Posts for: St3v3M
Apr 3, 2012 22:34:23 #
Check both ends of your lens. If they are clean try this:
- Open up a blank white screen on your computer. It could be a blank document in Wordpad or a totally white screen in Paint.
- Clean your monitor thoroughly to absolutely ensure that there is nothing on it like dust, specks, particles, etc. Otherwise this can flaw the integrity of the test.
- Set your camera to aperture priority and close the aperture down to F/22, and set your ISO to 100.
- Set your focus manually to infinity, and frame your shot to encompass the entire screen of your monitor.
- Take a picture of the screen, and take a look at the results. If you see specks as in the image above, then you have a dirty sensor.
- Open up a blank white screen on your computer. It could be a blank document in Wordpad or a totally white screen in Paint.
- Clean your monitor thoroughly to absolutely ensure that there is nothing on it like dust, specks, particles, etc. Otherwise this can flaw the integrity of the test.
- Set your camera to aperture priority and close the aperture down to F/22, and set your ISO to 100.
- Set your focus manually to infinity, and frame your shot to encompass the entire screen of your monitor.
- Take a picture of the screen, and take a look at the results. If you see specks as in the image above, then you have a dirty sensor.
Apr 1, 2012 05:25:51 #
Apr 1, 2012 05:23:39 #
The mood of the photo calls for no flash as it tells a better story.
Apr 1, 2012 05:20:35 #
ronz wrote:
Hoping someone on here is doing this and can advise what i need. I want to tether from my Canon 60-D to a monitor at a large shoot so they can see what their photo looks like immediately. My other option would be to a laptop and I could show 4-5 backgrounds they could choose from. If you know the cords etc it would require, I would appreciate the info.
With the 60D you can use the Eye-Fi card system or simply use the Canon EOS Utility software and the cord that came with the camera for free. Both are easy to look-up on Google so enjoy and be sure to post how it goes.
Apr 1, 2012 04:44:57 #
I shot a series of photos while on a hike today with a local club and when I arrived home was notified of an upcoming contest with a Spring theme. I have flower shots, but this one fascinates me and I wonder what you think of it. What does it say to you and would you submit it?
Mar 29, 2012 01:58:41 #
I hesitated posting this, but am SO happy I did and know it will save me a lot of time, money and unnecessary frustration. Thank you everyone!
Mar 29, 2012 01:37:53 #
Greg wrote:
Not quite correct. Yes you will buy adapter ring... (show quote)
True again (I am SO glad I asked this question) and will probably be the way I go as it seem the most cost effective and convenient way! Thank you all!
Mar 29, 2012 01:34:38 #
effrant wrote:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lens-filters.htm
Been there, done that, love the site, thanks!
Mar 29, 2012 01:33:39 #
rpavich wrote:
Also, on the square ones...people that I have read about using them they sometimes just hold the filter in front of the lens with their free hand....no holder....it's faster that way.
Also, on the square ones...people that I have read about using them they sometimes just hold the filter in front of the lens with their free hand....no holder....it's faster that way.
...Stick with a large circular filter with step-down adapters, but use a square glass filter for GDs so you can move them up and down... I like that - thanks!
Mar 29, 2012 01:15:59 #
Indi wrote:
When I downloaded it, My Norton said it was UNSAFE! Be careful. Maybe I'm wrong.
I've had problems with Norton before and contacted the vendor only to have them say they are working with Norton to clear the issue. I'm not saying don't trust Norton, it's just that MS Security Essentials didn't say anything and it was presented by a respected website to the community. As always though download with caution.
Mar 27, 2012 16:15:15 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Something I learned here too late: Buy a circular filter for your largest lens and then use step-up adaptors to use it on other lenses.
St3v3M wrote:
Circle filters seem secure and easy to use, but you need to buy a new one for each size lens while square filters seem more cumbersome, but you buy one and you are done.
Something I learned here too late: Buy a circular filter for your largest lens and then use step-up adaptors to use it on other lenses.
