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Kymery
05-28-2008, 08:18 AM
Ok, I took photo in high school, but since that is sooo many moons ago, I am gonna post here for us amateur pic takers at the concert.
I own a Canon Powershot SD600 and I love it, the video especially, but I will say that I could not zoom close enough and I was 12th row! I also have a Nikon 35ml camera, but tooo many times I develop the film only to see crappy pics, my hubby got me this camera and now 35mil is on its way out, we are going to see if we can get some $ for it and buy a bigger camera.
I have been looking at the Nikon D40...great reviews etc. but I dont think Stagecoach or other venues would allow it in due to the interchangable lenses...you would think they would if I could prove I dont have a 200ml in my pocket...duh
Does anyone have this camera and get it in concerts? Our sons play sports too, and racing, camping etc...so I think it would be a perfect camera for me.
Thank you for any input you have!
scarr
05-28-2008, 02:12 PM
I have been looking to buy a Olympus FE-340 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom. http://www.fotoconnection.com/p84200-olympus-fe-340-8mp-digital-camera-5x-optical-zoom-silver.html
It looks pretty good and got good reviews. My antique digital camera takes 5 minutes between shots and I get about 12 shots b4 I have to get new batteries. :(
Kymery
05-28-2008, 02:39 PM
Scar, I have a camera in the similar Idea of that...great cameras and I love mine, but for other things we do, I need something faster, bigger and better (ok..ok I have a hubby already...I know what you all were thinking)
I have Nikon N80 35ml camera with a 300ml Tamron AF lense that I can use on the D40, but the problem is that it wont work as auto focus on the D40, only the Nikon auto focus lenses, which is ok cuz it comes with several lenses (the one I am looking at) the will be autofocus, I can manually work the 300ml..without complaining. Unlesssss...I step up to the Nikon D80, but for almost double in price...why do that? I need my money for Stagecoach Tickets!
I just do not want a camera with tooo many bells and whistles, while my hubby was awesome in buying my huge camera 3 years ago, I just did not use it that way, I just like to point and shoot, get a good 8x10 and move on, AND I want to see my pics NOW!! And I fully realize the D40 is a entry level camera, but for the price and what I would use it for...well perfect for me and the family to operate. JUST WISH IT HAD VIDEO IN IT LIKE MY BABY CAMERA!! ughhh...maybe next year they will, so maybe I will wait? Nope...very impatient!
festivalfan
05-28-2008, 02:54 PM
Kymery, I have the canon 750 power shot like yours and I love the point and shoot capabilities. I also have the Canon Rebel XTi with one lens....18-200mm lens...does close up and super zoom with one lens. I love it and I don't have to be switching lenses all the time. There are several newer lenses on the market now that are even better than mine, but having one lens is very convenient. I love this camera!! fabulous pictures and very user friendly. I was torn between the Nikon D40 and the Canon Rebel. I did my homework and found it's all personal preference. The decider for me was purely the size of the camera..the Canon is a bit smaller, that's all. Either one would be perfect for sports, landscape, and general photography. I have the same problem with security thinking this is a professional camera because of the interchangeable lens, especially at the greek. I hide the camera and lens in different pockets and I wasn't "searched". So i can pull it off. But if they see the camera and the lens, they'll send me back to my car. watch your sales and you'll get a good deal on either. Costco and Sam's might be the best. I bought mine at Samy's camera, not the best price, but very knowledgable and they offer great one day photo classes.
Kymery
05-28-2008, 02:57 PM
Hmmm good info. I agree, that I dont like changing lenses and I think this 300ml is a bit big...need a tri pod for it, although Doug disagrees...duh! I figure if I get the D40 with the 55ml and/or the 200 (depending on package-Ebay has some great offers) then I would be set and probably always use the 200.
Maybe I will have it for the River weekend, that would be some great pics on the jet skis!!
festivalfan
05-28-2008, 03:24 PM
Hmmm good info. I agree, that I dont like changing lenses and I think this 300ml is a bit big...need a tri pod for it, although Doug disagrees...duh! I figure if I get the D40 with the 55ml and/or the 200 (depending on package-Ebay has some great offers) then I would be set and probably always use the 200.
Maybe I will have it for the River weekend, that would be some great pics on the jet skis!!
yes for sure... we can zoom in on our tipsy asses falling off!!! ha ha...I did see the 300mm lens....nice but just a tad heavy for me..good packages available, including a tripod..but I don't use mine...
Kymery
05-28-2008, 03:40 PM
I am leaning to the one with the wide angle, telephoto, 55ml and all the goodies, bags, tripods, cases, filters (which I already have), charger, flash, etc etc...for one price. Think I will email to them and see if they will take a lessor offer. Not much more for all the extras, or just the body itself...hmmm..
