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A bit more macro practice
So far I've basically been chasing the beastie with the camera and just using the built in flash (with reduced output). Even if I could fix some sort of diffuser to it, it might improve things. I'll give it a go. I'm still at the macro learning stage to Chris, FWIW here's my techique, don't run ar...
Posted by McBrian on 29/04/2007 - 18:41
Sigma 400mm telephoto vs 600mm mirror
I was taking pictures of the full moon last night, with my newly acquired Sigma 600mm F8 mirror lens and the K10D. I was hoping to improve on the results I've obtained with my Sigma 400mm F5.6 telephoto, such as http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/chris5gd/Public/IMGP2385-1b.jpg and ...
Posted by ChrisA on 02/05/2007 - 12:52
FREE photoshop alternative?
Steve, Silkypix is available in a free version. The paid-for-version is better though (it isn't that much and is available for 30day trial). http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/ Daniel - ok, if it's for colour space conversion for submitting images to a lab, then that's easy. There are two o...
Posted by MattMatic on 04/05/2007 - 14:01
Some portraits for critique
This one was an experiment. I can't make up my mind whether I like it or not. There's a touch of soft focus at the edges, but the high key effect comes just from overexposing.
Posted by ChrisA on 05/05/2007 - 01:00
Some portraits for critique
Chris, Just to be brutally frank, for a moment, I have to say that these pictures are not sharp enough to be worth spending too much more effort on. Get the girl back, and shoot some more, making sure that your focus is correct (or are you using a Canon lens?). G
Posted by George Lazarette on 05/05/2007 - 15:43
Some portraits for critique
Even when you are practicing, you'll find that you can achieve very different looks, with the same images. Here's a couple of practice shots Gerri and I Worked on. We collaberated on the setup, took the same shot into seperate workstations and came back with very different images... Which do you ...
Posted by Don on 05/05/2007 - 15:45
Some portraits for critique
Have you changed this image order on here? I'd swear it was image 3 i was talking about, anyway, it's this one I mean. of the changed images i prefer the new 'blue-er' image to the original. I think.... I'll go back to shooting at rats now.
Posted by justgetoutandride on 05/05/2007 - 16:43
Some portraits for critique
Chris, as a constructive criticism, may I suggest you ask your model to pull her shoulders back a bit, straighten her back, pull in her stomach, and push her (Front) up and out a bit? Beautiful girl, but your next shot(everything else being the same) will look better if you coax her into a better p...
Posted by Don on 05/05/2007 - 18:12
Some portraits for critique
Hi Chris, I like the shallow depth of field - it helps concentrate the viewer on the eyes, too much in focus and your eye ends up wandering all over the place looking at detail in clothing etc. Your style gives a more immediate connection with the model, as far as I'm concerned. Just need to ...
Posted by Daniel Bridge on 05/05/2007 - 19:15
Cable release
I have recently entered the digital world I ahve been a user of Pentax Equipment since the Spotmatic days 1969 I believe. So, I'm a die hard user. On my new "ist DL" how do you take time release photos I have cables for my film cameras even My ME Super, Am I missing something here! Sorry f...
Posted by Larry Llewellyn on 05/05/2007 - 11:40
Cable release
Hi Larry, you can also use a remote release for Canons (sorry wash my mouth out with soap!) on you camera. Look for one that is Canon RS-60E3 compatible. I have a generic one made by JJC which cost me 12 euros. I got this as the IR remote only works from the front on the Ist D series. They solved t...
Posted by Gwyn on 05/05/2007 - 15:30
Cable release
Hi Larry, you can also use a remote release for Canons (sorry wash my mouth out with soap!) on you camera. Look for one that is Canon RS-60E3 compatible. I have a generic one made by JJC which cost me 12 euros. I got this as the IR remote only works from the front on the Ist D series. They solved t...
Posted by Larry Llewellyn on 09/05/2007 - 05:55
Some more macro's with D-FA 100
This lens is oh so good .....D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro 1/125s f/10.0 at 100.0mm iso200 The second one is excellent. Most impressed. So how does the focusing work then? Do you use the AF? Is it quick enough to cope with the camera moving? All my recent attempts at macro work have been hand held...
Posted by ChrisA on 05/05/2007 - 21:00
Some more macro's with D-FA 100
Hi Chris All AF, the beauty of the D-FA's is you can overide the AF for fine adjustment with the focus ring while the camera body is set to AF mode, I gave up chasing the critters, I sit and wait till they come to me.
Posted by McBrian on 05/05/2007 - 21:37
feedback on this promo peice please...
The tones are very nice and the composition of the image is excellent. The text does tend to merge somewhat. I think it's highly commercial and would suit a poster advertising your services or maybe a book cover. As an image for Mum and Dad, it's not something we see much of in the UK and harks b...
Posted by johnriley on 07/05/2007 - 08:43
feedback on this promo peice please...
Looking at your website you appear to have a fairly wide client group, so exactly where is this aimed? We need to offer a broad range, we are in a smaller sized market with feirce competition....not alot of room for specialists. Most talented photographers leave this area to try Toronto or Vancover....
Posted by Don on 08/05/2007 - 14:15
feedback on this promo peice please...
Don, Given the subject matter I had assumed it was connected with kids' portraits, but it seemed prudent to check. I'm always wary about commenting about style too much as tastes vary and there is a danger that well-meaning expressions of personal opinion lead to a horse designed by a panel of...
Posted by wasleys on 08/05/2007 - 23:32
Summer transportation
Never leave cameras in a hot car, it's asking for problems and they could get stolen as well. I would check the lens is fitted firmly, recharge the battery and make sure the camera is not in playback mode. Check the AF setting isn't locking the shutter because you're not in focus. Perhaps reset t...
Posted by johnriley on 09/05/2007 - 08:04
Summer transportation
Never leave cameras in a hot car, it's asking for problems and they could get stolen as well. I would check the lens is fitted firmly, recharge the battery and make sure the camera is not in playback mode. Check the AF setting isn't locking the shutter because you're not in focus. Perhaps reset t...
Posted by Larry Llewellyn on 09/05/2007 - 09:37
Summer transportation
reminds me of a BMW K100 I bout years ago. The old fella who sold it to me, warned me of a loud rattle (left side) on cold startups. He was certian of valve problems (the engine lies flat on it's side with a vent directly over top where the valves and fuel injectors are) or faulty fuel injection. B...
Posted by Don on 09/05/2007 - 12:42