Thank JerryC41! I hadn't thought of that...but now that I'm thinking... I'm new - how do I plan for future lenes? laf
Mar 27, 2012 16:05:18 #
I'm not sure if this helps or is appropriate, but I thought I would pass this along...
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/exif-viewer-view-detailed-exif-data-of-image-files/
Exif or Exchangeable Image File Format is a standard that specifies the formats for images, sound and other important tags used by digital cameras, scanners and other systems, handling image and sound files recorded by digital cameras. You can view this meta data information in the default Windows properties of images and other files. However, if you want to view the meta data information of a large number of files, opening the properties of each one of them would not be an easy task. What you can do instead is use Exif Viewer. It is a powerful tool to view Exif data of files with an interface designed to let users easily navigate between all the options. Keep reading to find out more about Exif Viewer.
The main interface of the application has a folder tree in the left side, while the list of files containing Exif data appear on the right side. Select a file to view its thumbnail preview in the left bottom corner of the application. Exif Viewer has Name, Original Date, F-Number, Flash, Exposure and Orientation columns by default.
Exif Viewer works on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
http://www.exif-viewer.net/features/
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/exif-viewer-view-detailed-exif-data-of-image-files/
Exif or Exchangeable Image File Format is a standard that specifies the formats for images, sound and other important tags used by digital cameras, scanners and other systems, handling image and sound files recorded by digital cameras. You can view this meta data information in the default Windows properties of images and other files. However, if you want to view the meta data information of a large number of files, opening the properties of each one of them would not be an easy task. What you can do instead is use Exif Viewer. It is a powerful tool to view Exif data of files with an interface designed to let users easily navigate between all the options. Keep reading to find out more about Exif Viewer.
The main interface of the application has a folder tree in the left side, while the list of files containing Exif data appear on the right side. Select a file to view its thumbnail preview in the left bottom corner of the application. Exif Viewer has Name, Original Date, F-Number, Flash, Exposure and Orientation columns by default.
Exif Viewer works on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
http://www.exif-viewer.net/features/
Mar 27, 2012 15:57:49 #
I was ready to buy an assortment of filters ranging from UV, to Polarized and several Gradients then I came across a website that made me question - Circle or Square?
What do you use or recommend? Is it better to buy circle filters that screw on to your lens or square filters that fit in an adapter?
A screw on circle UV Filter makes sense for most days and gives me a sense of protection. For the rest I am lost.
Circle filters seem secure and easy to use, but you need to buy a new one for each size lens while square filters seem more cumbersome, but you buy one and you are done. Mostly I am stuck here - cost verse cost.
Also, how do you adjust a circle GD filter for a sunset? With the square you move it up and down... With a circle do you move the shot?
And while we are at it, if I go with the square filters for CP and GD then how do I adjust them independently or do I not use them together?
I think I understand filters, its the using them that I don't know yet. All opinions welcome!
What do you use or recommend? Is it better to buy circle filters that screw on to your lens or square filters that fit in an adapter?
A screw on circle UV Filter makes sense for most days and gives me a sense of protection. For the rest I am lost.
Circle filters seem secure and easy to use, but you need to buy a new one for each size lens while square filters seem more cumbersome, but you buy one and you are done. Mostly I am stuck here - cost verse cost.
Also, how do you adjust a circle GD filter for a sunset? With the square you move it up and down... With a circle do you move the shot?
And while we are at it, if I go with the square filters for CP and GD then how do I adjust them independently or do I not use them together?
I think I understand filters, its the using them that I don't know yet. All opinions welcome!
Mar 27, 2012 12:21:32 #
NIKONUT wrote:
I carry a small pack of lens tissue with me when I shoot. Had a mean fingerprint on a lens and was not able to get rid of it properly. My dear "ole" daddy lectured me about taking pictures with an unprotected lens - it's like having un-protected sex, you never know what you come home with!!!
...so many jokes here its just not fair!
Mar 27, 2012 12:06:18 #
Apparently a lot of you do not know what a Ménage à Trois is. I found Larry's remark hilarious.[/quote]
If they haven't tried it they wouldn't know... LAF
If they haven't tried it they wouldn't know... LAF