Posts: PuppyDoc | Ugly Hedgehog

Need help selling pictures online

lockdown wrote:

You guys are the greatest. Thanks so much for your input. I have a free web site now but need to get out there. Im going to do this my self and with all your help already im not going down without a fight so thanks again to all

I don't know how it works but there are ways to get your website to come up on google searches when various key words are searched. It unfortunately costs, at least as I understand it. I would talk to a web marketing guru and see what they can help you with.

Nov 22, 2011 04:25:47 #

blowing up photos

Joyfullee wrote:

quote=ces308 quote=Joyfullee D3100 br br Image ... (show quote)

I just want to "ditto" the recommendation for the Magic Lantern Guide book. I have one for my Canon T2i and it is awesome at explaining my camera in terms I can understand as well as learning a lot about photography in general.

Nov 22, 2011 03:51:24 #

Need help selling pictures online

lockdown wrote:

Don't know were to sell my pictures or even if there's a market for them. Heres one just to give you an idea of what i do. I really enjoy making them but have'nt had any luck on finding a sit that will sell them.

That is pretty cool!! I would look at Etsy.com. I'm not sure how it works or how successful it would be but I have heard it is the place for arts and crafts to sell. I've heard a few stories of high success too but nothing I could validate.

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Nov 21, 2011 10:59:36 #

ISO on rebel T2i

Thanks Rowdy.

Nov 21, 2011 10:35:10 #

ISO on rebel T2i

RowdyBlue wrote:

quote=PuppyDoc quote=RowdyBlue I have the Rebel ... (show quote)

I am so jealous!! I too am an avid hunter and forfeited my hunting this year to deploy to Iraq... I get back to the states soon and hope to get in some late season archery hunting in Wisconsin... might be a bit chilly but at least I might get to do some huntng...

Nov 20, 2011 07:46:18 #

JennT wrote:

Macro wants a tripod and a dedicated Macro lens--- on that will focus well and blur the bg-- Cannon 100mm, the nikon 105mm and the tamron 90mm will all do the job. Youprobably can skip the vr is whatever as you will be using a tripod and should turn it off---

i use a Tanron 180mm--will post one of my macro images made with----
I think the sigma 150mm will work nicely, never tried it.

Cool picture!! One thing I don't think I will be doing macros on is spiders... or snakes for that matter... although I think they would be cool... ummm... yeah if you really want to see my girlie side... err... I mean the unmanly side of me come out, just get a spider or snake close to me and look out... :lol:

Nov 20, 2011 01:58:37 #

ISO on rebel T2i

RowdyBlue wrote:

I have the Rebel T2i. I like to know if there is a way to shut off the shutter noise. I would like to take pics of wildlife but do not want the noise of the camera whenever I take a pic. I turned off the beep but can't find out how to turn off the sound of the shutter.

RowdyBlue - If you ever find the answer to that please let me know. I had a white tail deer pick me out at about 70 yards when he heard the shutter noise. Prior to that he seemed to have no clue I was there.

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Nov 19, 2011 16:01:46 #

Adubin wrote:

I used a Nikon Macro lens, Canon 500D close-up fil... (show quote)

Cool pictures!! I can only imagine the patience to get all these critters on film like that!! Thanks for sharing and the info.

Nov 19, 2011 15:59:13 #

[quote=dfalk]Some depends on what you want to do.

If you want to really get in close for larger than life shots you'll need something like the Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens. This lens will shoot at up to 5:1 and has no focusing capability -- you have to physically move the camera to focus the image.

The Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro lens shoots at up to 1:1 and comes in two versions with one having IS. The Canon 100 has very good optics and shoots nice, sharp images. Here's a sample of an image from the non IS Canon 100:

Simply incredible!! This is the kind of stuff I want to do!! Just random and so cool!!

Nov 19, 2011 07:47:00 #

nat wrote:

P.S. I recently learned that there is a macro filter out there that you can put on any lens to achieve the same results. Got this info from a video on Adorama. Check out B&H Photo . That is a wonderful, reliable company. They will tell you everything you need to know.

Real familiar with B&H for shopping/pricing but didn't know they would give such advice as well. Thanks!!

Nov 19, 2011 07:05:03 #

I really like the idea of macrophotography and would like to buy a lens that would facilitate this. I have a Canon T2i and so far only have the two kit lenses that came with it (18-55 and 55-250 both IS). What would be the recommendation for equipment to start taking decent macro photos? I've played a little with the 18-55 but seem to lose a lot of sharpness on enlargement of the photos. I am just starting out with macros so I haven't played a lot yet. Next question - I also want to get "fish-eye" effect photos. I seem to recall seeing photos years ago done with a wide angle lense that had a fish-eye look. Is it better to buy a fish-eye lens for this or will some of the "regular" wide angle lenses work? What lens would you recommend?

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Nov 16, 2011 17:42:46 #

Elements 10

I could be mistaken... I thought I had seen something about 2% for nonmembers as I was entering my membership number. Even at 15% - still tons cheaper than the $99 regular price or $50 price and $40 travel expense.... Total price would end up at about $57.50 plus applicable sales tax.

Nov 16, 2011 16:52:31 #

Elements 10

Sensei wrote:

Thanks for the heads up. If only the nearest Costco, didn't require $40 or more in gas

If you have Costco membership, you can mail order it off the internet - they have free shipping too. If no membership, I think you pay a 2% surcharge - $1.00 - still a bargain. I just ordered mine.

Nov 16, 2011 03:20:29 #

Photo Editing Software

Meredith Images wrote:

I am an avid Elements user (and teacher). It's the... (show quote)

I just mail ordered PS Elements 10 from Costco - free shipping - for $79.99. Then they took off a $30 rebate so I am getting it for $49.99... A lot cheaper than best buy or anywhere else I could find.

Nov 15, 2011 03:22:53 #

My Ultimate Camera and Lens Decision

Swamp Gator wrote:

I have both and it's a fantastic combination.
Remember too, a 1.4 extender can be used quite nicely on that lens.

Also consider your potential needs for a regular 'all around' type of lens such as Canon's 24-105 f4

What would the 1.4 extender do for me? I have a T2i with just the kit lenses and I am just learning all the features and uses... as a beginner, I have tons of questions and really love this website!! It has been really helpful... I'm already looking at what I want for my next lense... I do a lot of scenary and wildlife photography.