ei wynn, do you use Capture NX2? san may mura? :)

It's a must see place here in Luzon. I used Sigma 10-20mm lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3006949083_8ec08e17be.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3006950201_c7d6b6670e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3007786904_0c77506f92.jpg

more photos here: http://wynngd.blogspot.com/

So Gorgeous!!

ei wynn, do you use Capture NX2? san may mura? :)

Inde po... di ko pa sya ginagamit... hehe nasanay ako sa Lightroom and CS3 eh...

First try ko po gumawa ng pang-movie style na photo... welcome po ang lahat ng comments dyan... :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/3026572040_01e5c411b0.jpg

^^ ok yan... pwede pang avatar mo :okay: i'm still learning CS3 though sobrang basic palang ang alam ko so far. i have not started with lightroom yet eh may lightroom 2 na nga! :lol:

^^ Yeap Lightroom 2 na gamit ko... hehe ok nga sanang avatar pero ind ako yan eh... hehehehe... ako basa basa lang sa mga photo mag like DigitalPhotographer meron sila mga tutorials dun :)

here's a macro from my Lumix LX3. this p&s is pretty amazing! :okay: ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3043417590_55c0c23f90_o.jpg

camera model: sony cybershot DSC-T11

http://hotimg17.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC01179.jpg
new church parking garage skyline/.\ :ohno:

http://hotimg17.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC01176.jpg
grbe ka kapal ng clouds (fog):rofl:

http://hotimg15.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC01096.jpg
may mga christmas decorations na 2008 :pepper:

http://hotimg22.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC01197.jpg
walkers

http://hotimg22.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC01208.jpg
giant TREE :lol:

cam mo del : sony dsc-t11

http://hotimg22.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC00360.jpg
ganda ng pure white

http://hotimg26.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC00361.jpg
http://hotimg25.fotki.com/a/203_87/192_186/DSC00366.jpg
white again

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj23/SNL_oRbz/random/myturtle_large.jpg?t=1227195936

Pictures Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Cam model : Sony Cybershot DSC-T10
:pepper:

http://images29.fotki.com/v1016/photos/1/1220203/5402955/DSC00632-vi.jpg
mini bus going to DAGUPAN CITY

http://images29.fotki.com/v1009/photos/1/1220203/5402955/DSC00645-vi.jpg
ANTIQUE SHOP ALONG THE ROAD

http://images42.fotki.com/v1372/photos/1/1220203/5402955/DSC00666-vi.jpg?1227278208
Alaminos City, Market.....

http://images46.fotki.com/v1414/photos/1/1220203/5402955/DSC00667-vi.jpg?1227188801
Malaga Fish

http://images47.fotki.com/v1398/photos/1/1220203/5402955/DSC00670-vi.jpg?1227278476
Squid :banana:

more from the Lumix LX3...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3050320628_70230215a5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3052859070_ba2ab0090f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/3052024709_8d11e110f9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3152/3052024931_9aa2882aed_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3052859920_164028fbe2_o.jpg

here's a macro from my Lumix LX3. this p&s is pretty amazing! :okay: ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3043417590_55c0c23f90_o.jpgSo sharp!!! Fantastic! :master:

here's a macro from my Lumix LX3. this p&s is pretty amazing! :okay: ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3043417590_55c0c23f90_o.jpg

wow...ang galing..

thanks, guys! :)


here's tweety bird

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3058915026_e160302cf1_o.jpg


and this one is really eeew!! i cringe when i look at it on my monitor :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3058122515_b6b1a39beb_o.jpg

thanks, guys! :)


here's tweety bird

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3058915026_e160302cf1_o.jpg

Niloloko mo kami, Ate Lauren! Hindi yan si Tweety Bird! :lol:

Nice, dragonfly photo! Sharp! :okay:

Las Vegas and Hoover Dam Observations

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3062347039_a512bb95a8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3062347507_4b6b059c97_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/3062346371_1f1a9d8a65_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3062345799_3b4c5fa934_o.jpg

maliwanag ang Pasko

Lumix LX3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/3068236080_43696deb33_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3067410349_1931ed27a3_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3073151187_415a33cf69_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3074001196_2dd25837a6_o.jpg

Light bringer at the Executive Palace

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/9/photos/135/1200x1200/59/IMGP4380.JPG?et=GH%2Che%2CWDC8VIkkrx5KYR2g&nmid=138709950

maliwanag ang Pasko

Lumix LX3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/3068236080_43696deb33_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3067410349_1931ed27a3_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3073151187_415a33cf69_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3074001196_2dd25837a6_o.jpg
omg, i love rockwell!!!
amazing photos guys! i want to learn photography too! :D

Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/Light2.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/Light3.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/Light.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/Sunset.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/cross_eyes/portrait/IMG_5016_1.jpg

Night Glamour Shoots:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_8293copy.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_8308.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_8341copy.jpg

hello all. i hope u can all help me. i love photografy even in my point and shoot days, now i bought a canon rebel xsi.... it was 50% off and i heard its the camera for beginners like me. but what do i do first? :D

Just want to share this one OBAMA look a like made from Philippines:lol::lol::lol:..co-accident

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/relaxed.jpg

@Ash, nice! i like your lighting :okay: :)


hello all. i hope u can all help me. i love photografy even in my point and shoot days, now i bought a canon rebel xsi.... it was 50% off and i heard its the camera for beginners like me. but what do i do first? :D

congrats! first and foremost you have to read your camera's manual. it's the only way you'll know how to use it. start tinkering with your cam while you're at it and shoot away. hope this helps.

I hope to go back into Photography in the summer. I've been really busy with other things. Anyway, I took these last night.

Flores en la noche

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3110378434_7105096670.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3110378334_37487c03c9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3109546305_0221a67b4a.jpg

Just want to share this one OBAMA look a like made from Philippines:lol::lol::lol:..co-accident

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/relaxed.jpg
he could be a good stand-up comedian! :lol:

I have not posted here in a while, here's a most recent shot I took today. It was not as sharp as I wanted it to be, hand held cam and zoomed quite a bit with very little lighting which in a way helped with the overall effect on the photo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/fig2.jpg

Just want to share this one OBAMA look a like made from Philippines:lol::lol::lol:..co-accident

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/relaxed.jpg

more like bosing vic to me :nuts:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/Canibad/DSC03259.jpg

A most recent favorite on my photo collection.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/100_9568.jpg

@Ash, nice! i like your lighting :okay: :)




congrats! first and foremost you have to read your camera's manual. it's the only way you'll know how to use it. start tinkering with your cam while you're at it and shoot away. hope this helps.

im doing as you said... theres a techniqus book but it talks about getting telephoto and macro lens... i have no budget for those yet... im loving my cam :D

Merry Christmas Guys!!!!

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/503/7037Final.jpg

It ain't perfect but I just love this shot...as if you are to think twice whether this is still in Manila...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3118671230_e460ab41f2_b.jpg

Trying my hand at tilt-shift miniature faking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift_miniature_faking) in Adobe Photoshop. hehe. Photo subject: Aquinas University of Legazpi.

Original
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/origaq.jpg

Tilt-Shift
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v739/dxpsycho/aqtiltshift.jpg

Photo by simply_owen (http://flickr.com/photos/simplyowen/)

^^ i didn't know tilt-shift is a PS effect too but it's different from what tilt shift lenses can do. as far as I know, tilt-shift lenses are used to eliminate as much distortion as possible in architectural & product photography. these lenses are very expensive though.

a beary merry christmas guys!! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3124679584_21f221efc2_o.jpg


^^ cute x'mas tree at TGI Friday's, Boni High Street

here's another one. this time from the Crumpler store also at Boni High Street. see what rolls of TP can create?? :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3124697560_4c195dca26_o.jpg

Some cherubs...

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/12/photos/145/500x500/26/IMGP4766.JPG?et=%2Bbi1EBscM%2BGYI7V1vv9k6w&nmid=151062377

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/9/photos/145/500x500/18/IMGP4774.JPG?et=B87U2nREhiv3FbRvpu2HUg&nmid=151062377

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/7/photos/145/500x500/39/IMGP4760.JPG?et=T%2B9E2Ew9fh3y0bxr7h5ivQ&nmid=151062377

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/9/photos/145/500x500/19/IMGP4773.JPG?et=BIykyaF5XOVyiDQEXWYhJg&nmid=151062377

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/12/photos/145/500x500/26/IMGP4766.JPG?et=%2Bbi1EBscM%2BGYI7V1vv9k6w&nmid=151062377


^^^Hehehe I like it.


Man swimming at the pool.:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/wynn4.jpg

Just want to share this one OBAMA look a like made from Philippines:lol::lol::lol:..co-accident

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/relaxed.jpg

Hahhaha...:lol: may commercial na tong guy na to':lol: with ate glow..:lol:

^^^Hehehe I like it.


Man swimming at the pool.:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/wynn4.jpg

parang render,btw where did you took this? thanks.

parang render,btw where did you took this? thanks.

At the Wynn. Anyway the photo was not a render nor a swimming pool. It was actually the water feature with a show at the hotel. :)

Light fixture at the Golden Nugget.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/casl5.jpg

my first tries
http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/5/photos/15/600x600/4/Picture-190.jpg?et=RfmVKet%2Cybt5CCQydSxDVg&nmid=152955713

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/7/photos/14/600x600/4/Picture-069.jpg?et=JS1T8N11SOT%2B1KFJLzl7Fw&nmid=149497489

Light fixture at the Golden Nugget.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/casl5.jpg

Interesting interpaly of colors and shapes...

my first tries
http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/5/photos/15/600x600/4/Picture-190.jpg?et=RfmVKet%2Cybt5CCQydSxDVg&nmid=152955713

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/7/photos/14/600x600/4/Picture-069.jpg?et=JS1T8N11SOT%2B1KFJLzl7Fw&nmid=149497489

The two are contrasts I believe. The first one speaks of order and the other one of clutter.

