Posts for: Stevewayne23
Dec 16, 2014 00:06:00 #
some easy fixes: contrast, white balance, noise reduction
Dec 14, 2014 12:54:39 #
just a little slice of life shot of a Saturday flag football game the day after a major rainstorm in Sacramento's Curtis Park, which is located about three miles from the State Capitol.
Dec 6, 2014 22:47:54 #
I actually paid $660 for the Sigma 50-150 on an eBay auction and am quite happy with it. There's a newer version, but the one I have works great.
lensman1 wrote:
lensman1
I was considering the sigma 150mm-500mm over the 50mm-500mm because of the lesser cost. I wish I had the money to get any lens I want, but it's not the case at this time. It is correct my D-5100 does not have focus calibration and up to now I have not had any issues.
I was considering the sigma 150mm-500mm over the 50mm-500mm because of the lesser cost. I wish I had the money to get any lens I want, but it's not the case at this time. It is correct my D-5100 does not have focus calibration and up to now I have not had any issues.
Dec 6, 2014 16:42:17 #
any reason you prefer the Sigma 150-500 over the Sigma 50-500 (which I have). Just wondering.
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Having had and used both lenses, you aren't going to gain anything, except MT's comment, and some weight. If it's more "reach" you want I'd look into the Sigma 150-500 that is going for about $700. right now.
That "is" the lens you really want for your rig. Keep the 55-300, which for the price is a nice lens and get the Bigma for some extra long reach.
You'll have the bases covered.
That "is" the lens you really want for your rig. Keep the 55-300, which for the price is a nice lens and get the Bigma for some extra long reach.
You'll have the bases covered.
Dec 4, 2014 19:39:15 #
BorderFX is a free plug-in for iPhoto and Aperture, and the watermark feature works great.
http://www.iborderfx.com/
http://www.iborderfx.com/
Dec 2, 2014 12:46:07 #
One thing I wanted to mention was that I feel the focus fix tool in Perfect Photo Suite 9 is faster and works better than anything I've used.
Dec 2, 2014 10:42:49 #
It's been trial and error for me. I started importing everything into iPhoto from the beginning and liked Aperture because those two programs work together so well helping my workflow. The MacPhun suite of software -- Intensify Pro, Focus 2, SnapHeal -- all work nicely as plug-ins with Aperture, as does Perfect Photo Suite 9, which now has a really good noise reduction feature that Aperture lacks. And I also have the latest standalone version of LR, but use it rarely, though LR's noise reduction works really well too. Since Aperture won't be upgraded, I'll probably go to LR eventually, though I'm not looking forward to importing my 20,000 or so photos.
Dec 2, 2014 01:00:21 #
Mr PC wrote:
I'd also consider the Sigma 18-250 for $349 new, I've had one as a walking around lens for about a year on my D5200. It has a lock to prevent lens creep, the knock on that Tamron that I've read here is it does have some creep. Also, the new Sigma 18-300 for $579 or the Tamron 16-300 for about $600 if your budget can stretch a little are both very good.
I have the Sigma 18-250 and love it, but check the price. I got it and have seen it recently under $250 new.
Nov 30, 2014 20:39:42 #
I actually figured it out. Read on a 10-year old forum that Sigma sometimes glues those rings in, and to use a hot hair dryer and exacto knife to pry away the glue and that's what I did, and it worked!
Nov 30, 2014 20:15:09 #
Has anyone had experience doing this? I do have the version that you can remove the collar (there's a "remove" arrow you have to align), but when I loosen the screw as described, the collar doesn't move at all. Thanks.
Nov 26, 2014 10:49:35 #
I like the flexibility of my Sigma 18-250. It's sharp, plus it's lighter and more compact than most kit lenses.
Nov 17, 2014 23:34:07 #
Nov 17, 2014 10:56:31 #
Was having some problems posting the photos I wanted, so here's a few more.
Nov 17, 2014 10:50:13 #
Used my recently purchased Canon 7D (not the Mark II) to shoot some community college football action Saturday at Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College. Main lenses are the Sigma 50-599 and Canon 70-200 2.8. It was a beautiful 67-degree day. I shot over a thousand photos; these are a few.
Nov 14, 2014 10:37:07 #
I just bought the Canon 70-200 2.8 from Canon as a refurb and love it.