Photographers??
04-12-11 | 08:21 PM
#101
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I used to shoot for a newspaper a year or so back. Was pretty fun. Just really crazy hours and low pay...
Not my best work, but its what i was allowed to post online. I also have to have a link to the site if i do post anything. I got in a bit of trouble for not doing that once..haha
.Chris
Not my best work, but its what i was allowed to post online. I also have to have a link to the site if i do post anything. I got in a bit of trouble for not doing that once..haha
.Chris
That's some good photojournalism though! I'm unfortunately working with an old camera (saving right now for the 5d..should be in the next few months.)
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04-12-11 | 08:22 PM
#102
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04-12-11 | 11:03 PM
#104
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From: North Las Vegas, NV
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04-13-11 | 07:41 AM
#106
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which lens did you use for these?
04-13-11 | 10:22 AM
#109
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I shoot with a Nikon D90, but I just got my bike this week, so I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.
Here's some of my other work though:
And when I'm not shooting cars..
more of my work on flickr: https://flickr.com/__max
Here's some of my other work though:
And when I'm not shooting cars..
more of my work on flickr: https://flickr.com/__max
04-13-11 | 04:24 PM
#111
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The design on the Sigma is newer and has bigger glass, so the color rendition is better and it creates better bokeh. It is also sharper at f/1.4 than Canon, but when it is stopped down, the Canon becomes sharper. I was lucky enough to buy mine for the same price as the Canon though. There isn't enough difference between the 2 to justify the higher price on the Sigma. So if you're looking at getting the Canon, it will be just fine.
04-13-11 | 06:28 PM
#112
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From: East Lansing, MI
Untitled by nick◮wujcik., on Flickr
my bike. by nick◮wujcik., on Flickr
Wale at MSU by nick◮wujcik., on Flickr
04-13-11 | 07:26 PM
#114
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As no one answered my newb-ass question about a good starter camera, google search led me to the nikon D3100, i'm wathcing a youtube review of one, but does anyone have any imput on this?
04-13-11 | 07:44 PM
#115
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i would stay away from the 3100..i tried it and hated it. If you're looking at Nikon I'd say d90, d5000, or wait for the d5100 coming out soon
04-13-11 | 07:52 PM
#116
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From: Atlanta, GA
The best camera is the one you have with you. The smaller, the better.
Disclaimer: I'm a former professional photojournalist and sports photographer. I've used everything from pocket cameras to 400mm f2.8 and lots in-between. My favorite photos are the ones that were taken with small basic cameras.
04-13-11 | 08:05 PM
#118
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From: BKNY
Peace man, I really appreciate it. That shot was taken with the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8. That, the 50 f/1.4, and a manual focus 85mm f/2 are the only lenses I use (mostly the first two).
Buggin' Out by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Little Farm on the Ghetto by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Concrete Jungle by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Make You Feel That Way by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Never Obsolete by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Buggin' Out by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Little Farm on the Ghetto by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Concrete Jungle by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Make You Feel That Way by Gilmatic, on Flickr
Never Obsolete by Gilmatic, on Flickr
04-13-11 | 08:06 PM
#119
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First shot with my Sigma 85 on the 5Dmk2
Chalka-licious by Unregistered Coward, on Flickr
Canon 70-200L on the 1dmk2
Boardwalk Talk by Unregistered Coward, on Flickr
Canon 24-70L on the T2i
Eye, Always Focus Eye by Unregistered Coward, on Flickr
Sigma 30 on the T2i
Fade Away by Unregistered Coward, on Flickr
Sigma 150 Macro on the T2i
Word by Unregistered Coward, on Flickr
Canon 60 on the XS
Colors by Unregistered Coward, on Flickr
04-13-11 | 08:11 PM
#120
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From: BKNY
Get the D90 with the 35mm f/1.8. Great lens and focal length, also the camera is ****in awesome and you can get it for pretty cheap on craigslist.
04-13-11 | 08:13 PM
#121
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If you have an iPhone, that has a great camera in it. I think an SLR is probably the worst camera to start with. They are expensive and bulky. They get left home a lot.