Starlight, starbright...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3137134839_91e2274f07.jpg?v=1230282938

Sun down, lights up...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3119706445_300e800aba.jpg?v=1229692215

^^ very nice :okay:

Sun down, lights up...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3119706445_300e800aba.jpg?v=1229692215

Just a bit tilted but otherwise a nice nightime shot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/lightfix7.jpg
Golden Nugget

i got a question peeps! how do you get those ray effect from a light source instead of a glare...

you know a map post and then there are usually six rays... how do u do that?

my share of lighting fixture pictures :D
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/Picture319.jpg

Autumn Sunset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iloilocity/3136219482/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3136219482_7361d5c88f.jpg?v=0

I've Forgotten How to Live (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iloilocity/3141115141/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3141115141_f49cbc7142.jpg

A Heritage Neglected (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iloilocity/3141930662/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3141930662_f55454a448.jpg

Urbanization and Decay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iloilocity/3141930404/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3141930404_769440e991.jpg

^^ very nice set! the sunset shot is my favorite.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/Sept%2008/lightfix7.jpg
Golden Nugget

beautiful abstract :okay:

i got a question peeps! how do you get those ray effect from a light source instead of a glare...

you know a map post and then there are usually six rays... how do u do that?




use a small aperture like f/16. be sure to use a tripod or any sort of support because of the resulting slower shutter speed esp. for night time shots. i'm able to shoot hand held during the day though like this...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3012978190_262b92b86f_o.jpg


hope this helps.

^^ Thanks :) ... So that's how you do it

awesome! thanks very much ate!

A slice of Philippine life...

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/4/photos/151/1200x1200/4/IMGP5068.JPG?et=k0SYWEaFPX%2BpMA5B%2BMhnVQ&nmid=155688109

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/6/photos/151/1200x1200/1/IMGP5064.JPG?et=IxuZd1w20bSX5kKofBvIqA&nmid=155688109

Please do make comments. I like shooting street scenes. What are some pointers for making good street shots?

^^ reminds me of Larry Alcala's slice of life cartoon.

i find it harder to shoot street scenes with a wide angle lens because I have this tendency of "taking it all in". i admire photogs who can pick their subjects and isolate them from their (cluttered) surroundings. i think moving in closer or zooming in helps.

koya icarus, you could maybe deepen the colors :D i love slice of life pics, its like the movies, only its the real thing.

i did some color editing on this and added a frame
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/rosas.jpg

^^ reminds me of Larry Alcala's slice of life cartoon.

i find it harder to shoot street scenes with a wide angle lens because I have this tendency of "taking it all in". i admire photogs who can pick their subjects and isolate them from their (cluttered) surroundings. i think moving in closer or zooming in helps.

Thank you. I'd like to be incognito when I take photos because one concern is if you move in too close and they become conscious of you then the outcome becomes "staged". In addition, I don't like people looking at me with quizzical looks.

koya icarus, you could maybe deepen the colors :D i love slice of life pics, its like the movies, only its the real thing.

i did some color editing on this and added a frame
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/rosas.jpg

That would be very helpful. Thanks. Here, I've deepened the colors a bit. I'm not using photoshop though so I don't know how to add frames.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_EudYIdSGMuU/SVml97aPk_I/AAAAAAAAGas/4IV6K8kRzHk/s512/IMGP5064.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_EudYIdSGMuU/SVmmHI74uTI/AAAAAAAAGbE/kp09fro2Geg/s640/IMGP5068.JPG

^^ what camera are you using po? youre photos inspired me to go to flicker to pore at philippine life photos

this ones my fave http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifepaused/1573334512/

the philippines has that chaotic feel i cant feel anywhere else and that photo captured it. gritty, chaotic, diorderly yet beautiful :D

^^ what camera are you using po? youre photos inspired me to go to flicker to pore at philippine life photos

this ones my fave http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifepaused/1573334512/

the philippines has that chaotic feel i cant feel anywhere else and that photo captured it. gritty, chaotic, diorderly yet beautiful :D

Just a pocket digicam, bro. One advantage I can think of is that it's unconspicuous. I've managed to sneak it in Malacañang Museum and not get caught by the guards when taking photos at the malls. :lol:

Thanks for sharing the link. I also believe there's beauty even in chaos and that there are little pockets of heaven here. All we have to do is see things in a different light.

^^ galing lang ako ng bookstore at nabasa ko na almost everything a dslr can do you can also do sa digital! i saw the pictures! amazing! di ko lang alam anong ginamit nya. i think he has a website www.tomang.com parang gus2 ko bumili ng libro nya but its 40$ :( he uses a pt and shoot cam pero may ginagamit siyang attachable lenses

^^ one advantage of the dSLR over a point and shoot is that it has a bigger sensor so noise is more controlled when shooting in low light situations. but on bright sunny days, a point and shoot can perform just as well as a dSLR.

here's a recent shot with my p&s in macro

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3063682906_db7f3c437e_o.jpg

@laq, where do you go to shoot these insects as you seem to find a lot of them?

^^ hehe! mostly at my mom's backyard.

^^ one advantage of the dSLR over a point and shoot is that it has a bigger sensor so noise is more controlled when shooting in low light situations. but on bright sunny days, a point and shoot can perform just as well as a dSLR.

How true! And the dSLR gives one greater zooming powers and wider angle shots. However, for now, I have to make do with what I have...:)

Anyway, some pics I took today...

Big brother's got it all, for you...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3153738052_bccb1a7b6b.jpg?v=0

Paint the town red...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3152898181_c7ccf922f8.jpg?v=0

Por Telefonos...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/3153728620_6db9840bdf.jpg?v=0

My menagerie friend...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3153718268_a8037cd9fc.jpg?v=0

The Pope's ambassador

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/3070414925_7631d1c8d9.jpg


Chandelier

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2145434817_c0b7a11282.jpg?v=0


Street musician

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2106072714_cb146ef69a.jpg?v=0

nagbasa nga ako, mas magaling daw sa makro ang p$s kesa dslr something like ang p&s can go as far as f64 ang dslr hanggang f32.... d ko pa naiintindihan yan, kaya gus2 kong bilhin yung libro :D

kuha ko sa dslr ko, experimento lang, d ko na namalayan ang settings, tapos may post processing after :D
http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/4/photos/18/600x600/6/daisy2.JPG?et=dYvHfWbz3mMttPXYXnQAkQ&nmid=156969201

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/7/photos/17/600x600/2/Untrue.jpg?et=ZkuGdt3m4Pt1po4FUzP1hg&nmid=156185579

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/3/photos/17/600x600/3/rosasporyu.jpg?et=fqUIzHn0HhjmULr1RrzK5g&nmid=156185579

^^ Andyan pa rin pala yung street musician? Still near Fuente?

^^ hehe! mostly at my mom's backyard.

And I recall that you also took some nature shots in Serendra before.

Anyway, why am I here in this thread? Over the holidays, I got my very first (would you believe?) camera and it's a Canon Powershot A640 (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona640/) from Henry's. Yeah, I know it's not a DSLR but it's quite a good P&S with full manual options. :)

^^ ei, congrats! you'll soon get addicted to it! ;) my latest cam is also a point & shoot - Panasonic Lumix LX3... and i never leave home without it... even when i bring my dslr along. for the past month & a half since i've had it, i've kept it in program mode (aka auto mode) - i like the ease. i don't get bothered much by security guards either :okay:

Also from my Mom's backyard...
Jowk lang po! :nocrook:

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/3/photos/152/1200x1200/85/IMGP4972.JPG?et=hD%2BHCdUE2MwbnQsdlXpgxA&nmid=155730623

@ TC, post ka na... :yes:

^^ ei, congrats! you'll soon get addicted to it! ;) my latest cam is also a point & shoot - Panasonic Lumix LX3... and i never leave home without it... even when i bring my dslr along. for the past month & a half since i've had it, i've kept it in program mode (aka auto mode) - i like the ease. i don't get bothered much by security guards either :okay:

Thanks. Parang "Don't leave home without it!" ba? Oh no. Haha. :lol:



@ TC, post ka na... :yes:

Haha. I will soon. :)

I think sunrise is under rated. Here is my picture of sunrise in Panglao Island, Bohol.

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/sunrise02.jpg

^^ beautiful! :okay: but i disagree about sunrise being underated... it's just harder to catch since how many of us have the discipline or the inclination to get up before sunrise. i know of photogs who meet at 4am to shoot the sun rising :nuts: on the otherhand, most of us are up and around right before the sun sets so we tend to shoot more of the sunset.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3143645734_0db70cd41a_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/3143698004_b1b57c30f9_o.jpg

^^ simply wow ms lauren. were those taken from an aquarium? have you ever considered showcasing your frames in an exhibit? :)

^^ beautiful! :okay: but i disagree about sunrise being underated... it's just harder to catch since how many of us have the discipline or the inclination to get up before sunrise. i know of photogs who meet at 4am to shoot the sun rising :nuts: on the otherhand, most of us are up and around right before the sun sets so we tend to shoot more of the sunset.

exactly. count me in. hardly had sunrise photo. and believe it or not, one of my two sunrise photos was taken from that same place as Erick's photo. :lol:

wait...this is actually dawn, not sunrise...(in Panglao Island, Bohol)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2325237192_da187b419d.jpg

and another taken in San Juan, Batangas
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/2324407027_8a5b20e0cc.jpg

few minutes thereafter...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2325227134_e03ed812aa.jpg

Earlier today...

