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#3801
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mmmm I think I need a 135L....
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#3802
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I was trying to think of what to get my mother for her birthday (the 24th) when I remembered her telling me this spring that she wanted me to try and get a sunset picture of a lighthouse not too far from here. Look at the clock and realize I can make it there just in time if I run out the door. Drive the 40 minutes there and pull up right at the perfect time.......if there was actually a dramatic colorful sunset today
#3803
#3804
all work and no play
first time I went out to shoot in months too.
Going to Disney again next month fml ....at least I can look forward to using it as a photography trip, and an excuse to upgrade my walk around lens
Going to Disney again next month fml ....at least I can look forward to using it as a photography trip, and an excuse to upgrade my walk around lens
#3805
Are you staying in the park?
#3807
#3808
all work and no play
yeah, the "extra magic hours" for resort guests only is nice. I think that Fri-Sat night the Magic Kingdom is open till midnight while Im there, occasionally they will stay open till 1, they usually vary it depending on resort volume
#3809
I shoot people
#3810
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So I've been battling with a flash issue for months, just figuring it was wear and tear. It was the same exact thing my old 580 used to do, it will fire about once every 4 or 5 clicks - like during a shoot - so it *seemed* like it was taking 6-7 seconds to recycle. So I was figuring to get a new flash soon, etc. Because obviously that's a huge problem for any type of serious flash photography. Yesterday I was doing a shoot and before I started, I test-fired the flash off the camera a few times using the button on the flash. I hit it maybe 10 times, and the thing is firing like a beast, no issues. I mean I was hitting it 2 times a second and it was not skipping a beat. I'm like and so then I put it on the camera, and it continues firing like a beast. I have no idea what happened but it appears to be working fine now! And I am a happy camper.
Thanks for reading this long and drawn out post.
Hope everyone has a nice holiday!
srika
Thanks for reading this long and drawn out post.
Hope everyone has a nice holiday!
srika
#3812
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nah, I was using the same Powerex 2700's as when I had the issue, which are several months old. (not old).
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Are they the same batteries you were using in your old 580ex? We're you using rechargables in that one?
I'm assuming 2700=2700mAh?
I'm assuming 2700=2700mAh?
#3814
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I'm assuming 2700=2700mAh?
I'm quite sure it's not a battery issue.
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Do you have problems with regular alkaline batteries?
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#3817
So I've been battling with a flash issue for months, just figuring it was wear and tear. It was the same exact thing my old 580 used to do, it will fire about once every 4 or 5 clicks - like during a shoot - so it *seemed* like it was taking 6-7 seconds to recycle. So I was figuring to get a new flash soon, etc. Because obviously that's a huge problem for any type of serious flash photography. Yesterday I was doing a shoot and before I started, I test-fired the flash off the camera a few times using the button on the flash. I hit it maybe 10 times, and the thing is firing like a beast, no issues. I mean I was hitting it 2 times a second and it was not skipping a beat. I'm like and so then I put it on the camera, and it continues firing like a beast. I have no idea what happened but it appears to be working fine now! And I am a happy camper.
Thanks for reading this long and drawn out post.
Hope everyone has a nice holiday!
srika
Thanks for reading this long and drawn out post.
Hope everyone has a nice holiday!
srika
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#3818
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it is, but it was also an issue with the 7D. But you're right, I forgot to do that. I need to do that on the flash and the cameras. Thanks for the reminder, someone had recommended that to me a week ago but I forgot. I think that is what the problem is.
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yeah, they must have got pretty dirty....
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#3823
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some unknown DJ artist dude on facebook wanted to get promo photos done and contacted me today. I have to share this with the class.
Rasidel Slika
sure - I charge a flat rate of . that includes up to 2 hours of shooting (we probably wont need to go that far) - and also processing for up to 10 final photos. if you want more processed I would charge per photo.
Daniel
Nice! I am also a photographer on the side. I do not have any budget for you sir. If you are interested in shooting some awesome high fashion/GQ/Details type shots that would be cool!
Rasidel Slika
oh. what were you expecting free photos? [:P]
being a photographer you should know better than that, sir.
Daniel
ha
well I do some
and I do some paid
alot of the professional photographers
I have worked with
did it for their portfolio
because they like my look
Rasidel Slika
well sure
Daniel
and we did some nice shots
with good fashion
I have alot of great clothes
Rasidel Slika
i used to do that a lot when i started
Daniel
i want to show in the videos
Rasidel Slika
but that was 7 yrs ago. i like to think ive made some progress ya know?
Daniel
yes but ive worked with over 8 photographers and all of them have been involved in photography for around 24/25 years.
Rasidel Slika
so what, i need to lower my standard for you because of that?
i dont think so [] if theyve been doing photography for 25 years and still are doing free work, that is their problem, not mine []
sure - I charge a flat rate of . that includes up to 2 hours of shooting (we probably wont need to go that far) - and also processing for up to 10 final photos. if you want more processed I would charge per photo.
Daniel
Nice! I am also a photographer on the side. I do not have any budget for you sir. If you are interested in shooting some awesome high fashion/GQ/Details type shots that would be cool!
