Kinda off topic.. heads up for the photographers

[DannyLlama]

Now you guys got me looking for the 5100...damn! Can do the 3100 with 2 lenses or the 5100 with 1.

I would definentely go with the 5100. Especially if you plan to get a little into it and manipulate at your leisure, you will out grow the 3100.

I currently have the D5000 that I will be willing to sell if someone is looking to make a reasonable offer .

I wants to replace it with a D7000, badly lol.

 

[adio3x]

Anyone want my d300?

 

[TOPDECK]

Had a chance to mess around with the 5100 today. It is really great.

My dog hates when someone has a camera in their hands, and won't look your way. I finally found out the trick. I said "chicken" and he turned! haha We make our own dog food and dog treats, so he knows what chicken is. LOL

Not really one for abusing HDR but I wanted to check out what the in camera HDR was like. This is NOT the camera alone, but it provides a nice base. One thing is that if you are shooting JPG+RAW it will not work. It won't simply omit the RAW file, so you have to switch to JPG only. I know the area around the sun sucks, but you get the idea. Used Adobe Photoshop CS5.5 + Topaz Adjust.

 

[difeq]

Add another D5100 owner to the list. Only issue is I have not really taken the time to "learn" the camera. Just using as a point and click, and I REALLY need to fix that or I wasted a bunch of money. Had it for about 2 months now.

 

[TOPDECK]

Add another D5100 owner to the list. Only issue is I have not really taken the time to "learn" the camera. Just using as a point and click, and I REALLY need to fix that or I wasted a bunch of money. Had it for about 2 months now.

A lot of people say that Nikon is harder to use and learn compared to Canon, but I think I got a pretty good handle on it in three days or so. I just watched a bunch of how-to's, read a lot, and experimented. I still have a ton to learn, but a good functioning knowledge base is not hard to obtain.

You will get it!

 

[Wnorton]

A lot of people say that Nikon is harder to use and learn compared to Canon, but I think I got a pretty good handle on it in three days or so. I just watched a bunch of how-to's, read a lot, and experimented. I still have a ton to learn, but a good functioning knowledge base is not hard to obtain.

You will get it!

I, as a Nikon shooter (D3s) absolutely agree. Well said.

 

[oldsweng]

I got real tired of lugging around three bags of Canon gear based around a 5DMkII and plenty of white lenses. All of it(except for a 24mm f3.5 L TS-E) is now gone. I replaced everything with the new Olympus OM-D M-E5 and a full suite of lenses. Everything now fits in one shoulder bag and my savings account now contains a couple thou$and extra.

Some examples of my work are at this location which has two images from the new OM-D.

 

[terra4r]

how do you like the EVF on the OM-D?

 

[oldsweng]

how do you like the EVF on the OM-D?

I love it. I can see exposure changes as I make them.

Some people don't like it because it lags in displaying the image as compared to an optical viewfinder. It's not a problem for me. :shrug:

 

[Wnorton]

Wow big change. I'm not quite there but I would love to lighten the camera bag.

Great shots on 500px btw.

I too have a few examples on 500.

 

[thebwlife]

Rumor is a canon mirrorless system coming out on July 23, probably going to have an 18mp aps-c sensor and EF adaptor ability.

 

[DannyLlama]

This pic is unreal, what f stop, apature, shutter speed and ISO did u have it on?

 

[TOPDECK]

This pic is unreal, what f stop, apature, shutter speed and ISO did u have it on?

Thanks man. I took a bunch of that same shot trying out different combos. The shot was originally pretty dark, which was ok because I knew I could beef it up. It is shot basically directly into the Sun with just that thin cloud covering it. I used my polarizing filter on the water to keep the glare down, but was able to recover the reflections in Photoshop.

ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/640
F 11.0
@ 18mm
+ Polarizing Filter

Going back, I miss spoke in my previous post. This was not HDR from the camera, it was a RAW file. I used Camera RAW to beef it up, then threw it into Photoshop and used Topaz Adjust to finish it off.

 

[Quetico]

Anyone here ever shoot Sony? I am thinking about picking up an A57, which would be my first camera beyond a p&s.

