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Nov 20, 2011 08:48:38   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Photoshop or not?
SQUIRL033 wrote:
Rhino wrote:
Photoshop is the professional choice and every photographer should learn it. It is very hard to master. You will not be able to get the most out of it without reading a few books. Scott Kelby has photoshop down. Etter than most photographers. He wrote a book. Called "The photoshop cs book for digital photographers". It is not written with all the technical bs that we photographers dont care about like many ps books. I highly recommed it for everyone that shoots digital. For about $40 bucks, its a steal. Just biy the book..trust me. As far as the program, drop a ton of cash if you want, bit it is my belief that adobe puts it out there so unprotected in hopes we amatures pirate it. They do this to create a base line of users. The only people that pay for the software are organizations and licenced business. This is not stealing, they set it like this for a reason. Simply hack the program for a fully functional version, buy the book, and learn it.
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questionable ethics at best...
quote=Rhino Photoshop is the professional choice ... (show quote)


I agree. This is a bit like saying restaurants have a front door because they want you to taste their great food, before you "dine and dash"
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Nov 20, 2011 08:38:18   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Macro Lense Recommendation
PuppyDoc wrote:
JennT wrote:
Macro wants a tripod and a dedicated Macro lens--- on that will focus well and blur the bg-- Cannon 100mm, the nikon 105mm and the tamron 90mm will all do the job. Youprobably can skip the vr is whatever as you will be using a tripod and should turn it off---

i use a Tanron 180mm--will post one of my macro images made with----
I think the sigma 150mm will work nicely, never tried it.


Cool picture!! One thing I don't think I will be doing macros on is spiders... or snakes for that matter... although I think they would be cool... ummm... yeah if you really want to see my girlie side... err... I mean the unmanly side of me come out, just get a spider or snake close to me and look out... :lol:
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My curiosity is greater than my fear of these creatures--but don't get me anywhere near sheer drops....
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Nov 20, 2011 08:33:52   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Macro Lense Recommendation
jscotthinkle wrote:
I have bought all of my camera gear from B & H and their shipping is incredibly fast - usually 2-3 days and I have the purchase. Howevere, I have found their salespeople to be short, bordering on rude and not that informative. I keep going back beacuse of the speed of delivery.


I've never spoken with one. I order online. Never an excuse for rudeness.
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Nov 19, 2011 22:18:22   #
(Photo Gallery)
Might as well toss my Canon "Stuff"
robduncanphotography wrote:
I wouldn't take advice from a pervert.

WOW! that has got to be the most narrow minded thing I have see written on here, and I have seen a lot. This is a photography forum, and there are a million different forms of photography. To call someone a pervert because they don't take the same kind of pictures as you is appalling to me. I suppose Michelangelo was also a pervert? I suppose you didn't see the photos that dear sweet Miley post on the internet of herself? Take your soap box elsewhere please.
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+1
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Nov 19, 2011 18:53:49   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Full eclipse of the moon Dec 10
WxGuesser wrote:
Those of you west of a line from LA to Lewiston MT get your tripods and cameras ready! There will be a total eclipse of the moon (total at 6:31 AM) on Dec 10. On the west coast it's going to start getting light but with a little creativity you should get some interesting shots. Those of you in Hawaii we expect to see some great shots!!!

Knowing the what the weather usually is like here in PDX all I will be able to photograph is Grey (clouds that is) LOL.


I'm there as well... and it won't be 18% gray. LOL
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Nov 19, 2011 16:33:21   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
cleaning mirror?
Thanks for the link. Actually, I was wrong about where the dust was. It was on the inside of the viewing screen. I purchased one of those "baffled" blowers and it did the job.
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Nov 19, 2011 15:21:27   #
(Photo Gallery)
Might as well toss my Canon "Stuff"
ssscomp wrote:
So, like many of you I have a bunch of fancy equipment which is usually home on a shelf. So I have taken to using the iPhone and I can't duplicate the low light capabilities and depth of field capabilities of my fancy Canon equipment, but considering I have this with me all the time and can just stop and take this in 5 seconds, to me, is remarkable.


Let me send you my PO Box and I'll pay the shipping! LOL
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Nov 19, 2011 15:16:56   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Wedding photography Poll
haze99 wrote:
To flash or not to flash? This is the question. Do you use a flash during the wedding ceremony or not? Yes or No answer, and if you want to, then tell why or why not.
Please no arguements against someone elses answers. Thanks :D


