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boydx posted:Quick question, I currently have a Nikon D40 and mainly use the 50mm 1.8 which is a pain to manual focus all the time. Would I be better getting a body that will auto focus that lens or get the 35mm 1.8 AF-S.
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I use my 35mm 1.8 on FF all the time with only minor vignetting, It's such a great little prime.
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Oct 8, 2010 01:53
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Can you emulate what color filters do for bw photography by simply shooting raw and adjusting channels or is it simply not the same thing?
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Oct 15, 2010 03:47
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ease posted:Can you emulate what color filters do for bw photography by simply shooting raw and adjusting channels or is it simply not the same thing? To an extent yes but it's never quite the same as using a polarizer or an NDF. And if you're shooting B&W conversion then skies are going to blow unless you use a blue filter etc. Of course you can recover this stuff in Photoshop but it can be really labour intensive.
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Oct 15, 2010 05:40
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DxO FilmPack can emulate colored filters: http://www.dxo.com/ca/photo/filmpack/available_film_looks I haven't tried it yet, but I've been meaning to. DxO Optics Pro comes with a few slide film filters as a teaser and they work great, so I'd imagine the FilmPack would be similarly good.
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Oct 15, 2010 05:55
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I just tried out the trial version of DxO FilmPack. So. loving. Good. I probably shoot more black and white film than anyone else here and I can say that FilmPack gives you dead-on film looks and you can even adjust the grain qualities to match different film formats like if it were on 35mm, medium format or large format. I can't speak with as much authority on color negative and slide, but it does a damned good job of matching what I'm familiar with including Kodachrome. And as for filters, hell yeah. Pick your film type, pick your filter, done. Easy as pie. It's also a great learning tool to see how different filters would affect a certain photo. HPL fucked around with this message at 06:34 on Oct 15, 2010 |
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Oct 15, 2010 06:31
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HPL posted:I just tried out the trial version of DxO FilmPack. So. loving. Good. I probably shoot more black and white film than anyone else here and I can say that FilmPack gives you dead-on film looks and you can even adjust the grain qualities to match different film formats like if it were on 35mm, medium format or large format. I can't speak with as much authority on color negative and slide, but it does a damned good job of matching what I'm familiar with including Kodachrome. Just to add to this excellent tip: There are a bunch of free filters available for Lightroom that let you emulate the effect of various types of B&W film, with a simple mouse click. They work really well. Now you can relive the wars between the HP5 and FP4 fans from the good old days.
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Oct 16, 2010 11:27
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HPL posted:I just tried out the trial version of DxO FilmPack. So. loving. Good. I probably shoot more black and white film than anyone else here and I can say that FilmPack gives you dead-on film looks and you can even adjust the grain qualities to match different film formats like if it were on 35mm, medium format or large format. I can't speak with as much authority on color negative and slide, but it does a damned good job of matching what I'm familiar with including Kodachrome.
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Oct 16, 2010 12:25
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This is the only forum I've ever had basically every thread (Except the Canon thread, cause gently caress those guys) be all blue (from being read). Partially because of it not being quite as active as some subforums, but mostly because all of the threads are awesome (except the canon thread, because, well, you know).
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Oct 20, 2010 23:11
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subx posted:(Except the Canon thread, cause gently caress those guys)...(except the canon thread, because, well, you know).
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Oct 20, 2010 23:13
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subx posted:This is the only forum I've ever had basically every thread (Except the Canon thread, cause gently caress those guys) be all blue (from being read). Partially because of it not being quite as active as some subforums, but mostly because all of the threads are awesome (except the canon thread, because, well, you know). The canon thread randomly has a lot of nikon users posting.
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Oct 20, 2010 23:32
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Paragon8 posted:The canon thread randomly has a lot of nikon users posting. They're like missionaries: they're bringing the glory of Nikon to the savages.  I kid, I kid. 
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Oct 20, 2010 23:49
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We have to keep an eye on our enemies... Edit: I like to think that people here realize that Nikon and Canon both make very good gear regardless of what they personally use.
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Oct 21, 2010 00:36
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Dread Head posted:We have to keep an eye on our enemies... Or you're like me and used both in the past.
