Official Photography Thread: Vol. ICan'tFindTheLastOne

Originally Posted by ebayologist

^Yeah, if you want 35mm camera don't buy a Yashica 635 that's a dumb purchase it's a first and foremost medium format camera. While w/ the adapter it works there are literally hundreds of better 35mm cameras all I've ever heard bout that adapter is bad things… It's essentially a novelty for the camera. I have no idea there are any 35mm TLR's but it wouldn't suprise me there were… And if thats what you want a 35mm TLR that's what I'd look for…

I say it's entry level medium format mostly in the cost vs. quality sense. Clearly you could get holga for prolly as cheap as $20-30 but that's #%#$%%* OD !#!* camera so really next level up for medium format is a TLR it's dated technology (I think only new ones still made are Chinese Seagulls which are the dust. Chinese cameras suck, all of em.
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And maybe Rollei that are OD over priced on the "it's vintage/novetly" tip like Leica if you will just not that kinda quality.) But medium format cameras can get wildly expensive like the retail on my Hasselblad new is like $5,800. So to have medium format camera like most of the Yashica TLR's that you can find for anywhere from maybe $50 to $200ish depending on the model and condition it's a good deal to get you shooting a format that's reasonably viable in the art world and gets you beyond 35mm and can serve as stepping stone to large format or a ill medium format camera.

And about a light meter you need a light meter because Yashica 635 has no internal light meter. Price depends on how fancy you go anywhere from maybe $50 to $500. I have Minolta IV-F that was like little less than $200 but you can find one with fewer features or more out of date that will be cheaper. As far as brands the two big names in light meters are Minolta and Sekonic.

And appreciate the thanks.
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But on another level I appreciate the interesting questions. I for little bit have bit been bored with this thread for the most part, I mean I really enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge but gets old answering the same PM's or questions over and over so questions like your that sorta are somethin different spark my interest.
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Well yeahhh haha thats true. It is kind of dumb now that I think about it. I'll just go through the hassle of getting the film, which isn't eventhat bad :]. But yeah idk just the cameras looks so dope to me, and the quality is great. A 35mm cam i've been looking at is the Yashica FX3 Super 2000.And yeah i know to stay away from the ones made in China lol.

Ahh i see well cool that it's entry level. Nahh eff the holga lol. I wanted to get a Diana+ but then I read on how you tape that @!% upp with duct tape andall this crazy stuff, i mean come on that's just ******ed. Yeah man i was looking at Hassleblads since I seen you talk about yours and post it, and damnman theyre expensive! I'm too broke and unknowledgable to own one lol. But yeah i man that's cool, I'll probably start off with that 635 and moveon up, since I am more interested in artsy photography not commercial.

Oh I see, but what is the sole purpose for a light meter? Yeah well cool i'll invest in one, my birthday is around the corner so dope.

Hahaha yeah man well thats good to hear. You really are a big help because you know about these things first hand. But yeah maybe more questions will cometowards your way in the near future
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Originally Posted by I fLiPzKiCkZ I

^For landscape shots like that, yes. There is no real purpose for UV filters at night except for protection of the front element from . For night landscape shots, bring a tripod, or mount your camera on something stable. Then adjust your shutter speed until you are pleased with the exposure.

This is also true for daytime landscapes too. UV filters usually create flare, reflections, and degrade image quality unless you are using a high-quality filter, like multicoated filters from B+W, Heliopan, and Hoya (use HMC for Hoya, not the cheap ones). For daytime landscapes, circular polarizers and neutral density filters can be helpful.

This was probably already covered in a few posts before, but lower ISO speeds yield better image quality. Smaller f-stops also yield a larger depth of field (important for landscapes because you want everything in focus), and sharper pictures. For most lenses, if they are shot wide open (largest f-stop), they have mediocre performance. When stopped down, their sharpness increases. Make sure, however, to stay away from the minimum aperture (usually arond f/22) because that too can degrade the image quality. You have to test out your lens and figure out where its "sweet spot" is of its highest sharpness.
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alright.. i usually just leave my UV filter on to protect my lens.. but thanks for the major help yo..
qksLvrtypeS, dope shots yet again.. hella nice DOF too
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dope pics qksLvrtypeS

finally after deciding to get a tattoo, i started on making designs...

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finished this one today

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thanks but until ebay likes my shots..i will still try to improve ....haha jk. but foreal tho...he doesnt seem to like em.
 
^^^hahaha!! For real! "Will not be happy until ebay is happy!" And for me too....all manual all day but it has it's down sides. Adjusting to eachscene is a pain in the butt!
 
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^^^hahaha!! For real! "Will not be happy until ebay is happy!" And for me too....all manual all day but it has it's down sides. Adjusting to each scene is a pain in the butt!


thats the fun part, knowing that each picture is different and knowing that you set up the picture yourself compared to the camera doing everything for you.thats why i love my pentax k1000, ALL manual.
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Originally Posted by SJSneakerheadIII

does anyone use the Canon Rebel XT or the Nikon D40? Both of them are under $480 and seem to have good reviews. Do any NTers use either one of these cameras?
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I have both and prefer the D40. Both are great cameras though.
 
quick, the first picture of just the wire is weird on my eyes.
I think if you opened up the lens a bit and got more of it in focus, it would have been better.
But you other pictures are nice.
 
Originally Posted by irpstakid

quick, the first picture of just the wire is weird on my eyes.
I think if you opened up the lens a bit and got more of it in focus, it would have been better.
But you other pictures are nice.
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it is fully opened up to f/1.8 ..

thanks.
 
Originally Posted by CincoSeisDos

can anyone tell me what they think of this lens?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5450326&type=product&id=1051826317219

its the same one thats now packaged with the 40D. It just got clearanced at work and im considering picking it up. what kind of photography is it primarily used for? pros and cons? anywhere I can see samples using this lens?

thanks fellas
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http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-135mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
 
Some shots taken with my XT and Sigma 70-300mm

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I was quietly feeding this little dude...

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when all of a sudden this guy shows up...

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He eyes his target...

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Gets ready to make a move...

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but the little guy cleverly finds a way to keep distance
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He manages to get away but cautiously looks around to see if there's more danger...

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It must not be this guy's lucky day...

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