The Photography Thread

[Harls]

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

The reason why I don't like that and straight outta camera is I hate all the extra work. I don't mind dodging and burning, and such. But sitting there for hours just do one thing boggles my mind.

How long of exposures are you doing? Just curious for that can increase noise, or bring out artifacts since the sensor is heating up. Also, what time is your ambient temp? What ISO are you shooting at when you did this? I'm thinking that might be the issue at hand from what your telling me.

Yeah, it's pretty much the same. I can't just sit for hours playing around with something. On top of that, I want to that I can get the image I wanted without having to cheat myself in post.

I must check my images later and see what the exposures were. I think I had the shutter open for 30 seconds with, F22 and 40 ISO. 2 thick black lines appear with a black circle on the left.


I've got more questions:t:

I'm thinking of buying the Nikon D5000(used). I'm currently working with my nikon D50 and I think it's time to upgrade.

Will my current lenses work with other Nikon camera? I have the standard 18-55mm lens, 200mm lens and a macro 60mm. I don't have a flash yet, but are all Nikon flashes compatible with different Nikon cameras too?

 

[Alistair]

Yeah, it's pretty much the same. I can't just sit for hours playing around with something. On top of that, I want to that I can get the image I wanted without having to cheat myself in post.

I must check my images later and see what the exposures were. I think I had the shutter open for 30 seconds with, F22 and 40 ISO. 2 thick black lines appear with a black circle on the left.


I've got more questions:t:

I'm thinking of buying the Nikon D5000(used). I'm currently working with my nikon D50 and I think it's time to upgrade.

Will my current lenses work with other Nikon camera? I have the standard 18-55mm lens, 200mm lens and a macro 60mm. I don't have a flash yet, but are all Nikon flashes compatible with different Nikon cameras too?

Wow! That is pretty high on the F stop scale there, and are you taking this during the the day, or pointing at something bright? Cause it sounds like the glass is focusing on the sensor and heating up, very, very quickly. Really at that stop I wouldn't doubt it and 30sec's is a pretty long time for a shutter to be open.

I believe Nikon lens mounts are all interchangeable, it's Canon that change every 10 years. Don't quote me on that, so I would look around a little bit. You just might not be able to meter correctly, or get AF and ya might have to do it manually. Either-way, there is some 3rd party mounts that change that stuff for you; just look around.

Just be careful how many shutter counts that camera has before ya buy it, but most people are pretty truthful to be honest. That's what happened with me I got tired of the Rebel XS (Good camera, don't get me wrong!) but I need more flexible and that one is about Nikon's version of my 60D by the looks of it.

 

[thalidomide]

Perfect timing. Nice shot

thalidomide,

Exactly. Those are good words, and it shows how good a photographer is even with less processing if they can get it right straight out of camera, IMO. I mean that's your thing, fine, but that's how I view it. Despite a lot of good photographers do stress this as well.

I do use Lightroom as a organizer, which it does very well and quick edits. Such as White Balance, fill, recovery, vibrancy and sharpening (Since I shot RAW it's pretty flat) or what not. Elements for really bad acne and I do have to skin smooth or dodge and burn a little bit more thoroughly. I try to spend no more than 15 minutes max on each photo.

I envy you because you can shoot RAW. I only have 4gb of memory on my slr that's why I use jpeg

 

[Midnyte_Sun]

Midnyte,

Thank you! That's what I try to go for to be honest, as I look at all these other shots that are glamour related, and such. I hate that over processed skin feeling and such. I mean, get rid of acne and such, but keep the other things in that are part of them. Say, a little bit of beard of what not. Don't get that out and turns them into plastic.

What do you mean by offend someone with a shot? Everything is subjective, it just depends on what you personally like and that photographers style. There is people I admire, and people despite my newbie ness likes my lighting style, or my lighting (even around here at home).

I guess what I was trying to say, no matter what style you choose, you aren't going to please everybody. I think some photographers are pretty critical of others work. I was watching a photography contest on the net and I saw some fantastic work ; yet not only were they [pro photographers] critical, but they totally ripped some decent work that I thought was great.

 

[Harls]

Perfect timing. Nice shot

Thanks! I'm relatively new to sports photography, but I had gotten an interview to be a sports photographer and needed a portfolio. 36 hours before I needed one, I shot some people at a park and this was one of the results Still have lots and lots to learn about sports photography... it's certainly more difficult than it seems.

