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#187640 - 31/12/09 10:41 AM Digital SLR Discussion Thread
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How tempted was I to comment on the posts so far.... then I thought, it would be hypocritical of me to go ahead and do so

Hence started this thread for any interested members to generally discuss the content on the other thread.

Thanks for the contributions so far, keep them coming.

Micky I hear what you're saying, and I am going to go to town right NOW! To have a look at the offerings and to handle some of these fine models

Back later,

J.
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#187641 - 31/12/09 11:11 AM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Lol and heres a link to the thread were talking about
http://www.fordfiestast.co.uk/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=181182&an=0&page=0#181182

Have fun JJ
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#187642 - 31/12/09 02:48 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Haha, cheers, Micky, I didn't think to do that

I had a 'feel' oo er, of the Sony A380, Nikon D5000 and Canon 450d. As Canon is my preferred brand, it is doing well

The other consideration is a second hand body and a couple of nice lenses. Considering a 20d or maybe 40d... decisions decisions
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#187643 - 31/12/09 11:05 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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In keeping with this thread.
Kev does your camera have the ability to change the white balance? On mine there is an option to set a custom one. What you do is take a pic in auto and then select that image for the custom white balance. If all goes well alot less light pollution gets into the picture

As i'm sad aswell will go get a pic out the front to demonstrate.
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#187644 - 31/12/09 11:20 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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I'm right here Micky, White balance, well interesting.
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#187645 - 31/12/09 11:20 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Here you go. Straight under an orange street lamp.
30 sec exposure.
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#187646 - 31/12/09 11:25 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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30 secs!! With my lens it would be ALL white, surely?

Am just going to look for White balances etc. Back in a bit.
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#187647 - 31/12/09 11:29 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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It was at F13 to make it easier to focus in the dark. Another bonus is longer exposure.
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#187648 - 31/12/09 11:30 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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Ahh, yes, Long exposure, narrow aperture, is that right?
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#187649 - 31/12/09 11:48 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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Yep. Also with a large aperture F3etc you get a shallow depth of field. (Blury background.) A narrow aperture F13+ etc the whole scene is in focus.
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#187650 - 31/12/09 11:54 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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Don't know why i said that Micky, that is obvious.

Am a bit pishshed .... Haaaaappy New Year mate to You, Cass, Jade, Levi and EVERYONE on this site.

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#187651 - 31/12/09 11:59 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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No drink here. Just beans on toast and a desk to build.

Happy New year Kev, Julie, Sarah and everyone on the site. Fireworks have just started
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#187652 - 01/01/10 10:00 AM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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That's an incredible difference there Micky between the auto and custom white light,

so much to learn
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#187653 - 01/01/10 10:08 AM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Kev, I have no idea how you got the picture of the bridge, I can only imagine it involves some sort of zoom and then cropping....??

Great pictures guys, Scott I really like the first RS picture and the way it has been 'framed'
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#187654 - 01/01/10 01:07 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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I can only imagine it involves some sort of zoom and then cropping....??



Thats what I was thinking C'mon Kev, spill the beans
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#187655 - 01/01/10 01:32 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Alex_H]
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errrrrm what the hell are you all going on about? Exposure, Aperture, White balance??? huh? I'm lost....
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#187656 - 01/01/10 04:52 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Stu.]
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Lol Stu, en.wikipedia.org is your friend
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#187657 - 01/01/10 06:20 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Mate, I need an Interpretor!
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#187658 - 01/01/10 07:21 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Alex_H]
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Quote:

Quote:

I can only imagine it involves some sort of zoom and then cropping....??



Thats what I was thinking C'mon Kev, spill the beans



No zoom was used, and no cropping at all.

Have a reallly close look at the pic, i will reveal all soon, give it your best shot... Your gonna hate me when i tell you how a pic of something like this can be took.
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#187659 - 01/01/10 07:30 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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I remember now Kev. All the signs are there

Stu this thread might help you a bit
http://www.fordfiestast.co.uk/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=165210&an=0&page=0#165210


Edited by Micky (01/01/10 07:33 PM)
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#187660 - 01/01/10 07:32 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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I remember now Kev. All the signs are there



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#187661 - 01/01/10 08:24 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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'Tis a postcard! Right?

