Digital SLRs?

[sunkenshoes]

Thanks guys! Yeah, I'll probably get a really cheap hood off ebay or something.

Lightroom works really well with my raw images. Thanks!

[kennmon]

http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/guides/technique/handholding1.html

How many of you guys hold your camera sideways as shown in those pictures? I'm used to holding it the way the guide says is wrong :confused:

who cares?

1d/d3 layout makes it all pointless anyway

[kennmon]

I got two questions I hope you guys are willing to answer:

2. How do I remove dust from my lens? I already bought a UV-filter, because I was too worried about getting dust on my lens itself, but I notice that when I take pictures when it's windy, I get a lot of dust on my lens. Do you always carry those dustcloths for camera lenses with you?

haha, dust.

[kennmon]

I would send it in to get it removed assuming you are shooting with expensive glass...

why?

ps- you are wrong.

[kennmon]

Thanks for the tip! Right now, I'm just using a 18-55mm kitlens. I already removed the dust on the inside (and the element) the other day, when I bought my filter. I'm more talking about the dust that gets on my filter while shooting. I usually just blow it off, but sometimes this doesn't work as well.

you didnt remove anything on the inside, you just cleaned the rear element

stop worrying about dust, your lens sucks and the dust isnt making your photos worse.

[kennmon]

^ In that case, you should purchase a hood. There are debates all over whether a hood is all you need to protect your lens or not. Some people say it is perfect for everywhere EXCEPT near water, but some people want to have the extra safety of having their front element covered as well.

Whether purchasing a hood for the kit lens is a good investment is a different issue, however. It may not be compatible with any lenses you are going to purchase in the future so that is something to consider.

if he is worried about dust, a hood isnt magically gonna make the dust disappear

[malaujai]

I got two questions I hope you guys are willing to answer:

1. What's a good program to browse my raw images with, directly from my camera? When I open up the folder on my camera's memorycard, rightclick and choose 'open with photoshop'; it takes ages to browse the pictures. I need to open them one by one.

2. How do I remove dust from my lens? I already bought a UV-filter, because I was too worried about getting dust on my lens itself, but I notice that when I take pictures when it's windy, I get a lot of dust on my lens. Do you always carry those dustcloths for camera lenses with you?

if he is worried about dust, a hood isnt magically gonna make the dust disappear

it will protect it against the wind and dust in the future?

why shouldn't he send it in?

[kennmon]

You guys have any info or point me to a good thread online showing some good Tripod reviews?

I'm looking for one that is easy to set up quickly, okay portability and tall. Most tripods I've owned were budget + they're really short

Thanks sufu... I also wouldn't mind it if I could find a way to get something under 100.

hi, i need a spacious car, that can go over 150 mph, needs to be really compact, plus it has to be easy to drive. oh and needs to be under 10 grand.

not gonna happen.

[mis]

Bogen Manfrotto 190XB/ 3021

+

Manfrotto 486/488

[corter]

check out amvona tripods, i've been using one for a couple years and while it's not the top top of the line, it's done the job. i'm actually looking to upgrade now as well.

[Clockwork_killa]

Have a look at the velbon CX range, cheap but very decent

[funkdoobi]

wait for 5dII or get a 5d now? hmmm

[malaujai]

wait for 5dII and then get the 5d

[weirdnjfan1]

Just ordered this off amazon on Sunday.

I wanted a new lens so that when I was on vacation, I don't have to worry about taking pictures from far away with my kit lens. I just hoop it gets here in time.

[kennmon]

I'm thinking about getting something from induro... just the begining of my tripod search mind you... but looks like the price is nice + has good height over a few other similarly priced tripods.

http://www.amazon.com/Induro-Alloy-6M-Tripod-A-313/dp/B0013EVFQ0/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_2

http://www.indurogear.com/products_details_C314.html#specs

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/accessories/indiro413.shtml

(has an in-depth review that's pretty honest including one about a slightly user-error problem)

haha you do realize you need a head right?

and the tripod you linked to in the 2nd / the one that mr reichman is talking about is around $600.

kinda out of your price range

[darkness2505]

canon 40d body

or

canon xsi kit with 55-250 mm IS?

i am upgrading from a rebel xt (300d)

[billy.]

just picked up the BG-E3 battery grip and speedlite 430 for my xti.

I feel like i can chase britney and take pictures of her snatch

[rome1]

Britney's snatch get yo' Camera all dirteh...... go take pics of bums that live in A.C....

yeah billy you know what I'm talking about.

[ericdw]

go take pics of bums that live in A.C....

yeah billy you know what I'm talking about.

i've tried that. most were friendly, but it ended poorly, with a drunk homeless guy chasing me down the boardwalk.

[kennmon]

just picked up the BG-E3 battery grip and speedlite 430 for my xti.

I feel like i can chase britney and take pictures of her snatch

you can do that with a point and shoot.

everyone and anyone in those areas suddenly thinks they are hot sshit paparazzo.

even worse than the real paparazzos

[kennmon]

Kenmon of course, I know, I read the whole review before posting it up...

I'm looking up about whether I'd care to have a ball head or 3-d head. Going for 3d most likely due to price issues.

Update on induro... not many people seem to have reviews of them aside from those I posted. I saw about prolly 2 other reviews/mentions on other forums about them and it's not looking great ... basically price is good and only one huge negative report. So I dunno... they have some good packages that're avail through amazon complete with a (unreviewed) ball head. I'll keep reporting back with any useful information .

Also, corter thanks for the information on amvona, I'm getting alot more review hits on their tripods and tripod heads. I went to the website and saw a sale going on!! Yay. It's got alot of Dynatran stuff and there's some (kinda old) reviews online from the photography-on-the-net forums that give a thumbs up on amateur use. Looks okay (and really tall) for the price.

http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/flypage&view=1&product_id=3020

you really can skimp with tripods/heads

amvona is better than walmart shit but thats about it.

if you want something light and strong, you're gonna pay

ballheads are worth the price premium, imo and those of pro/heavyduty users.

[billy.]

well yea.

obvious sarcasm.

but if she comes thru to NJ i'll post snatch pics in the photo thread. (5)

[lovelifeandalcohol]

Bought me a 400D cos it was damn cheap, also picked me up the cheap 50mm lens (ya know the 1.8 one). Have been trying it out on holiday and stuff. Pretty good camera all in all, thinking of getting the battery grip but unsure what the real point of it is.

And this has probably been said a thousand times but I prefer my film cameras to my 400d I mean I am still head over heels in love with my bronica sq-ai. All I need now is the 135 and polaroid backs, anyone know where you can pick one up for cheap?

[the_state]

i don't know which thread is more elitist; this or the bicycles. it's a toss-up.

[freecat]

this thread isn't elitist.

[the_state]

this thread isn't elitist.

what a fucking elitist response.

[freecat]

ahah. read it, it's full of great advices, helpful people...

[the_state]

yeah there's some good folk here. kennmon makes me want to punch concrete walls though.

[rome1]

Kennmon seems to make a lot of people feel like doing that....

but on the other hand he does spit some worthy advice.

"teh aint no elitists up in herr"

[kennmon]

yeah there's some good folk here. kenmom makes me want to punch concrete walls though.

how could you say that about my mom