Any photographers in here?

[chowhoundMSP]

Funky, what did you think of the d5000?

 

[subspeed6]

It looks to be a Green Iguana.

You are correct it is a Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana). I used to have one as a kid. It grew to about 2ft.

 

[sleeper3]

I think this one was about 4 feet long. It looked CRAZY.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Funky, what did you think of the d5000?

I think it's cool for entry level camera. It's probably inline with the REbel series of cameras from canon. Video is cool..at 720p, but if you're using adobe to edit..it uses MJPEG codecs. I don't like the feel though.. too small for my hands.

 

[sleeper3]

I want to try out a t2i for video in the worst way. maybe I'll rent one.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I think it's cool for entry level camera. It's probably inline with the REbel series of cameras from canon. Video is cool..at 720p, but if you're using adobe to edit..it uses MJPEG codecs. I don't like the feel though.. too small for my hands.

A buddy of mine has one, and its fairly comparable to my other friend's XTi, but as you said, substantially smaller.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

You are correct it is a Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana). I used to have one as a kid. It grew to about 2ft.

How was the maintenance and upkeep for a pet iguana? I was looking into getting one.

 

[subspeed6]

How was the maintenance and upkeep for a pet iguana? I was looking into getting one.

Not extremely high, but definitely more than your typical cat or dog.

 

[roy obanion]

I think it's cool for entry level camera. It's probably inline with the REbel series of cameras from canon. Video is cool..at 720p, but if you're using adobe to edit..it uses MJPEG codecs. I don't like the feel though.. too small for my hands.

When I use others' D40s I kind of like the smaller size + lightness...if only I knew the body better. The entry level dSLRs have gotten very potent, and are great values.

 

[Fireglow6]

The bumps on the neck are called Tuberculate scales.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

The bumps on the neck are called Tuberculate scales.

Cool.

 

[judman13]

I want to try out a t2i for video in the worst way. maybe I'll rent one.

As funky said earlier. Canon decided to shove 18MP's into a smaller than normal sensor. (Little read. The T2i uses the 1.6x) So as sensors go that will introduce more noise at higher iso's than a larger sensor or even 12MP 1.6x sensor. That said, its a menial thing, but if you have to shoot at high iso frequently its something to think about.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

As funky said earlier. Canon decided to shove 18MP's into a smaller than normal sensor. (Little read. The T2i uses the 1.6x) So as sensors go that will introduce more noise at higher iso's than a larger sensor or even 12MP 1.6x sensor. That said, its a menial thing, but if you have to shoot at high iso frequently its something to think about.

For sure. And...buy more expensive lenses to kind of compensate. But if you are shooting for mostly web images, then it should be okay. I think the sensor/MP thing is more noticeable when you start printing your pictures in larger sizes.

 

[sleeper3]

As funky said earlier. Canon decided to shove 18MP's into a smaller than normal sensor. (Little read. The T2i uses the 1.6x) So as sensors go that will introduce more noise at higher iso's than a larger sensor or even 12MP 1.6x sensor. That said, its a menial thing, but if you have to shoot at high iso frequently its something to think about.

All canons (minus the 1d, 1ds, and 5d) use a 1.6x sensor... so I wouldn't call it "smaller than normal." That is Canon's "normal" crop sensor. I have a 50d with the same size sensor for taking photos, I just want to try video on the T2i. The great thing about 18mp is that at 720p, the noise is so small you probably can barely see it. At f/2.8, I wouldn't really need to push the ISO that much anyway.

 

[sleeper3]

I just downloaded lightroom and decided to give it another shot... I am liking it so far. It takes way longer to edit each photo, but I'm coming up with pretty decent results!

 

[LaraS]

Yeah, nice! I just bought Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Adobe Lightroom 2.. I cannot wait for it to get here.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I just downloaded lightroom and decided to give it another shot... I am liking it so far. It takes way longer to edit each photo, but I'm coming up with pretty decent results!

It's all about actions and automation in LR. I use pshop for individual editing and then use lightroom to just export the rest and do mass corrections.

 

[TheBeachBumm]

It's all about actions and automation in LR. I use pshop for individual editing and then use lightroom to just export the rest and do mass corrections.

I've never understood this. How can you do mass corrections to a group of different photos? Or are you just talking about resizing and the like?

 

[sleeper3]

I've never understood this. How can you do mass corrections to a group of different photos? Or are you just talking about resizing and the like?

resizing, sharpening, noise reduction, white balance, exposure correction, tone curve, distortion correction.... just a few of the things you can mass correct on a group of photos.


I knew how to create templates on my old raw converter... I just need to learn how to do it in lightroom. It definitely seems robust!

 

[LaraS]

Oh oh oh!

I think I have secured a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS for a great price. It is in minty mint condition too. I am going to look at it on Saturday... and hopefully pick it up.