Elevated train, Higher learning...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3158396285_b6eaf95897.jpg?v=0

Young Manila camwhore...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/3159263782_f8eee8abc3.jpg?v=1230881491

Old faithful and reliable...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3159198094_f0b3ac7ae7.jpg?v=0

Enclosed space...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3159209766_4e36ebfabb.jpg?v=0

^^ nice set! i like the last one best :)



@Francis, thanks! and, no, i'm not in that level yet. those were shot at the oceanarium :) i especially like that last photo of the fishermen... very nice angle :okay:

^^ nice set! i like the last one best :)



@Francis, thanks! and, no, i'm not in that level yet. those were shot at the oceanarium :) i especially like that last photo of the fishermen... very nice angle :okay:

I think that the angle of that shot was made possible by having a vari-angle LCD on his Canon. Am I right Francis?

^^ nice set! i like the last one best :)


Salamat po...

BOKEEEEHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/bookeh.jpg

xmaslight rays!!!!
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/xmasrays.jpg

^^ nice! i like the second one :okay:


I think that the angle of that shot was made possible by having a vari-angle LCD on his Canon. Am I right Francis?

or maybe Francis dove into the water to get that shot nax! ;)

new year eve abstract

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/3154662071_4df2897ffe_o.jpg

^^ ano po settings nyan ate? ang ganda, ang solid ng lines, parang ribbon

ano rin po ang lens na may f/1.8? is that the macro? macros are good for portraits po ba?

ahh...missed those fireworks shots! thanks for sharing ms lauren. san exactly siya nakuhanan? do you have NY eve fireworks photos of makati or fort boni?

you're right TC. that angle was made possible by the vari-angle lcd feature. (comes in very handy during my camwhoring photo ops) it's the cam which almost dove into the shallow waters of san juan. i needed to place it few mm above water level to get that angle. buti buhay pa siya. :)

Igan, sino ang reliable, yung jeepney or yung Dental Clinic. j/k :D

for some reason, i prefer your abstrac-ish shot BariQ. same subjects ba yung dalawa?

^^ opo. yung xmas tree namin :D gusto ko pang matuto ng maraming tekniks, bumili na ako ng external hd for the incoming downpour of photos hehe :D

Igan, sino ang reliable, yung jeepney or yung Dental Clinic. j/k :D

for some reason, i prefer your abstrac-ish shot BariQ. same subjects ba yung dalawa?

Yung Hortaleza, Kikoman. :lol:

@ Lauren, nice... parang bulaklak siya... :)

@ Bariq, I like the second one too. Downpour of photos talaga... Ok bring them on... :okay:

^^ are u challenging err.... inspring me to a showdown? hhehe! :D

maganda tung place nato for learning salamat sainyo lahat. :D

as for me try nyo to for ur very own creative boOOOOKEHH!!!
http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh

i have some
http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/9/photos/19/600x600/8/1oolideas.JPG?et=RVTVOn%2Bnvyl9%2B1sPYilPbw&nmid=159571941

^^ I'm challenging you to inspire... :nuts: Hehe. I meant I want to see more photos so I can learn too.

Wala kaming ganyang ilaw dineh sa bahay puros ganito... Jowk!

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/1/photos/160/500x500/15/IMGP5195.JPG?et=F7smd23f911hegxSpaEQlA&nmid=159969097\

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/11/photos/117/500x500/30/IMGP3609.JPG?et=WAUqZbhGvGXfs5BqmI%2BC9A&nmid=118500695

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/11/photos/118/500x500/72/IMGP3758.JPG?et=nc0zB53XXhqTTJkcVGluTg&nmid=119620127

thanks, guys! :)


@francis, unfortunately duty calls so we had to be at my parents' place for NY eve celebrations so i only got to shoot around their neighborhood.


@bariQ, here's the settings...

Exposure Time = 20"
F Number = F16
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Exposure Bias Value = -1EV
Max Aperture Value = F4.76
Metering Mode = Pattern
Focal Length = 42mm
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 63mm

f/1.8 lenses are lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 - these are good for low light situations because more light can get to the sensor. also, these f/1.8 lenses can help give you nice blurry backgrounds because of their very thin depth of field when used wide open.

in general, macro lenses are lenses that allow you to focus really close - within a few inches of your subject. and yup, macro lenses can be used for portraits as well as general photography.

as far as i know no macro lens is f/1.8, they're usually f/2.8 max. on the otherhand, the 50mm f/1.8 can be used as a macro lens by reversing it (i think you'll need an adapter to do this) or by using a close-up filter.

Wow, nice shots everyone! Haven't checked this thread for quite a while. Parang napapabayaan ko na ang photography ko. :( Anyway, shoot pa rin ng shoot 'pag may time.



xmaslight rays!!!!
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/xmasrays.jpg

Care to share the settings you used for this photo? Did you use any star filter?

here's a sample of an f/1.8 shot. notice the thin DOF. this one was shot with an 85mm (my favorite) though the 50mm is more popular.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2906455039_959d1b1e9f_o.jpg

cool! is that your spectacles ms lauren? reminds me of my shot of my spectacles.

were you giving tips on fireworks photography above? i can add up something on that...

some tips lang.

- focus at infinity. do not use autofocus
- as ms lauren suggested, use ISO 100. or if you have lower than that, go for it.

you can be a little creative on the streaks of lights you want to get. you can have either thin streaks of line (use small aperture openings) or feathery streaks (use wide aperture openings). i also use the smallest aperture settings.

- most fireworks shows are not photographer-friendly. i.e., they just try to amaze the audience with substantial amount of explosions. but doing fireworks is like painting - the black sky as your canvass. so objects and figures should be seen. only long exposure shots can get that for you. and we cannot expect point and shoot cams (sorry guys) to provide us with amazing outcome.

20 sec setting will be fine. but if you are photoshooting the pyro olympics, expect your frame to be overexposed. to solve that you can either:

- block your lens with black object for sometime after each explosion
- or set shutter speeds to the 8 to 10 sec range
- use a tripod of course, or place your cam on a sturdy support

A little shaking when clicking your shutter causes blurred shots. To solve this, you can:

- use a remote shutter (if your cam has one)
- use 1-sec self timer setting (worked for me so far), but be sure you have the right timing. you would want to shoot the explosion the moment befure it burst, or for comets, you want to frame the trail of light from the barge up. :)

And finally, don't get yourself overly consumed with your gears and with you getting the best results. Relax and enjoy the experience. Fireworks shows surely do bring out the kid in us. So join the kids as they exclaim in awe in every explosion! :D

^ Thanks for the tips Kuya Francis! Anyway, that "infinity" focus thing, is that feature limited to selected lenses?

if your cam has manual focus feature, that's possible. most point and shoot cams have automatic focusing feature. makes it hard to take fireworks vids or stills.

^ Yeah, my 18-55mm and 55-200mm Nikkor lenses have manual focusing features but I don't know how to set focus at infinity. I guess I'll have to review the manuals.

Anyway, I'm planning to shoot a fireworks show this Jan 17 here in Cebu, which lens should I bring? The 18-55 or the 55-200?

Thanks!

^^ I'm challenging you to inspire... :nuts: Hehe. I meant I want to see more photos so I can learn too.

Wala kaming ganyang ilaw dineh sa bahay puros ganito... Jowk!

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/1/photos/160/500x500/15/IMGP5195.JPG?et=F7smd23f911hegxSpaEQlA&nmid=159969097\

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/11/photos/117/500x500/30/IMGP3609.JPG?et=WAUqZbhGvGXfs5BqmI%2BC9A&nmid=118500695

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/11/photos/118/500x500/72/IMGP3758.JPG?et=nc0zB53XXhqTTJkcVGluTg&nmid=119620127
kuya, nabasa ko, na pag hinde masyado matingkad ang color, you can make it sepia or black and white pra focused sa details daw ang mata. :D nabasa ko lang yun sa isang cellphone photografy site.


thanks, guys! :)


@francis, unfortunately duty calls so we had to be at my parents' place for NY eve celebrations so i only got to shoot around their neighborhood.


@bariQ, here's the settings...

Exposure Time = 20"
F Number = F16
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Exposure Bias Value = -1EV
Max Aperture Value = F4.76
Metering Mode = Pattern
Focal Length = 42mm
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 63mm

f/1.8 lenses are lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 - these are good for low light situations because more light can get to the sensor. also, these f/1.8 lenses can help give you nice blurry backgrounds because of their very thin depth of field when used wide open.

in general, macro lenses are lenses that allow you to focus really close - within a few inches of your subject. and yup, macro lenses can be used for portraits as well as general photography.

as far as i know no macro lens is f/1.8, they're usually f/2.8 max. on the otherhand, the 50mm f/1.8 can be used as a macro lens by reversing it (i think you'll need an adapter to do this) or by using a close-up filter.

salamat ate! ang daming settings nang camera mo ah! anong model yan? ano yang exposure bias value? andami ko pang dapat matutunan! anong lens ba kailangan yung may f/1.8? gus2 ko kase magbokeh eh, yung tlagang blurry na blurry ang background. tapos sharp ang subject ko

Wow, nice shots everyone! Haven't checked this thread for quite a while. Parang napapabayaan ko na ang photography ko. :( Anyway, shoot pa rin ng shoot 'pag may time.



Care to share the settings you used for this photo? Did you use any star filter?

nopes sinj, lowest f number lang.

here's a sample of an f/1.8 shot. notice the thin DOF. this one was shot with an 85mm (my favorite) though the 50mm is more popular.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2906455039_959d1b1e9f_o.jpg

wow d ko pa alam yang mga mm na yan. wala pa akong balak bumili ng additional lenses.... tapos nadiscourage ako ng tito ko may flash siya its worth $400! wowoweee!!!

^ Yeah, my 18-55mm and 55-200mm Nikkor lenses have manual focusing features but I don't know how to set focus at infinity. I guess I'll have to review the manuals.

Anyway, I'm planning to shoot a fireworks show this Jan 17 here in Cebu, which lens should I bring? The 18-55 or the 55-200?

Thanks!

I suggest you bring the 18-55mm lens and give me the 55-200. Joke. You won't need any zooming. You will have to take landscape photos. And lens with smaller focal distance are better at landscape photography. (Wonder why point and shoot digicams takes decent landscape photos?)

