The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[bjamez20]

Good stuff up above @yanky  @manusousou  @Shaze804

Can't decide between these 2. First shot at 10mm (15mm equiv) second is at 24mm (36mm equiv). What do you guys think?

 

[timelessflight]

I like the 2nd one

 

[lifestooshort80]

bjamez20 i prefer the second photo.

 

[PatRiley]

i guess technically something close to those images could be achievable with the proper lighting with a good smartphone, though the post production side would be a whole lot easier to do with a larger sensor camera, the sensor on the camera you bought is probably the same size or maybe slightly bigger than what is in your iphone... cameras can be quite the complicated thing, i'd recommend something like a used rx100 all are much better cameras than what you bought, all in your budget...that said it still will require some good lighting/knowledge to make the images stand out...

Thanks a lot for your help. I did a little bit of research but ended up going into Best Buy and they helped me out there. Ended up getting a Sony a6000 and added on a 50mm lense too. I love it! Ended up spending more than I thought but this is the quality I was looking for

 

[yanky]

I like the first one better, has a deeper depth of field.

 

[Nawzlew]

Some snaps from a quick walk next to my place.

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bjamez20 dope shot

https://www.instagram.com/manvsovsov/

hol up you live near that?

damn

 

[shaze804]

agree w the first photo because of the depth...

 

[yanky]

Some snaps from a quick walk next to my place.

bjamez20 dope shot

https://www.instagram.com/manvsovsov/

Where you live...looks like a vacation spot

 

[erdyawron]

Shot a lot this weekend, one of my favorites from today

Edit: Will be re-uploading this, messed up my radial filter, didn't look like this last night after editing in LR

 

[mylesp]

i also agree with the first photo for the depth lol. just shows more of the area. the second looks more tidy and what not, but the first photo tells more of a story if you will. something id love to see on film if it isnt. especially black and white lol

 

[danyosahn]

did a bit of urban exploring today.

 

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[blueribbon23]

I am currently in the market for a new lens....

Current setup:

Nikon D3200/D3300(kit lens 18-55mm)

Nikon 35mm 1.8

Nikon 85mm 1.8

Nikon SB 600

With this in mind, I am now trying to acquire a "Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens w/ Built-in AE Chip for Nikon" because it is a wide angle prime lens (a true 21mm when considering the crop sensor on the two bodies I own) and the price which is below the $400.....

What do you guys think? Worth it? Is there another lens I should look at.....?

Thanks

 

[Nawzlew]

I am currently in the market for a new lens....

Current setup:
Nikon D3200/D3300(kit lens 18-55mm)
Nikon 35mm 1.8
Nikon 85mm 1.8
Nikon SB 600

With this in mind, I am now trying to acquire a "Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Ultra Wide Angle Fixed Lens w/ Built-in AE Chip for Nikon" because it is a wide angle prime lens (a true 21mm when considering the crop sensor on the two bodies I own) and the price which is below the $400.....


What do you guys think? Worth it? Is there another lens I should look at.....?


Thanks

Those Rokinon lenses are solid. I've tried the non chipped ones, but never owned them just cause I'm pretty trash at manual focus.

 

[Fozz]

Some photos from the Street Meet in DC. Very cool to observe, learn, and pick @mjbetch  's brain on photography techniques. Definitely a cool learning experience. Can't wait to go out and shoot more.

 

[djyoung08]

Shot with some really dope clients yesterday

 

[jape]

 

what is the best book someone can recommend me where i can learn all the fundamentals?

 

[whatscomplex]

Man, I'm so scared to buy used stuff online.

I see A7R2s at like 2500, then randomly one at 2200. Feels too good to be true.

 

[djyoung08]

Every lens i own was purchased used.

My first full frame camera was purchased used

I bought my 5d mark 3 new as a "treat" to myself.

Obviously I'm not afraid to buy used.

I purchased all my used gear on amazon and they have an outstanding return policy. You literally just send it back

 

[keko jones]

what is the best book someone can recommend me where i can learn all the fundamentals?

YouTube ... Really ... Just learn about aperture / shutter / ISO / Histogram / focal lens / etc ... Just take one at a time and you can find most of the fondumentals to use your camera in Manual ... Then from there add to customs settings and develop your shoting status .. From there start learning post production ...

 

[keko jones]

I'm about to sell my 5D MK2.

 

[whatscomplex]

Every lens i own was purchased used.

My first full frame camera was purchased used

I bought my 5d mark 3 new as a "treat" to myself.

Obviously I'm not afraid to buy used.

I purchased all my used gear on amazon and they have an outstanding return policy. You literally just send it back

The buyer is usually protected using Paypal right? If something is wrong, I can dispute it and get my money back relatively easily?

I'm thinking about buying from FredMiranda. Idk if you would know since you said you buy from Amazon.

 

[keko jones]

The buyer is usually protected using Paypal right? If something is wrong, I can dispute it and get my money back relatively easily?

I'm thinking about buying from FredMiranda. Idk if you would know since you said you buy from Amazon.

FM and POTN are great places to find used gear but like anything you are always running a risk when buying online.

 

[djyoung08]

Every lens i own was purchased used.

My first full frame camera was purchased used

I bought my 5d mark 3 new as a "treat" to myself.

Obviously I'm not afraid to buy used.

I purchased all my used gear on amazon and they have an outstanding return policy. You literally just send it back

The buyer is usually protected using Paypal right? If something is wrong, I can dispute it and get my money back relatively easily?

I'm thinking about buying from FredMiranda. Idk if you would know since you said you buy from Amazon.

unfortunately, since i've done all my transactions on amazon, i dont know.

But honestly, any seller with a reputation at stake has it in their best interest to deliver exactly what they're selling.

There always is a risk though.

 

[mjbetch]

Man, I'm so scared to buy used stuff online.

I see A7R2s at like 2500, then randomly one at 2200. Feels too good to be true.

I see one for $2100.

90% of my equipment is used. Never had any issues. Make sure you develop some type of trust with the seller and also only browse reputable avenues of the second hand market.