Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I want a nice ND filter, but they're expensive. At least for good ones." |
Quote : | "I, too, want some nice ND filters. But alas, the price tag is a bit steep." |
They're not expensive at the thrift store.
Actually, I'm sure this isn't a "nice" one, but it'll be cool to play with nonetheless. Is there an easy way to adapt a filter to a lens that is smaller than the filter or should I just apply a couple pieces of duct tape.11/19/2010 11:15:11 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
Get a step down ring, they are cheap.
[Edited on November 19, 2010 at 11:29 PM. Reason : J] 11/19/2010 11:28:39 PM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Get a step down ring, they are cheap." |
11/20/2010 2:19:58 PM |
Bweez All American 10849 Posts user info edit post |
before the suck happened:
11/22/2010 4:40:21 AM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
is an ND Filter the only option if i want to set 1-2 second exposures in full sunlight? 11/23/2010 10:51:49 PM |
Wintermute All American 1171 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "any of you guys have reco's for good camera bags?" |
I have a Crumpler 3 million dollar bag ($55). I rock climb with it & find it comfy. There's a Crumpler 5 million dollar bag that's a bit bigger. I've only seen them at REI.11/23/2010 11:45:10 PM |
JBaz All American 16764 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I want a nice ND filter, but they're expensive. At least for good ones" |
If you look on Amazon.com for Tiffen ND filters, you can find some cheap ones for smaller mm sizes. less than $20 for 52mm and 58mm, perfect since most consumer lenses are that range. But it does get more expensive for 67mm ($25) and 77mm ($45) and that's just for the simple 1-3 stop ND filters. Any darker or better quality glass and you are gonna spend some money, specially for a set.
Quote : | "is an ND Filter the only option if i want to set 1-2 second exposures in full sunlight?" |
Unless you are shooting with film and can grab ISO 25 or less film (probably more like 6), then no. For digital, you either have to have a specialized sensor for low ISO, which most medium format sensors can do at the cost of 8k+, use specialized lens to stop down, make ur own aperture hole (you can just partly cover the front element, similar to the play with Bokeh tutorials, it blocks a lot of light without impeding the image too much) or use ND filters.
Now like I mentioned above, you can get some cheap Tiffen filters that can do the job, but remember you are fighting the sun. Depending on what you are shooting, that's around f16 @ ISO 100 with a semi-decently fast shutter speed of 1/125. You'd be lucky to get 1-2 more stops from your aperture depending on what lens you have (f/22 or smaller). You basically are 7 stops away from just a 1 second exposure (60, 30, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1", 2").
You can be cheap and stack some cheap ND filters on, but you don't want to stack no more than 3 filters on top of each other before you start getting some soft images and crazy vignetting. Personally, I'd say no more than 2 ND stacked, but that still could set you back $90 if you use 77mm.
If I was going to be cheap and don't want to spend a shit ton of money, I would grab some thick black paper and poke a very small hole in the dead middle and some how fit it between the lens and the body. Since you'd probably be shooting at f/16+ anyways, no need to focus and pre-frame before you slip the paper disc in. Basically like shooting with a large format camera without the cool glass back, flipped image or dark cloth (you could use one if you wanted, to look cool and all).11/24/2010 5:05:04 AM |
Wickerman All American 2404 Posts user info edit post |
tried some light painting for the first time
11/26/2010 9:56:51 AM |
FenderFreek All American 2805 Posts user info edit post |
A few shots from my Thanksgiving trip to J-ville
11/26/2010 10:35:05 AM |
incredibill Starting Lineup 67 Posts user info edit post |
Would anyone in here be interested in selling me some hi-res shots of downtown Raleigh? I'm thinking I'll need shots like the one of downtown EVERYONE seems to take from South Saunders showing the taller buildings, a shot of the side of the new convention center, the outdoor auditorium next to it and possibly a shot or two down the length of a couple streets. I'm hoping I can PayPal someone $25 for 4-5 images. PM if interested. 11/26/2010 10:49:11 AM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
is an ND10 filter worth the 50% increase from an ND8?
[Edited on November 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM. Reason : i've already got a nikon brand ND4 filter] 11/26/2010 11:03:15 AM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
okay, someone with more experience and knowledge correct me if i'm wrong...
the "8" of an ND8 (or ND 8x, i've seen it written a couple of ways) refers to the factor by which you can decrease the shutter speed (for example, 1/800 becomes 1/100)...yes?
and ND8 generally only gives 3 stops of reduction? i think i read somewhere that a CPL could reduce by 2 stops, so if you stacked them, you could (in theory and depending on the light, of course) get 5 stops and get that blurred water look...right?
