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#1921
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When I asked for it, I just wanted a general guideline and then adjust for each setting and whatever style I was going after.
It's kind of like how alot of people suggest reading the "understanding exposure" book to learn.
You could be fiddling with the camera for ages and not end up ever with good results.
I don't know what the hell I'm trying to say here...
#1925
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I was a beginner when I started... ![Shrug](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif)
edit: I think I see where you are coming from - but do you agree that most of the new people in there are just coming in and asking for settings because they don't want to have to learn it themselves -
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edit: I think I see where you are coming from - but do you agree that most of the new people in there are just coming in and asking for settings because they don't want to have to learn it themselves -
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holy sh*t that wedding video was hilarious.. did he fall into the holy water???? oh gawd....... !!!!
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Yea I do agree, but IMO what most people shoot at in clubs baffles many new people because you can get away with such slow shutter speeds.
I speak from experience
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#1928
I'm still a 'beginner' due to the fact that I due school full time year around (6 more months
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#1929
all work and no play
I see what youre saying Pee boy. Rubin, I havent spent time in the disco thread youre ranting about, is this people inquiring "what settings did THAT shot have"? Or what settings should I use?
What Bryana just said makes sense. Ask or look at what the exif is, so you can learn when you dont have the time to actually get out and shoot. Get a grasp of what it takes to achieve certain looks, or what x condition requires to make a shot work.
What Bryana just said makes sense. Ask or look at what the exif is, so you can learn when you dont have the time to actually get out and shoot. Get a grasp of what it takes to achieve certain looks, or what x condition requires to make a shot work.
#1930
I think what trips up a lot of the one's who want to know how, they don't have the equipment to do what is good, what they see on photo forums.
I've had a lot of feedback from my HDR the last few months, it's always a newb, when I tell them no you can't do what I'm doing with what you have. I tell them my process and what I use, I don't here back from them.
I've had a lot of feedback from my HDR the last few months, it's always a newb, when I tell them no you can't do what I'm doing with what you have. I tell them my process and what I use, I don't here back from them.
#1931
I see what youre saying Pee boy. Rubin, I havent spent time in the disco thread youre ranting about, is this people inquiring "what settings did THAT shot have"? Or what settings should I use?
What Bryana just said makes sense. Ask or look at what the exif is, so you can learn when you dont have the time to actually get out and shoot. Get a grasp of what it takes to achieve certain looks, or what x condition requires to make a shot work.
What Bryana just said makes sense. Ask or look at what the exif is, so you can learn when you dont have the time to actually get out and shoot. Get a grasp of what it takes to achieve certain looks, or what x condition requires to make a shot work.
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That.
I don't like the idea of asking for settings though, as Rubin mentioned, just for the sake of straight up trying to duplicate a shot because there is a complete lack of creativity or initiative.
#1932
all work and no play
for the sake of trying to duplicate it, no. But to know THAT is what was achieved with it, then you can work from there. However, sometimes you need to take inspiration from people when you see something, take it, tweak it, and make it your own.
#1933
Big Block go VROOOM!
IMO, it's the "thrill of the hunt" factor. There are people that want to go on safaris and there are people that just want the antelope head on their wall regardless of how they got it.
A similar sort of thing exists in amateur astronomy. For a healthy majority of visual observers, tracking down and finding an object in the sky is a significant portion of the experience. For some people though, they just want to look at the stuff and end up getting a computerized scope that automatically points at what they want to see.
Loosely speaking, you could say the same sort of thing about learning applicable camera settings to express creativity. For some people, the end result is all they care about regardless of how formulaic an approach they may take to get there. I would like to think that's a fairly small portion of the photographic community, but I'm sure those people exist.
A similar sort of thing exists in amateur astronomy. For a healthy majority of visual observers, tracking down and finding an object in the sky is a significant portion of the experience. For some people though, they just want to look at the stuff and end up getting a computerized scope that automatically points at what they want to see.
Loosely speaking, you could say the same sort of thing about learning applicable camera settings to express creativity. For some people, the end result is all they care about regardless of how formulaic an approach they may take to get there. I would like to think that's a fairly small portion of the photographic community, but I'm sure those people exist.
#1934
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yeah I guess it's a matter of personal taste. as I said I also have similar feelings about sampling in music or using presets on a keyboard. not a fan. I have always been a fan of personalization and customization - I go crazy with that stuff.
