crappyjones123 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) got bored last night. i like the original (#2) better. tried clowning around in lightroom but i think i just made it worse. a few more seconds might have done what i wanted out of the picture. Edited June 5, 2011 by crappyjones123
Salt Peanuts Posted June 5, 2011 Report Posted June 5, 2011 can you get any kind of tax rebate, since it would be used in work related situations? if so, buy the D700. That, right there, is a good thinking.
Torpedo Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 I wish I could get any rebates. Not even for giving some lessons at the Uni In the Service of the hospital where I made the residency they had their own camera with a good macro lens and ring flash. Everyone could use it when needed, and the hospital payed for the slides film developing. In this hospital they had a medical photographer years ago, but the man retired and they didn't hire a substitute. Anything you want for pics is on your own. They used to provide the Ektachrome film, but didn't pay the developing. Fortunately they provide the endoscopic surgery cameras and digital recording systems, but it took a lot of effort and negotiation getting the last. I'd need to have a different tax status to be able to get rebates from these purchases. My almost none private practice and the rebates won't justify the extra charges and hassle.
aerius Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 The more I consider it for size/cost/performance it seems the K-5 should be a terrific camera, but the glass availability here and its cost could be a problem. OTOH choices for macro photo seem to favor Nikon. Ah decisions According to this chart, all your A-series lenses will work just fine on the K-5 in all manual and automatic modes. You'll still need a macro lens for your work but at least you won't have to get a complete new set of lenses for the camera.
revolink24 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Should you end up getting the K-5, I might be willing to lend you my 100mm WR Macro for a while to see if you like it, though I'm not sure how bad shipping costs to you are. (It's not getting a whole lot of use just now.)
Torpedo Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Should you end up getting the K-5, I might be willing to lend you my 100mm WR Macro for a while to see if you like it, though I'm not sure how bad shipping costs to you are. (It's not getting a whole lot of use just now.) Wow, that's a very generous offer, thank you very much. I suppose shipping cost wouldn't be much more of USD 30, maybe a bit more if insured, but that will leave things too easy for the customs guys. If I finally get the K-5 and you're considering to sell the macro it's a good opportunity for both.
Jon L Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) From the car. IMG_1866 by drjlo1, on Flickr Edited June 7, 2011 by Jon L
revolink24 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Posted June 7, 2011 Wow, that's a very generous offer, thank you very much. I suppose shipping cost wouldn't be much more of USD 30, maybe a bit more if insured, but that will leave things too easy for the customs guys. If I finally get the K-5 and you're considering to sell the macro it's a good opportunity for both. Yep, if you wanted to buy it after trying it I'd probably be willing. I'm sorely tempted by the Pentax FA 31 Limited, and I would have to sell off some stuff to fund it (not to mention funding my audio habit.)
Jon L Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Wow. Looks like Beach camera is selling Samyang/Rokinon 14mm lens for $299 including shipping (labelled "Bell and Howard"). These usually for for $379-399, so a bargain for those in need of ultra wide (full frame) fun! http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/search.aspx?kwd=BH14M+&x=44&y=20&pr=250+300&omid=168&ref=email3
Torpedo Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Yep, if you wanted to buy it after trying it I'd probably be willing. I'm sorely tempted by the Pentax FA 31 Limited, and I would have to sell off some stuff to fund it (not to mention funding my audio habit.) Great. I still have to find some time to do the stores job and deciding what camera suits me best. Once decided and purchased, I'll get back to the thread, maybe showing some pics Thanks again for all the advices pals.
revolink24 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Some lens porn of the lens in question. It's beautiful. Pardon the crappy picture, it was taken in a room with no light whatsoever.
Dreadhead Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I know this isn't the FS thread but it seems like a good place to put this up. Is anyone interested in a Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.5 OS super telephoto zoom for Nikon mount? I'm just not using it. Here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001542X64/ref=wms_ohs_product_T2 Not sure what the going rate for these but if someone is interested make me an offer. Edited June 8, 2011 by Dreadhead
Asr Posted June 9, 2011 Report Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Been going through my pics from NYC and wanted to post this one from the set. Lower Manhattan from the Empire State Building, hand-held @ 1 sec. Ok so I had stability help thanks to some railing, but even with that it was still tough to get acceptable sharpness - this is one of the sharpest shots that I ended up getting, and one of the longest shots too. This shot was longer at 3 secs: Edited June 9, 2011 by Asr
Jon L Posted June 12, 2011 Report Posted June 12, 2011 Having a great time in Cancun, Mexico right now. IMG_2023 by drjlo2, on Flickr IMG_1997 by drjlo2, on Flickr
forbigger Posted June 12, 2011 Report Posted June 12, 2011 I took my D7000 w/ Nikon 16-85 and Tokina 11-16, the ultra wide-angle of the Tokina came in especially handy on a lot of shots. love this tokina.....its my walk around lens. great quality and price performance ratio. simply unbeatable. only been photographing around 4 months or so.....and i believe this lens delivered my best work so far.....have a look and pls judge for yourself
forbigger Posted June 12, 2011 Report Posted June 12, 2011 questions folks......maybe a very basic one. whats the ideal shutter speed for indoor shots to prevent blurry images. this applies for weddings/birthday party for kids. assuming flash is used as well.....thanks
bhjazz Posted June 13, 2011 Report Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Did you notice your two photos are nearly identical? questions folks......maybe a very basic one. whats the ideal shutter speed for indoor shots to prevent blurry images. this applies for weddings/birthday party for kids. assuming flash is used as well.....thanks The old Pentax K-1000 required one to set the camera at 1/60 at F5.6. Depends on ISO setting and desired effect... Edited June 13, 2011 by bhjazz
jinp6301 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Posted June 13, 2011 Did you notice your two photos are nearly identical? woah. i didnt even notice that. I guess I like lines in the center of my photos hmm. thinking back on it. I think I have a lot of pictures that have lines in the center of the photo.
MexicanDragon Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Was messing around at 3am, decided to play with B&W a little. Thoughts? **BRENT**
VPI Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Did that girl know you were looking in her window? I like it Brent, maybe a different angle where the smoke came up in front of her face into the light would have made it even better.
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