Posts for: MrGNY
Jul 3, 2018 10:47:04 #
There are a lot of good examples of bokeh that have been posted so far.
Here is an example that I took a few days ago. The intent was to get the flower in focus and blur the background. As was stated earlier bokeh happens when you intentionally create a shallow depth of field. You also have to watch when you use a shallow depth of field that you don't loose the sharpness of your subject. If you are to far away from the object you will not have a nice crisp image.
Best way to figure it out is with experimenting, take an object and photograph it with one lens at different apatures and focal lengths and see how your photo's come out. it doesn't matter what you use as the subject just take the photo over and over with different settings and observe what you get. This is how we learn. Some lenses are better at others for bokeh.
Happy shooting.
Here is an example that I took a few days ago. The intent was to get the flower in focus and blur the background. As was stated earlier bokeh happens when you intentionally create a shallow depth of field. You also have to watch when you use a shallow depth of field that you don't loose the sharpness of your subject. If you are to far away from the object you will not have a nice crisp image.
Best way to figure it out is with experimenting, take an object and photograph it with one lens at different apatures and focal lengths and see how your photo's come out. it doesn't matter what you use as the subject just take the photo over and over with different settings and observe what you get. This is how we learn. Some lenses are better at others for bokeh.
Happy shooting.
Jun 30, 2018 17:33:39 #
WJShaheen wrote:
Thank you, Christian. So, my take-away is if you're going to get a 4K monitor, get a good, large sized one rather than settle for a 24" or 27" (?).
I was hoping the 27" would be large enough.
Thanks, again.
I was hoping the 27" would be large enough.
Thanks, again.
A 27in should be large enough. I do all my graphic design and photo work on a 27" monitor. Personal home computer is a 27" iMac and my work computer is a Dell laptop with a 27" LG monitor, which I only use the 27" monitor on.
Jun 29, 2018 12:49:31 #
I am using a 3 legged Thing Bracket on my Nikon. It works fine. The same bracket is listed for Canon, Fuji and Sony.
Jun 29, 2018 07:50:26 #
safeman wrote:
See, lost me already. What is a DX format as compared to what ever else is out there
The DX and FX Formats. In digital SLR cameras, the camera's format refers to the size of its image sensor. Nikon makes a DX-format sensor and an FX-format sensor. The DX-format is the smaller sensor at 24x16mm; the larger FX-format sensor measures 36x24mm which is approximately the same size as 35mm film.
As for the question of the D3400 vs D7000 they are both capable cameras. I had the predecessor to the D3400 the D3300 with kit lens and they made fine photos. I since moved up to a D7500 and use the lenses from the D3300 kit. What do you primarily shoot? That will help with the advise.
Jun 29, 2018 07:32:38 #
Ron Dial wrote:
There is a dilemma you face: A really good monito... (show quote)
That lawsuit on the Apple laptops was in 2008.
Jun 29, 2018 06:53:59 #
Jun 26, 2018 23:03:31 #
pfunk436 wrote:
What are people using to edit photos on a Mac. I am willing to spend up to a couple hundred bucks buck would prefer something on the cheaper end. I am new to photography and still learning the photos and editing thing. Thanks any advice will help.
Starting out Apples Photos may be all you need. If you want or need more features then move on up to Lightroom and photoshop.
Jun 20, 2018 16:58:30 #
Have you checked the Peak Design Slide or Leash. I have a slide and it is extremely adjustable that you can tuck the camera against your body.
Jun 19, 2018 08:12:14 #
david vt wrote:
Hi br br Well, now taken lots of pictures, and ha... (show quote)
Hi David,
Don't be afraid of LR and PS. Think of LR as a hot rodded version of Photos on the Mac. It puts your photos in a filing system according to date just like photos, allows you to make adjustments just like Photos. You can always revert back to your original. From LR you can then export or open your images in PS and blend, mask, exeperiment with layers and color channels. You can do much more with your images in PS. You can do as much or as little as you want with the combo.
Just out of curiosity why did you decide to go Windows? The iMac using photos you can work with RAW images, manipulate and adjust your images and do pretty much all the basics. If you have another Mac products you would be able to pick up where you left off on any other apple device.
As for other software, there is Corel, Photoshop Elements, Affinity, GIMP, Windows Paint, I also think Windows 10 has a photo editor but I haven't tried it. If you do a Google search or look in the Windows Store I'm sure there are even more.
For the price of the monthly subscription you can't go wrong.
Happy shooting.
Jun 17, 2018 21:46:37 #
Jun 17, 2018 21:38:31 #
I highly recommend a 3 Legged Thing tripod in the punks lineup. I have the Travis aluminum version and like it a lot. It is light,colapses down to about 18 inches. I pack it in my suite case for the flight. It comes in a bag with a shoulder strap. I can carry it in the side pocket of my backpack or tie it underneath the backpack. If you don't want to go with a tripod you can make a chest stabilizer easily that can be put on or off your camera at the mount on the bottom. Another trick that works in a pinch is a piece of string off the bottom of the camera wrapped around the screw for your tripod mount with a noose at the end to put your foot through. Pull up to your eye and it will stay steady.
I would suggest a tripod if you are going to be traveling and doing landscape photography. You didn't mention if this was a photography group tour, friends and family or a group that is going via bus around the country and they have you jump on and off the bus.
I would suggest a tripod if you are going to be traveling and doing landscape photography. You didn't mention if this was a photography group tour, friends and family or a group that is going via bus around the country and they have you jump on and off the bus.
Jun 3, 2018 17:36:56 #
hpucker99 wrote:
Do you which model you have?
It is the Everyday Backpack 20L.
This would count as your carryon.
Jun 3, 2018 13:53:49 #
Mike Adams wrote:
I am looking for a camera bag that complies with airline carry-on regulations. I would prefer a backpack style. The one I looked at was from Evecase (Evecase Extra Large DSLR Camera / 15.6 inch Laptop Travel Daypack Backpack), but would like any recommendations from the forum.
Thanks
Thanks
I use the larger Peak Design, which fits my camera, 3 lenses, charger, filters etc. still room in the top to fit a sweatshirt, Bose headphones and slide my iPad Pro in the laptop pocket which holds a 15 inch lap top. Slides right under the seat in front of me.
Jun 1, 2018 18:16:25 #
The card reader can be bad if the card works fine in the camera and you can use the camera to download to computer.
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Jun 1, 2018 17:51:13 #
I make photo books like you do. I stream them to my television when we have gatherings and have music playing in the background since the t.v. comes on when the receiver is on.