I no longer photograph weddings. I've probably done 100, and I never flashed. Reason? Although I'm not religious in the normal sense, I view weddings as religious ceremonies and I (personally) find the use of flash to be disrespectful. Also, most of the churches, temples, & synagogues where I photographed expressly forbid flash during the ceremony
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Nov 19, 2011 15:11:01   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
cleaning mirror?
Anyone have this done recently? I'm assuming this is a job for the pros.
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Nov 19, 2011 15:09:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Any Full frame shooters on here?
Mudshark wrote:
skidooman wrote:
I have 5D MII also. I think I read recently that a 5D MIII is in the works already, with a release not too far in to the future.I don't know about a low price on used MII's though, in a year and a half I haven't seen the MII's price change at all. But used is another animal altogether. Anyway, I love the FF, I'll never go back either.
Mudshark wrote:
I have a Canon 30D we use for the newspaper simple stuff because reporters really like the "green box." They don't like all that complicated "stuff." I use nothing but full frame for pro work...both a 1Ds mkII and a 5D mkii. For many reasons not the least of which is your wide angle lenses are wide angle lenses......You should see what the Canon 14 mm does on the 5DII....!!! If you are not making the gear pay for itself then here is an idea...patience is a rare and wonderful thing...I am going to speculate that Canon will be making some major advancements very soon...the 1Ds X has already been announced and I won't be surprised if an upgrade to the 5DII is in the wings. When this happens start sniffing about the camera counters and watching on line...I'll bet you will find a number of very nice, low milage Canon 5 D mk II cameras for real bargain prices...take the leap, you'll never look back!!!
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In a city about a 100 miles from where I live...there exist a very well known, large photographic store. In this city is a "camera club" and in this camera club are a substantial number of doctors who are advanced hobbiest (not sure there is such a word...) every time a new lens or camera comes out, they just have to buy the latest, money doesn't seem to be an issue. Many have "my lens is longer than yours" envy....etc. Over the years I have enjoyed their "bargains" immensely. I'm saying not long after the new 1Dx and hopefully a new 5DII model hit the shelves I would place a bet on there being some bargains on full frame, low milage, slightly used Canons...I'll be trading in my 1Ds mkII for the 1DX at some point...and I don't have a doctor budget..........
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I'm sure there are some of those in every community. LOL
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Nov 19, 2011 15:04:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Suggestions for HDR
nickims2 wrote:
Maybe you didn't know that you can use the clone tool in Photoshop to erase the watermark on the Photomatix prints. Didn't think it would work but it does! Cheaper than paying for the whole software - just try the free version. And there is no expiration date.


Sorry, but to me this is like "dine & dash".
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Nov 19, 2011 09:09:07   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Why the hyper-concern about white balance?
architect wrote:
Stumptowner wrote:
Part of what I strive to do is create the best image possible without PP. I guess that comes from my film days (hours spent in the darkroom trying for the illusive perfect print). I often wonder if today's shooters appreciate the wonder of adjusting contrast with a simple adjustment on the computer when this process used to involve picking the film, changing the chemicals, adding contrast filters, etc.


I also try to get the best image in- camera based on my Kodachrome 25 and B&W film experience, AND I greatly enjoy the ability to perfect or enhance the in camera file with Photoshop. I for one would never want to go back. Now, shooting RAW and with relatively noiseless high ISOs, I can concentrate on the artistic values and less on the technical side.
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Neither would I (want to go back). I just appreciate what can be done with RAW & PP so easily. As one example, I used to shoot B&W high contrast images of pen and ink drawings for artists. This involved using the correct film, the correct chemical, & contrast filters when printing. So different today. The point, as you say, is to start with the best image and go from there.

Ah Kodachrome 25, how I loved thee!
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Nov 19, 2011 07:36:03   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Macro Lense Recommendation
Well not precisely the same results.... I have a Nikon version of the "closeup filter" and it doesn't compare to a dedicated macro lens. I don't have one, but I've seen some very nice images using the Tamron 90 macro. It gets raves and cost less than your Canon or my Nikkor lens.
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Nov 19, 2011 07:28:46   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Suggestions for HDR
Adubin wrote:
I use Photomatix Pro mostly and it costs $99.00, but if you search the web you usually can find a discount code. Use HDRers this and you get 15% off. Also you can download for it free and try it out for 30 days. This by far is the most popular software for HDR composites and tone mapping. I also have Nik Efex HDR Pro, but hardly ever use it. I know there are less expensive and some free ones available to download from the web too. The other thing to understand that is the process to capture a multiple exposed images for HDR and the workflow to process a good or surreal looking one. If you click here http://bit.ly/sIMKPL you can view some of my HDR photos. I hope this helps, Arnold
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Arnold. Thanks for posting the before & after photos. They are examples of the value of HDR in extending the dynamic range in digital-- sort of what Adams did with film, chemical processing, etc.
Were these examples all multiple images using a tripod? I'm wondering if you've tried setting your camera at the fastest frames per section and the EV compensation with 3-5-7 (or whatever you use), and then using the continuous servo shutter option to shoot hand-held. Since you have the HDR technique down (I don't), I'm wondering if Photomatix Pro could merge images shot in this fashion.
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Nov 19, 2011 07:11:39   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Sony, Nikon, Canon or... ?
RMM wrote:
I'm not sure when the budget will stand for a new camera. I'll probably start with the basic kit lens. I've been looking at the Sony SLT A35, the Nikon D3100 and maybe a Canon T2i. I had been leaning towards the D3100, but the Sony looks very interesting. Anybody else been through this, and have any wisdom to share?

My current camera is a 6-year-old Panasonic Lumix FZ-20. 5 MP, 12X zoom. I'd like to be able to get more out of the camera, and less out of Photoshop, not that I've got anything against Photoshop.
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As others have said, get a chance to hold each one so you can figure out which feels best to you. I would also recommend going to dpreview.com. They have a side by side camera comparison where you can check the features and specifications of various models. If you run into terminology you don't understand, there's a section for that.

Here's another thought, and this is just my opinion: too many of us get caught up in having this brand or that model and ignore the most important asset you have going for you. That's located several inches behind the viewfinder. Develop your eye and refine composition as you squeeze as much as you can out of the camera/lens combo you eventually choose. When your gear limits your vision, then look for "better" gear.

<Steps off soap box>

Have fun.
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