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Posted 08/10/2006 - 14:41
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a subscription to "outdoor Photographer"
a tripod
a high quality wide to moderate zoom (pentax 16-45 or 12-24)
a high quality telephoto zoom (50-200mm and a 400mm telephoto prime)
a teleconverter and set of extension tubes.
polarizer filter, nd grads (x2 and x4) blue and yellow varicolor polarizer.
bean bag
backpack
hit the library and read up on how to use your spot meter.
have fun!
a tripod
a high quality wide to moderate zoom (pentax 16-45 or 12-24)
a high quality telephoto zoom (50-200mm and a 400mm telephoto prime)
a teleconverter and set of extension tubes.
polarizer filter, nd grads (x2 and x4) blue and yellow varicolor polarizer.
bean bag
backpack
hit the library and read up on how to use your spot meter.
have fun!
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 08/10/2006 - 15:31
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I would also include a decent Macro lens, either a prime, or a good zoom having good Macro capability. The Pentax 50 and 100mm Macro Primes are exceptionally good. I use the SMC Pentax-FA 100mm Macro lens because it allows you to stand just a bit further away from the subject than the 50mm. The Sigma 70-300mm APO Macro Super (or the latest variant) is another I can recommend (macro at the 300mm end of the zoom range).
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 08/10/2006 - 16:45
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Sure you mean the software....
I'd go for the full Adobe photoshop programme, forget elements......
I'd go for the full Adobe photoshop programme, forget elements......
Posted 08/10/2006 - 19:46
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Personally I wouldn't exactly say "go for the full Photoshop". If you are a beginner, then definitely go for Photoshop Elements... but version 3 or 2 only
Version 4 was very dumbed down and a pain, AFAIK. I have v3 and v2. To be honest 90% of most photographic work can be done in PSE 2 (and you can buy it new off ebay for about £15).
The principles of PSE apply fully to the full Photoshop. If you need to be challenged, buy Richard Lynch's "Hidden Elements" ( www.hiddenelements.com ) - there's loads in there
And yes, the full PS is nice, but perhaps overwhelming for a beginner (I've used 5, 7, CS, and now CS2). But still PSE2 is refreshingly usable and I still give hints and tips how to use it Check out my PSE tutorials at www.photon.me.uk
Matt
Version 4 was very dumbed down and a pain, AFAIK. I have v3 and v2. To be honest 90% of most photographic work can be done in PSE 2 (and you can buy it new off ebay for about £15).
The principles of PSE apply fully to the full Photoshop. If you need to be challenged, buy Richard Lynch's "Hidden Elements" ( www.hiddenelements.com ) - there's loads in there
And yes, the full PS is nice, but perhaps overwhelming for a beginner (I've used 5, 7, CS, and now CS2). But still PSE2 is refreshingly usable and I still give hints and tips how to use it Check out my PSE tutorials at www.photon.me.uk
Matt
Posted 08/10/2006 - 20:37
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I'd skip photoshop ($799 cdn)
and go for a wacom grafics tablet ($140 cdn) that comess bundles with photoshop elements ($130 seperately) and corel painter 2 ($60 seperately)
and take the remainder of the cost savings and shop for photoshop plug-ins
and go for a wacom grafics tablet ($140 cdn) that comess bundles with photoshop elements ($130 seperately) and corel painter 2 ($60 seperately)
and take the remainder of the cost savings and shop for photoshop plug-ins
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 09/10/2006 - 03:09
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I did it. I bought the camera. I LIKE!!!! I have ordered the big telephoto lens. It is going to take a little practice to learn how to use it but I can't wait. I took it to the bowling alley and got some shots of my husband bowling. I think I can do better when I get a different (telephoto) lens. My hubby is a very good bowler and I would like to get a picture of the pins exploding. I did get some but they will be better when I can get closer to them. I am going to go see my family in Kansas on Wednesday and would like to get some good shots of them.
Where did all of you go to start learning about photography.
I did buy a UV filter also. I already have a tripod. I got a very good case but what do I need the bean bag for?
Where did all of you go to start learning about photography.
I did buy a UV filter also. I already have a tripod. I got a very good case but what do I need the bean bag for?
Posted 09/10/2006 - 07:37
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Congratulations on your new camera!
The bean bag is for resting the telephoto on when you can't use the tripod. On the car window or roof or on a rock for instance. It provides a steadier base.
Which big tele lens have you ordered?
The bean bag is for resting the telephoto on when you can't use the tripod. On the car window or roof or on a rock for instance. It provides a steadier base.
Which big tele lens have you ordered?
Posted 09/10/2006 - 08:35
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Congratulations on taking the plunge into Pentax digital SLR photography.
If the shake reduction system works well with your chosen lenses, you may not need the bean bag.
"Where did I go to learn photography? ", night school, many years ago. I followed a City & Guilds course in photography but never completed it. There is no real substitute for just getting out there and working with your camera. You are very fortunate to not have to learn the chemistry of film photography and spend hours in the darkroom after a days shoot.
With digital, results are instant. If you don't like what you see, take the shot again with a different perspective, lighting, lens, etc. One subject, a building for instance, can provide many photographic opportunities and challenges. Go for It.
If the shake reduction system works well with your chosen lenses, you may not need the bean bag.
"Where did I go to learn photography? ", night school, many years ago. I followed a City & Guilds course in photography but never completed it. There is no real substitute for just getting out there and working with your camera. You are very fortunate to not have to learn the chemistry of film photography and spend hours in the darkroom after a days shoot.
With digital, results are instant. If you don't like what you see, take the shot again with a different perspective, lighting, lens, etc. One subject, a building for instance, can provide many photographic opportunities and challenges. Go for It.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 10/10/2006 - 02:11
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Thank you all for the information on the camera and the tips on how to use it. Please keep me posted on things that wil make learning all of this stuff a little easier.
Right now I haven't really gotten the chance to use the camera much but hopefully when I get moved that will change. I wont have a job then and can sit down and concentrate on the manual.
I like the bean bag idea but in the past have mainly used a tripod. Do any of you take studio portraits? What can be used as a backdrop if you don't have any specialized equipment for the indoor setting?
Right now I haven't really gotten the chance to use the camera much but hopefully when I get moved that will change. I wont have a job then and can sit down and concentrate on the manual.
I like the bean bag idea but in the past have mainly used a tripod. Do any of you take studio portraits? What can be used as a backdrop if you don't have any specialized equipment for the indoor setting?
Posted 10/10/2006 - 03:26
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http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/03/16_diy_greenscreenbluescreen.html
any bedsheet or shower curtian, roll paper will do.
any bedsheet or shower curtian, roll paper will do.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
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I am going to be moving from Nebraska to Arkansas in the next few weeks and will be trying all of this out on wildlife. What are the things that I will need the most to get started?
Thank You