Focusing at infinity. You just have to focus at the farthest possible object. That shoud be easy in DSLR. :) I onced had a fireworks photo op back in 2003. One of my first few attempts. My manual SLR cam was not focused properly. It was a disaster! Eh film pa yun dati.

im sooo sorry if i have too many questions! how do u do this btw, its like its night time but the color of the boots seem strong? did they saturate it afterwards? but theres no noise! amazing
http://flickr.com/photos/tommyoshima/3148585211/

:D

oceanside
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/sfoceanside.jpg

^^ if i'm not mistaken, that boots shot was taken with a medium or large format film camera... i think no such thing as noise in film... grainy lang. but then again noise is really better controlled in larger formats.


@Francis, thanks for those tips :)



@Sinjin, i agree with Francis - the 18-55 would be a better choice. don't forget to switch off the VR. manual focus on something close to / in the vicinity of the fireworks... when your working with small apertures, everything beyond it will be in focus. good luck! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2951771852_041f3d7797_o.jpg

^ Wow! :okay:

@Laq and @Ph_Man: Thanks for the tips. By small apertures, you're referring to those with higher values, right? (e.g. f/22, etc.)

Speak in English please!?! Haha just kidding guys. :D

I'm still learning all the technical stuff so I don't yet understand everything being discussed here. For now I'm just scratching my head at the apertures and stuff being thrown around by the experts. :lol:

Old Buildings in Intramuros
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1155/3174723079_625a4f925e_b.jpg

Wall of Intramuros
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3175557366_178f659756_b.jpg

180 Degrees East of Luneta
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3174721561_3d328999b6_b.jpg

180 Degrees West of Luneta
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1125/3175555466_2757ee28b4_b.jpg

Manila Bay Pano with MOA on the Right side and Manila Skyline on the Left side
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3175554218_f62f20aa0e_b.jpg

^^ beautiful, wynn!! how many shots did each of them take?



^ Wow! :okay:

@Laq and @Ph_Man: Thanks for the tips. By small apertures, you're referring to those with higher values, right? (e.g. f/22, etc.)

Thanks! yup, that's right pero pwede na at f/16 IMHO coz diffraction naman ang kalaban when your aperture is very small.

^^Salamat! Ung first photo, 3 shots lang un. Ung the rest 7 na shots kaya ang tagal gawin...

pano ba magpano? :D is that physical stitching po? or do you use a program?

animals of labor at oakland seaport
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/oaklandseaport.jpg

PS CS3 has a built-in application to stitch all the photos you've taken into a panoramic view. :)

Wow! Its been a while since the last time I lurk here and I must say the pictures are all interesting. Thanks guys for the tips and tricks.

@Laq,
I remeber last time when you told me you're afraid of taking Cat pictures coz it scares you. hehe Pero muka namang tame ang Cat mo. I really like the concept of focusing only the face and the rest left blurry. :)

@Wynngd
You have a trademark on your compositions and I can say right away that its yours.
Your panoramic views are amazing.

@Igan
grabe! what camera are you using?
I like how you frame your subjects specially the pic with the 2 old guy at the back.
Walang biro napabilib moko :D at some point I can sense when people have the potential and I know you already have it. :)

@ Francis,
aww, I miss taking pictures of silhouettes and sunsets. I like pic 3 the most. :)


Currently I am into Glamour and Portrait shots. I love playing with lights, reflectors, triggers, tripods and stuff. Plus I get to command people! hahaha parang Simon says... :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_9358-2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_9294copy.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_9613copy.jpg

http://babeegee.multiply.com/photos/album/163/LFP_Lightsource_Filipino_Photography_photoshoot_JAN._2

Salamat, Ash. Hiya naman ako... Hehe. Gamit ko yung laging dala sa Meets. By the way, your group photo of our Meet at the Mall of Asia last May is the best of the bunch last year.

Do you do glamour photos as part of work or just for fun? They look very professional... :cheers:

Some of the photos I took last Sat...

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/5/photos/167/500x500/19/IMGP5477.JPG?et=H9np3w3i%2B3abOacgLGE1nw&nmid=166583043

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/3/photos/167/500x500/8/IMGP5345.JPG?et=5oVAPZPoQrqFF69r220fLQ&nmid=166583043

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3187309563_ab6177998f.jpg

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/4/photos/165/500x500/13/IMGP5452.JPG?et=lq7fESwsJjgVEM0%2BePw5XQ&nmid=166500743

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/165/500x500/11/IMGP5456.JPG?et=bfdKGEg9vFMQKP5e2G7Nog&nmid=166500743

http://images.icarusrising.multiply.com/image/2/photos/165/500x500/12/IMGP5453.JPG?et=4cBZqeX7OcEXiMghiIfQkA&nmid=166500743

@Laq,
I remeber last time when you told me you're afraid of taking Cat pictures coz it scares you. hehe Pero muka namang tame ang Cat mo. I really like the concept of focusing only the face and the rest left blurry. :)



no choice, Ash... i shoot every willing subject i can find :lol:

shot last weekend... i liked how the clouds framed the moon...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3184103745_a245dbd398_o.jpg

Wow! Its been a while since the last time I lurk here and I must say the pictures are all interesting. Thanks guys for the tips and tricks.

@Laq,
I remeber last time when you told me you're afraid of taking Cat pictures coz it scares you. hehe Pero muka namang tame ang Cat mo. I really like the concept of focusing only the face and the rest left blurry. :)

@Wynngd
You have a trademark on your compositions and I can say right away that its yours.
Your panoramic views are amazing.

@Igan
grabe! what camera are you using?
I like how you frame your subjects specially the pic with the 2 old guy at the back.
Walang biro napabilib moko :D at some point I can sense when people have the potential and I know you already have it. :)

@ Francis,
aww, I miss taking pictures of silhouettes and sunsets. I like pic 3 the most. :)


Currently I am into Glamour and Portrait shots. I love playing with lights, reflectors, triggers, tripods and stuff. Plus I get to command people! hahaha parang Simon says... :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_9358-2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_9294copy.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/DSC_9613copy.jpg

http://babeegee.multiply.com/photos/album/163/LFP_Lightsource_Filipino_Photography_photoshoot_JAN._2

wow amputi puti ng babae!

------------------------------------
i tried out light painting! its fun
http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/11/photos/20/600x600/8/ilovemamoi.jpg?et=l4EcznxQ5vKPodMRV0h3TQ&nmid=164350077

^^ ahh that's sweet! pwede ba gamitin yan pag nagpropose ng marriage?

astig ang emotions and setting ash...guess what? your subjects will certainly want some of mine:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/2589623698_3c24ce7aa1.jpg
Freshened up @ 3000ft ASL (above sea level)

^^ yes! i even saw a video out of it

shots taken last dec. '08

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7025/dsc2319bm3.jpg

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9554/dsc2329yu8.jpg

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1683/dsc2310pe9.jpg

^^ I just can't understand why this shot looks blurry. I used a tripod in this. Any thoughts? Still learning photography

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3336/dsc2275ay9.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6641/dsc2248re8.jpg

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1683/dsc2310pe9.jpg

^^ I just can't understand why this shot looks blurry. I used a tripod in this. Any thoughts? Still learning photography




try using a remote or the self-timer... the cam might have moved when you pressed the shutter.

ms lauren is right. try 2 sec delay on your self-timer. or you are probably in a platform that's shaking due to the passing vehicles below. and take note also that you won't get a continuous streak of tail lights and at the same time a decent shot of the lighted park. it's either or. you have to sacrifice one of them.

another technique to avoid overexposed frames would be to minimize your aperture opening. choose f/8 or f/16. in doing so, you will minimize the streaks of light that strikes your sensor.

My First Fireworks Shoot Ever!

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/1/photos/3/1200x1200/28/dgt5.jpg?et=fJtM6%2BQKT1daP3O5qiGQvw&nmid=175026997

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/1/photos/3/1200x1200/25/dgt2.jpg?et=QgYYO%2BPc7%2Beb%2BP3%2C8S6vbA&nmid=175026997

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/1/photos/3/1200x1200/31/dgt8.jpg?et=VilUquvpnXanfruyPUHDZg&nmid=175026997

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/1/photos/3/1200x1200/34/ek3.jpg?et=HzUgDN5%2BhahQCyCABHOqlg&nmid=175026997

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/1/photos/3/1200x1200/35/ek4.jpg?et=TfwPLCQBEDeXHnDtJUAAjg&nmid=175026997

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/4/photos/3/1200x1200/11/bocaue3.jpg?et=suaGxh3ey%2BFBuPHSEQTpHw&nmid=175026997

http://images.michjoyannick.multiply.com/image/4/photos/3/1200x1200/15/bohol3.jpg?et=pQwHvVs6JvoWFH1fzBRmNw&nmid=175026997

More here (http://michjoyannick.multiply.com/photos/album/3/1st_Sinulog_Fireworks_Competition)

Comments will be very much appreciated! :)

one word: awesome!

settings jan sinjin :D

try using a remote or the self-timer... the cam might have moved when you pressed the shutter.

ms lauren is right. try 2 sec delay on your self-timer. or you are probably in a platform that's shaking due to the passing vehicles below. and take note also that you won't get a continuous streak of tail lights and at the same time a decent shot of the lighted park. it's either or. you have to sacrifice one of them.

another technique to avoid overexposed frames would be to minimize your aperture opening. choose f/8 or f/16. in doing so, you will minimize the streaks of light that strikes your sensor.

Thanks for the info




@ Sinjin, care to share the settings? are you using a tripod? What lens are you using? Can't believe that D40 can produce those kind of great shots.

Thanks guys.