We will need that tripod when we cant hold it ourselves!!
festivalfan
05-28-2008, 07:17 PM
kymery, let us know which one you end up getting..if you don't think you'll use your other one (film) sell it on ebay.
horsephotographer
05-28-2008, 07:23 PM
Mine.....:D
i shoot canon and i love it. it's really all about the lens. i bought an L series lens for it last year (24-105mm) and the pictures are phenomenally clear. if i shoot a wide shot, or don't get as close as i wish i had, i can crop it to the smallest little section, blow it up, and it's still crystal clear. you can't go wrong with the nikon you're looking at, or a canon 40D..... my 2 cents would be: whatever camera you get, invest in an outstanding lens and it will improve your picture quality exponentially.
Kymery
05-29-2008, 07:51 AM
i shoot canon and i love it. it's really all about the lens. i bought an L series lens for it last year (24-105mm) and the pictures are phenomenally clear. if i shoot a wide shot, or don't get as close as i wish i had, i can crop it to the smallest little section, blow it up, and it's still crystal clear. you can't go wrong with the nikon you're looking at, or a canon 40D..... my 2 cents would be: whatever camera you get, invest in an outstanding lens and it will improve your picture quality exponentially.
Abra, thanks for that info...I do have a great lense, but too big sometimes. I think I am sold on that Nikon, now if the hubby will just get sold!! whoooo hooo. But he said I should wait till next year cuz they just might have the video feature in them by then. hmmmm
scarr
06-11-2008, 07:28 PM
I finally got me a Olympus FE-340 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom for $150 at Fry's and I really love it! :p
It has a panorama mode so I was able to get a wide angle shot of my horse. Ain't she a beaut?
http://www.ocmastergardeners.org/temp/Horse-Limo.jpg
ha ha!! looks like you sprung for the photoshop software too! ; )
All "wide angle" lenses should be banned! Only cameras that remove at least 10 pounds and 10 years should be for for sale. :D
Kymery
06-12-2008, 07:06 AM
Scar...you made my morning!! That is great!! Now that gives new meaning to ride sharing.
horsephotographer
06-12-2008, 11:23 AM
I finally got me a Olympus FE-340 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom for $150 at Fry's and I really love it! :p
It has a panorama mode so I was able to get a wide angle shot of my horse. Ain't she a beaut?
http://www.ocmastergardeners.org/temp/Horse-Limo.jpg
LOL I love it scarr....
Great fun with that ride.....
Maybe all the forum members that don't take on my walking challenge can bring this horse out so the can have a ride back and forth from there location..lol:eek:
Kymery
06-12-2008, 11:44 AM
Ok, note to self: Buy camera with panoramic view!!
Are you enjoying it though? Hopefully next SC you can post some great pics from it!
horsephotographer
06-12-2008, 11:46 AM
I finally got me a Olympus FE-340 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom for $150 at Fry's and I really love it! :p
It has a panorama mode so I was able to get a wide angle shot of my horse. Ain't she a beaut?
http://www.ocmastergardeners.org/temp/Horse-Limo.jpg
Seriously..
You gotta win the post of the week award...
I'm still laughing at the thought...lol hehehehe:)
Kymery
07-07-2008, 01:14 PM
Ok, we broke down and bought me my camera.
I got a Canon Rebel XSI EOS with a 58 and 300 ml lense.
I have some great pics. but I am trying to learn how to resize them in my canon program instead of using photobucket, but I cant find it...but when I do you will see some great pics. here is a simple one.
Kymery
07-07-2008, 01:31 PM
Well...looks like I have to use photobucket till I figure this darn gadget out! Anyone have a Canon and know how I can resize without using Photobucket?
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g184/Kymery/today036.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g184/Kymery/today037.jpg
Kymery
07-07-2008, 01:47 PM
Heres my doggy having fun this weekend in the pool..she loves to fetch the ball and dive into the pool from the bond beam ledge.
festivalfan
07-07-2008, 04:11 PM
congrats kymery, I have the rebel xti....love it love it..! lots of great photos,
TheMommie
07-07-2008, 04:44 PM
Beautiful pics Kymery. Are these flowers from your garden.
Kymery
07-07-2008, 05:01 PM
Beautiful pics Kymery. Are these flowers from your garden.
Yes they are!! Thank you!
scarr
07-07-2008, 06:23 PM
Well...looks like I have to use photobucket till I figure this darn gadget out! Anyone have a Canon and know how I can resize without using Photobucket?