looking at my ND4, i'm betting Skack has something like d7freestyler posted, one of those 1000x (10-stop) filters (even if it doesn't say it on the filter itself) 11/26/2010 5:52:48 PM |
PimpinHonda All American 4331 Posts user info edit post |
Just switched from a Sony to a Nikon. What are peoples opinions about the tamron or sigma 18-250 lenses? 11/26/2010 7:04:49 PM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
Looking at this one:
http://www.amazon.com/3-0-1000x-Neutral-Density-Filter/dp/B0012LO1UG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290816273&sr=8-1 11/26/2010 7:05:14 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
^ Shit, I might pick that up. That's a pretty nice price for that filter.] 11/26/2010 7:16:51 PM |
OmarBadu zidik 25071 Posts user info edit post |
bought a used 17-55mm f/2.8 today - i've rented it a few times and it was time to make the purchase before spending any more money renting 11/26/2010 9:05:06 PM |
Specter All American 6575 Posts user info edit post |
^ congrats. did it come with a hood? it sucks that just because its marketed as an EF-S lens it gets second-class treatment from canon 11/26/2010 11:49:55 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
My little brother graduated from boot camp this past Wednesday. It was the first time I'd been to Parris Island since I lived there 20 years ago (my Dad was a DI there). It was fucking amazing to feel so proud of my brother. Highest PFT score in his platoon, tied for highest in his company (ran a 300 on his first try). Was promoted to meritorious PFC. Not particularly notable photos, but I'm proud and want to share.
My Dad talking shop.
Brother and his fiance.
Nonsense.
[Edited on November 27, 2010 at 11:43 AM. Reason : .] 11/27/2010 11:42:43 AM |
Punter16 All American 2021 Posts user info edit post |
Is there anywhere in Raleigh that rents Nikkor lenses? I need a lens for the weekend that has good low light performance. I know there are plenty of places on the internet that rent them but I don't have time to wait for delivery and even though the lens rental is only like $20 the shipping ends up being almost double that so it would be nice if there was somewhere local. 12/1/2010 1:39:26 PM |
Specter All American 6575 Posts user info edit post |
^ try southeastern camera off six forks 12/2/2010 12:19:14 PM |
TenaciousC All American 6307 Posts user info edit post |
^^^ really like the last one. I think it's the colors that draw me in. 12/2/2010 1:10:03 PM |
RLPride Starting Lineup 52 Posts user info edit post |
I walk by that Red VW almost every day. 12/2/2010 3:16:14 PM |
greeches Symbolic Grunge 2604 Posts user info edit post |
^^^^ Southeastern for sure! They just moved, but are just down Atlantic from where they were before. 12/2/2010 3:27:31 PM |
PimpinHonda All American 4331 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830994400&cm_re=dolicia-_-30-994-400-_-Product
Selling this brand new, still sealed for $50; figured one of you guys might want it 12/2/2010 10:46:12 PM |
FenderFreek All American 2805 Posts user info edit post |
^Epic timing, I was just looking for a new bag this morning. I'll take it. 12/3/2010 8:28:28 AM |
Wickerman All American 2404 Posts user info edit post |
From my recent trip to Masai Mara
[Edited on December 5, 2010 at 12:12 PM. Reason : ..] 12/5/2010 12:11:14 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
A TINY bit of post processing would do a lot of those photos a lot of good. 12/5/2010 12:17:40 PM |
d7freestyler Sup, Brahms 23935 Posts user info edit post |
Yeah, they look a little washed out. 12/5/2010 12:18:22 PM |
LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
12/5/2010 12:59:37 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
Shooting with a 5D MkII and a 35mm 1.4L gives me a huge boner. Shot with only available light.
Canon 580EX through umbrella, triggered remotely, camera left.
12/8/2010 5:44:42 PM |
Joie begonias is my boo 22491 Posts user info edit post |
ronny.
i always thoroughly enjoy your people pictures.
[Edited on December 8, 2010 at 5:49 PM. Reason : your other ones are awesome too, but i have a soft spot for people in general. ] 12/8/2010 5:48:18 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
Thank you. I need to take more of them, but most friends get weird when a camera is pointed at them.
A lot of them are fellow photographers, because we're all vain for the most part.
[Edited on December 8, 2010 at 5:51 PM. Reason : Vanity.] 12/8/2010 5:51:29 PM |
Joie begonias is my boo 22491 Posts user info edit post |
are you interested in "model shoots"
(i hate to use that term but i dont know what other way to say it)
not necessarily sexy shots or anything, but something planned?
or are you more of an event person?
[Edited on December 8, 2010 at 5:53 PM. Reason : ??] 12/8/2010 5:53:27 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
I've been trying to do more shoots, so yeah I'm def interested. Events are kinda my bread and butter though, given the photojournalism and all. 12/8/2010 5:55:34 PM |
Joie begonias is my boo 22491 Posts user info edit post |
sweeet. i know cody said something about that a while back....under normal circumstances i have plenty access to both.
i will keep you in mind good sir 12/8/2010 6:40:48 PM |
Winger21 New Recruit 18 Posts user info edit post |
I have seen a few in the $250 range.