Mode: Manual
Focus Mode: Manual
F-stop: f/16
Exposure Time: 8-10sec.
ISO: 200

Yep, I used a tripod, pero hindi 'yung tripod na tripod talaga, nakakatamad magbuhat nu'n, I just used 'yung tripod na super liit, 'yung usually binibigay ng free with the point and shoot cameras. So minsan, sa bigat, natutumba ang tripod. :lol:

awesome shots Sinj. on your very first attempt at that! :okay: see how yuo can see some formations that cannot be seen as a mere spectator. i used the same tripod you used.

you might want to try ISO 50 on your next fireworks photoshoot and compare the results.

^^ Francis, if i'm not mistaken, ISO200 is the lowest the D40 can go. another alternative would be to -EV compensation. i think it's impossible to go with just one setting for different sets of fireworks - sometimes they get too bright :nuts:


@Sinjin, nice shots! i saw some really pretty abstracts from the fireworks set :okay:

is f/16 the ideal for fireworks? :D

hi ms lauren, i didn't know ISO200 is D40's lowest ISO setting. i'm not familar with the ± EV compensation although I've read something about it, but really ignorant on this. the feature might come in handy for D40 since its min ISO is way too high.

and yes, we can always play with the settings...depends on what outcome you want to see on your frames. :D (that also answers your question @ Bariq)

for instance, this photo could have been showing a sunflower formation if this was taken with let's say 1 sec shutter speed. unfortunately, i used longer shutter speeds
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2251/2519784489_536a2fef9d.jpg

and this one illustrates when 8-10 sec shutter speed is not advisable:

this frame could have contained only lines of light falling from the sky if i set this to 8sec shutter speed. i chose auto setting instead:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2546907321_043af06eb2.jpg

it's amusing how pyroexperts have name for each of the formations. excited na ulit akong makakita ng mums, peonies, spideys...etc!

questions.. questions.. :banana:

* the lower the ISO the better the image at night?

* sorry for being ignorant but how can you set the exposure settings like 8-10 secs. Exposure settings refers to shutter speed ba?

* how does EV compensation work?

* program mode- is there a difference with S and A mode? (can't see the difference)

* the lower the ISO the better the image at night?

the lower the ISO, the less noise you get in your photos. day or night regardless, noise will be noticeable esp in the dark colored areas of your photo when your ISO is high.


* sorry for being ignorant but how can you set the exposure settings like 8-10 secs. Exposure settings refers to shutter speed ba?

exposure settings is a combination of aperture + shutter speed + ISO. when you specify 8-10 sec that merely refer to the shutter speed or the Tv.


* how does EV compensation work?

in matrix metering, the camera meters the whole scene so when your subject is much darker than the surrounding areas the whole scene will be nicely exposed but your subject will be underexposed. so you go +EV when your subject is much darker than the background or -EV when your subject is much brighter than the background. it compensates so your subject won't be over/under exposed.


* program mode- is there a difference with S and A mode? (can't see the difference)

S and A are both semi-auto modes. in S mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera will pick the matching aperture for you. in A mode, you set the aperture and the camera will pick the matching shutter speed. you'll want to control either S or A in order to get certain effects on your photos - like blurry backgrounds or a sense of motion... that sort of thing.

Program mode is sort of like a full auto mode. the camera picks the aperture and shutter speed. i think it picks the closest subject as the basis. so when you ask a clueless friend of yours to take a picture of you, set your dslr to program mode before you had it over to him/her.


hope this helps.

questions.. questions.. :banana:

* the lower the ISO the better the image at night?- wrong. higher ISO is more sensitive to light. further details below.

* sorry for being ignorant but how can you set the exposure settings like 8-10 secs. Exposure settings refers to shutter speed ba? - wrong ulit. refer ulit to explanation below

* how does EV compensation work? - it's like compensating the min and max exposure capacity of your cam to extend their capability on both ends. not very familiar with this tho. :D

* program mode- is there a difference with S and A mode? (can't see the difference)- when set to P(rogram) mode, your cam used its preset exposure settings depends on the light available. S is shutter speed priority. You set your desired shutter speed and your cam will choose the most appropriate aperture setting. A is aperture priority. You set your desired aperture opening and your cam chooses the appropriate shutter speed. There are times when your desired setting is way too high (or low), so your cam can only choose the closest possible setting. Cameras prompt you with a warning when this happens.

Exposure is the term used to refer to the total outcome of your settings on shutter speed, aperture and ISO. You can try to play with the settings. But to save you sometime doing trial and errors, you should at least have an idea what the outcome of a certain combination will be.

For instance, if you want to get sunset photos, you want to limit your exposure and may choose the following combination:

ISO: 50
Shutter Speed: 1/500sec
Aperture: f/8.X

Assuming you don't have ISO 50, but you have ISO 200, you can use the following settings:

ISO: 200 (min)
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/10.X

Let's say you want to get a night shot of Singapore/HK skyline, which are veyr vibrant skylines, you may opt for the following settings:

ISO: 200 or higher
Shutter Speed: 5sec
Aperture: f/2.7
The risk of using very high ISO - 400 and beyond, is the high probability of getting grainy photos. So unless you really need the highly sensitive ISO 400, 800 or 1600, try to use lower ISO settings.

In fact, you can get an equally awesome shot of city skyline by using different combination:

ISO: 50
Shutter Speed: 10sec
Aperture: f/2.7 (widest opening)


For sure photography brings out the creativity in you. Now that manual SLR is a goner, we can practice with our desired settings to know the optimal combination for a particular subject. Over time, we should learn to do things right the first time. That is, snap that scene right the first time.

ops, nasagot na pala ni ms lauren. i hope nothing from mine contradicts with ms lauren's. :)

Assuming you don't have ISO 50, but you have ISO 200, you can use the following settings:

ISO: 200 (min)
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/10.X



should I use the flash in these settings? coz in D40, if you use the flash the maximum speed of the shutter will just be 500.

So, if taking night shots, in order to have a clearer subject, shutter speed should be higher (1000+) to avoid producing blurry pictures right?

ops, nasagot na pala ni ms lauren. i hope nothing from mine contradicts with ms lauren's. :)

hehe! buti na lang wala... at least that means may natutunan din ako this past year di va? :colgate:

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Assuming you don't have ISO 50, but you have ISO 200, you can use the following settings:

ISO: 200 (min)
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/10.X


should I use the flash in these settings? coz in D40, if you use the flash the maximum speed of the shutter will just be 500.

So, if taking night shots, in order to have a clearer subject, shutter speed should be higher (1000+) to avoid producing blurry pictures right?


blurry shots are usually due to camera shake - a result of poor technique in hand holding your camera or could also be due to shutter speed not fast enough.

to avoid camera shake, make sure your shutter speed is at least 1/your focal length x 1.5 - meaning if your focal length is 50mm, then your shutter speed should not be slower than 1/75. if you can not get at least 1/75 because it's too dark then you have to either use a flash or a tripod to avoid getting blurry shots.

hope this helps

hehe! buti na lang wala... at least that means may natutunan din ako this past year di va? :colgate:

o di ba?! :cheers:

@ dattebayo, flash photography is somewhat a different world with the nonflash photography. i was not thinking about flash when i gave my suggestions at the other page. buti na lang alam ni ms lauren ang sagot. kasi di ko alam. :lol: me mga formula pa pala yun? akalain mo, dito ko pa matututunan. hehe...

anyway, if you are into night portraits, here's what you can do. let's say you want to take a portrait of someone with skyline on the background...

set shutter speed to 2sec, then ask your subject not to move a bit after the flash. and you wil have to be still too.

for flash photographies other than night portraits, follow ms lauren's suggestion. usually, auto settings will do just fine if you are using flash. but it helps to know the settings just in case you want to go manual.

our 9 month old chow chow :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3225116650_5cbf10bf53_o.jpg

thanks for the infos. im writing your posts on my notes. :laugh:

Now let's talk about the lens. hahaha

The longer the zoom the better right? does it really improve the quality of the pics or it's only good when you want to make the subject closer?

uy nakakadami ka na ng tanong ah. dapat me talent fee na nyan si ate lauren naten. :D

the longer the lens the better if you really want it. but close range subjects do not need telephoto lens. a 35-105mm lens worked for me when i was still using an auto SLR. if you are into landcape, sports or skyline photography, you might want a lens with focal length as high as 200mm.

hope that helps.

by the way, what cam do you have so far? or are you planning to invest on one? :)

our 9 month old chow chow :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3225116650_5cbf10bf53_s.jpg

ahh...i love dogs! can you post more of him/her ms lauren? or more of your dogs?

our 9 month old chow chow :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3225116650_5cbf10bf53_o.jpg

What a cutie!!! :) :) :)

nice info salamat kuya ph :D

anyways ive been around taking pics

mycrush
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/atekai3point5.jpg

bart station
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/bartstion.jpg

barttrain
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/bartride.jpg

nice info salamat kuya ph :D

anyways ive been around taking pics

mycrush
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/atekai3point5.jpg

uhmmmm.... I hope those were raindrops on her hair.

I bought Sony DSC H-50 camera yesterday... Maganda ba tong camerang to? Pang start ng photography? P14,000 in peso... Is it worth?

uhmmmm.... I hope those were raindrops on her hair.

hehe those were ate lili, it was raining at that time :D



union square
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/unionsquare.jpg

I bought Sony DSC H-50 camera yesterday... Maganda ba tong camerang to? Pang start ng photography? P14,000 in peso... Is it worth?

well, depends on who's asking. is it Slerz, Markiiboi or Kentaro?

