Posts: joer | Ugly Hedgehog

Getting a new computer

IR Jim wrote:

Just FYI the video card is only important if you a... (show quote)

I agree gaming card excel at 3D which Photo editors like PS do not use. The problem is finding a good 2D graphics card.

Thom Hogan - Nikon, Mirrorless, 35mm film, Photo-Gadget information source

Jul 23, 2013 20:21:14 #

(Links and Resources)

craggycrossers wrote:

Riada - there's a lot of excitement in the mirrorless marketplace at present because of the imminent arrival of the Panasonic GX7 in September and a possible replacement for the award-winning Olympus OM-D E-M5 soon afterwards. Happy to help.

Mirror-less has got me interested too. Owning quite a bit of Nikon equipment I am so disappointed that they are behind the curve.

I look forward to the new releases. Thanks for the update.

Jul 23, 2013 20:14:41 #

Taking pictures in dark rooms

CaptainC wrote:

For these kinds of images, I would just aim the fl... (show quote)

Nobody does flash as well as Nikon. I love my D700 too.

Jul 23, 2013 20:12:30 #

Taking pictures in dark rooms

Starr wrote:

I was using an external flash but there was nothing to bounce the light off of. I just purchased a Vivitar flash but now I know I need to stick with my camera brand, Pentax.

I love B&H.

Thank you...

Stick with the Vivitar since you already have it. All you need is the bounce attachment. You can make it work. The beauty of digital is that you can easily dial in your settings with a few practice shots

Jul 23, 2013 20:07:40 #

d800 question

2da4est wrote:

I just received my d800 which I bought used from k... (show quote)

Congrats. The D800 will be a great camera once you get used to it..

Jul 23, 2013 19:34:10 #

Equipment Matters

mdorn wrote:

Is your point that most suffer from functional fixedness?

I don't know what you mean by "functional fixedness." Please explain.

Jul 23, 2013 19:32:40 #

Equipment Matters

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I tend to agree with Danilo. I hike often with my DSLR+3 lenses, and a tripod. It all fits on my back. There are two primary reasons I'm out there: I love exploring and I love to photograph while exploring.

Thank you to all those that agree with Danilo. Since you can accept one and reject the other based on your preference for what you use then equipment does matter.

I've proven my point.

Jul 23, 2013 17:49:17 #

Equipment Matters

I know some of are going to tell me that its the person behind the camera that makes the difference, and of course you are right, some of the time..

But equipment matters a lot. The attached images illustrate my point.

The first was taken with a P&S with a flip up monitor (P7100) after walking into the forest preserve over a mile.

The second was shot from my deck with a DSLR 300MM lens +1.4 Ext ( D7100 with Sigma 2.8 lens and matched multiplier mounted on a tripod).

Could I have taken each photo with the opposite rigs? Not very likely. I would have to get so close to the bird with the P&S I'd scare it away. Can you image lugging the DSLR combo for hours on end. Plus I'd have to take it off the tripod to get the same prospective.

Did I make my point?

Jul 23, 2013 16:23:15 #

Formula for Successful Photography

Great shot! At a time like that, who cares about rules? The best shot is the one you get,

You got that right. This shot was sheer luck. Do it often enough and you are bound to get a good one once in awhile.

Thanks.

Jul 23, 2013 13:03:37 #

Full "Buck" Moon last night

CBL19six9 wrote:

The south Texas view. Yours is awesome JoeR

Thanks. It was from back in the day when I thought I was a photographer.

Jul 23, 2013 12:50:48 #

Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX

sodapop wrote:

Hi all. Would a Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens be a good recommendation for a Nikon 3000? (I know, entry level camera, but works for now for me). Or, is there a better recommendation for this class of lenses? Your suggestions are always greatly valued.

Thanks

soda

This may be a stretch if you are on a budget but look at Sigma's 18-35MM 1.8 zoom. It blows away most primes.

Go to DPReview and compare it to Nikon, Canon and Zeiss primes. I kid you not.

Jul 23, 2013 12:34:22 #

Taking pictures in dark rooms

Starr wrote:

Please help. The last two events I photographed were held in rooms that were all wood - walls, floors, ceiling and furniture. I had a terrible time getting any photos to work out. There was nothing to bounce my external flash off of so pictures turned out too dark. My ISO was at 1600/3200 and metered my camera but still the colors were all off. I spent way too much time in post processing. Any suggestions?

You need an external flash with a bounce attachment.

If you don't already have an external flash get the most powerful one you can afford. Stick with your camera brand. Other brands will work fine if you know what your doing but usually you don't get the full features of the camera/flash.

Check out B&H Photo. They have every thing you can image and more. They are as reliable as death & taxes and have a hassle free return policy. No I don't work for them.

Jul 23, 2013 11:07:43 #

Formula for Successful Photography

rmalarz wrote:

In all, it is, also, best to know your equipment completely. What it is capable of doing and what it is not. This should also include the huge piece of equipment immediately behind the viewfinder.
--Bob

Its not that huge, really. LOL.

Jul 23, 2013 11:05:41 #

Formula for Successful Photography

EstherP wrote:

This statement I complete disagree with! Comparing... (show quote)

I'm sure you could find most things in the Grand Canyon that are in your backyard. Except maybe your grand kids.

There is nothing like dissent to promote discourse.

Jul 23, 2013 11:00:15 #

Full "Buck" Moon last night

wtompkins wrote:

It was in and out of the clouds, and the mosquitoes were feasting on my ankles, so I didn't stay out long.

I Like your moon designation. Here is one of mine.