Nikon d3100 Digital SLR Canon Powershot SX130 IS
IF your looking for a cheaper model what kind is reccomended? Looking for it as a Christmas gift. 12/8/2010 10:01:01 PM |
JBaz All American 16764 Posts user info edit post |
35 1.4L is da shit. If I had to choose a single walk around L prime lense to have, that would be it. or a 24L... Hard to choose. 12/8/2010 10:05:52 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
I feel like it is impossible to take a bad photo with that lens. Colors are beautiful, focuses very fast and accurate... it is possibly my favorite lens I've ever shot with. Mega boner for it. 12/8/2010 11:57:11 PM |
JBaz All American 16764 Posts user info edit post |
honestly, I never liked the 50 range, even on a full frame. I'm def more of a wide angle or tele guy. I really want an 85L... well one that isn't encrusted with a shit ton of salt crystals. lol I wished I had some fishes cause I'd love to put the 1DsmkIII and 85L in it. 12/9/2010 12:44:21 AM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
Ronny did you get a 5D? 12/9/2010 12:51:05 AM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
Not yet. I was borrowing a buddy's for a wedding I was shooting.
Soon, though. Soon.
[Edited on December 9, 2010 at 1:03 AM. Reason : .] 12/9/2010 1:02:21 AM |
jlcoburn All American 887 Posts user info edit post |
took a few of my brother and sister since I was home for the holidays...
taken with T2i, tamron 17-50 f2.8, and 3 soft boxes:
12/19/2010 8:51:01 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
3 softboxes and that's what you got?
How big were they and where did you position them?
Also, a rule of thumb for framing/cropping is never cut someone's limb off where it bends. Always make it between joints, for the most part.
[Edited on December 19, 2010 at 11:25 PM. Reason : .] 12/19/2010 11:22:57 PM |
jlcoburn All American 887 Posts user info edit post |
yeah they were tiny ones...
I had one overhead one camera left and one 45* camera right.
I cropped at her leg because her under skirt was showing if I didn't... Also I had to do some weird cropping because the backdrop wasn't that wide. 12/20/2010 12:03:20 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
Three softboxes is a bit much I think.
I don't know if they were hot lights or if you were triggering flashes (or how you were triggering them), but a bare bulb high and behind them would have been nice. Hair lights are often a HUGE difference maker. I'd have gone one softbox near the camera for key light (since these are pretty close photos and you don't need too much of a flood) and a hair light.
Also, I'd lose the background and meter the flashes to the ambient light in the background (maybe a stop or so over) so you can shoot at a wider aperture and get some softness going on.
I realize you didn't ask for my input, but I'm bored at work and have had probably too much caffeine. I always like to see something other than natural light, so mad props on that. 12/20/2010 1:04:16 PM |
jlcoburn All American 887 Posts user info edit post |
Ronny,
Thanks for the input, it always welcomed! I'm no professional (obviously) and had no lessons, so I'm just figuring this stuff out on my own when I've got time.
I personally usually shoot with ambient light, but I figured I'd experiment with this a bit.
These were hot lights, and honestly they weren't that bright (these are cheap). I was shooting at f2.8 and usually 1/100-1/80 ISO 100. Also, the backdrop was my dad's idea... personally I didn't like it at all because it was an off-white and almost matched their skin tone...
Personally I like pictures like this better:
I feel like it makes the subject more connected with the light/atmosphere. I think you can relate because you seem to shoot mostly abmient as well, but I'd like to experiment a bit with flash photography (mainly because I'm not that great at it yet).
I've got a metz flash right now, and I like that... but I think I'd like to get another one with a stand and trigger and work from there. Anyone got recommendations on books for that? 12/20/2010 4:47:09 PM |
Ronny All American 30652 Posts user info edit post |
http://strobist.blogspot.com/
Spend a few hours checking out this site (in particular the guide sections that law everything out for you) and you're good. It is incredible. 12/20/2010 10:59:08 PM |
ComputerGuy (IN)Sensitive 5052 Posts user info edit post |
Any recommendations for lens?
I have the t2i, and I'm looking for a macro lens, and a telescope type lens. 12/21/2010 12:35:20 AM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-2-8L-Macro-Digital/dp/B002NEGTSI/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=IAK6HFKGKHZU4&colid=2KDOBCC9BGL74 12/21/2010 1:47:53 AM |
BDubLS1 All American 10406 Posts user info edit post |
I snapped these of the lunar eclipse. 10-15 second exposure with my dslr, iso400 I used the 55-200mm lens
[Edited on December 21, 2010 at 3:39 AM. Reason : lens] 12/21/2010 3:39:26 AM |