Camera and Lens info should be posted with photos.
Jan 7, 2019 15:14:38 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
BebuLamar wrote:
I wonder if one has to list the equipment used when entering a contest, submit a photograph for publication or sell a photograph in a gallery?
Even back in film days the info was requested.
Ive judged a few in the day ... and many might flame this ... but they who took the photo with a YASHICA FX-2 would IMO win a tie with a photo taken by a NIKON F3.
Also, granted, it was easier to fudge equipment used in those days.
Jan 7, 2019 15:18:07 #
Really? I don't see such info being important among other artists. Those who feel the need for knowledge of a technique, etc. seem to search them out on the web or library.
I wonder what it is that makes some photographers different.
I wonder what it is that makes some photographers different.
Jan 7, 2019 15:22:27 #
Jan 7, 2019 15:22:50 #
soloboogie wrote:
I think it would be helpful to include equipment info with photos that are posted. No need for exposure info such as shooting mode, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc. Just camera and lens. REGIS is always faithful with his bird photos.
A good portion of pictures posted to UHH contain EXIF information...
bwa
Jan 7, 2019 15:25:03 #
burkphoto wrote:
Sorry you had trouble with the Tamron 28-75. We had over 440 of them on Canons and a few Nikons at the school portrait company I worked for. We never had an issue unless the body wasn’t calibrated properly — and we had a few of those!
It generally worked Ok with the D70s. On the F100, N90s, D200 & D500 it pretty consistently back focused. It took a trip to the Tamron Spa and nothing improved. That is why I have it paired with my D70s as a grandkid training kit.
Jan 7, 2019 15:26:00 #
burkphoto wrote:
Some of us read the terms of use and decided on day one to post images sparsely or not at all...
90% of my life’s photos belong to former employers. It’s considered proprietary and confidential training imagery. I’m sure there are others here who tread just as carefully around potential legal issues.
90% of my life’s photos belong to former employers. It’s considered proprietary and confidential training imagery. I’m sure there are others here who tread just as carefully around potential legal issues.
I'll bet there are more pictures in the other 10% than most take in a lifetime.
If someone doesn't want to share their photos it's fine to say, I don't want to show my pictures.
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We have a photographer here who shoots mostly BIF and claims a 98% keeper rate. I have no reason to doubt him. He has never posted any pictures so nobody know what criteria he set for 'Keeper". I had a friend who died a few months ago, since going digital had a 100% keeper rate. When a card got filled he threw it in a desk drawer and put a brand new one in.
And, just as nobody is forced to show pictures, same goes for shooting data. At least those who show pictures go half way.
But there are a few here who never post a picture but add more to the community than those of us who do. So in the end it sort of balances out.
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Jan 7, 2019 15:46:41 #
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
soloboogie wrote:
I may be wrong but I think my EXIF gives focal length but not lens model.
Focal length (and approximate distance from shooter to target) would be more helpful than lens make/model
Jan 7, 2019 15:58:25 #
Jan 7, 2019 16:00:03 #
Fotoartist wrote:
I agree. Photoshop for example, can make anywhere from a 1 to 100% difference in the effect of the pic.
There are a handful of presenters on this website, such as Dave Chinn, who routinely put out stunningly beautiful work (IMO) and I would love to know more about the PP they use to achieve such good work.
Jan 7, 2019 16:41:30 #
Even though I suffer from “the curse”, a term my wife applies to engineers, and a longtime nerd I don’t think I have ever wondered what camera or lens was used. Maybe because my wife will smack you if you ask “That’s a great picture. WHAT KIND OF CAMERA TOOK IT?” I may have thought how far away is that polar bear? What focal length lens was used?
Jan 7, 2019 16:45:12 #
Elmerviking wrote:
The camera /lens model does not take the photo...the photographer do. It’s more important to learn HOW it’s done, that is the exif data...ISO, aperture, shutter speed, mode etc.
Of course it is interesting to know what equipment is used, but many believe that a better, more expensive model takes better pictures, which of course is not true!
Of course it is interesting to know what equipment is used, but many believe that a better, more expensive model takes better pictures, which of course is not true!
So all of those photographers who make a living taking pictures are just wasting their money paying for the good stuff. Good to know.
Jan 7, 2019 16:47:18 #
Thanks to everyone who does post pictures for my viewing enjoyment and inspiration. I have started downloading my favorites to my computer to watch as a slideshow. I must admit as a novice to camera workings that I thought it would be the equipment that would give me a sharp picture. Now I realize it is how I work the camera. I see the point that even if I look at the data, it is not necessarily going to show me how to do it myself. My pastor's wife recommended I purchase a Nikon D7100 a couple years ago, which I did and so far love it (even if I don't know what I'm doing yet, ha!) I enjoy taking all kinds of pictures especially close ups of flowers as I love to garden too!
Jan 7, 2019 17:11:18 #
soloboogie wrote:
Knowing the exposure info is only relevant to the lighting situation. You rely on the metering of the camera and make any necessary adjustment. You only adjust ISO to get better detail (low ISO) or a faster shutter speed (high ISO)
Yes, exposure is lighting, but to learn from viewing a photo it is essential to understand what was the focal length, aperature and perhaps shutter speed. Only then can you appreciate what the photographer was trying to achieve.
Jan 7, 2019 17:15:15 #
latebloomer wrote:
It would be interesting as to the reasons they don't post exit data. I'm just curious.
For some, laziness and time out of their busy day. For others they do not want to divulge their "proprietary" artistic techniques ....such is a competitive world
Some figure, nobody helped them learn - so why should they help others ??Jan 7, 2019 17:19:56 #
papakatz45 wrote:
So all of those photographers who make a living taking pictures are just wasting their money paying for the good stuff. Good to know.
Omg...
I just meant that a lousy photographer will never be better if he buys the most modern or sofisticated equipment. The composition and content means everything, not what he used to take the photo!
Unfortunately many believe they will be better if they buy a professional, advanced camera or lens, which is not true! Even “entry level” cameras with cheap kit lenses can produce amazing pictures!
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