In other news, this 7d eats through cards like nothing. I'm considering buying a 32gb but I don't know. Yeah, I think I'm gonna do it. I think it's better to have the headroom there, than not.
In other news, this 7d eats through cards like nothing. I'm considering buying a 32gb but I don't know. Yeah, I think I'm gonna do it. I think it's better to have the headroom there, than not.
#1935
Big Block go VROOOM!
Speaking of memory, my largest cards are 2 GB so I just did a quick check under the idea of "I think I'll get a bigger card to take with me over the weekend. There can't be too much of a retail premium for an 8 GB card can there?"
SanDisk Extreme 8 GB
B&H - $69.99
Calumet - $54.99
Best Buy - $169.99
SanDisk Extreme 8 GB
B&H - $69.99
Calumet - $54.99
Best Buy - $169.99
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#1936
yeah I guess it's a matter of personal taste. as I said I also have similar feelings about sampling in music or using presets on a keyboard. not a fan. I have always been a fan of personalization and customization - I go crazy with that stuff.
In other news, this 7d eats through cards like nothing. I'm considering buying a 32gb but I don't know. Yeah, I think I'm gonna do it. I think it's better to have the headroom there, than not.
In other news, this 7d eats through cards like nothing. I'm considering buying a 32gb but I don't know. Yeah, I think I'm gonna do it. I think it's better to have the headroom there, than not.
#1937
Speaking of memory, my largest cards are 2 GB so I just did a quick check under the idea of "I think I'll get a bigger card to take with me over the weekend. There can't be too much of a retail premium for an 8 GB card can there?"
SanDisk Extreme 8 GB
B&H - $69.99
Calumet - $54.99
Best Buy - $169.99
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SanDisk Extreme 8 GB
B&H - $69.99
Calumet - $54.99
Best Buy - $169.99
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#1938
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yeah I looked on Calumet at Lexar 32gb and they only have one model $375 I'm like
just a tad more than I want spend. I check their Sandisk and they have a 32 at $169 yeah thats more like it.
I thought of the 'all eggs in one basket' thing and I dunno. I think you're probably right, I think Ill get 16's. 8 is just too small.
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I thought of the 'all eggs in one basket' thing and I dunno. I think you're probably right, I think Ill get 16's. 8 is just too small.
#1939
Big Block go VROOOM!
I have several different brands of SD(HC) cards for point and shoots. For some reason with CF cards though, I have this gut instinct of "If you haven't had back luck, don't change." No logical reason. It's just there.
#1940
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yeah I feel the same. I *have* had bad luck with cards other than Sandisk and Lexar - so I'll stick with those brands. and by bad luck I mean, card doesn't work anymore.
#1941
I have had the same feeling, but when I needed to new CF cards and SDisk was fifty dollars more per card, I bought Transcends, they are as big in Europe as SDisk is in N.A.
#1942
all work and no play
so theyre the David Hasslehoff of the compact flash world? ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
I just found out that Im going to a company wide 4 day training/pat on the back weekend in Kansas City, MO in the middle of Sept. Did a quick search, and it looks like a VERY photogenic city.....hopefully that will keep me from partaking in the drunkfest that these things always turn into at night, and keep me from wanting to hurl myself from the top of the hotel in the morning
anyone ever been?
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I just found out that Im going to a company wide 4 day training/pat on the back weekend in Kansas City, MO in the middle of Sept. Did a quick search, and it looks like a VERY photogenic city.....hopefully that will keep me from partaking in the drunkfest that these things always turn into at night, and keep me from wanting to hurl myself from the top of the hotel in the morning
anyone ever been?
#1943
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lmao @ the hoff
#1944
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Just about any of time of my life I'd
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#1945
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really? what changed? I mean why is there stuff to shoot there now. (asking cuz I don't know).
#1946
I got older and don't party ANYWHERE close to what I use to do.
#1949
I just went to flickr and searched Kansas City; this looks promising...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43974394@N06/4553728800/
Plus using this map can give you ideas when you don't know a city
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism7...hoto=164581848
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43974394@N06/4553728800/
Plus using this map can give you ideas when you don't know a city
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism7...hoto=164581848
#1950
all work and no play
yeah, Ive seen some great pics of Union Station from the outside as well on potn
I plan to make a list of things within walking distance of my hotel, and bring my gps
that map is pretty cool though
I plan to make a list of things within walking distance of my hotel, and bring my gps
that map is pretty cool though
#1951
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damn.. pretty Union Station.
