Posts for: CaptainEd
Jan 28, 2019 09:02:50 #
Most "gaming" laptops will handle moderate video work just fine. The fastest processor and memory configuration you can find, with a video card on the supported list. I use a Lenovo Legion, ASUS ROG was a close second choice for me. MSI make some nice gaming laptops as well. My experience with Dell machines hasn't been pleasant over the last few years, but the XPS 15 has the specs you're looking for.
Jan 28, 2019 08:54:38 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Landscaping is a tough business and a camera may s... (show quote)
Based on an earlier reply, I took a good look at this one and like it a lot for what it will be used for. The sony RX100 that was suggested also looks very good.
Jan 27, 2019 14:13:57 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Your contemptuous remarks about professionals are ... (show quote)
Perhaps you missed the point, so let me be clear: my remarks were not intended to be "contemptuous remarks about professionals", rather contemptuous of attitudes such as your own.
I have the utmost respect for professionals and a good idea of when to call one in. What I have and have not discussed with my client is none of your business and way out of scope of the relatively simple question that was asked. Don't you have something better to do?
Jan 27, 2019 13:54:07 #
bsprague wrote:
Thanks for the compliment! Those shots were done on a casual desert walk with friends where photography was a second place purpose. The RAWs were capable and fun to edit in Lightroom. If you can get your landscaper to get some reasonable composition for you to work the PP, you'll do well with this project.
We've already discussed composition based on what he sent me and I'm confident he'll "get it". As mentioned in the original post, he's not a mow and blow guy. He has a degree in his field and a good eye based on the designs that I've seen.
To offer an example, in speaking about how he differentiates himself, one example he offered is that he buys his plants and trees only from specific growers that have strains that are more colorful and developed for his specific location. He wants to blog tips and advice, while not giving away his secrets of course, using photos of his specific plantings. That would be an on-the-job photo, not an opportunity to bring a pro in for two or three shots.
If he wants a professional printed portfolio to show potential clients, I would either travel to him or have him hire someone.
It amazes me how many folks here think the only answer to every photo situation is "hire a pro" with "pro gear" or the picture isn't worth taking.
Jan 27, 2019 12:58:24 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Ask him what piece of landscaping equipment his potential customers should buy so that they can do their landscaping work themselves as well as he could.
Mike
Mike
And if you were a mechanic, you would be posting how people shouldn't perform their own oil changes. As a carpenter, you would not want anyone but carpenters cut a board.....why not just scroll on instead of offering useless commentary.
What a wonderful world it would be if only "professional" photographers were allowed to own cameras or take pictures, no?
Jan 27, 2019 12:54:20 #
bsprague wrote:
Captain, br br The TG-5 shoots JPEG+RAW and does ... (show quote)
My last, actually my daughter's, was a TG-3 I think. I thought it made very good pictures, but the shots you linked are even better. The small sensor had me reluctant, but I will definitely revisit it.
Jan 27, 2019 11:55:17 #
krl48 wrote:
Is there a reason why you aren't doing the shooting? Seems like it would ensure you get the best results for his website and marketing materials.
Yes, there is. I'm about 300 miles away. I will be making a trip next month and plan to shoot several of the properties he maintains, and I'll make another trip in the spring when things are a bit more colorful, most likely followed up by summer and fall trips. The "truck camera" is for ongoing work, project documentation, before and after for new clients, newsletter shots, etc.
Jan 27, 2019 11:44:50 #
jims203 wrote:
Most likely he won’t have the patience or want to invest in the time it takes to learn the camera or the developing software. Let him do what he does best and hire a photographer.
That's the root of the question. I doubt he wants to hire a full-time photographer to travel around with him for blog shots.
Jan 27, 2019 11:42:18 #
imagemeister wrote:
Sony RX 100 - whatever the latest version is ....
Thank you. I wasn't familiar with this series. Very impressive for its size.
Jan 27, 2019 11:31:01 #
wetreed wrote:
Your best choice would be the Nikon 3500 or the Nikon 5600 . These two cameras are without doubt your best option
After a quick look, they are definitely in the running. The kit with an 18-55 looks like it would do nicely.
Jan 27, 2019 11:28:31 #
Wingpilot wrote:
The OP figures the camera should be easy to use and be able to shoot RAW + JPEG. This landscaper is basically in a type of construction business, and things get knocked around. I think the Olympus TG-5 Tough would be a good camera for that. It's small, durable, and brings a reputation of very good IQ with it, and is easy to use.
I didn't realize the TG would shoot raw. I've had a couple over the years and like them. I'll take a look, thank you!
Jan 27, 2019 11:27:45 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
Canon G15/G16, another thread running right now that will tell you all you need to know, it will do it, and simply.
I'll search for it, thank you!
Jan 27, 2019 11:27:18 #
As mentioned, if we need really good stuff for print work, I'll have him hire a pro. For capturing work in progress for project articles, or simple shots for the the web site, I'm sure I can walk him through the basics of framing an light angles to get what we need.
Jan 27, 2019 11:22:50 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Have him hire a pro. My 2 cents.
Thank you for that valuable input.
Jan 27, 2019 10:48:38 #