General Photography thread

[SeagullSongs]

I was wondering if there was a general photography thread on here, but after a brief search, I couldn't find one.

What camera(s)/lens(es) do you have?

I got a Canon 600D with 50mm f/1.8 II lens last week for my birthday, I've recently ordered a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II for some telephoto action and I'm planning on ordering an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens when the cheques go through!

 

[Northstander]

Started on a Nikon d3000 (there is now D3100) - Entry Level DSLR

I learnt and outgrew this, now own a Nikon D90 and love it - Expensive hobby though

 

[Smirko]

Canon EOS 550d, 18-55mm Kit lens, 70-300mm IS USM telephoto lens. Various filters, polariser, ND Grads, and UV etc. Entry level still learning but getting there!

Need to organise a NSC photo club and meet up etc??

 

[Northstander]

My kit includes:

Various Filters, polarisers and ND grads
2 x lowe-pro bags
Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens (amazing lens avoiding need on forever changing lenses)
Giottos Carbon fibre tripod
Photoshop 5

 

[Northstander]

Feel free to add me on Flickr!!

 

[MACROBLUE]

I have just bought a Canon 5D MK1 second hand with grip. Also have a 17-40 L lens and a 18-270 Tamron lens. It is a very expensive hobby especially if you want to keep up with the latest cameras. The third incarnation of the 5D costs a penny short of three grand.

 

[Northstander]

A really useful site here of which has some great hints & tips

Digital Camera, DSLR and Lens Reviews | Cameralabs

 

[brunswick]

there is no going back after going DSLR - when i pick up someones small stylish snapshot camera it seems to take ages to take a photo and the focusing and metering is all over the place. yuk.

nikon d40 with some clip on macro lenses which are amazing fun in nature.

 

[Smirko]

Add me on Flickr as well. Smirko.

 

[Triggaaar]

I got a Canon 600D with 50mm f/1.8 II lens last week for my birthday, I've recently ordered a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II for some telephoto action and I'm planning on ordering an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens when the cheques go through!

Advice: Use the 50mm f1.8 and nothing else to learn photography first. Do not use auto mode on the camera, learn to use Aperture mode, or manual mode. It will make you a better photographer.

I'm currently setting up my new Nikon D800. Haven't taken a picture with it yet.

 

[Smirko]

Feel free to add me on Flickr!!

What's your Flickr username?

 

[Northstander]

Ive add you!

 

[Northstander]

Advice: Use the 50mm f1.8 and nothing else to learn photography first. Do not use auto mode on the camera, learn to use Aperture mode, or manual mode. It will make you a better photographer.

I'm currently setting up my new Nikon D800. Haven't taken a picture with it yet.

THIS

All I done was took the camera out and learnt what it does, auto mode sort defeats the object of buying a camera with so much capability

 

[Wozza]

I was wondering if there was a general photography thread on here, but after a brief search, I couldn't find one.

What camera(s)/lens(es) do you have?

I got a Canon 600D with 50mm f/1.8 II lens last week for my birthday, I've recently ordered a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II for some telephoto action and I'm planning on ordering an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens when the cheques go through!

Forget the latter - it will seem terrible compared to your 50mm. Save for a 17-55mm - s/h if you have to.

 

[Triggaaar]

All I done was took the camera out and learnt what it does, auto mode sort defeats the object of buying a camera with so much capability

Indeed. Auto mode will try and expose your shot correctly, and it'll have a go at freezing action too, but it will take away your artistic choices and stop you creating the shot the way you want to. Do not use it.

 

[nomoremithras4me]

I've got an iPhone, not much kop though

 

[Northstander]

This site is excellent, you can set up regular emails the teach you all around Digital photography, highly recommended!!

PictureCorrect - Photography Tips and Techniques

 

[Gary Gurr]

I was wondering if there was a general photography thread on here, but after a brief search, I couldn't find one.

What camera(s)/lens(es) do you have?

I got a Canon 600D with 50mm f/1.8 II lens last week for my birthday, I've recently ordered a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II for some telephoto action and I'm planning on ordering an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens when the cheques go through!

I have a Canon 50D. I have Canon 17-85 lens which came with it along with F1.4 50mm, 70-200mm L Telephoto and a 10-22mm wide angle. Couple of flashguns, battery pack, various filters etc.

Red Bubble, Blue Canvas are alternatives to Flickr!

 

[Bold Seagull]

Brighton based company doing 2nd equipment. Really good & reliable, changed a lens for me even after 3 months of use when it went wrong.

www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/

 

[Northstander]

Brighton based company doing 2nd equipment. Really good & reliable, changed a lens for me even after 3 months of use when it went wrong.

www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/

That is handy, if I buy a 2nd camera from there how good is the quality (ie lens damage?)