im sure I'll want the shake resistant feature once I start using my 70-200 but for now out of money. I currently have a Sigma 50mm Macro (which is a 75mm on my camera) and I love it. Its f2.8 as well. Im also purchasing (from a friend of mine) a 24-70 f2.8.

 

[ipleadthe5th]

Who makes the lens? There's a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 I have my eye on. The lens is great but big and heavy. I'd definatly have to get a back-pack style bag for my gear.

Im getting the Sigma b/c of $.

 

[NVP5White]

It just looks like something out of a PS3 version of max payne or something

The picture above is not how it came right out of the camera. The above is a a composite comprised of two different raw conversions of the same image. The top layer is really just my car and a fade (from botto to top) on the left and right. The background was under exposed compared tot he car so I brough that up a bit. The color is accurate and intersting. The result is okay, but I still wish the background was a little brighter and you could see more falling snow.

 

[ZoominMX-5]

I know this is random but has anyone tried the Lens Babies lenses?

 

[ipleadthe5th]

What kind of subjects would you plan on shooting with the Lensbaby? From what I've seen and read, and can't think of any application for myself. Its a neat concept.

http://photonotes.org/reviews/lensbaby/

 

[ZoominMX-5]

What kind of subjects would you plan on shooting with the Lensbaby? From what I've seen and read, and can't think of any application for myself. Its a neat concept.

http://photonotes.org/reviews/lensbaby/

Thanks for the link!

As far as subjects that I'd plan on shooting... I really don't have a set plan. It just looks like a fun, inexpensive lens with some neat effects. You never know when you might want to employ those selective focus effects.

 

[NVP5White]

You never know when you might want to employ those selective focus effects.

When I see really good abstract or interpretational photography it ussuall done with a tilt-shift lens or similar PP in PS. The lens baby opens up a whole new world...one that doesn't exist except for through that lens. Kinda neat when you think about it that way...

 

[wmbeaver]

havent had the chance to use my camera lately, and it was a nice day today:

 

[smo0f]

anyone here still prefer/use 35mm over digital?

 

[NVP5White]

anyone here still prefer/use 35mm over digital?

What do you mean 35mm? Do you mean a 35mm lens? My lens is 18-70mm so I can definately do 35mm with my digital.

 

[ZoominMX-5]

Does anybody use ND / ND Gradient filters?

 

[tekkie]

I have not used any of those filters before, much easier to up the f-stop usually looks like they work wonders on waterfalls and such though

I finally picked up my new bogen 3021pro tripod and 488 head today, omg the thing is awesome

 

[NVP5White]

ND Gradient filters can be helptful in shooting landscapes. I just don;t see the need when I caqn either 1) process two different versions of the same image during RAW conversion, or 2) bracket the image; shoot one with the sky exposed as desired and one with the rest exposed as desired.

Either option gives you more control over the exposure. Grad filter run into problems with less then flat horizons, too. Takes time to put on and off and can increase vingetting especially if you keep a UV filter on for protection.

tekkie, nice support you just got there. I'm looking for an upgrade but I think the right answer may be a monopod. IDK, I want something that will work well, but a good tripod is expensive.

 

[smo0f]

What do you mean 35mm? Do you mean a 35mm lens? My lens is 18-70mm so I can definately do 35mm with my digital.

35mm...as in the cameras that use film rolls..

 

[tekkie]

ND Gradient filters can be helptful in shooting landscapes. I just don;t see the need when I caqn either 1) process two different versions of the same image during RAW conversion, or 2) bracket the image; shoot one with the sky exposed as desired and one with the rest exposed as desired.

Either option gives you more control over the exposure. Grad filter run into problems with less then flat horizons, too. Takes time to put on and off and can increase vingetting especially if you keep a UV filter on for protection.

tekkie, nice support you just got there. I'm looking for an upgrade but I think the right answer may be a monopod. IDK, I want something that will work well, but a good tripod is expensive.

They are not cheap for sure, but neither is a good monopod I paid 300 bucks for the combo at a local store here today I could have saved a few bucks if I got it off the net but it was just easier. Now with the 100-400 its not moving at all I should be able to take pics with my 2x TC at 800mm now of the moon without any shaking finally

 

[winty87]

anyone here still prefer/use 35mm over digital?

Its all I shoot, I need to start investing in Kodachrome film though, instead of Kodak or FujiFilm. But I'll be going Digital this summer because the college I want to transfer is purely Digital cameras.

 

[altspace]

Just playing.