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Oct 21, 2010 04:30
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:What is this console warrior bullshit? Because it was said in a completely serious tone and I really hate everyone that uses brand X of device Y  Where I work has switched to mostly Canons, but still has all of their Nikon lenses. I get to borrow them easier that way, since their not in use as much (they really only use the Nikon's for remote camera work at sporting events). So that's the only reason I picked Nikon in the first place.
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Oct 21, 2010 05:21
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Nanon or Cikon?
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Oct 21, 2010 23:07
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squidflakes posted:Nanon or Cikon? Spentax. Folympus
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Oct 22, 2010 02:55
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Sorny.
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Oct 22, 2010 02:57
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I have a lightroom catalog from a Mac. As far as I know, it was version 2.x. I am trying to open this same catalog file in the latest version for Windows (3). It is saying the file is corrupted. Is it really corrupted, or is this switch not possible? Google appears to be telling me that people have done this, but maybe the version difference is the road block here? edit: I selected the menu option "import photos from catalog" and that demanded the lr2 catalog be converted as well, but for some reason this time it worked! I blame windows lol. other people fucked around with this message at 02:04 on Oct 26, 2010 |
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Oct 26, 2010 01:52
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I'm having trouble taking long exposure shots. I have have a Cannon EOS 50D. I set it to manual - set my shutter speed to 'bulb', but sometimes it won't let me take the photo (my camera is always on a tripod at this stage). Is it not letting me take the photo becuase there's not enough light? Is there a way to make it take regardless? My friend just got her photo chosen for a competition... It's of a dead tree in the Namibia Desert. Go have a look if you're interested (and please vote for her photo... she has almost won, and it closes today) http://info.thewest.com.au/travelpicture/index.php
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Oct 26, 2010 04:34
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clam posted:I'm having trouble taking long exposure shots. I have have a Cannon EOS 50D. I set it to manual - set my shutter speed to 'bulb', but sometimes it won't let me take the photo (my camera is always on a tripod at this stage). Is it not letting me take the photo becuase there's not enough light? Is there a way to make it take regardless? Have you turned off the AF and are focusing manually?
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Oct 26, 2010 04:43
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I've set the dial to 'M'... but do I have to do something on the lense too? Sorry, I know I sound terribly amaturish! I guess I am!
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Oct 26, 2010 05:03
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clam posted:I've set the dial to 'M'... but do I have to do something on the lense too? Sorry, I know I sound terribly amaturish! I guess I am! When you can't take a picture, is your autofocus searching for focus?
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Oct 26, 2010 05:09
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If the camera can't achieve autofocus, it won't let you take a picture. The camera requires some contrast in the scene to do this, so if you're taking picture of a night sky.. the camera is probably going to make a token effort at finding focus, then quickly give up (which it does silently, giving no hint there's an issue). The lens should have a AF/M switch on it to put it in manual focus. The "M" setting on the mode dial just tells the camera you want to set shutter/aperture manually.. doesn't effect focus at all.
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Oct 26, 2010 05:17
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xzzy posted:The lens should have a AF/M switch on it to put it in manual focus. The "M" setting on the mode dial just tells the camera you want to set shutter/aperture manually.. doesn't effect focus at all. Just to add a tip to this - when I take a night shot, the first step I do is to aim the camera at something far away that has enough light/contrast to let it obtain a focus lock, then flick the switch on the lens to 'MF' That way, you have your lens set to infinity focus without having to try to manually focussing through a dim viewfinder.
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Oct 26, 2010 05:26
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Ah, thanks guys that's really helpful! If I understand correctly, you're saying that I should either flick the switch to manual focus, or have the camera focus for me and then flick the switch... but once the switch is on MF, the camera should let me take whatever shot I want (becuase it won't be trying to focus for me, and then silently giving up). I'm going to try this tonight 
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Oct 26, 2010 05:30
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Yeah.. if the moon is still out, you can use it to focus. We just passed a full moon so it should be a nice, easy target.