 

[Alistair]

I envy you because you can shoot RAW. I only have 4gb of memory on my slr that's why I use jpeg

I use 4GB cards too, but I have about 4 of them. I believe only class 4, or 6. Nothing to high, and it gets the job done, IMO.

I guess what I was trying to say, no matter what style you choose, you aren't going to please everybody. I think some photographers are pretty critical of others work. I was watching a photography contest on the net and I saw some fantastic work ; yet not only were they [pro photographers] critical, but they totally ripped some decent work that I thought was great.

This is very true, it's what matters in the eye of the beholder, but there is legit gripes that other photographers say, and that's how you grow. Long as you know what they are saying, and some that are outlandish. There is some pretty horrible photographers out there that just don't care, and take peoples money and those are the ones they tend to rip on, and I agree. Granted, it's those people's choices.

I tend to be my hardest critic.

Thanks! I'm relatively new to sports photography, but I had gotten an interview to be a sports photographer and needed a portfolio. 36 hours before I needed one, I shot some people at a park and this was one of the results Still have lots and lots to learn about sports photography... it's certainly more difficult than it seems.

Harl's, yes, Sports is hard! I have a friend that what he is learning to do, and I can already see the challenges and he is already telling me it's hard. Haha. He has a 7D. Granted, he is borrowing my glass all the time. Hahaha.

Just be ready, for it's going to be very, very hard. Hope your up to the task! =) G'luck and keep posting some shots here and there. Just make sure you have good burst mode, good glass, and I recommend shooting in Tv mode.

 

[thalidomide]

Thanks! I'm relatively new to sports photography, but I had gotten an interview to be a sports photographer and needed a portfolio. 36 hours before I needed one, I shot some people at a park and this was one of the results Still have lots and lots to learn about sports photography... it's certainly more difficult than it seems.

There are a lot of photography tutorials on youtube, that's where I learned the basics of photography. I hope you'll get the job, GOOD LUCK!

I use 4GB cards too, but I have about 4 of them. I believe only class 4, or 6. Nothing to high, and it gets the job done, IMO.

I only have one

 

[thalidomide]

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Wow! That is pretty high on the F stop scale there, and are you taking this during the the day, or pointing at something bright? Cause it sounds like the glass is focusing on the sensor and heating up, very, very quickly. Really at that stop I wouldn't doubt it and 30sec's is a pretty long time for a shutter to be open.

I believe Nikon lens mounts are all interchangeable, it's Canon that change every 10 years. Don't quote me on that, so I would look around a little bit. You just might not be able to meter correctly, or get AF and ya might have to do it manually. Either-way, there is some 3rd party mounts that change that stuff for you; just look around.

Just be careful how many shutter counts that camera has before ya buy it, but most people are pretty truthful to be honest. That's what happened with me I got tired of the Rebel XS (Good camera, don't get me wrong!) but I need more flexible and that one is about Nikon's version of my 60D by the looks of it.

Thanks for the info.

These images show the problem I'm having, even with a sensor clean from the camera shop.

Now the mirror is sometimes getting stuck, so I'm wondering if that keeps passing dust in.


F22 30sec exposure - Playing with candle light.

F8 1/125 - Testing to see how my camera would hold up for photos of the carnival. Went home after I knew they would turn out like that.

The left and near the bottom right these smudges show up. The longer the exposure, the more vivid they are.

 

[Alistair]

Lunar,

How old is the camera? I say your shutter is about to give out if it's getting stuck. If it's still under warranty I would send it to Nikon, and see if they are able to fix the issue for a repair.

I'm still thinking something is wrong with the sensor, and it might be need to be repaired. I can't really tell in the candle light photo since it's so dark, and the image is really small. I can see it on the other one, and it looks like pixel's are stuck or dust. Not totally sure. If ya want, you can send me a full resolution file and I can take a closer look, or you can go to POTN boards and see what they say. If ya wanna send it to me, go ahead at scott at scottsphoto dot net

It's up to you.

Your welcome for the info, but the best research is to do it yourself, IMO! The only thing I would love to have a Nikon for is HSS is built into their camera's where Canon is on the flash. =/ But I think Canon has better noise abilities than Nikon.

 

[thalidomide]

Hey guys just a thought, how about we make a theme day in this thread?

 

[Alistair]

thalidomide,

Fantastic idea! I'll do what I can due to work, but this would be interesting!

I'm going to do my first model shoot today, hope she shows up. Hahaha.

