Photographer's thread
 

Anyone else have Photography as a hobby? Or as a job? :P


I like photos. :>

Add all your super awesome photos (or practicing shots) here and any questions. :> Or compliments. :D

I'm kinda getting in to it, just got my 7D late last year, my friend is teaching me every now and then if he has time.

Just starting out, gotta do a course thou lots to learn lol, got myself a cannon 500D with 18-55mm & 55-250mm

Woo high five! I have a 500D as well. Although T1i Rebel for me. :P

I have the
580II EX
50mm F1.4
18-55mm
70-200L F4 (well kinda borrowed)

:>

i suppose i'm a bit of a hobbyist. but i only have an older film slr, a rebel T2, no other lenses besides the one that came in the kit. i wish it had the convenience of a digital, but i do actually like the look of film.

HI5 lol

yeh i need speedlight & a tripod aswell, allways something to buy

Whoa. Too pro for me. :< 7D is out of my price range atm. :/

I never picked up film. O_O but with all the dark room work.. seems kinda tough! Any shots or prints from that film?

If you check slickdeals.net you might catch a nice deal on something. O: I got a $80 tripod for $18. Lol And of course.. there's always something to buy. =_= Kinda a project car. ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BUY!! lol

i normally film but heres my set up

canon 60D
Tokina 11-16 2.8
50mm 1.8
kit lens
Glidecam HD2000
canon eg200 bag
fancier fluid head
intervalometer

How is that Tokina treating you? I was debating on getting it but.. theres 2 other choices that flounder itself in there.

I just have my old 20D and 70-200 f/4 L lens. I would like to get a D7000 and Nikkor route if I can find a good deal.

In regards to the Tokina 11-16 2.8, check out this side by side comparison with the Sigma 10-20.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=28022907

i definitely don't have much in terms of skill and am still learning the basics but i find it fun and when i get something i like once in a blue moon, it makes me all the more happy.

edit: these are poor scans i know ;)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x..._LahainaPS.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h_DirtRdPS.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h_IMG_0008.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x..._5450308_n.jpg

and another one of my hobbies:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x..._6_10_0002.jpg

High Five!

I thought I was alone.

EOS Rebel T1i
18-55IS
50MM 1.8
70-300mm

580exII Flash
430exII Flash

and I'm a NOOB lol, I just started back in november when I had a XTi but soon upgraded (MOAR Pixels)

I really really like those 2 pics. Love it~

I'm pretty noobish with it as well but everyone started out as a noob. Add some motivation and passion and surely you'll be really good! :D Well thats what I think. Optimisim! :D

Surely right there.

I'm curious now to get home and see the pix posted cuz i cant see them at work.

LOVE IT! what are your other choices?

Canon 10-22mm. Wider range but lower F. :/ or the 17-40L.

Def going to get the 24-70m this summer though, but I heard they're making a second version. O_O

I heard both really good reviews between the 10-22 and the Tokina 11-16 but I'm so distraught! I don't know what to get! lol

Nikon ftw
 

hey guys i shoot with a
Nikon D300
battery grip for sports shooting (fps)
50mm f/1.8

but as far as my beater camera i have a sony nex5
standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.5
16mm macro lens f/2.8
and as of today i have the fish eye converter
one of the best interchangeable lens point and shoots out there
its practically a full blown dslr but smaller lol

Great post! It's very nice. Thank you so much for your post.

My rig
Canon 30D
Tamron AF10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical xr (had a 50mm f1.8 II but it broke )
240EX Flash

When i get back from Iraq I'll be picking up a 7d and a L series of some sort.

With the Tamron:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/_MG_7390.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1..._MG_7369-2.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/IMG_7313.jpg

with the now defunked 50mm
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/IMG_7277.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...G_7245_6_7.jpg

Borrowing a 60D with the Tamron
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/IMG_1087.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...onemapped2.jpg
http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t=IMG_1052.jpg

With the Kit Lens
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1.../sunrise-1.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...t/IMG_6151.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/ifit/2.jpg

Looking forward to see how these work on cars.

https://www.lytro.com/

Very neat stuff these days.

