Posts for: jamesl
Dec 7, 2017 16:42:58 #
Bar wrote:
Being an old geezer, my days date back to the Rollie-flex and the early Yashica Electro35, my first 35mm camera. It took great pictures when you remembered to take the lens-cap off...
I have a Yashica Electro35 from back in the old days too but it was not my first 35mm camera. My first 35mm was an Argus C3 (the brick). They both got a lot of use.
Dec 6, 2017 17:38:25 #
basyeguy wrote:
My wife takes a lot of pix of our dogs and needs a fairly inexpensive digital camera that has fast shutter speed and/or low lag time. Would like to keep it under $200, but that may not be realistic. Any suggestions? Many thanks!
A refurbished DSLR, Nikon, Canon or whatever brand you prefer. You should be able to get some pretty good deals that way.
Dec 6, 2017 17:34:58 #
gunflint wrote:
Curious if anyone has ever had any issues resulting from camera gear and more specifically SD cards going through the airport scanning machines?
Any info is appreciated!
Any info is appreciated!
Film yes, but SD cards I doubt it. I have had them scanned in airports befor with no problems resulting from it.
Dec 6, 2017 17:31:50 #
PotoFotos wrote:
I work on Lightroom 5 and was curious if all you photophiles have an opinion on what is better to edit your photos with on LR. To use NEFs or JPGs? That is the question. Does it make a difference? Advanced thx.
Always the RAW files, ".NEF", ".CR2", etc.
Dec 6, 2017 17:28:28 #
dickroy925 wrote:
Looking for suggestions for an additional flash for a Nikon D7200 to replace the built in version. General use — portraits and fill for wildlife, etc. Thanks.
I use the Altura AP N-1001. Here is a link to the information on Amazon. It also comes without the triggers if you don't want or need them.
https://www.amazon.com/Altura-Photo-Professional-Flash-NIKON/dp/B00H84WRK2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1512599166&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=altura+ap+n-1001+flash
Dec 6, 2017 17:24:14 #
jerryc41 wrote:
How about going back and processing an image again? Would that be post processing? 
Maybe that would be re-processing.
Dec 6, 2017 17:19:28 #
tomad wrote:
Hey pp experts, I have a photo that has a white (... (show quote)
I usually use ON1 Photo RAW 2018 in Layers to do that type of complex masking job. I also have used Topaz ReMask which does a great job too. Once the mask is completed you can drop whatever new sky background you want in a layer below the mask and adjust it as needed to finish up.
Dec 5, 2017 15:14:45 #
mavrick8019 wrote:
I have a canon 6Ti and was using 55-250 lens to take a picture of the big moon last night and could not get a clear picture. When I reviewed the picture it looked like a bright spot and not anything like the moon. Any ideas what I was doing wrong.
Overexposure. What camera settings did you use?
Dec 5, 2017 15:07:45 #
Peter Franck wrote:
I know, that my question is not formulated correctly, because "different strokes for different folks".
I'm new to "real" editing and currently use Capture NX-D by Nikon, which was free of charge and I downloaded it from the Nikon site.
Before I get too familiar with NX-D, I'd like to here your take on editing software. I do look for something that is user friendly, even if it only available for a one time charge or a monthly user fee.
Thanks, Peter
I'm new to "real" editing and currently use Capture NX-D by Nikon, which was free of charge and I downloaded it from the Nikon site.
Before I get too familiar with NX-D, I'd like to here your take on editing software. I do look for something that is user friendly, even if it only available for a one time charge or a monthly user fee.
Thanks, Peter
"Photoshop Elements", "Affinity Photo", "Luminar 2018", "Corel Paint Shop Pro 2018" and "On1 Photo RAW 2018" would be the best suggestions, in my opinion. Photoshop Elements has several editing modes to choose from which allows for increasing complexity as your knowledge and skills grow. There are many videos available on using all of them so there is a lot of help available. I imagine quite a few people here will recommend the Adobe Creative Cloud package of Lightroom & Photoshop for $9.99/month and they are very good products. The main downside for me is the monthly reoccurring charges you have to keep paying for as long as you want to be able to continue using the Adobe package. For me it isn't that the monthly fee is too much and is mainly that it never stops. If you are a person the would always be updating to a new version comes out the package is not a bad option. I have found In my case though, I never automatically bought the new version every year. I only buy new versions when the it offers enough, in the way of new features, that I feel I really need or want it.
Dec 1, 2017 15:07:05 #
3dees wrote:
for the Nikon users. is there any third party flashes the are compatible with the Nikon cls. I have a D7200 and also the R1C1 flash. great for macro but I want to use the commander for shots that need more light. can't see spending money on recievers and transmitters and Nikon flashes are a bit pricey.
I find the Altura Pro AP-N1001 does a good job.
Nov 28, 2017 19:19:31 #
ike129 wrote:
hi, all
am a newbie here. what recommendations for a good photo editing software for beginner
I am using a Canon 70D with a EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.
currently taking landscape, bird and wildlife shots as I learn how to use the camera
thanks for any advice.
Ike
am a newbie here. what recommendations for a good photo editing software for beginner
I am using a Canon 70D with a EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.
currently taking landscape, bird and wildlife shots as I learn how to use the camera
thanks for any advice.
Ike
There are a lot to choose from. "ON1 Photo RAW 2018", "Affinity Photo", "Luminar 2018", "Paint Shop Pro 2018", "Photoshop Elements", any of these would do well for you.
Nov 21, 2017 16:44:21 #
Silverman wrote:
I have a Nikon D3300, please explain "High Speed Sync", what ir is, and what purpose does it fulfill in my Photography. I am a beginner of about One year.
I don't think the D3300 has high speed sync capability.
Nov 20, 2017 15:44:02 #
dhowland wrote:
Are you a Mac or PC user?
A PC, running Windows 8.1
Nov 20, 2017 15:35:46 #
shuck wrote:
Just purchased elements from a retailer. All goes well until I enter the redemption code. I get an invalid code message. The second digit in the first block looks like a S, but it won't accept a letter in the first block. Only numbers. Has anyone else had this problem?
When I bought Elements 14 the only redemption code was for a copy "OnOne Effects" to use with Elements. The License key was on the installation disc and it was all that was needed to install Elements.
Nov 20, 2017 13:56:52 #
cmcaroffino wrote:
I have been playing around with the new Luminar 18 (they are changing the name to Skylum) and really like it. A big improvement over the old version. It is very easy to work with and has some new filters like sunrays that I like. It can be used to develope RAW images but I see myself using it more as finishing software. Their website has a video on its new features if you are interested.
I bought Luminar 2018 too, and so far I really like it too.