Posts for: Shoeless_Photographer
Sep 19, 2020 07:57:38 #
goldenyears wrote:
I am about to enter the world of interchangeable lenses. Are there any reliable mail order sources of used lenses? As I have a limited budget, I would like to keep costs down while I learn what lenses would get most use. I can invest in new ones later if the used ones don't do a good enough job. I will be purchasing a Canon T7, so I'm specifically interested in EF and EF-S lenses.
http://usedphotopro.com/products/usedlenses/used-slr-lenses/used-autofocus-lenses
Sep 11, 2020 21:08:41 #
10MPlayer wrote:
Canon, not cannon. Sorry, the grammar police in me rose to the surface. When you said "my dad shoots cannon" I was imagining the old boy out on the front yard with a howitzer. 
FIRE!!!!!
Sep 11, 2020 06:06:34 #
trapper1 wrote:
Are there any generally suggested shutter speeds when shooting birds in flight or does shutter speed need to be keyed on the species? Species vary so greatly in their flight speeds that I was wondering if the speed should be roughly set to match the species.
The larger the bird, the slower the wings. I typically shoot at 1/2000.
Sep 11, 2020 06:05:54 #
smf85 wrote:
No one knows as no one has ever hit its bottom.
Sep 11, 2020 06:05:02 #
fotojeff wrote:
My dad shoots cannon and I shoot nikon so I’m at a... (show quote)
Doesn't happen on my 7D. I can set the aperture anywhere I want in Bulb mode. I guess have him dig through his manual, or just stick with Manual mode.
Aug 13, 2020 06:50:20 #
ronpilot wrote:
Is there a way to obtain the shutter count on a Canon Rebel T6i or am i just supposed to keep a count in my head?
Try this one:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/canon-eos-digital-info/
It's finicky about the order.
Turn on the camera.
Plug in the USB cable.
Start the program.
Click Connect.
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Here's another one to try:
http://eosinfo.software.informer.com/1.0/
Aug 1, 2020 06:52:59 #
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
I love my canon 77d and get the
55-250 lens its image stablized. Don't think the 75-300 is stablized. Also the t7i is a sweet camera. look at B&H for good price. Might push the budget a bit but think of it as long term investment. First choice 77d then t7i
55-250 lens its image stablized. Don't think the 75-300 is stablized. Also the t7i is a sweet camera. look at B&H for good price. Might push the budget a bit but think of it as long term investment. First choice 77d then t7i
You are correct. The 75-300mm lens is not stabilized.
Aug 1, 2020 06:52:01 #
Halkeye wrote:
Battery charger # Was given A Canon Rebel Xti camera with gear. Only thing missing is the charger. Need to order one from amazon. Can any one tell me the charger #. Camera and accessories are in mint shape.
I just went to Amazon and typed "rebel xti charger". BOOM!
Jul 31, 2020 05:05:41 #
markngolf wrote:
I certainly understand a shutter might "quit". Curious to hear if any UHH members have actually replaced one - what camera - it's final shutter count.
Thanks for indulging me.
Stay safe & well.
Mark
Thanks for indulging me.
Stay safe & well.
Mark
I picked up a used Canon 7D from my local store, and eventually discovered the shutter wasn't working properly. It sounded fine, but at 1/3200 everything was a lot darker than it should've been. At any shutter speed above that, everything was black. Since it was within the first 30 days, the store paid to send it off to Canon to get the shutter replaced. Canon said it was shorted. It only had about 18,000 actuations on it when it went off to the shop. Still working like a charm, and everything was cleaned, and the firmware was updated.
Jul 24, 2020 06:22:34 #
will47 wrote:
I currently use two 580EX ll flashes for my Canon cameras. I am thinking about upgrading as I want to use more flash, but do not want to pay what Canon wants me to pay for a flash unit that will not be used all that much. I am looking for something with very good quality and will be able to be fired through some type of a trigger. Thanks for your suggestions.
I haven't used it a lot, but I have a Godox that cost a fraction of the Canon equivalent, and gives perfectly good results. The build quality seems fine, so I expect it to last a long time unless the internal components aren't derated properly.
Jul 24, 2020 06:21:09 #
Les Brown wrote:
This is probably a dumb question. I seldom use the exposure compensation button on my D7200. Instead, I adjust the aperture or shutter to fit my need. Why should I be using the EC button for adjustment? It appears that I'm missing something important. Is it only speed and convenience?
I've not used it until recently, and even now only sparingly. It comes in handy when I'm in aperture priority, and the camera decides to make the photo a bit brighter than I'd like. I'll dial it down about one stop, and that's usually fine. The trick is to remember to put it back when you're done with it; otherwise, everything in that mode will be one stop darker, and you'll wonder what's wrong. That's why I often just use manual mode for total control of the exposure.
BTW, EC could come in handy when taking shots in snow-covered conditions to keep the snow from turning out blue or grey.
Jul 19, 2020 17:27:37 #
JD750 wrote:
30 Sec!! That seems excessive. You will get streaks from the earths rotation.
But I guess it depends on lens and iso settings.
Use a fast lens, 3 sec at ISO 1200 should be more than enough.
But I guess it depends on lens and iso settings.
Use a fast lens, 3 sec at ISO 1200 should be more than enough.
My point was, a longer exposure will allow a much higher chance to find it, then they can adjust their exposure accordingly once they locate it.
Jul 19, 2020 17:25:58 #
JD750 wrote:
30 Sec!! That seems excessive. You will get streaks from the earths rotation.
But I guess it depends on lens and iso settings.
Use a fast lens, 3 sec at ISO 1200 should be more than enough.
But I guess it depends on lens and iso settings.
Use a fast lens, 3 sec at ISO 1200 should be more than enough.
That depends on how clear your atmosphere is. In Kentucky, 3 sec at ISO 1200 won't show anything.
Jul 19, 2020 16:27:01 #
mflowe wrote:
Im haven't tried the hi res mode on my em5 2 yet b... (show quote)
Take a 30-second exposure with a wide (18mm will do) lens in the direction you know the comet should be. Once you find it in that image, use that as a reference to home in on it with a larger lens.
Jul 12, 2020 07:49:53 #
ELNikkor wrote:
Great shot! I got up at 3am to go see it with two of my sons. Went out an looked at the sky. For the first time in 3 weeks, overcast! Went back to bed.
It'll be around for a couple more weeks...most of those after sunset.