#1953
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in case you missed it here are the iphone 3GS fashion shoot pics -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fstoppe...7624296312079/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fstoppe...7624296312079/
#1955
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17-55? why?? wait nikon right?
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I'm guessing canon since his flickr account has 40D in it
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#1957
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#1958
mmmmmm....
Jup, you beat me to it... I was just about to post that video.
My friend just sent that link to me.
regardless, both cameras are toasted but he should able to save those memory cards, right?
My friend just sent that link to me.
regardless, both cameras are toasted but he should able to save those memory cards, right?
#1960
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It has been a little over a month since I got the Zeiss 2/35 and I have to say that I really enjoy it. When you use it, you know you're using something special. It's kind of like the difference between fine woodworking tools and a utilitarian set of chisels from Craftsman. You just need to hold it to be inspired.
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I can easily see why people that buy one Zeiss quickly end up buying a full kit of Zeiss lenses, but I'm going to take my time with this one before buying any more. However, I know the 2.8/21 and 2/100 will be in my bag eventually. I think it's important to get to understand the "character" of a lens before getting another one. Every lens has strengths and weaknesses, so you need to log time with it and use it in a variety of situations to figure out where it really shines.
So far, the ZE 2/35 seems to be ideally suited to casual hand-held shooting. It's pretty discrete, so people aren't as intimidated by it as say a 24-70. There is no performance penalty for shooting wide open, so I only stop down to get more DOF not increased sharpness. The bokeh remains excellent when stopped down too.
Surprisingly, I really haven't missed AF that much. That was my biggest fear when ordering it, but it's not much of an issue for what I've been shooting lately. The only time I had trouble was when I shot my sister's wedding reception a few weeks ago. It was fantastic for candid shots when people were mingling out in the hall, but trying to track moving/dancing people in low light with a MF lens is next to impossible. I switched over to my EF 85mm/1.8 for the rest of those photos and it worked out great. In fact, that's the kit I keep with me 90% of the time now: ZE 2/35, EF 85/1.8, and 580EX2. It fits comfortably in my Crumpler 5MDH and I can carry it all day.
I'm sure I'll be picking up a 5D3 when it comes out, so I've sold my EF-S 17-55 to a friend at work and my 10-22 is next. I'm going to need something with AF to track the little one as she starts running around, so hopefully they'll update the 24-70 in time for the 5D3 release.
I've mostly been shooting family events for the last month, so I don't have a lot of photos to share, but I'm taking a vacation at the end of the month and I plan on doing some shoots around town. I'll be sure to post when I do.
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I can easily see why people that buy one Zeiss quickly end up buying a full kit of Zeiss lenses, but I'm going to take my time with this one before buying any more. However, I know the 2.8/21 and 2/100 will be in my bag eventually. I think it's important to get to understand the "character" of a lens before getting another one. Every lens has strengths and weaknesses, so you need to log time with it and use it in a variety of situations to figure out where it really shines.
So far, the ZE 2/35 seems to be ideally suited to casual hand-held shooting. It's pretty discrete, so people aren't as intimidated by it as say a 24-70. There is no performance penalty for shooting wide open, so I only stop down to get more DOF not increased sharpness. The bokeh remains excellent when stopped down too.
Surprisingly, I really haven't missed AF that much. That was my biggest fear when ordering it, but it's not much of an issue for what I've been shooting lately. The only time I had trouble was when I shot my sister's wedding reception a few weeks ago. It was fantastic for candid shots when people were mingling out in the hall, but trying to track moving/dancing people in low light with a MF lens is next to impossible. I switched over to my EF 85mm/1.8 for the rest of those photos and it worked out great. In fact, that's the kit I keep with me 90% of the time now: ZE 2/35, EF 85/1.8, and 580EX2. It fits comfortably in my Crumpler 5MDH and I can carry it all day.
I'm sure I'll be picking up a 5D3 when it comes out, so I've sold my EF-S 17-55 to a friend at work and my 10-22 is next. I'm going to need something with AF to track the little one as she starts running around, so hopefully they'll update the 24-70 in time for the 5D3 release.
I've mostly been shooting family events for the last month, so I don't have a lot of photos to share, but I'm taking a vacation at the end of the month and I plan on doing some shoots around town. I'll be sure to post when I do.