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Aug 26, 2022 09:38:57   #
Does anyone have any good advice or class recommendations for learning off camera flash? Or suggestions for what to buy (on a budget, maybe?) I'm proficient bouncing my on camera godox wherever I want it, but need to figure out how to use it off camera. Thanks!
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Aug 16, 2022 17:14:34   #
Someone messaged me that long video can burn out pixels, which then can be seen at high ISO's. I need it to be good in low light, so I might just pass on this used one. Thanks everyone for your insight.
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Aug 15, 2022 11:08:50   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
There are no measurements of using the electronics of a camera and correlating the remaining life of digital cameras. It would be like asking how many times have you turned the camera on.


ok, thanks. Buying used for something so $$$$ is stressful! :D I guess there's no surefire way to take the risk out.
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Aug 15, 2022 11:00:18   #
Yeah, I understand what the shutter count is. I'm just wondering what effect 400 videos of whatever length would have on the life of the camera. Because it's easy to know that 50,000 shutter presses means that I've used about a forth of the life. But, I don't know at all how to tell what life is left if he's just used it for video. I imagine it won't last forever.
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Aug 15, 2022 10:33:08   #
What effect does video have on the life of a camera? I'm looking at a used Sony A7iii that has a low shutter count (about 1000) But, he's a video guy and used it as his main camera for 6 months (about 400 shutter clicks, so potentially a lot of video!) I don't know video at all. How much would this effect the longevity of this camera?
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Nov 15, 2021 14:55:32   #
billnikon wrote:
First of all, you sure about sunset, usually, even on overcast, it is usually warmer than cooler colors.
Anyway, I digress.
What do I do in situations like this? I use my quick selection tool in photoshop and warm her up (with photoshop of course you dirty mined person).
Or, you can change the entire scene by using the temp. slider in photoshop, yes Virginia, it is that easy.


Please don't make jokes like that. This is a teenage girl getting her senior pictures.
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Nov 15, 2021 12:50:28   #
burkphoto wrote:
Custom white balance can help.

Fill flash can help.

Post processing with masking can help.

I know some folks who think using a Daylight WB all the time is smart, but I like my flesh tones accurate, even at the expense of ruining the scene balance. AWB is my least favorite white balance mode, because it is so variable.

Most of the time, on location, I'm using raw capture. Some will tell you that pre-setting a manual/custom white balance or any white balance is irrelevant when saving raw files, but I like a point of reference. I may dial in what I like in post, but having an accurate reference (target in the scene, or custom WB set at camera) is usually the fastest way to get to good.
Custom white balance can help. br br Fill flash c... (show quote)


I definitely need to learn how to white balance better. It's the thing I'm fixing most in post and it's such a pain! Auto is often all over the place. Ugh. This is pretty true, though. It was very blue out. It actually started sprinkling right after this. Cold, wet, and sundown.
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Nov 15, 2021 11:58:46   #
quixdraw wrote:
A VERY interesting photo. I would not do anything to significantly alter it, it has an Edge of reality quality that is quite unusual. Skin tones are within normal range, I would not worry about that. For future reference, get the model to take a few deep breaths, open her posture and her hands. The impact of that might surprise you.


Yeah, it was after closing and we were supposed to be on our way out. But, as we walked, I knew I wanted to grab the shot. So, I didn't really give her a chance to relax.
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Nov 15, 2021 11:49:15   #
Thomas902 wrote:
"...How does it look?" Epic vanishing point perspective...
Albeit maybe get closer.... Effective use of 24mm at f/2.8 typically requires getting up close and personal in order to have the talent dominate the frame... If you don't tilt the lens up or down and have it at approximately chest level distortion will be minimal and actually compliment this "Lifestyle" narrative...

Shooting wide glass is never easy... mastery comes with practice...

"...What do you typically do in situations like this?" I shoot a Gray (or White) card, shoot RAW and do final color balance in post. btw, her teeth have a yellow cast (not good) select them and add a Hue/Saturation Layer to kill the yellow color cast and tweak the brightness ever so slightly...

Bottom Line? Fabulous Narrative... superb acuity... Just get up close and personal with the talent... More than you feel comfortable with... Trust me here... been there... it feels like you're in their personal space until you look at the capture... that will reaffirm my inference on shooting 24mm on FF... Do this with authority so your model has absolute confidence in your workflow...

If your had increased this models size in the frame to take up 3/4's the vertical space this would have been a dynamite shot... You certainly got the framing of the venue right... Next time Get Closer!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough”
The quintessential maxim of the great photojournalist Robert Capa
Enough said.

Thank you for sharing your epic visual statement scuff
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Ooo, thank you for those thoughts! Definitely a lot of meat to think about!
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Nov 14, 2021 11:59:27   #
What do you all typically do with people if you have a cool background? This was taken after/close to sundown on an overcast, cold day. I like how blue it is because we were definitely feeling it at this point. But, I don't want her to look sick. I warmed up her skin a bit. How does it look? What do you typically do in situations like this? I'm torn between thinking she won't match the environment and wanting her to look right.


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Sep 9, 2021 12:13:02   #
rmalarz wrote:
I see these questions quite often. As you pointed out, there are the usual locations. The usual locations usually render the same scenes everyone else has shot. Your best bet is to look around and find those hidden treasures on your own. Additionally, taking a photograph that presents in a unique manner those time-worn obvious locations can produce that stunning photograph.

For example, a friend of mine has been invited to numerous rocket launches at Cape Kennedy. Year after year everyone there produced the same rocket lift-off photographs. One year, they photographed a wired picket fence that had sustained the winds produced by numerous launches. The fence was partially blown over and sand crept up to and on its pickets. That photograph won an award. Yes, they were looking for something unique.
--Bob
I see these questions quite often. As you pointed ... (show quote)


Love this.
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Sep 6, 2021 14:33:34   #
koosh wrote:
I have some older digital cameras I would be willing to donate. PM me if you're interested.


Pm'd you.
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Sep 5, 2021 11:58:41   #
Rab-Eye wrote:


Thanks! I didn't know about this!
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Sep 4, 2021 16:43:15   #
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Sep 4, 2021 11:58:46   #
gvarner wrote:
Pick a price and get everyone the same make/model. Be sure they have the ability to use manual mode as well as the other common gizmos. A built in flash might be useful too. I doubt that you will find much under $200. Or, start with their camera phones. The newer ones can use apps that allow manual controls.


That would definitely make my job easier! Unfortunately, that's not how this is going to go down. Perfect world, though!
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