And I like the road pic
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#187662 - 01/01/10 08:41 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Alex_H]
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O.K, close enough.

Just before we all drove across the bridge, we stopped in a service road to sort out the camcorders etc, this is when i walked around to the front and spotted a large pic on a banner of what was below us; so out came the camera.

close up pic of a pic on a banner.
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#187663 - 01/01/10 09:48 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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Cheeky
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#187664 - 01/01/10 09:51 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Alex_H]
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It was an inspired way to take a pic. I was spending ages trying to remember how you took it.
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#187665 - 01/01/10 10:08 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Another example of white balance.

These were adjusted from the origional raw file in canons photo editor. The first photo was with custom white balance so still room for improvment.





Quote:

if you are happy with your picture results and they don't look stupidly altered


Think kev hit the nail on the head with that comment.

Might have to make a few more guides
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#187666 - 02/01/10 01:07 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Thanks Micky! I'm carefully studying the Camera MumboJumbo!
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#187667 - 05/01/10 08:51 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Stu.]
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The plastic came out last night

I have ordered my camera. Hopefully turn up before the weekend, I will updae the other thread when it arrives and try and get some pictures
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#187668 - 05/01/10 09:18 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Great news JJ. Be good if you can get it in time for this snow but delivery will be few and far between the next few days.
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#187669 - 05/01/10 09:22 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Great news JJ. Be good if you can get it in time for this snow but delivery will be few and far between the next few days.


Yes I am looking forward to it

I reckon it'll be here tomorrow. It snowed heavily earlier but didn't stick....unless it comes tonight, I will have it very soon
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#187670 - 06/01/10 01:35 AM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Royal mail are working tonight as just seen 2 of their vans. Fingers crossed that you get it today
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#187671 - 07/01/10 06:30 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Royal mail are working tonight as just seen 2 of their vans. Fingers crossed that you get it today


Didn't arrive yesterday, however, DHL managed to get it to me today, well they left it with a neighbour anyway. Looks fantastic, though my CF card has yet to arrive so I can't have a good play yet
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#187672 - 07/01/10 11:33 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Aaaah! JJ, your teasing us! We want some pics from your new Camera!!!!
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#187673 - 07/01/10 11:47 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Kev]
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What did you get then?

And you can usually take a few shots without a card. Most cameras have some internal memory for a few pics.
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#187674 - 08/01/10 12:25 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Ha sorry guys, I had hoped to get some pictures up too.

I did happily take some pics last night and then realised they weren't available... doesn't seem to have an internal memory. I have purchased a Canon 40d
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#187675 - 08/01/10 01:05 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Nice camera. Looking forward to the pics
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#187676 - 08/01/10 04:31 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Thats what I have...great camera, fairly easy to use
Takes some good shots as well
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#187677 - 08/01/10 06:23 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Adam08]
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Good that you have finally got your DSLR and I look forwards to seeing your pics.
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#187678 - 08/01/10 07:44 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: ChrisCumbria]
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Cheers guys, card has now arrived, will get some pics up asap.... oh the pressure lol
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#187679 - 28/02/10 08:47 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Well it's been a while, I have had a few pictures now and I have to say, I still have much to learn! Here's a couple which I thought weren't too bad:

1


2


3


This one is actually from a while back (and not from a DSLR) but I did a little processing on it and thought it was nice:

4


I should point out actually that the first three pics are in Brecon and it was VERY cloudy/foggy and hence they don't look as clear as I'd hoped - next to the fourth pic especially
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#187680 - 28/02/10 09:00 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Really like the third one. It's a shame you couoldn't make the brecon meet but at least you got out and took some great pics

ps. Mobiles don't always work up mountains
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#187681 - 28/02/10 09:16 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: Micky]
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Really like the third one. It's a shame you couoldn't make the brecon meet but at least you got out and took some great pics

ps. Mobiles don't always work up mountains


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Haha thanks Micky, yes I realise that .... now at least!

I got up there damn early, just not early enough! It was a shame as I missed some great photo opportunities - next time
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#187682 - 28/02/10 11:20 PM Re: Digital SLR Discussion Thread [Re: JJST]
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Great pics so far JJ, Like me, it's practice.
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