The best camera is the one you have with you. The smaller, the better.
Disclaimer: I'm a former professional photojournalist and sports photographer. I've used everything from pocket cameras to 400mm f2.8 and lots in-between. My favorite photos are the ones that were taken with small basic cameras.
The best camera is the one you have with you. The smaller, the better.
Disclaimer: I'm a former professional photojournalist and sports photographer. I've used everything from pocket cameras to 400mm f2.8 and lots in-between. My favorite photos are the ones that were taken with small basic cameras.
Though what do I know lol. My mindset is kind of set on buying one, but blah. I don't know yet. I always thought of entry-level DSLR's as the way to go if you wanted to learn more.
04-13-11 | 09:00 PM
#122
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Hmm. I had a Canon Powershot for like 3 years, but it broke on me last year. Haven't been taking pictures since other than with my HTC Evo. How do I know when I'm ready for a DSLR (sounds like I'm totally jumping the gun, lol)?? The only reason why I wanted to upgrade is because I want to learn how to shoot nicer photos, and I figure if I'm willing to learn to use a lot of the features that a point-and-shoot camera doesn't have, I thought it would be nice to finally invest in a DSLR.
Though what do I know lol. My mindset is kind of set on buying one, but blah. I don't know yet. I always thought of entry-level DSLR's as the way to go if you wanted to learn more.
Though what do I know lol. My mindset is kind of set on buying one, but blah. I don't know yet. I always thought of entry-level DSLR's as the way to go if you wanted to learn more.
To paraphrase Helmut Newton, [Newton points to his camera] "This? It's automatic." [points to his head] "The photo is made in here."
You have to imagine the photo in your head then use whatever camera you have to make it happen. There are MILLIONS of hacks with $10K worth of camera gear, lights, computers, and software that couldn't shoot their way out of a wet paper bag.
A DSLR with a full kit of lenses won't make you a good photographer. Understanding light and composition will.
Many of the great photos of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, were taken with cameras FAR less sophisticated than the $100 point and shoots at every Target and Walmart.
Also, don't get caught up in megapixels. That's a red herring. I've had magazine covers with images that were shot with a 2.7MP camera.
The best camera to learn with is the cheapest one with a wide lens that can go full manual so you can control the light and depth of field. Something like a Canon G12.
04-13-11 | 09:04 PM
#123
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Do you want to learn how to make good photos or do you want to learn how to operate a DSLR?
To paraphrase Helmut Newton, [Newton points to his camera] "This? It's automatic." [points to his head] "The photo is made in here."
You have to imagine the photo in your head then use whatever camera you have to make it happen. There are MILLIONS of hacks with $10K worth of camera gear, lights, computers, and software that couldn't shoot their way out of a wet paper bag.
A DSLR with a full kit of lenses won't make you a good photographer. Understanding light and composition will.
Many of the great photos of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, were taken with cameras FAR less sophisticated than the $100 point and shoots at every Target and Walmart.
Also, don't get caught up in megapixels. That's a red herring. I've had magazine covers with images that were shot with a 2.7MP camera.
The best camera to learn with is the cheapest one with a wide lens that can go full manual so you can control the light and depth of field. Something like a Canon G12.
To paraphrase Helmut Newton, [Newton points to his camera] "This? It's automatic." [points to his head] "The photo is made in here."
You have to imagine the photo in your head then use whatever camera you have to make it happen. There are MILLIONS of hacks with $10K worth of camera gear, lights, computers, and software that couldn't shoot their way out of a wet paper bag.
A DSLR with a full kit of lenses won't make you a good photographer. Understanding light and composition will.
Many of the great photos of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, were taken with cameras FAR less sophisticated than the $100 point and shoots at every Target and Walmart.
Also, don't get caught up in megapixels. That's a red herring. I've had magazine covers with images that were shot with a 2.7MP camera.
The best camera to learn with is the cheapest one with a wide lens that can go full manual so you can control the light and depth of field. Something like a Canon G12.
04-13-11 | 09:09 PM
#125
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