I didn't know about the 50 of the DSC H series of Sony. I checked dpreview site here on the specs:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0802/08022502sonyh50.asp#specs

...and at P14,000, that's definitely a best buy. it's actually very cheap with that price. is it new or second hand? but still cheap for a second hand.

it's a prosumer/hybrid cam so it's good to use this for start up photography, even with the more advanced levels. and guess what, it should come along with a remote control.

other plus features for this cam that you wouldn't find from other cams of that price:

+wide ISO range (from 80 to 3200)
+shutter speed range (from 1/4000 to 30 sec at manual mode)
+the features of SLR - A-priority, S-priority and full Manual, along with Auto and Prog modes
+image stabilization
+31 - 465mm focal length (that's 15X of optical zoom!!!
+9.1 mp resolution
+relatively new model - released only in Feb 2008 according to the website

and when you get hold of the cam, try to test its auto-focusing speeds and accuracy. try zooming in and focus again.

if it gets satisfactory on those, then it's definitely a good buy. :okay:

^^really? wow! naka mura pala ako... worth P30K daw to sa Pinas eh...
btw, this is SLERZ... hehe

yup, this is indeed very cheap as compared to other stores here in Taipei. I bought this in a NewYear bazaar at the North Gate Camera Street here in Taipei...
It's because of this...
"To fight the recession, Taipei Photographic Supplies Commercial Association Chairman explained that the shops of the commercial district have agreed to band together and offer irresistible deals to consumers who are thinking about purchasing digital cameras or Digital SLRs. " more... (http://english.taipei.gov.tw/TCG/index.jsp?categid=36&recordid=12008)

mas mura pa sana yung mga dslr cameras pero wala na akong pera...:(
Babalik na daw sa original prize simula 1st day of the year (Jan 26)...

and yeah! natuwa talaga kami with the remote control, pinag laruan namin kanina...hehe



and when you get hold of the cam, try to test its auto-focusing speeds and accuracy. try zooming in and focus again.

if it gets satisfactory on those, then it's definitely a good buy. :okay:

perfect! walang sablay:okay:

thanks @PH Man:)

no problem Slerz. di mo naman sinabi sana nagpabili kami! :D do share with us your frames from your new Sony DSC buddy!

^^Naku! kahit maganda ang camera pero kung di marunong ang kumuha, wala pa rin...hehe
Malayong malayo pa ako sa dalawang ka twins ko na si MarKen...:D pag maganda ang kuha, post ko:colgate:

OO nga, sayang... ako lang nga ang naka pag shopping kahapon, maarte kase mga ka dorm mates ko... next time na daw kase malamig, kaya ako lang mag isa... tas ngayun balik daw kami, e tapos na... yn nppla ng mga taong maaarte, lakwatsa lang ang naiisip, tas lagi pang.......:lol:

thanks for the infos. im writing your posts on my notes. :laugh:

Now let's talk about the lens. hahaha

The longer the zoom the better right? does it really improve the quality of the pics or it's only good when you want to make the subject closer?


just to add to what Francis has said...

if you're comparing telephoto zoom lenses (55-200, 70-300) to your kit lens (18-55?) then the only difference is that these tele lenses cover the longer focal lengths. quality of pictures will be similar. you'll only need them if you want a closer shot of something you can't get near to - sort of like paparazzi shots ;)

hth

@Francis, it's a she :) actually, my mom's "baby" so i was trying to get a nice portrait to give to my mom. here's another shot...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3224300757_81d20b2fcd_o.jpg

^^ayan, ok yan ms lauren. malamang magugustuhan niya yan. mukhang photogenic si chow chow ah.

^^Naku! kahit maganda ang camera pero kung di marunong ang kumuha, wala pa rin...hehe
Malayong malayo pa ako sa dalawang ka twins ko na si MarKen...:D pag maganda ang kuha, post ko:colgate:

OO nga, sayang... ako lang nga ang naka pag shopping kahapon, maarte kase mga ka dorm mates ko... next time na daw kase malamig, kaya ako lang mag isa... tas ngayun balik daw kami, e tapos na... yn nppla ng mga taong maaarte, lakwatsa lang ang naiisip, tas lagi pang.......:lol:

haaha...that's what roomies are...alam lahat ng kalokohan. time to play with your new toy Slerz!

Eto yung kuha ko sa bago... pinag aaralan ko pa... galing ko no?:jk: :D

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9606/dscbird2cj5.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3255/dsccrosswi2.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4394/dscrustln7.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8615/dsctrafficlightxb6.jpg

maganda ang first pic..
the drab colors of the surroundings and the bird during winter..

I think of you
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z100/ubecab/lomo.jpg

pics i took yesterday.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/DSC_0503copy.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/DSC_0498copy.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/DSC_0446.jpg

pics i took yesterday.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/photome005/DSC_0503copy.jpg

UST, right? I like the perspective. It has the feel of a Mesoamerican pyramid.

Took these photos yesterday at Intramuros (I did some post-processing)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3247057670_0fdfc8cc2a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3247049818_c6f91262a4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3247040186_bb22974905_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3247030756_4878331223_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3246210751_1887eea892_b.jpg

@Francis, it's a she :) actually, my mom's "baby" so i was trying to get a nice portrait to give to my mom. here's another shot...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3224300757_81d20b2fcd_o.jpg

Ang cute! haha

all the photos i posted were not mine... and im sorry for that.. its already deleted :)

;31670960']Took these photos yesterday at Intramuros (I did some post-processing)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3247057670_0fdfc8cc2a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3247049818_c6f91262a4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3247040186_bb22974905_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3247030756_4878331223_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3246210751_1887eea892_b.jpg
awesome photos dex! :)

i like that brick facade rhing the best :D

awesome photos dex! :)

i like that brick facade rhing the best :D

Thanks!! :)

;31671016']Ang cute! haha

thanks! you're brick wall shot is my favorite from your set... it looks mysterious :)

We used 3 Flashes...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3259639972_b5fe24ca96.jpg

Using 10mm UWA lens
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3258808495_50a0513f2e.jpg

^^ Pardon my ignorance but what difference does it make? Is it for the illumination of three different sides?

^^for more controlled lighting and effects of your subject



@wynn, i like the first shot. yung second one, i find the shadow of her earrings distracting... sana ni wide effect mo yung legs para long legs!!! :)

@icarus tama si Laquacherra, mas macontrol mo ung ilaw at makagawa ka ng effect na gusto mo... :)

This is another shot of her... I tried a new workflow... Trial pa lang lahat...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/3264558533_cab4785981.jpg

thanks! you're brick wall shot is my favorite from your set... it looks mysterious :)

Thanks! I'm learning a lot from this thread, especially from you and Francis :okay:

Meanwhile, a macro shot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3253498612_2b35c30e0c_b.jpg

wow kuya galing ng shot na yan anong camera yan!? wooow!

wow kuya galing ng shot na yan anong camera yan!? wooow!

I'm using a Nikon D40. :colgate: Although I wish I had a more powerful camera but the D40 is more than enough for an amateur like me. :okay:

anung flower un?.. sampaguita? o rosal? heheh

@Dex: Nice shot! What lens are you using, btw? The kit lens? (18-55mm)

anung flower un?.. sampaguita? o rosal? heheh

I think it's rosal hehe

@Dex: Nice shot! What lens are you using, btw? The kit lens? (18-55mm)

Thanks Sinjin. Yup, I use the kit lens. Wala pa budget pambili ng ibang lenses. hehe

^^ nice! :okay: and yup, the kit lens can focus as close as a foot from the subject so it's possible to get nice close-up shots of biggish subjects like flowers and such.

Hey Nikonians, I'm planning to get a macro lens once I can afford to have one. Which do you think is the best one? The 60mm, 85mm or 105mm? Thanks!

Are these what you call 'bokeh'?

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2999/bernadetteem6.jpg

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8479/chocofp5.jpg

^^ as far as i know, bokeh is the character of the out of focus areas within the frame. bokeh is not the out of focus areas but how these out of focus areas are rendered - fanget or nice & smooth yung mga out of focus na part. kanya kanyang taste yan. between the 2 photos, i like the bokeh of the second one better :okay:


Hey Nikonians, I'm planning to get a macro lens once I can afford to have one. Which do you think is the best one? The 60mm, 85mm or 105mm? Thanks!

IMHO, the 60 is the cheapest & the lightest of the three but the working distance is too close you'll be blocking the light.

the 85 - the PCE? that's the most expensive of the three - i think US$1600! besides as far as i know, it is designed to work better with a D3.

i'd pick the 105VR because it allows more working distance than the 60.

hope this helps.

^^ as far as i know, bokeh is the character of the out of focus areas within the frame. bokeh is not the out of focus areas but how these out of focus areas are rendered - fanget or nice & smooth yung mga out of focus na part. kanya kanyang taste yan. between the 2 photos, i like the bokeh of the second one better :okay:

Oh I see, thanks for the information! Kaya pala may nakikita akong photos sa photo forums which are being labelled as "bokehlicious". Anyway, I also love the 2nd photo more. Btw, those are test shots using my new 50mm f/1.8 lens. I love it except for the fact that I have to focus it manually on my D40. Malabo pa naman ang mga mata ko. :nuts: But if you focus it correctly, the images are really sharp. :okay:

IMHO, the 60 is the cheapest & the lightest of the three but the working distance is too close you'll be blocking the light.

the 85 - the PCE? that's the most expensive of the three - i think US$1600! besides as far as i know, it is designed to work better with a D3.

i'd pick the 105VR because it allows more working distance than the 60.

hope this helps.

Thanks for your useful insights. You have the 60 and the 105 right? Actually, I was actually referring to the older 85mm f/1.8 lens at P20k since I read that there's not a lot of differences between the older version and the newer one, except for the price ofcourse. Anyway, my quest for my next lens continues, LOL. I'm also looking at an UWA since most of the time, I shoot landscapes. Wynngd suggested the Sigma 10-20mm. I'll continue to read forums for more information on the different lenses so I don't buy impulsively (as if naman may budget :lol: ). Mahirap na, krisis pa naman ngayon. And ofcourse, I'll maximize muna the use of my current lineup since it's not the pana, but the indian, as they say. :)

^^ oh you mean the 85 f/1.8 pala? i thought you were referring to the 85 micro pc-e. :nuts:

the 85 f/1.8 is one of my fave lenses. the bokeh can be really nice :okay: even when i use to manual focus this lens with my D40x i hardly took it off the cam since i got it.

on a DX camera this 85 is a bit long-ish (medium tele) so it may be more difficult to use indoors esp in tight spaces. also, wide open, watch out when you shoot towards a bright light because it tends to flare - more so when you use a cheap UV filter pa.

close focuses around 1 meter so it doesn't make a very good macro lens IMHO. but i luv it's ability to separate a subject from it's background.

btw, nikon is releasing an AF-S 35 f/1.8 for DX for around US$200 - that's roughly 10k but i expect it to be around 12k locally. good luck!

