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Comment by davidstorm posted on Yorkshire Sculpture Park Meet at 16/05/2017 - 21:53
I could do Saturday 27th May, or Saturday 4th June?
Regards
David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Yorkshire Sculpture Park Meet at 15/05/2017 - 22:26
I'm up for it if we can agree a date, are there any suggestions for dates so far?
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David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Yorkshire Sculpture Park Meet at 14/05/2017 - 17:48
A really great set of images George, I've enjoyed looking at these. That Robin shot shows how good the K-1 is and how much potential there is for cropping. It's made a lovely image, even with the huge cut in size from the original.
I'm up for a day out if a date can be set.
Regards
David
I'm up for a day out if a date can be set.
Regards
David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Yorkshire Sculpture Park at 14/05/2017 - 17:45
I have a SMC Takumar 135mm F3.5, which takes wonderful portrait images. It's a bit long on a crop sensor camera, but on a full frame I think it would be great. It cost me £20.
I've done what Gareth describes above and fixed a M42 adaptor to it permanently so it's as convenient to use as a true bayonet mount. It's manual focus, but I can live with that and in any case it's used only rarely.
Regards
David
I've done what Gareth describes above and fixed a M42 adaptor to it permanently so it's as convenient to use as a true bayonet mount. It's manual focus, but I can live with that and in any case it's used only rarely.
Regards
David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Cheap lenses for portraits at 11/05/2017 - 22:23
The second image is the stand-out Nigel, both from a detail and composition point of view.
We really must try to get you interested in the bugs, I think you might treat us with some excellent images!
Regards
David
We really must try to get you interested in the bugs, I think you might treat us with some excellent images!
Regards
David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Grass Miniatures at 10/05/2017 - 21:54
We live in a democracy and we all have our own opinions, we all think our own are valid!
I have no issues with anyone putting an opposing view, but I still stand by mine, I always try to offer advice that may be useful. Sorry to Paul if I've put in too much. I once did a shoot for friends (FOC) and didn't take enough care planning it beforehand. The results were disappointing, both for me and the people who had asked me to shoot the images, I learned a lesson from that. We have a saying at work, but there are some rude words in it, it contains lots of words starting with the letter 'P' and basically means that poor planning often brings poor results.
Cheers, David
I have no issues with anyone putting an opposing view, but I still stand by mine, I always try to offer advice that may be useful. Sorry to Paul if I've put in too much. I once did a shoot for friends (FOC) and didn't take enough care planning it beforehand. The results were disappointing, both for me and the people who had asked me to shoot the images, I learned a lesson from that. We have a saying at work, but there are some rude words in it, it contains lots of words starting with the letter 'P' and basically means that poor planning often brings poor results.
Cheers, David
Comment by davidstorm posted on My first 'event' at 10/05/2017 - 21:51
johnriley wrote:
To be honest, I wouldn't dream of using the 55-300mm in a small function room.
For a simple party and lots of candids, then a high ISO and fast prime lenses will catch all the atmosphere. An example with the 43mm f/1.9 Limited:
Flash would totally kill that and remove all those coloured lights.
I'd keep it simple, don't over-think it and have fun.
Hi JohnTo be honest, I wouldn't dream of using the 55-300mm in a small function room.
For a simple party and lots of candids, then a high ISO and fast prime lenses will catch all the atmosphere. An example with the 43mm f/1.9 Limited:
Flash would totally kill that and remove all those coloured lights.
I'd keep it simple, don't over-think it and have fun.
Paul didn't list any lenses over 55mm in his original post, that's probably not long enough to take decent candids. If Paul doesn't have any lenses longer than 55mm barring the 55-300, I don't understand why he wouldn't take it and use it? K-3ii is decent at high ISO's so should be able to cope.
He also mentioned the event would use outside space, which means the 55-300 would most definitely be suitable and would be a good lens to take to this event.
If he had listed the 50-135, this would be ideal, but the 55-300 would be a useful addition.
Regards
David
Comment by davidstorm posted on My first 'event' at 10/05/2017 - 14:59
JAK wrote:
That does sound like gross overkill to me David! The less conspicuous he can be the better rather than looking like a tog from the press agency which could easily put the family off if the aim is just to get a few casual/candid shots.
If he was being paid to formally cover a major event like a Buckingham Palace Garden party then yes, your suggestions would be spot on, but an informal family gathering??? Not really.
As you've said in the other thread, 'an MX-1 is great for parties' so even one of those would surely be adequate for this family function if the DSLR wasn't already owned.
Put yourself back 50 years, you'd probably only have a fixed lens camera to use yet the task could be easily accomplished. Keep it simple!
My preferred kit for an event like this would be the K-1 with a 40/43mm standard lens or APS-C equivalent (probably the DA35mm plastic fantastic.) You'd get far better reactions from the family. Also no flash unless absolutely necessary. Having the 17-50 in the bag already would be ideal for just about everything.
Hi JohnThat does sound like gross overkill to me David! The less conspicuous he can be the better rather than looking like a tog from the press agency which could easily put the family off if the aim is just to get a few casual/candid shots.
If he was being paid to formally cover a major event like a Buckingham Palace Garden party then yes, your suggestions would be spot on, but an informal family gathering??? Not really.
As you've said in the other thread, 'an MX-1 is great for parties' so even one of those would surely be adequate for this family function if the DSLR wasn't already owned.
Put yourself back 50 years, you'd probably only have a fixed lens camera to use yet the task could be easily accomplished. Keep it simple!
My preferred kit for an event like this would be the K-1 with a 40/43mm standard lens or APS-C equivalent (probably the DA35mm plastic fantastic.) You'd get far better reactions from the family. Also no flash unless absolutely necessary. Having the 17-50 in the bag already would be ideal for just about everything.
Paul did say that he was treating this like a wedding reception, hence the detail in my reply. Personally I don't think there's any point in doing a shoot, even if it's just for family members and informal, if you don't take it seriously and do enough groundwork to do a good job. People will expect decent photos, whether it's just family or not, otherwise they wouldn't be asking a decent photographer to cover the event!
Regards
David
Comment by davidstorm posted on My first 'event' at 10/05/2017 - 14:57
I love mine, great for parties, casual out and about etc.
regards
David
regards
David
Comment by davidstorm posted on FS: Pentax mx-1 with leather case at 08/05/2017 - 22:36
No interest for the the Yorkshire Sculpture Park day out?
Cheers
David