-____- ...I just use my phone as a camera.

that camera is super sick compact but yet when u take a picture u can edit the dept of field on it (the blurry background or blurry front sharp background)
i got to admit mobile phones has sick cameras now a days esp the iphone 4s :bow: but i get the joy of having control and manipulating the lighting... and focal points

I got the iphone 4...just wish i had the funds for both a photo and film camera.

Im currently saving up for a GoPro. :)

buy a DSLR w/ HD video capabilities. it'll work better as a video camera than most video cameras in the same price range.

same here im also saving uo for a tokina 11mm-16mm wide angle lens. i would like a toy to catch some heel toe action lol

I'm Running a Nikon D7000 with a nikkor 35mm f/1.8 also have an 18-105mm nikkor (came with the camera) I'll post some pics I've taken with it so far, nothing great but its my first camera since I had an old polaroid film point and shoot back in 1995.

how is that 35mm 1.8??? i shot with the 35mm 1.4 and it was great until my uncle had to take it back for a shoot he was doing... also how is that 18-105?? i need a zoom lens for shooting more and bigger events lol

Love them both got the 35mm from B&H Photo for $200 which is a bargain as locally in aus they sell for about $500, but as I said I have no idea what im doing really I just fiddle with all the settings until the shot comes out as acceptable, I havent tried any PP yet. For a zoom lens id imagine that the 18-200mm would be better. Was looking to get a 50mm 1.4 but have had to save $$ after the accident to buy a new car.

cool stuff

sorry to hear about the accident... i dint really get into shooting until about a year ago. all i did was fiddle with my sony without reading the manual-_- then when i got my d700 with the 50mm 1.8 which i got for a sick a$$ deal from my uncle he made damn sure i read the manual before he gave me the battery for the damn thing lol best to read the manual u will learn alot about your camera and help u understand why it does what it does and how to change it

Haha yeah ive got the manual on my desk at work, I know what most of the stuff does now but I run it at full manual mode I should probably run it in one of the other A/S/P modes.

ehhh i always shoot in manual mode and focus manually unless i am at a party or an event... try setting your wb to auto :happy0180:

I'm a noob in photography but I want to start trying as a hobby. I kinda need 2 buy a top of the line point and shoot camera that is really up there. Anybody have suggestions?

that my friend is any easy choice,,,,, sorry im bias because i have one. i suggest the new sony alpha nex5 or u can wait i think a couple of week and u would be able to get the new and improved soney alpha nex 7 its way better with alot of upgrades,,, but if u are planning to get into as a hobby just get a moderate camera kit like the nikon d7000 kit of d4000 kit.. u dont really have to go all out... to me its 50% lens, 40% body and 10% flash depending on what u shoot. do a ot of research before u jump into a camera set up it will save u some money. u dont have to buy brand new gear also. u can find great deals on 3bay or cr4igsl15t if anything. but yea do ur research and u'll be fine.... dont go all out on your 1st set up....

Just bought a GoPro!! :D

damn just like that??? i have to wait until the 15th -_- its either the iphone 4s... a new flash/lens..... or a gopro. if not ill just put it to a side for the xtra cash for the car

Thanks for the advice. Since I would be new I'm probably going to the best camera that I can settle for starters.

IMHO, a better camera doesn't make you a better photographer, just saying that you don't need to spend all your money oh the newest and the greatest. If you don't need a compact camera, I suggest a second hand Nikon D90 (they are around $500 body only) and a 50mm f1.8 is a great lens to start with I think.

if you want a more compact camera, I saw the Sony NEX5 on sale not too long ago for $350 (not sure how much they're right now), with the right adapter, it can use a lot of lens and not just sonys'.

oh and if you just want a point and shoot, the Canon S100 just came out, so you can look out for some S95 deals, one of the best compact out there,great details, great colour, great low light performance.

if you really want something top of the line, and don't mind spending, take a look at the Fujifilm X10. it's $600, you can get a mirrorless with a bigger sensor for just a bit more money, nevertheless I think it's still a really good compact.

review:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...ressions.shtml

Holy Crap!!! there are many people here use pro DSLRs
I'm saving up to get Sony A77. :\

Hi all, I'm a Nikon D700 user. Non-professional. Just a hobby.
Here's my flickr : http://www.flickr.com/sazphoto. Feel free to add me.