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Oct 26, 2010 05:36
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Kaluza-Klein posted:I have a lightroom catalog from a Mac. As far as I know, it was version 2.x. evil_bunnY fucked around with this message at 08:35 on Oct 26, 2010 |
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Oct 26, 2010 08:23
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clam posted:I'm having trouble taking long exposure shots. I have have a Cannon EOS 50D. I set it to manual - set my shutter speed to 'bulb', but sometimes it won't let me take the photo (my camera is always on a tripod at this stage). Is it not letting me take the photo becuase there's not enough light? Is there a way to make it take regardless? Focus on the moon (with a half-press) until it locks then switch the lens to M, or switch it to M on the lens then use the focus scale to stick it on infinity (∞). Then you can just snap whenever you want. Don't forget to put the lens switch back on A or A/M when you're done or you'll find yourself posting here wondering if your autofocus module or lens is broken
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what happens if I have lens->CPL->FaderND? I don't have either filter yet, but I'm trying to decide what thread size to get. I've got 58, 72 and 77mm thread lenses, so if I get a 77mm CPL and a 77mm fader with a 58-77 and 72-77 adapter ring, will that give me the ability to use either filter on its own or combined? Unfortunately, the fader is a step up so the 77mm version has an 82mm outer thread, so if I have to use lens->fader->CPL then I'll need a 82mm CPL and 58-77, 72-77, 58-82, 72-82 and 77-82 adapters, and a whole lot more loving around when shooting. If anyone is wondering, the fader is a pair of CPLs, with the forward one reversed so QWP->LPL->LPL->QWP. Rereading that, it looks like the lens->CPL->fader won't work at all. lens->(QWP->LPL)->(QWP->LPL->LPL->QWP)->world != lens->(QWP->LPL->LPL->QWP)->(QWP->LPL)->world). Can anyone confirm? If it doesn't work I'll just buy a cheap 82mm LPL in addition to 77mm a CPL and 77mm fader.
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It seems that lately every single picture I take is terrible. I suspect it's an artifact of now knowing a little bit about what makes a good picture but not enough to be able to create one. It's really killing my desire to go out and shoot; the weather change has also added to that. How do you get over the hump of thinking everything you shoot is total poo poo?
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Oct 26, 2010 17:47
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wins32767 posted:It seems that lately every single picture I take is terrible. I suspect it's an artifact of now knowing a little bit about what makes a good picture but not enough to be able to create one. It's really killing my desire to go out and shoot; the weather change has also added to that. How do you get over the hump of thinking everything you shoot is total poo poo? Just shoot more. I think every photographer goes through this at some point. Even if I don't feel like shooting I still shoot. I know as a musician I go through the same thing as well with my instrument. A little self-awareness never hurts I don't think.
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Oct 26, 2010 19:04
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wins32767 posted:It seems that lately every single picture I take is terrible. I suspect it's an artifact of now knowing a little bit about what makes a good picture but not enough to be able to create one. It's really killing my desire to go out and shoot; the weather change has also added to that. How do you get over the hump of thinking everything you shoot is total poo poo? I'm going through that again, I usually buy new gear, the desire to play around with it and test it out takes away the feeling of lovely results. ex: Oh, new lenses always have a learning curve!
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Oct 26, 2010 19:25
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A much cheaper solution is to take pictures of things you normally don't. Or just take a break. Pause for two weeks, when you pick the camera up again suddenly everything will seem interesting.
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Oct 26, 2010 19:27
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wins32767 posted:It seems that lately every single picture I take is terrible. I suspect it's an artifact of now knowing a little bit about what makes a good picture but not enough to be able to create one. It's really killing my desire to go out and shoot; the weather change has also added to that. How do you get over the hump of thinking everything you shoot is total poo poo? Go on a trip somewhere.. even just somewhere for a weekend can help.
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Oct 26, 2010 19:41
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Go outside your comfort zone and do stuff you normally wouldn't. Tired of landscapes? Go shoot sports or do reportage or fashion or portraits or whatever.
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Read a book about photography and go visit your local art gallery. edit: really the book and exhibit dont even have to be about photography they could just be about art
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Oct 27, 2010 02:35
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Look at photos you like and decide why you like them. Once you know why you like them you can work towards making photos that you like.
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Oct 27, 2010 04:02
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Twenties Superstar posted:Read a book about photography and go visit your local art gallery.
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Dread Head posted:Look at photos you like and decide why you like them. In a word: "Boobies"
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