Rasidel Slika
oh. what were you expecting free photos? [:P]
being a photographer you should know better than that, sir.
Daniel
ha
well I do some
and I do some paid
alot of the professional photographers
I have worked with
did it for their portfolio
because they like my look
Rasidel Slika
well sure
Daniel
and we did some nice shots
with good fashion
I have alot of great clothes
Rasidel Slika
i used to do that a lot when i started
Daniel
i want to show in the videos
Rasidel Slika
but that was 7 yrs ago. i like to think ive made some progress ya know?
Daniel
yes but ive worked with over 8 photographers and all of them have been involved in photography for around 24/25 years.
Rasidel Slika
so what, i need to lower my standard for you because of that?
i dont think so [] if theyve been doing photography for 25 years and still are doing free work, that is their problem, not mine []
#3824
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I miss my 03 CL-S :(
What's next?
Hey man, I've got a buddy that's getting married... you mind shooting the wedding? The girl is really good looking and so you should be able to do it for free because of that... is that cool? I mean she looks good so you should be able to use it for your portfolio, k?
Hey man, I've got a buddy that's getting married... you mind shooting the wedding? The girl is really good looking and so you should be able to do it for free because of that... is that cool? I mean she looks good so you should be able to use it for your portfolio, k?
#3826
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
B&H has a 5DII bundle (CF, bag, software) for $2k
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...G&A=details&Q=
I thought about it, but I'd have to sell my 50D and 17-55 2.8 to offset the purchase, so I'd be left with a great body and only two EF lenses - 50 1.8 and 70-200 2.8... so I'd also have to buy the 24-70 2.8L on top of the 5DII... too much money, even selling some of what I have.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...G&A=details&Q=
I thought about it, but I'd have to sell my 50D and 17-55 2.8 to offset the purchase, so I'd be left with a great body and only two EF lenses - 50 1.8 and 70-200 2.8... so I'd also have to buy the 24-70 2.8L on top of the 5DII... too much money, even selling some of what I have.
#3827
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Just sold my Tokina lens.
I did take so many memorable pics with that lens. Hate to see it go. But I had to do it because the wedding is killing me.
An upside for this is that I sold it for 600 bucks which is the same amount that I paid for it about 2 years ago. And another upside is that the guy who bought the lens did say that he baby all of his gears. I'm just glad that it's been sold to a person who appreciate it.
I'm probably going to pick up the 5D MarkII around the end of next year. That should be fun.
I did take so many memorable pics with that lens. Hate to see it go. But I had to do it because the wedding is killing me.
An upside for this is that I sold it for 600 bucks which is the same amount that I paid for it about 2 years ago. And another upside is that the guy who bought the lens did say that he baby all of his gears. I'm just glad that it's been sold to a person who appreciate it.
I'm probably going to pick up the 5D MarkII around the end of next year. That should be fun.
#3828
all work and no play
its insane how well the tokina's hold their value. I bought one locally for like $500 a year or so ago, played with it for a bit and decided to just keep my 10-20 instead.
If they could ramp up their production they would sell a shit ton more lens'
If they could ramp up their production they would sell a shit ton more lens'
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Dec 29, 2011 3:43 PM
Delivery exception
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Delivery exception
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I guess you're not home.
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#3831
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Im shooting this party tonight. getting picked up in a limo at 10, should be lots of fun photos. I'm doing it 'pro bono', since it's a charity event for Cystic Fibrosis. but I don't have to pay.
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Nice.
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but do they have a lot of nice clothes?
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I just love the replies I could have come up with for that DJ dude...
"Yeah, I first picked up a camera when I was 5, too...I guess I've been a photographer for OVER 25 years..."
"OK, so where are one of those 8 guys to shoot this thing for you for free?"
"Yeah, I first picked up a camera when I was 5, too...I guess I've been a photographer for OVER 25 years..."
"OK, so where are one of those 8 guys to shoot this thing for you for free?"
#3835
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will have to see tonight!
here is how the convo ended btw:
here is how the convo ended btw:
DJ dude
I won't pay you, actually can't. If you are interested to take some nice photos of me cool.
Rasidel Slika
ok
not for free, no
maybe we can talk some other time
hope you have a nice holiday
I won't pay you, actually can't. If you are interested to take some nice photos of me cool.
Rasidel Slika
ok
not for free, no
maybe we can talk some other time
hope you have a nice holiday
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Wow..him saying "I won't pay you" = dick, take a hike.
#3838
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oh. totally over my head. lol
#3840
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What's next?
Hey man, I've got a buddy that's getting married... you mind shooting the wedding? The girl is really good looking and so you should be able to do it for free because of that... is that cool? I mean she looks good so you should be able to use it for your portfolio, k?
Hey man, I've got a buddy that's getting married... you mind shooting the wedding? The girl is really good looking and so you should be able to do it for free because of that... is that cool? I mean she looks good so you should be able to use it for your portfolio, k?
If a friend contacted me and said, hey, Adriana Lima is in town and coming to ______ can you swing by and snap some photos? I would just be like, DONE! and not even talk about any compensation. I would just GO. That is opportunity, for someone like me, at least.