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mrjcall wrote:

Luv to see a $5K dog photo..... 8-)

I will as soon as I put it on my new computer. Just set this thing up and bought it for photography. I'm ordering Lightroom 5 and I don't think I will start out paying the monthly fee for the Adobe Photoshop.

Feb 9, 2015 15:53:58 #

PACSMAN wrote:

Why not rent them both and see if the 1 stop makes a difference for what you shoot. I did and ended up with the f4 and I'm very happy with it.

Fantastic idea, thanks!

Feb 8, 2015 21:25:04 #

Sheila, I will eventually move to a full frame camera and will hike with only 2 lenses and camera. I think I have talked myself into the f/4 because I keep thinking of the long slog up a permanent snowfield to Camp Muir in Mt. Rainier Nat'l Park.

Feb 8, 2015 20:01:52 #

EbbieMN wrote:

Sorry I can't help with the lens question. However, I hike and backpack and I use a Cotton Carrier vest. It carries the camera and lens pointed down so it never gets in the way. It locks in securely and is easy to get the camera out and shooting quickly. I then use my main backpack for extra clothes, water, etc. I wrap extra lenses in bubble wrap and put in backpack. Works good for me!

I've seen the camera holster and vest but I'm a bit concerned with moisture being in the Pacific Northwest.

Feb 8, 2015 17:18:42 #

I've heard great things about the Nikon 70-200mm f/4 lens and thinking of making this my first expensive lens purchase but I've heard the f/2.8 lens is excellent and faster but much heavier. I have the kit lens and the cheaper 55-300mm f/4.5 -5.6G ED lens that I use on my D5100.
I like dog photography (sold one of my photos for $5000 this year) and landscape photography. I like hiking on the trail with my camera and usually have my dog with me unless I'm in a National Park.
Does anyone have advice on these lenses? Should I look at other lens choices? Also, does anyone have a favorite camera backpack? I'm a small female only 5'2". Thanks.

Feb 6, 2015 11:50:01 #

LIGHTROOM

Creative Live has Photoshop Week starting Feb 23. You can watch live view for free and there is a topic schedule posted so you can pick and choose what you are interested in.

Aug 3, 2014 13:26:46 #

R.G. wrote:

If you're very fond of this pic, try posting it in the Post Processing section. There'll be absolutely no shortage of opinions, suggestions, offered edits etc :-D .

Great suggestion and I sent the photo over to that forum section.

Aug 3, 2014 13:25:27 #

Cattreasure wrote:

The first picture. If that was my dog, I would hang the picture on my wall.

Thanks so much!

Aug 3, 2014 10:32:12 #

Thanks everyone. I will go back in and see how the crop looks from the left side. That will take out the problem of a very dark bush on that side of the photo.

Aug 3, 2014 00:06:50 #

I've got this photo and I'm not quite sure which way is more pleasing. Could you scrutinize these two shots and please add any constructive criticism to help me out here. Thanks so much!

tweaked some in photoshop

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basically no tweaking

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Jan 28, 2014 17:40:46 #

I'm checking out the you tubes now and find them quite informative. Thanks for the info.

Hershel wrote:

I did a quick search for "Studio Lighting" on our YouTube Channel which yielded quite a few results which you might find helpful. There are several long form tutorials on studio lighting by famous photogs such as Syl arena and Lindsay Adler etc.. They are all free to view and if you have the time you may find them enlightening.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BHPhotoVideoProAudio/search?query=studio+lighting

Enjoy.

HERSHEL

Jan 25, 2014 17:48:31 #

This is very useful info since I have never set up a "studio". This is for my own dogs who love to dress up and pose for the camera.

jerryc41 wrote:

This might be useful.

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2014/01/21/home-studio-setup-6-things-every-photographer-needs/

Jan 24, 2014 21:31:37 #

Thanks for the info! I will take a look.

amehta wrote:

Well, that's convenient. I have two of these CFL ... (show quote)

Jan 24, 2014 21:10:54 #

I would like to start out with minimum and add equipment along the way. Maybe, start with $500 and work up from there.

Jan 24, 2014 20:08:36 #

I'm thinking about setting up a "studio" in my workshop. I would be taking photos of my dogs with different scenes I create. Other than my camera and tripod, what kind of lighting would you purchase first? Secondly, what equipment would you add to have a proper studio? I would like to keep the dollars to a reasonable minimum. Thanks for any suggestions.