 

[Catchlight]

A few thoughts about the topics raised in this thread from a guy who's invested much of his discretionary time and cash into photography for 40 years:

1. Canon VS. Nikon is mainly a matter of personal preference, although occasionally one or the other releases a killer product that leapfrogs it ahead of the other. Recent examples include the noise-free performance of the Nikon D3 at ISO settings up to 6400, and the amazing image quality of the full-frame Canon 5D series for the price. Canon's Image Stabilization system is also remarkable, particularly the newer lenses with four f-stop capability. That said, think of the primitive gear that Ansel Adams and the other early greats used and you realize that shooting, not shopping, is what makes a great photographer.

2. Surprised that 4-wheelers who spend a lot of time in dusty, rainy, snowy, and misty environments aren't wanting weather-sealed bodies and lenses like the Canon 1D bodies, white "L" lenses, and their Nikon equivalents. Get enough water or dust into your DSLR, and you've got a doorstop instead of a camera.

3. The Buy and Sell forum at fredmiranda.com: Specialized in Canon - Nikon SLR Cameras, Forum, Photoshop Plugins, Actions, Reviews, Hosting and Digital Darkroom is the best place I've found online to buy or sell used photo gear. There's a feedback system on buyers and sellers that greatly improves the likelihood that bodies and lenses will be as advertised. Great advice and image display forums on there, too.

4. The most succinct and accurate online advice on gear and technique that I've found comes from Ken Rockwell at KenRockwell.com: Photography, Cameras and Taking Better Pictures . He's a Nikon shooter, but recognizes when Canon and other manufacturers get a product right.

 

[DannyLlama]

Thanks for the links catchlight!!!!

 

[Wnorton]

Anyone here ever shoot Sony? I am thinking about picking up an A57, which would be my first camera beyond a p&s.

Any is a fine camera. They license the shutter mechanism for Konaco Minolta and its wonderful. You wouldn't be disappointed.

 

[Wnorton]

A few thoughts about the topics raised in this thread from a guy who's invested much of his discretionary time and cash into photography for 40 years:

1. Canon VS. Nikon is mainly a matter of personal preference, although occasionally one or the other releases a killer product that leapfrogs it ahead of the other. Recent examples include the noise-free performance of the Nikon D3 at ISO settings up to 6400, and the amazing image quality of the full-frame Canon 5D series for the price. Canon's Image Stabilization system is also remarkable, particularly the newer lenses with four f-stop capability. That said, think of the primitive gear that Ansel Adams and the other early greats used and you realize that shooting, not shopping, is what makes a great photographer.

2. Surprised that 4-wheelers who spend a lot of time in dusty, rainy, snowy, and misty environments aren't wanting weather-sealed bodies and lenses like the Canon 1D bodies, white "L" lenses, and their Nikon equivalents. Get enough water or dust into your DSLR, and you've got a doorstop instead of a camera.

3. The Buy and Sell forum at fredmiranda.com: Specialized in Canon - Nikon SLR Cameras, Forum, Photoshop Plugins, Actions, Reviews, Hosting and Digital Darkroom is the best place I've found online to buy or sell used photo gear. There's a feedback system on buyers and sellers that greatly improves the likelihood that bodies and lenses will be as advertised. Great advice and image display forums on there, too.

4. The most succinct and accurate online advice on gear and technique that I've found comes from Ken Rockwell at KenRockwell.com: Photography, Cameras and Taking Better Pictures . He's a Nikon shooter, but recognizes when Canon and other manufacturers get a product right.

Well said!

 

[terra4r]

Anyone here ever shoot Sony? I am thinking about picking up an A57, which would be my first camera beyond a p&s.

I was looking into the A57 for quite some time now. It turns out it is a pretty good camera, packed with features for the price. Many people wont even consider it because it's not a canikon, whatever. I have an open mind about dslrs/slts, and have been doing a lot of research on various cameras. A57 is still on the list.

Right now I'm contemplating the Pentax K-5 since it's come down in price. Rugged, excellent image quality and low light, weatherproof as well as supporting weatherproof glass.

 

[BigredTEX]

Let's not kid ourselves here, white lenses are where it's at.

I have a Canon 7d and my old 20d as a backup. I compared a good bit with the 5d MkII, but the AF system on the 7d was superior. I wasn't ready to drop 3k+ on the MkIII.

Big whites all the way. Been a canon shooter since 1975. Have had a New F1, AE1, A1 and have been shooting a 30D since it was introduced. About to pull the trigger on a 7D. Canon just rolled out a firmware upgrade on it that introduces several new features, so the rumored 7D MkII may not be in the works for another year.