You can resize using Paint.
Click Start > Run
Type in mspaint and press enter
Click File > Open and browse for your file and open it
Click Image > Stretch/Skew
Enter the same % in Horizontal & Vertical and click OK
Click File > Save As and save it as a different name (so you can keep the original).
Kymery
07-08-2008, 05:57 AM
Scarr...thank you! I have tried everything in this Canon Program..you have got to think there is some way to resize in there. I need to take some classes! I love editing my pics and this Canon program seems awesome, just need to know how to operate it.
Here is my doggy in mid air!! hehehehe Ihad to cut some of the pic, hubby was in it and did not want to be.:confused:
kymery - do you have it on "running man" mode? (that's what i call the sports setting) it might help with your subject in focus on the fast moving shots. or trying half clicking to set the focus on the dog, and then move the camera with him.
Kymery
07-10-2008, 07:21 PM
kymery - do you have it on "running man" mode? (that's what i call the sports setting) it might help with your subject in focus on the fast moving shots. or trying half clicking to set the focus on the dog, and then move the camera with him.
Yeah..that is what I was doing. but i think i was not "pre focusing" with the button 1/2 way down, then shooting...taking lots of practice!
scarr
07-10-2008, 08:19 PM
Well...looks like I have to use photobucket till I figure this darn gadget out! Anyone have a Canon and know how I can resize without using Photobucket?
Here is a good image editing program. You can resize, tweak and add special effects.
http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html
pre-focusing rocks. watch your focal points too. my canon sometimes wants to focus on the brightest contrast item rather than what's in the middle. i watch the red dots, and if it doesn't light up on what i want, i release and press again to re-focus. you can force focal points, but you have to be in P mode and then adjust all the other settings. i'd say, for now stay in green square and just pay attention to the red dots lighting up, and good pre-focusing! = ) keep shooting! you're gonna get addicted!
with regard to resizing - i did it in photoshop before, and iphoto now so i'm not much help there.
hillbillyRockstar
07-11-2008, 06:10 AM
I have given up on trying to take good pictures. It's just not possible with the little consumer versions of digital cameras unless the person or thing is within 5 feet of you and standing perfectly still for 20 seconds.
I figure if I don't want to spend a thousand dollars on a good camera then I don't really want the best pictures anyway.
With that in mind, I'm thankful for any resemblance of a person I can get. :)
Kymery
07-11-2008, 06:11 AM
Cool! Great Info! I will try that.
Here is a pic of one of the plays on Tanners team. I was up on the bleachers, but next time they said I can go on the field.:D
scarr
07-11-2008, 10:34 AM
In the news...
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article4310748.ece
Kymery
07-28-2008, 08:44 AM
Ok, I am loving my Canon...BUT I am having troubles just emailing the pics I took to someone. I get errors that it didnt send. These pics are coming out HUGE i think and they are too big to send...help!!! Sucks sending one pic at a time, when I need to send 20+
Ok, I am loving my Canon...BUT I am having troubles just emailing the pics I took to someone. I get errors that it didnt send. These pics are coming out HUGE i think and they are too big to send...help!!! Sucks sending one pic at a time, when I need to send 20+
I'm sure this is the long way to do it but after I load my pictures into my computer in "My Pictures" folder I then hi lite the pictures I want (usually 6 at a time) I then click e-mail these pictures and a dialog box comes up to check either make mine smaller or keep same size. I then click make smaller and then I e-mail them to myself. I then drag the new sized pics onto my desktop to send out.
the files are definitely huge. if you have photoshop you can "resize for web". otherwise, i've always used the strategy of uploading to costco or snapfish and sharing those albums. i'm assuming you're on windows?? if you're on a mac, there's a MUCH easier way to send the actual file.
Kymery
07-28-2008, 04:44 PM
the files are definitely huge. if you have photoshop you can "resize for web". otherwise, i've always used the strategy of uploading to costco or snapfish and sharing those albums. i'm assuming you're on windows?? if you're on a mac, there's a MUCH easier way to send the actual file.
I am on Vista. Hmmm...may have to look at Costco.
I tried to just send two pics and denied !! But sometimes it did go thru to certain emails. confusing.
depends on their ISP, etc..... most have some restriction on incoming file size. it's seriously soooo much easier just to use a processing site and "share". unless your peeps need the actual file for some reason?
Kymery
07-28-2008, 05:02 PM
depends on their ISP, etc..... most have some restriction on incoming file size. it's seriously soooo much easier just to use a processing site and "share". unless your peeps need the actual file for some reason?