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7242/img2913ph7.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/415/img3123de9.jpg

^^ oh you mean the 85 f/1.8 pala? i thought you were referring to the 85 micro pc-e. :nuts:

the 85 f/1.8 is one of my fave lenses. the bokeh can be really nice :okay: even when i use to manual focus this lens with my D40x i hardly took it off the cam since i got it.

on a DX camera this 85 is a bit long-ish (medium tele) so it may be more difficult to use indoors esp in tight spaces. also, wide open, watch out when you shoot towards a bright light because it tends to flare - more so when you use a cheap UV filter pa.

close focuses around 1 meter so it doesn't make a very good macro lens IMHO. but i luv it's ability to separate a subject from it's background.

btw, nikon is releasing an AF-S 35 f/1.8 for DX for around US$200 - that's roughly 10k but i expect it to be around 12k locally. good luck!

Oh I see. That AF-S 35mm looks interesting huh. :okay: By the way, you're a DPP member din pala? I love reading DPP, very informative for trying-hard photographers like myself. :D

I'm also looking at an UWA since most of the time, I shoot landscapes. Wynngd suggested the Sigma 10-20mm.

ultra wides in DX and FX


SCTex
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2569293157_76b9168e31_o.jpg


reaching out
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3234027408_1a704e120b_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3139663964_a5ce41fa6d_o.jpg

Oh I see. That AF-S 35mm looks interesting huh. :okay: By the way, you're a DPP member din pala? I love reading DPP, very informative for trying-hard photographers like myself. :D

yup. those guys are very talented! joining them has been a very humbling experience. and yup, i learn a lot from them :)

Wow, cool shots with UWAs :shocked: Yeah, DPP, parang almost all of the big names in the industry are there kaya nakakainspire talaga. :)

Oh I see. That AF-S 35mm looks interesting huh. :okay: By the way, you're a DPP member din pala? I love reading DPP, very informative for trying-hard photographers like myself. :D

Me too. hehe. I get inspiration from DPP. I also recommend http://digital-photography-school.com/ :okay:

Awesome shots, Ms. Lauren!

^ Yep, I'm actually subscribed to their weekly newsletter :D

Happy Valentines!!!
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question: compatible ba ang VR lens sa D40 or AF lens lang?

Pros and cons ng VR?

And what is UWA? :D

ms lauren, cool shots as usual! love the dog photo! i think you can crop the upper quarter of your SCTex photo para magkasya sa screen ko ang buong frame. :D

wynn, galing ulit ng mga post cards mo. anong next, graduation! looking forward to that one.

@ dattebayo, wala ako alam sa mga tinanong mo. hehe...kumusta ang praktis photoshoot? sinj, sarap naman yakapin ng mga pets niyo!

and wait...i got some shots of Cebuano cats. taken last Saturday.

Cat-whore!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3277408111_e6ae22a0ec.jpg

"My shattered dreams...."
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3278886054_93c6365715.jpg

"The boy is mine...."
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3278065661_6a83798c43.jpg

@dattebayo: VR means vibration reduction. Compatible ito with the D40. If it's AF-S, then it can autofocus with the D40.

@Kuya France: Yeah, ang sarap nilang alagaan. Btw, nice shots! Were those taken from Fort San Pedro?

right Sinj. i didn't put the place because i forgot the name of that place. :lol: thanks for the info.

ms lauren, cool shots as usual! love the dog photo! i think you can crop the upper quarter of your SCTex photo para magkasya sa screen ko ang buong frame. :D

wynn, galing ulit ng mga post cards mo. anong next, graduation! looking forward to that one.

@ dattebayo, wala ako alam sa mga tinanong mo. hehe...kumusta ang praktis photoshoot? sinj, sarap naman yakapin ng mga pets niyo!

and wait...i got some shots of Cebuano cats. taken last Saturday.

Cat-whore!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3277408111_e6ae22a0ec.jpg

"My shattered dreams...."
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3278886054_93c6365715.jpg

"The boy is mine...."
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3278065661_6a83798c43.jpg

ok lang naman. medyo wala nang time mag photo shoot .:D

@dattebayo: VR means vibration reduction. Compatible ito with the D40. If it's AF-S, then it can autofocus with the D40.

@Kuya France: Yeah, ang sarap nilang alagaan. Btw, nice shots! Were those taken from Fort San Pedro?

anong gamit mong lens ngayon sinjin? Im planning to get a good lens but doen't know too much about the difference. Dont know which is better.

^ I have the kit lens (18-55mm), a telephoto (55-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.8 (that doesn't autofocus with the D40). Anyway, before you decide to get a new lens, think about what you'll be using the lens with... Do you shoot mostly landscapes? Portraits? Macros? Anything else?

hmm...what about self-portraits? j/k. 18-55 would be good for landscapes and portraits. but it helps to have that paparazzi-like lens. so go for the 55-200 too if you must. :)

@Francis, beautiful shots! i esp like your compostions :)


question: compatible ba ang VR lens sa D40 or AF lens lang?

Pros and cons ng VR?

And what is UWA? :D


Sinjin is right... VR stands for vibration reduction.

the pros: handy for when you can't hold the camera steady. you can set your shutter speed 2 to 3 stops slower with VR.

the cons: usually bulkier lens. VR is useless when you use a tripod (you have to switch VR off). VR is useless when your subject is in motion.

UWA is ultra wide angle. for DX format, that's 16mm and wider.

ok lang naman. medyo wala nang time mag photo shoot .:D

anong gamit mong lens ngayon sinjin? Im planning to get a good lens but doen't know too much about the difference. Dont know which is better.


^ I have the kit lens (18-55mm), a telephoto (55-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.8 (that doesn't autofocus with the D40). Anyway, before you decide to get a new lens, think about what you'll be using the lens with... Do you shoot mostly landscapes? Portraits? Macros? Anything else?

i agree with Sinjin. before you buy another lens, you have to first decide what you want to use it for so you won't end up with a lens you'll hardly use.

thanks ms lauren. sa p&s photography na ako magpopost ng photos. kasi classified pala as p&s ang mga prosumer cams. :D

re VRs. don't you think the vibration reduction feature is misleading? obviously, bulky cams would less likely to shake during operation than the lighter ones.

^^ from that point of view, yes. but actually VR is very useful for when you're shooting from a moving vehicle for example. also, you can shoot with a slower shutter speed (as much as 3 stops) during those times you don't have a tripod which can be helpful for low light situations.

^ I have the kit lens (18-55mm), a telephoto (55-200mm) and a 50mm f/1.8 (that doesn't autofocus with the D40). Anyway, before you decide to get a new lens, think about what you'll be using the lens with... Do you shoot mostly landscapes? Portraits? Macros? Anything else?

hmm.. usually I shoot macros and landscapes. but since I have the kit lens, I think it would be enough for the landscapes. I think I want to spend more for macros. Sinjin, Im assuming that the lens that you used to your dogs is the 50mm f/1.8? can give me the exact details of it? is it VR?

hmm...what about self-portraits? j/k. 18-55 would be good for landscapes and portraits. but it helps to have that paparazzi-like lens. so go for the 55-200 too if you must. :)

haha.. yeah right self portraits for camwhoring. I guess the kit lens will be enough.

@Francis, beautiful shots! i esp like your compostions :)





Sinjin is right... VR stands for vibration reduction.

the pros: handy for when you can't hold the camera steady. you can set your shutter speed 2 to 3 stops slower with VR.

the cons: usually bulkier lens. VR is useless when you use a tripod (you have to switch VR off). VR is useless when your subject is in motion.

UWA is ultra wide angle. for DX format, that's 16mm and wider.

i agree with Sinjin. before you buy another lens, you have to first decide what you want to use it for so you won't end up with a lens you'll hardly use.

umm so what kind of lens has the UWA? I want to spend more for macro shots so what lens can you suggest for the D40? sorry dami tanong noob ako eh. :D


by the way, thanks for the infos.

hmm.. usually I shoot macros and landscapes. but since I have the kit lens, I think it would be enough for the landscapes. I think I want to spend more for macros. Sinjin, Im assuming that the lens that you used to your dogs is the 50mm f/1.8? can give me the exact details of it? is it VR?

umm so what kind of lens has the UWA? I want to spend more for macro shots so what lens can you suggest for the D40? sorry dami tanong noob ako eh. :D


by the way, thanks for the infos.

A. Yep, I used the 50mm f/1.8 lens to get those dog shots. More info about the lens here (http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/5018daf.htm).

B. Anything wider than 16mm is considered ultra-wide, if I'm not mistaken.

C. In the previous pages I was also asking about some macro lenses, maybe you can read back a little.

:)

Ive been using kit lens for as long as possible.

question:
does it really vary in quality to those super expensive lenses?

question number two:
what does 4L mean in Canon lenses?

^ Welcome to SSC, vanjhnn. Btw, vanjhnn, like myself, is a member of the Cebu Bloggers Society (http://www.cebubloggers.com) :wave:

Ive been using kit lens for as long as possible.

question:
does it really vary in quality to those super expensive lenses?

question number two:
what does 4L mean in Canon lenses?


1. sadly, yes, you do get what you pay for. BUT that is not to say that kit lenses are bad. GENERALLY, with the super expensive pro lenses, you'll get sharper, less distortion and better contrasty photos esp when shot at wide apertures. BUT when you shoot at f/8, both kit and pro lenses generally yield the same image quality. so keeping the cliche about the indian and the pana in mind, know the weakness of your gear so that you can maximize it's full potential.

