bought a new cam: EOS 400D
04 December 2006, 04:07 PM
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bought a new cam: EOS 400D
that thing's amazing..
first time using a DSLR.. that's another world!
haven't found time to use it in nice weather during the day yet..
so my first experiments happened at night, playing with shutter speeds:
what do you think?
regards, Martin
first time using a DSLR.. that's another world!
haven't found time to use it in nice weather during the day yet..
so my first experiments happened at night, playing with shutter speeds:
what do you think?
regards, Martin
04 December 2006, 04:43 PM
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yeah, that's with the kit 18-55.
except for the shot of the moon and the one right below it, where I wanted to test the Sigma 70-300 at full zoom, just to see what's possible.
the kit lense is pretty good for allround use I think.
(BTW, I know some aren't quite straight..
as said, just testing, not trying to be perfect.. 
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except for the shot of the moon and the one right below it, where I wanted to test the Sigma 70-300 at full zoom, just to see what's possible.
the kit lense is pretty good for allround use I think.
(BTW, I know some aren't quite straight..
as said, just testing, not trying to be perfect.. )
04 December 2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGC8
yeah, that's with the kit 18-55.
except for the shot of the moon and the one right below it, where I wanted to test the Sigma 70-300 at full zoom, just to see what's possible.
the kit lense is pretty good for allround use I think.
(BTW, I know some aren't quite straight.. as said, just testing, not trying to be perfect.. )
except for the shot of the moon and the one right below it, where I wanted to test the Sigma 70-300 at full zoom, just to see what's possible.
the kit lense is pretty good for allround use I think.
(BTW, I know some aren't quite straight..
as said, just testing, not trying to be perfect.. )great pics btw
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04 December 2006, 06:31 PM
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Good fun. You might want to get yourself a hot-shoe flash for xmas. If you take it off the camera, you can actually walk into the long exposure frame and 'paint' bits that you want to highlight. Some examples here:
chris becker photography :: light painting
chris becker photography :: light painting
04 December 2006, 07:50 PM
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Is the 18-55mm lens for 'general' use? I don't really understand DSLR cameras but am amazed by the pictures. I really want one, but it is a minefield to me!
Anybody help?
Nick
Anybody help?
Nick
04 December 2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
Good fun. You might want to get yourself a hot-shoe flash for xmas. If you take it off the camera, you can actually walk into the long exposure frame and 'paint' bits that you want to highlight. Some examples here:
chris becker photography :: light painting
chris becker photography :: light painting
look like photoshops...
but you've got to have used really long exposure for some of them.. or do you run that fast??
@nick
I think the 18-55 is fine for everyday use.
I just wanted something longer for race shots and some stuff.. and the 300 barely cost any more than the 55-200 so I went for the big one.
If you want to get the best you'll have to buy a Canon lense with IS (ImageStabilizer), I've never used one but they're supposed to be great.. they're expensive though..
just start getting infos about it, there's quite a few things to know but it's no magic
The above were all made in the programm that lets you change the exposure time.. as well as the ISO. But with AutoFocus, could've done a bit more with manual focus but haden't realized that so far.
some other pics (not at all car related) to show what even an absolute beginner can do with the cam:
(integrated flash is quite good for fotos of people)
(longest post I've ever written...
)regards
04 December 2006, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverGC8
that thing's amazing..
first time using a DSLR.. that's another world!
haven't found time to use it in nice weather during the day yet..
what do you think?
regards, Martin
first time using a DSLR.. that's another world!
haven't found time to use it in nice weather during the day yet..
what do you think?
regards, Martin
04 December 2006, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 94legturbo
Nice pics!!!!
did you use a tripod at all? or are they all steady hand/image stabiliser? especially the longer exposure ones?
did you use a tripod at all? or are they all steady hand/image stabiliser? especially the longer exposure ones?
they're 10 seconds plus exposures, impossible to hold that steady!
bought a really cheap tripod in some discounter for about £15.. works fine and ist 125cm fully extended.. but a more expensive one would probably be easier to adjust etc..
@f1sh4u
thanks!
just play with the exposure time at night.. I think it's harder to make a day shot look special..
05 December 2006, 09:08 AM
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Great pics, have just got a 400D myself after upgrading from a 300D, and think it is superb. Recently took it on holiday for 3 weeks and it performed really well.
Like the pics with car lights through it, amazing what it can do in low light situations. Biggest difference I've noticed over the 300D is how good the pics look straight out of the camera and how they don't need/benefit from any playing around in photoshop.
Here's one I took on holiday with a tripod and a 20s shutter speed. Not a scoob I know, but I think it shows how good the camera is.
Like the pics with car lights through it, amazing what it can do in low light situations. Biggest difference I've noticed over the 300D is how good the pics look straight out of the camera and how they don't need/benefit from any playing around in photoshop.
Here's one I took on holiday with a tripod and a 20s shutter speed. Not a scoob I know, but I think it shows how good the camera is.
05 December 2006, 11:02 AM
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silverGT -->> also try NASIOC.com 2 ***** your pics 
We have to meet for a photoshoot session sometime. Working on my skills too hehe
We have to meet for a photoshoot session sometime. Working on my skills too hehe
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Originally Posted by SilverGC8
yeah, that's with the kit 18-55.
except for the shot of the moon and the one right below it, where I wanted to test the Sigma 70-300 at full zoom, just to see what's possible.
the kit lense is pretty good for allround use I think.
(BTW, I know some aren't quite straight.. as said, just testing, not trying to be perfect.. )
except for the shot of the moon and the one right below it, where I wanted to test the Sigma 70-300 at full zoom, just to see what's possible.
the kit lense is pretty good for allround use I think.
(BTW, I know some aren't quite straight..
as said, just testing, not trying to be perfect.. )got a 80-200 lens But dont zoom out enough.
Got myself a 350D when they came out.
Love it.
Mr Baz
05 December 2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackStar
silverGT -->> also try NASIOC.com 2 ***** your pics
We have to meet for a photoshoot session sometime. Working on my skills too hehe
We have to meet for a photoshoot session sometime. Working on my skills too hehe
was considering that.. but then remembered that guy with the ugly black gravedigger's car who's spending all day looking at internet forums and who'd probably critize me for it..
OK
But I'm not coming to winterthur!
I work next weekend so I thought I'd have a session at the airport.. if the weather's right.
05 December 2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs Baz
How good is the SIGMA 70-300 lens, as i need a zoom Wide angle lens & dont know where to go.
got a 80-200 lens But dont zoom out enough.
Got myself a 350D when they came out.
Love it.
Mr Baz
got a 80-200 lens But dont zoom out enough.
Got myself a 350D when they came out.
Love it.
Mr Baz
2. I have no idea how other long zoom lenses compare to it, 'cause I've never used any others..
..so I hope someone else can answer your question.
(I think it's good but see above..
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