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Jan 6, 2018 22:28:16 #
aaciolkowski wrote:
The camera adds 10 pounds
The mirrors in my house do the same thing.
Clothing stores often use slimming mirrors in their changing rooms
Jan 6, 2018 22:37:09 #
repleo wrote:
The mirrors in my house do the same thing.
Clothing stores often use slimming mirrors in their changing rooms
Clothing stores often use slimming mirrors in their changing rooms
My wife has a “skinny” mirror and treasures it 😎 (and she’s quite slim)
Jan 6, 2018 22:52:05 #
aaciolkowski wrote:
The camera adds 10 pounds
Canons add 10 pounds...., Nikons add 30 pounds!!!
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Jan 7, 2018 00:43:15 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Canons add 10 pounds...., Nikons add 30 pounds!!!
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Is that is units of mass or UK money?
Jan 7, 2018 06:39:32 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
daffygirl wrote:
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the people (including me) look much wider in my photos than we are in real life I am shooting with a Nikon D3200 in portrait orientation and no matter how close or far away I shoot- people look fat! Is there a remedy for this (other than dropping a few lbs)??? 
Canon, Nikon, and Sony are currently working on a SLIMMING LENS, they are to be able to take off ten pounds. But the cost of these lenses are said to be astronomically expensive as everyone will want one. Especially the STARS.
SERIOUSLY, I used to do portraits of Brides with my 105 Nikon and experienced NO weight gains on my brides. Typically, the wider the lens, the wider the result. So, use a 135-200, that should do it. I always had my Brides at a 45 degree angle to the lens, never head on straight. Same with the bridal party, mom's and dad's, everyone. NO problems. At least, no one complained they looked FAT in my photo's.
Jan 7, 2018 06:49:50 #
Mac wrote:
What lens are you using? A wide angle lens causes distortion and the wider the lens, the more distortion.
Finally the right direction. Not just the MM but MM range if a zoom, brand and aperture. That and how close or far away?
Jan 7, 2018 06:51:17 #
daffygirl wrote:
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the people (including me) look much wider in my photos than we are in real life I am shooting with a Nikon D3200 in portrait orientation and no matter how close or far away I shoot- people look fat! Is there a remedy for this (other than dropping a few lbs)???
...from what I read about portrait photography it’s the lens you are using... it’s about lens distortion and the distance the subject is from the camera...I think the prime lens that gives the most flattering image of a person is a 135mm lens...but don’t quote me on that...because I think there is no right or wrong answer and why some people are photogenic and some portrait photographers prefer to use a 70-200mm lens because it covers the best range for different people...
Jan 7, 2018 06:59:05 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
SkyKing wrote:
...from what I read about portrait photography it’s the lens you are using... it’s about lens distortion and the distance the subject is from the camera...I think the prime lens that gives the most flattering image of a person is a 135mm lens...but don’t quote me on that...because I think there is no right or wrong answer and why some people are photogenic and some portrait photographers prefer to use a 70-200mm lens because it covers the best range for different people...
One way to find out is go to a camera store & try out a couple of lens in store. Take the pics home & compare.
welcome to the hog!
Jan 7, 2018 07:12:01 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Every picture tells a story....
"Every pictures tells a story...
...don't it..." - Rod Stewart
Jan 7, 2018 07:23:49 #
daffygirl wrote:
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the people (including me) look much wider in my photos than we are in real life I am shooting with a Nikon D3200 in portrait orientation and no matter how close or far away I shoot- people look fat! Is there a remedy for this (other than dropping a few lbs)???
Actually some of it is in the lighting. The angles of Main and Fill lights to the face, and shadows. Also it is best to not face directly into the lens but at 1/3 or 1/4. This might help or at least produce the most "normal" face. Try a "portrait lens". For your DX type camera 65mm - 85mm Prime. If FX, 85mm - 105mm Primes are traditional. Yes, a 120mm or 135mm could be used too. I'm not sure what Nikon DX Prime lenses you might find, but for my Pentax cameras, they make a pricey 77mm portrait lens. Someone who is a real portrait photographer can probably give you some detailed help. It is not really my thing but I've done it and watched it done many times and ways.
Jan 7, 2018 07:26:25 #
LarryFitz
Loc: Beacon NY
If you resize the picture without locking the aspect ratios you can thin out your friends. But do not over do, have about a 5% distortion is enough.
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Jan 7, 2018 08:00:01 #
Please provide a sample picture preferably in RAW format. If you can upload 3 pictures at 18, 35 and 50 mm. The lens is a DX right? If the lens is FX than multiply the values I listed by 1.6
Jan 7, 2018 08:01:59 #
I don't know the accuracy of this, but I read somewhere, sometime, that a 50mm lens is accurate. A shorter lens makes you look fatter and a longer lens makes you look slimmer. If that is the case, then I need someone with a 1000mm+ lens to take my photo.
Jan 7, 2018 08:05:26 #
Linda Ewing
Loc: Lincolnshire,UK
Strange that cos I know exactly what you mean, also in all my portraits,mainly outside, the legs look short, it is so annoying as a couple of people have mentioned it to me when I show them their photos, must be a lens problem I guess but short legs and fat bodies - no - the ladies don't like it and men always want to look taller. Must be an answer, so come on hogs let us know what to do.
daffygirl wrote:
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the people (including me) look much wider in my photos than we are in real life I am shooting with a Nikon D3200 in portrait orientation and no matter how close or far away I shoot- people look fat! Is there a remedy for this (other than dropping a few lbs)???
Jan 7, 2018 08:19:53 #
Might be worth asking in the People Photography or Wedding Photography sections here on UHH
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