 

[thalidomide]

Wait I forgot that we all have jobs we should make it theme of the week not day, sorry. This isn't going to be a competition, this will help us get motivated and share some techniques/tips with each other

BTW good luck on your model shoot

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Hey guys just a thought, how about we make a theme day in this thread?

That'd be great. The art threads have a monthly competition.

Lunar,

How old is the camera? I say your shutter is about to give out if it's getting stuck. If it's still under warranty I would send it to Nikon, and see if they are able to fix the issue for a repair.

I'm still thinking something is wrong with the sensor, and it might be need to be repaired. I can't really tell in the candle light photo since it's so dark, and the image is really small. I can see it on the other one, and it looks like pixel's are stuck or dust. Not totally sure. If ya want, you can send me a full resolution file and I can take a closer look, or you can go to POTN boards and see what they say. If ya wanna send it to me, go ahead at scott at scottsphoto dot net

It's up to you.

Your welcome for the info, but the best research is to do it yourself, IMO! The only thing I would love to have a Nikon for is HSS is built into their camera's where Canon is on the flash. =/ But I think Canon has better noise abilities than Nikon.

I bought a Nikon D3100 today. I had them look at the D50(I'd like to use it as a back up). It's looking like the mirror and sensor are faulty. I've had the camera for about 6 years and it's had it's moments of bumps and what not.

 

[Dr Lee]

before the fire


Blood Moon


up close


Sailing


Pink Flower


Nautical peek

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

First shot is fantastic. Looks like Freddy.

 

[Harls]

First shot is fantastic. Looks like Freddy.

I thought the same thing!

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Playing around with my new camera.

 

[Dr Lee]

Thanks. Lost a lens cap for that photo LOL

 

[Alistair]

Wait I forgot that we all have jobs we should make it theme of the week not day, sorry. This isn't going to be a competition, this will help us get motivated and share some techniques/tips with each other

BTW good luck on your model shoot

Sounds good, and thank you! Images coming soon!

That'd be great. The art threads have a monthly competition.



I bought a Nikon D3100 today. I had them look at the D50(I'd like to use it as a back up). It's looking like the mirror and sensor are faulty. I've had the camera for about 6 years and it's had it's moments of bumps and what not.

Awesome! Enjoy it, and that's a long time for a camera for a lot of use and that's what I was thinking in the end for when you said stuck shutter, and sensor issues.


Haha. Nice images, and yes I thought so too. Was the lens cap worth the image to you?

Nice! Keep at it so you can get use to it! It took me awhile too.

From my model shoot today, it was just more of a casual thing more than anything to see if we get along or not.

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First time using a reflector on this one!

Date Time Original 2012:06:05 10:34:23
Exposure Time 1/800
F Number f / 3.20
Exposure Program Manual
ISO Speed Ratings 100
Metering Mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length 40mm
White Balance Manual white balance
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 60D

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Flash camera right about 1/8 power and 2 feet from model.

Date Time Original 2012:06:05 09:32:15
Exposure Time 1/250
F Number f / 3.20
Exposure Program Manual
ISO Speed Ratings 400
Metering Mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length 28mm
White Balance Manual white balance
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 60D

 

[Dr Lee]

Ironically enough, i'd thought i'd lost the lens cap last week, so i'd shelled out £3 for a new one.... only to find the 'missing' one in the bottom of the bag an hour later LOL

in terms of Lens cap or the images, i'd happily throw away a load more if it meant i'd get images like that. The Blood moon shot was from that same night, which had me up on a random hilltop Monday night attending a beacon lighting thingie for the Golden Jubilee. Could see for MILES around (and about 10 different firework shows as well), with that moon looking down on us all.

(this image was taken later on in the evening after the moon turned orange)


Moon Fireworks

 

[Ent|ty]

So does anyone here make money off of their photography or is it all just for fun? Curious.

 

[Harls]

I'm a paid sports photographer And I've done pro senior portraits too. However, I'm fairly new to the professional world.

 

[Alistair]

So does anyone here make money off of their photography or is it all just for fun? Curious.

Part time. Not good enough for full time, IMO.

I'm a paid sports photographer And I've done pro senior portraits too. However, I'm fairly new to the professional world.

Gratz Harls, it's no easy gig so I wish you luck!

Another gal contacted me tonight, so we did a quick photo shoot. I'm loving every moment of this today, and it was a helluva a blast. These are just quick edits, and nothing perfect as of yet.

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