2. i'm not familiar with Canon (I'm a Nikonian ;)) but i know for sure that L in Canon is their "luxury" line - read: expensive. further, i think the 4 stands for a constant f/4 maximum aperture.

hope this helps.

thanks:D that did help a lot.. hmmm.. interesting about the f/8 thing..

f/8 = the sweet spot? I've read about the sweet spot in a lot of forums but I never had the time to actually test my lenses if f/8 is indeed the sweet spot. Based on your experience, is there really such a thing (sweet spot)? :D

f/8 = the sweet spot? I've read about the sweet spot in a lot of forums but I never had the time to actually test my lenses if f/8 is indeed the sweet spot. Based on your experience, is there really such a thing (sweet spot)? :D

hmm. interesting. I always set my aperture at f/8 as a my default setting.

Im planning to get the lens that you have sinjin. (f/1.8) I read laquachera's post that the wider the aperture value the sharper the image so im investing one :D downside is that there's no autofocus but that's fine. how much did you pay for it? i think it's more than $250. yikes!

^ I think the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF-D is the cheapest lens in the Nikkor lineup. Got it for P5,995. :)

@Sinjin, sweet spot of lenses are usually 2 stops from it's widest aperture up to f/8 or f/11. but personally, i'm not a pixel peeper and am currently addicted to wide apertures -> f1.4, f2, f2.8 and f4 ;)

@laquacherra. I tried your sweet spot technique. and look what came out. :)

http://images.vanjhnn.multiply.com/image/3/photos/170/1200x1200/10/Image00002.jpg?et=zwi24YHIWmKbcMA%2BZ8PwUg&nmid=210434821

http://images.vanjhnn.multiply.com/image/4/photos/170/1200x1200/2/Highly-Selected-00002.jpg?et=Xq0zM6BbVzvvchbl%2BaK1oQ&nmid=210434821

^^^ ganda ni ate...

Canon EOS 50D
test shots

:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3300529706_0a8843224a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3300534874_cef689ed83_b.jpg

the gear

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a149/anakngpasig/IMG_0017.jpg

^ Bagong bili? Wow, congrats! Nice photos. :applause:

^^ it's
a "shared"
asset :D

went to Greenbelt
kanina and took
a few shots

:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3318305847_d7a3099fd1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3569/3319168292_99f6ed3d91_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3318336005_8a5acf5423_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3319178348_e167bcd744_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3319154910_c1a819cac3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3319145084_d036affb0b_b.jpg

all with
a canon
eos 50d

were you with that one whom you shared the asset with? :lol: cool shots! first one has interesting contrast.

i was also at greenbelt early last night. passerby as usual.

^^
he
was slackin'
at home :P

@laquacherra. I tried your sweet spot technique. and look what came out. :)

http://images.vanjhnn.multiply.com/image/3/photos/170/1200x1200/10/Image00002.jpg?et=zwi24YHIWmKbcMA%2BZ8PwUg&nmid=210434821

http://images.vanjhnn.multiply.com/image/4/photos/170/1200x1200/2/Highly-Selected-00002.jpg?et=Xq0zM6BbVzvvchbl%2BaK1oQ&nmid=210434821

nice portrait. diba may post ka sa istorya.net?

abstract mode


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3321774943_19dd0e926d_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3260301108_c5a4402322_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3215506568_2f9770b28b_o.jpg

^^ Awesome shots! I like the texture of the last photo.

It was a snow day today. Cold and dreary.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3323953160_d232f660d1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3323115317_f17b0ffd61_o.jpg

Manaog Trip

Our Lady of Manaoag
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3322966756_a975b88ef5.jpg

Si Bro
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3322965082_53592cd4e8.jpg

Fun Pasig
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3322976108_120b597f7c.jpg

We are Family
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3322147327_51db23f404.jpg

-edit-
wrong thread

lights up
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3336970213_0e33b8033f_o.jpg

Details of the 2009 Panagbenga Floats

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3343409505_00d0ae9f6e.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3344236036_9de12ed05b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3343385329_82e1d671eb.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3344225210_d14c84914a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3343353017_e262f8b662.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3344190640_edd0d717cd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3344207016_ae4a8a56bf.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3344198106_d3eafce399.jpg

Philippine flag at the PMA

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3340556853_14ee574597_b.jpg

Just trying out the 'Orton Technique' (via Photoshop)

abstract mode


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3321774943_19dd0e926d_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3260301108_c5a4402322_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3215506568_2f9770b28b_o.jpg

I really like these -- can be used for wallpapers or website backgrounds, especially the last one (with some editing siguro) kasi uso ngayon yung parang grunge look. hehe :okay:

^^ thanks :)



been tinkering with b/w... here's the same shot as above in b/w this time.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3345792285_9b3a30f05c_o.jpg

some paparazzi shots that i took

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/7/photos/32/600x600/6/hipidog.JPG?et=6UHGrz0ugfKIgLsjCoO8jw&nmid=218664621

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/1/photos/32/600x600/4/harmonicists.JPG?et=gc8Cs%2CBl5Nk607IOVybDRg&nmid=218664621

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/1/photos/32/600x600/15/wait.JPG?et=8pC5cBBM71DwrtFi%2B5fwvg&nmid=218664621

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/3/photos/32/600x600/9/mrpungkolindahaus.JPG?et=BWApgYCLjifqhsBbKY%2CjYg&nmid=218664621

http://images.bariubeca.multiply.com/image/7/photos/32/600x600/1/baiolin.JPG?et=%2CLlwkW3bes0U%2CXwMcUO8Ag&nmid=218664621

nice pix!!! galeng!!

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3338/6673.jpg

^^^ nice shot!

thanks..

summer's here! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3344397000_81ed46b590_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3343575847_2e9f05729f_o.jpg

^^ oh my! summer in the Philippines is really magnificent! nothing beats! :okay:

Summer here is also approaching, but not the kind of summer people will like hehe... here are some kid pics I took on a weekend afternoon.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0790.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0782.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0701copy.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0808copy.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0827.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0818-1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ashley_30303/D300/DSC_0807.jpg

All lovely happy pictures! Thanks for sharing you all! :)

@Ash, very nice portraits!! you captured the essence of childhood very nicely IMHO :)

@Ash, very nice portraits!! you captured the essence of childhood very nicely IMHO :)

thanks Lauren!
you can never go wrong with kids pure expressions. :)

another set for
my book project

:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3395035166_e383960a9d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3395017188_1ff88c94f0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3394212229_8c1fe6864e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3394220931_20d5462247_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3395025972_dfa1dd1d68_b.jpg

wala lang. fruit

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5423/img0696p.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0696p.jpg)
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/img0696p.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img256/img0696p.jpg/1/)


orginal pic

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3117/dsc4395.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc4395.jpg)
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/dsc4395.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img403/dsc4395.jpg/1/)

another set for
my book project

:)


Tell us more about this book project. Is there any possibility that our faces may find a place in that 'book'? :lol: What a bright idea.

However, I think there's some element missing in your photos. I suggest you shoot your subject on an eye level. They don't have to be flashing their sweet smile. And if you want to include the whole of metro manila in this photo op, you'd better step back a little and try to include some of the surroundings. Just my two cents. :D

Oh, when you finally decide to launch your book 2 project, include us in your subs. Hehehe...

Hi, I have no experience in photography as an art, I only use it for work or events purposes. But I would like to start by first buying my first DSLR. I have shortened my choices to 3 models, the Canon 1000D, Nikon D60, and the cheapest is the older Nikon D40X.

What would be the best choice from these camera? Since most of you here guys know better regarding the differences of these models, maybe you can share your suggestions on what to buy. Or maybe you have other model suggestions beside these 3 models.

Thanks very much!

Tell us more about this book project. Is there any possibility that our faces may find a place in that 'book'? :lol: What a bright idea.

However, I think there's some element missing in your photos. I suggest you shoot your subject on an eye level. They don't have to be flashing their sweet smile. And if you want to include the whole of metro manila in this photo op, you'd better step back a little and try to include some of the surroundings. Just my two cents. :D

Oh, when you finally decide to launch your book 2 project, include us in your subs. Hehehe...

but that's the whole
point of the book -
close-ups of
poor but happy people.

;)

it'll come out in July.
we'd just sent the blueprint
to China for printing.

Wow! amazing! Will it come out in limited edition?

Hi, I have no experience in photography as an art, I only use it for work or events purposes. But I would like to start by first buying my first DSLR. I have shortened my choices to 3 models, the Canon 1000D, Nikon D60, and the cheapest is the older Nikon D40X.

What would be the best choice from these camera? Since most of you here guys know better regarding the differences of these models, maybe you can share your suggestions on what to buy. Or maybe you have other model suggestions beside these 3 models.

Thanks very much!

Let's stick with your 3 shortlisted options. Between Nikon and Canon, I'd go for Nikon for DSLRs. P&S and prosumer cams will be a different story (where I prefer Canon). And between D40X and D60, I'd say go for something higher - the D80! :D Seriously, the ND series gets more features as it goes up. So D60 should perform better than its 40X cousin. I heard D60 is now priced at as low 28K? With this model, I am sure you get all the functionalities you would want in a DSLR.

Wow! amazing! Will it come out in limited edition?

it's not a coffee-table book
but i wish it is. :D

it is sort of a journal
but with photographs.
proceeds will all go to
charity but i'm not part
of the circulation team so i don't
know yet how many they'll be printing.
all i know is that, like the last journal,
this will be distributed not just in the
Philippines but also in other countries.

:cheers:

:okay: good work @ anakngpasig

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3417484635_04dacc889d_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3417503341_1fb33a116a_o.jpg

Thinking of buying a dSLR by Christmas...Nikon D40 or D60?