Posts for: jplofvt
Nov 15, 2011 15:50:12 #
teds pics wrote:
can someone inform me of the web site to enable me to check my shutter actuations on my Canon 5d?
ted
ted
I use opanda IExif 2.3, its a free download, take a jpeg then open the pic using opanda, you will see a longgggggggg list of information, about 2/3 down the page you will see shutter actuations.
Nov 7, 2011 10:20:04 #
These shots were taken at The Old West Church in East Calais, Vermont, though from the exterior it looks like pretty much any old country church, the interior is not your typical church interior, the Church was established in 1823 and has no electricity or indoor plumbing. The musicians are a group called the Heliand Consort, who seek out these old churches as venues for their performances
Nov 3, 2011 12:18:38 #
Hi, I don't have a Pentax though it is a very good camera, as are they all, I have a Nikon D90, but if your looking to shoot landscape and seascape, sounds like you would want a wide angle lens, that's actually on my wish list either a macro or wide angle. When I was camera hunting almost 2 years ago, I seriously considered the Pentax, but at that time it was a bit above my budget limit.
Nov 2, 2011 17:51:40 #
It might be worth your while to rent a wide angle for a few days and see if you like it. A good camera store might let you slap one on your camera and take a few in store shots.
Nov 2, 2011 13:38:39 #
Hi, yes I imagine that would be pretty heavy to lug around, but Tamron lenses tend to be lighter as they're made of high quality plastic, for serious wildlife you really do need something past your 18-270, I know even with my 70-300 isn't quit enough, I need more reach especially for birds, Tamrons 200-500 is about 899.00 on amazon, not a bad price. I'm really torn about a wide angle, I would like a Nikon but its twice the price of all the others.
Nov 2, 2011 12:17:59 #
Hi, I have a nikon d90 with an 18-105 kit lens good as a general walk around lens, I imagine your Canon kit lens is somewhat similar maybe 18-55 or similar, not really familiar with Canon. I do have a Tamron 70-300, that takes care of the wildlife to a degree. I'm debating between a macro lens or a wide angle as my next lens, if your into landscape and nature, I would almost think a wide angle would be your next choice.
Nov 2, 2011 09:24:02 #
Hi, I have an SB600, I do like it, though to be honest I don't use it as much as I thought I would. After reading your question I did a SB400 vs SB600 search, most everyone agreed both are good flashes, but if you want to be serious about flash photography the 600 is the way to go, also you can't use the 400 as a remote flash while you can with the 600. The 600 has been replaced by the sb700 so who knows how much longer it will be available to be purchased as brand new. I have played around a little with using the 600 as a remote off camera flash and see the potential that the 400 does not have as it must remain on the hot shoe.
Nov 1, 2011 19:04:52 #
I have a Western Digital, 1tb, about 75.00 if I recall, its not the fastest but it works fine, good idea to have an external hard drive, my computer is over 4 years old, its a dinosaur in computer years, so I decided it was time to get an external for my pics and other documents.
Nov 1, 2011 12:27:54 #
lleach wrote:
What makes you feel that the Canon has better imag... (show quote)
I have no knowledge of either camera, I was just forwarding the copy of a review I read from an online critique in regards to both cameras, in response to the originator of this post. I was curious when I read his question. I have a D90 and reading the reviews on the D5100 it is rated as being above the D90 in many areas, but such is technology, constant evolution.
Nov 1, 2011 11:24:22 #
BuckeyeBilly wrote:
One of the things to consider in purchasing the ca... (show quote)
I'm fairly certain I read that Nikon uses Sony sensors in their cameras.
Nov 1, 2011 09:27:10 #
The Nikon D5100 is a very interesting camera. It feature all the great features that more advanced photographers have wished for. The price is just right and the camera looks very promising indeed. As you can see from this D5100 vs T3i/600D comparison review, both cameras have their pros and cons. In terms of image quality, I think that the Canon 600D has the edge. In terms of high ISO performance, the D5100 has produced cleaner images from ISO 3200 and above (my observation).
Both cameras have a 3-inch high-res swivel/tilt LCD screen. Both cameras can record 1080p Full HD videos in various popular frame rates. The D5100 is a bit smaller in size and lighter, but nothing that will convince you from purchasing one over another. The 1.8-million pixel advantage of the 600D is not a reason why you should prefer the 600D over the D5100. For me, it's hard to decide which one is better. I think they both are excellent cameras and have their pros and cons (mostly pros). This was copied from a review I read online.
Both cameras have a 3-inch high-res swivel/tilt LCD screen. Both cameras can record 1080p Full HD videos in various popular frame rates. The D5100 is a bit smaller in size and lighter, but nothing that will convince you from purchasing one over another. The 1.8-million pixel advantage of the 600D is not a reason why you should prefer the 600D over the D5100. For me, it's hard to decide which one is better. I think they both are excellent cameras and have their pros and cons (mostly pros). This was copied from a review I read online.
Oct 29, 2011 22:09:56 #
pdwoodswood wrote:
Tamron even over L glass in photo quality, clarity, etc
Don't factor cost differences.
Don't factor cost differences.
I doubt Tamron or the other 3rd party lenses, can stand up to Canon or Nikons top line lenses.
Oct 29, 2011 21:41:06 #
mrustici wrote:
quote=jplofvt I think you will find both make dec... (show quote)
I actually like the lens a great deal, though I have never had the opportunity to shoot a similar lens from another company, Tamron's lenses are made of plastic, but it's not flimsy by any means, this lens surprised me as to its weight, it's a solid piece of glass. You can really see the Vibration Compensation in action, you will see your subject freeze then snap your shot. The only thing I don't like about the lens is that the auto off/on switch and the VC on/off switch, are small have a very short throw, very easy to accidently hit one of the switches, but its a small thing, just remember to check your switches before shooting. I purchased this lens over Nikon's version of the same lens, it was very well reviewed and thought slighty superior to Nikons version by a few reviewers at about 125-150.00 less. Can't help you with the Canon lens, I've never had the opportunity to shoot a Canon. Another thing the lens is a bit soft at 300, but that may be common with many telephoto lenses in this class.
Oct 28, 2011 09:20:19 #
Hi, well in what I have read from other postings, the 70-200 2.8 seems to be a very popular lens for sports shots, Sigma and Tamron do make them for under 1k, though they don't have an image stabalisation function, Sigma does have one, buts its about 1400. I have used a Tamron 70-300 for shooting sports shots, including baseball, I've rarely needed to go out to 300mm, and my lens is also somewhat soft at 300mm, this maybe common in many zoom lenses, at least the affordable ones.
Oct 26, 2011 21:31:25 #
I think you will find both make decent lenses, depending on the particular model, Tamron has a 6 year warranty, Sigma has 1,3 and 4 year warranty depending on the model. Seems to me that more people use Sigma's, thats just from my observations on what I have read. I have a Tamron 70-300 SP, if you like shooting landscapes and buildings sounds like you might want a wide angle lens, you can research the reviews on all the wide angles, basically they are all fairly well reviewed, it's hard to beat the Nikon or Canon lenses, but Tamron, Sigma and Tokina are also considerably less costly.