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CH Photographer's Club?
« on: Apr 28th, 2008, 7:54am » |
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I've noticed quite a few photography threads and it seems there are several photographers around. I thought maybe we can introduce ourselves and offer some tips - I certainly would love some help on perspectives and working with dim lighting!
I'm a newbie photographer and just recently bought a Sony a350 DSLR. It came with two lenses - 18-55mm and 55-200mm. I think it's a great camera and very user-friendly, plus it is compatible with A-mount Minolta lenses [as Sony bought Minolta].
Last week, I also bought a Minolta 50mm 1.7f lens for a bargain because the pawn shop had no idea about equipment 
Anyways, if anyone wants to see some photos, they are on my website: cissi.id.au. I'm planning on revamping the site very soon, once I find some time.
I also took some photos of a local music event called In The Pines and the photos are on the organiser's gallery.
Looking forward to seeing other people's galleries!
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #1 on: Apr 28th, 2008, 10:40am » |
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I love your Stairway to the stars photo
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #2 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 6:36am » |
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Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #3 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 7:27am » |
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Argonaut, I love your pics of the band(s)! 
I love taking pictures, would even like to do baby, senior & family portraits, but I just don't have the time! Perhaps when my youngest begins school I can then focus on it. 
I can't afford an SLR, but I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-H7 that I just LOVE!
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #4 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 3:10pm » |
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Wow! I love the nature photos. They are awesome.
I would love to get into photography. I just have a lot of other things going on. However, would love to share photos and learn from others.
I know nothing techie about cameras, but will always have a go!
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #5 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 4:03pm » |
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Great pics,
most of my pics are of the kids and birds lol, Ive got a dslr finepix S5500 with x4 tele-photo lens, macro and a fish eye. Check your pms
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #6 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 7:24pm » |
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I call it my "Art as Therapy" program.
Being able to take pictures and share them with my friends makes me feel better after all the pain.
That's why I do it. It brings me back to feeling human.
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& I am thankful for all of you and the kindness you have all shown me over the last few years.
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right now I use an Olympus Stylus 1000 & a Sony DSC-P200. My LeicaFlex SL has gone mothballed....
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #7 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 7:46pm » |
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How nice to see the "shoe" again, Paul!!!!!!
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #8 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 7:58pm » |
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I love it, Vig......
Very impressive, Argonaut.....
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #9 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 8:14pm » |
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Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated!
@Melissa: I actually find it hard to do portraits because I feel rather self-conscious I find it easier to take photos of people while they are in the midst of a spontaneous act.
Sony makes some good point and shooters
@Emily: I'm not technical either; most of my knowledge has been from experimenting myself. I also have a very good friend who has been kindly teaching me some of the nuances of photography [such as depth of field] but it's all about practical experience.
@aloneuk: How do you like the Finepix? Am also envious that you have a fisheye lens. That's next on my list, and then a 100m macro. I think a fisheye lens would be very interesting for live band photography.
I love doing macro work; it makes me aware of aspects of an object that I would otherwise never have noticed.
@vig: I really like the detail on the rock in the foreground - it's very striking and vivid. I also like how you captured the contrast between the whiteness of the rock and the darker background.
How are Olympus cameras? I had considered getting one when I was researching my options.
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #10 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 8:37pm » |
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Wow. Some great pictures and I loved the nature stuff.
Oh.....and thanks again Vig. Did you have a similar one too?
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #11 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 1:37am » |
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While I could never match the artistic eyes of Delta and Vig, you can find me taking pictures of two of my favorite things.....
....my cluster buds from around the world.....
..and....
......on any given weekend, racing at short tracks across the southeast.
I use a Sony Cybershot DSC-F828. Whenever I decide to upgrade, a DSLR will be on the short list.
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #12 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 8:33am » |
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As always, I am fashionably late . Vig, I just love your foot! I've tried to take a pic of my foot, but I just can't get it to cooperate.
Folks, it doesn't mattter what you shoot, who you shoot or how you shoot, what matters is that you are enjoying yourself when you do.
I don't do portraits, don't like shooting portraits. I'm more of a nature/event photographer.
I shoot with a Canon DSLR 350D (wouldn't mind having the new 450 D, but that's not in my budget right now, would prefer new lends anyway). Besides the lens that came with the camera (18-55 mm), have a 50 mm macro and 75-300 telephoto/zoom, plus flash and assorted geegaws that I use.
The whole family uses nothing but Canon, what can I say (daughter inherited my old 300D and Jimbo has a P&S that he's having a blast with).
If you don't have a decent photoshop program, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 is really good for the price, costs about $100.00.
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #13 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 10:57am » |
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I was fairly keen on getting the EOS450D, but I was actually disappointed once I tried one. The live view is fairly disappointing and I didn't find it ergonomic.
I like the Canon EOS40D; I've used one occasionally at work and is a great camera. Bit expensive, though 
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #14 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 3:24pm » |
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What is a good beginner camera that is more manual? I want to take some pictures that require speed (the hummingbirds outside the window) and selective focus etc. make it cost effective too as I am in the middle of a job crisis....yikes!
ps. Great foot and what kind of shoe is that?
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #15 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 5:15pm » |
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Kayarr,
Do you want a digital slr or do you want to use film?
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #16 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 8:07pm » |
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@kayarr: If you're looking for a point-and-shooter camera where you can adjust manually the shutter speeds and apertures, I'd look at the Canon Powershot series, or the Canon SX100. I used the Canon SX100 before I got my DSLR and it's a very good camera
@delta: I really like your photo of the trees in the fog - very evocative.
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #17 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 8:25pm » |
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on Apr 30th, 2008, 5:15pm, deltadarlin wrote:Kayarr,
Do you want a digital slr or do you want to use film?
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I think I would prefer digital. I love being able to download the pictures and photoshop them. It is sooooo convenient. Does using film get more concise results?
Thank you in advance for the help
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #18 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 8:36pm » |
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on Apr 30th, 2008, 8:07pm, Argonaut wrote:@kayarr: If you're looking for a point-and-shooter camera where you can adjust manually the shutter speeds and apertures, I'd look at the Canon Powershot series, or the Canon SX100. I used the Canon SX100 before I got my DSLR and it's a very good camera
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I'll look it up. Wouldn't it be fun to take pictures for a living? *dreaming big*
Thank you for the information
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #19 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 8:46pm » |
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Okay, Bill. After seeing your pics of the track and cars, we are headed for Bridgeport Speedway ASAP. Dover will be in 29 days ...did I mention that already?
I love your pics of Brew & Pat (Bill's lovely Bride), Steph and baby....beautiful!!!
Mel.....I wish we lived closer. We have the same camera and I am still trying to figure out how to use mine. Just can't find the time to spend to read the manual. I hate manuals.
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #21 on: May 1st, 2008, 12:31pm » |
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I've had good luck ordering from the big stores in New York City. When I purchased the Sony, I saved 200 bucks over the best price I could find locally. Here's a place to start..... http://www.ibuydigital.com/
You can also check Price Watch and Price Grabber. Just beware of gray market sellers....
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #22 on: May 1st, 2008, 1:48pm » |
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Cyn- me too!
Forgot to add, I also am really into tabletop photography. I have loads of fun with it when doing vintange jewelry for eBay. Unfortunately, I deleted all my work last year. Dumb of me, I know! 
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Re: CH Photographer's Club?
« Reply #23 on: May 6th, 2008, 10:12am » |
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Here's a sunset I took today:
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