I just want them on my laptop, then I want to make a CD, take it to Target, and develope only what I want in bulk, or just print from home.
scarr
08-15-2008, 03:19 PM
"Zooomr CEO Thomas Hawk was ejected from a San Francisco art museum (http://www.10zenmonkeys.com/2008/08/14/thomas-hawk-versus-rent-a-cops/) because the security guard apparently thought his expensive camera could be used to spy on female employees. Another photographer notes that 'many people consider a professional-looking camera a threat,' and the state of California has even passed a law against telephoto lenses (http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B04E5DB1E38F936A35753C1A96E9582 60) being used to intrude on celebrities' private lives. Hawk is routinely confronting security guards (http://thomashawk.com/2006/04/photographing-architecture-is-not.html) who argue that photographing their buildings represents a 'security threat.' Ironically, four weeks ago while attending Microsoft's Pro Photo Summit, he was told he couldn't even photograph the lobby of a Hyatt Hotel (http://thomashawk.com/2008/07/boycott-hyatt-hotels.html)."
Kymery
08-15-2008, 03:22 PM
What's this world coming to?
horsephotographer
08-16-2008, 01:19 PM
I just want them on my laptop, then I want to make a CD, take it to Target, and develope only what I want in bulk, or just print from home.
Best bet is take them to Costco (Card directly)and pick the ones you want and they will put them on a disk for you to work with on your computer for 2.99...:D
There color is much better then most retail. Unless you go to a pro lab...
Keep working on it.You will get better and learn as you go...
HP - Do you have any photog sites you'd recommend to a rookie photographer that has scratched the surface, and now really wants to learn and play around with manual settings? I've taken 2 photog classes and still get confused on AF and ISO and how each affect the shot... i know it takes practice and experimentation, but i'm looking for a good reference and learning tool on the web. ANY advice is welcome.
scarr
08-18-2008, 07:54 AM
"A new visual search engine http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/219744/visual-search-engine-is-photographers-best-friend.html could help photographers keep track of their photographs whenever, and wherever, they appear on the internet. The TinEye search engine allows users to search by uploading a picture rather than typing in a keyword. It then conducts a pixel by pixel search across the internet, flagging up all instances of that image even if it's been cropped, merged or digitally altered in some way. It's not just for copyright enforcement though, "it's being used by researchers who need to find where an image came from to provide attribution, even people who are trying to find out who people are in old photos." It's currently in beta, but you can try it out. http://tineye.com/login"
festivalfan
08-18-2008, 08:47 AM
HP - Do you have any photog sites you'd recommend to a rookie photographer that has scratched the surface, and now really wants to learn and play around with manual settings? I've taken 2 photog classes and still get confused on AF and ISO and how each affect the shot... i know it takes practice and experimentation, but i'm looking for a good reference and learning tool on the web. ANY advice is welcome.
Abra, try Samy's camera. I've taken several classes there (costa mesa). usually on saturday. I have the canon rebel and was clueless when I bought it. I wanted to get to a point of using all the features rather than just the auto features. I still find myself grabbing the little point and shoot camera...grrr. But I, too struggle with ISO, depth of field, bla bla bla. I need more classes,too, I think
Kymery
08-18-2008, 09:33 AM
Maybe we all need to take the same class together...so we can help eachother out!
festivalfan
08-18-2008, 09:43 AM
Maybe we all need to take the same class together...so we can help eachother out!
ya, no kidding....but can we tailgate before the classes, can we bring in a cooler during the class, will they let us sit together, or upgrade our seats to the pit section and provide us a hotel room to sleep it off after the class??
ya, no kidding....but can we tailgate before the classes, can we bring in a cooler during the class, will they let us sit together, or upgrade our seats to the pit section and provide us a hotel room to sleep it off after the class??
LMFAO! We are cut from the same mold my friend!
Thanks for all the tips. I'd LOVE to take any classes out there. If we could actually coordinate, that would be great. I swear, sometimes I feel so lame that I need a one on one class with someone to hold my hand.
ya, no kidding....but can we tailgate before the classes, can we bring in a cooler during the class, will they let us sit together, or upgrade our seats to the pit section and provide us a hotel room to sleep it off after the class??
Festival....you go girl!!! Sign me up too, I like your thinking.
festivalfan
08-19-2008, 07:48 AM
ha ha..you get all of us girls in one room.....and they place will never be the same.
ya, no kidding....but can we tailgate before the classes, can we bring in a cooler during the class, will they let us sit together, or upgrade our seats to the pit section and provide us a hotel room to sleep it off after the class??
You are completely correct that for anyone of us to learn how to take good pictures than we need to learn in our native habitat! :D