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[NysGAF]

Love the boats, sarcastor. Gimme more boats!

 

[DJ SLEV3N]

Been a while. Was looking for some winter photos for my bro and found some old fog photos I took 2 years ago. I'll try to post more later.


DSC_1619 by QualityPixel, on Flickr
Nikon D300 with 50mm f/1.8
20 Seconds, ISO 200, F/2.8

I really dig this. Good stuff.

 

[Herr K]

Ana by aandres_gm, on Flickr

 

[RoKKeR]

Hands Up by blakedover, on Flickr

Student March Protest by blakedover, on Flickr

Student-organized protest at Vanderbilt University this afternoon.

 

[jokkir]

Snowflake Blue by simulatron, on Flickr

The Blues by simulatron, on Flickr

Blue Winter by simulatron, on Flickr

Starry Sky by simulatron, on Flickr

 

[Astral/H3X]

So PhotoGAF, I have a question: As a person on a budget, who desperately needs some lighting, what's my best option? I can pick up a floodlight from work (It's meant for auto emergencies) and can use sketchbook paper to fashion a diffuser, is that a good way to go? I'd like something small, that I can quickly move around.

 

[dhlt25]

some of my recent photos

DSC_1929 by dhlt25, on Flickr

digging hill by dhlt25, on Flickr

DSC_2191 by dhlt25, on Flickr

DSC_2060 by dhlt25, on Flickr

Upper Makua cave by dhlt25, on Flickr

nikon 55 micro with ext tube by dhlt25, on Flickr

nikon 55 micro with ext tube by dhlt25, on Flickr

 

[DJ SLEV3N]

 

[Sami+]

Used Lightroom for the first time.

Leaves by Discoid, on Flickr

End of the Lane by Discoid, on Flickr

Parking Lot by Discoid, on Flickr

Reading by Discoid, on Flickr

 

[DJ SLEV3N]

Used Lightroom for the first time.

Leaves by Discoid, on Flickr

End of the Lane by Discoid, on Flickr

Parking Lot by Discoid, on Flickr

Bus Stop by Discoid, on Flickr

Very nice. Did you find the presets on the left panel? Sometimes those are good starting points, then customize them to your liking.

 

[theepicoftyler]

I have a huge backlog of photos to work through, and haven't really done much. Here's some that I edited awhile ago and never uploaded.

van (1) by tylerjacobs, on Flickr

van (2) by tylerjacobs, on Flickr

van (3) by tylerjacobs, on Flickr

From our Vancouver trip.

 

[Sami+]

Very nice. Did you find the presets on the left panel? Sometimes those are good starting points, then customize them to your liking.

Thanks! I'll try that next time I use it.

 

[Herr K]

Gadoni by aandres_gm, on Flickr

Gadoni by aandres_gm, on Flickr

 

[Sami+]

Gadoni by aandres_gm, on Flickr

Gadoni by aandres_gm, on Flickr

These are beautiful.

 

[Scuderia]

Finally got a better lens for taking night photos, just in time for going to Dusseldorf. Still learning lots, but pleased with a few i took.

 

[Herr K]

MC by aandres_gm, on Flickr

 

[Sami+]

Took some pics yesterday at Cafe Shisha. Tossed in some new ones I hadn't post processed yet as well.
 
Shisha by Discoid, on Flickr

Shisha by Discoid, on Flickr

Coals by Discoid, on Flickr

NO TRESPASSING by Discoid, on Flickr

 

[DJ SLEV3N]

 

[dhlt25]

shot from my first roll with the pentax 645. Didn't even realize how slow the shutter speed was since I didn't turn on the LED indicator.

IMG_20141210_0007 by dhlt25, on Flickr

Also found a dead bee walking home and had some fun with him. They look kinda scary up close

_DSC2725 by dhlt25, on Flickr

 

[am_dragon]

So PhotoGAF, I have a question: As a person on a budget, who desperately needs some lighting, what's my best option? I can pick up a floodlight from work (It's meant for auto emergencies) and can use sketchbook paper to fashion a diffuser, is that a good way to go? I'd like something small, that I can quickly move around.

It sounds like you want very cheap or free lighting. If that's the case yes, a shop light, or even a halogen project light for under $15 and you can use anything from tracing paper to a sheet for a diffuser. It will not be easy or portable, but it will be inexpensive.

I wanted to try flash photography so I did some research and bought the following. I was fairly concerned with prices as I didn't want to spend a ton on something I wouldn't use.
Flash - Youngnuo YN 560 III - $75
Remote trigger - Youngnuo RF 603 II - $30
You now have off camera flash capabilities and it's very portable.

Westcott 45" reversible umbrella - $30
Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter - $30
Pipe to handhold umbrella - $5
Adding the umbrella gives you beautiful lighting while still remaining somewhat portable, but it's best if you have someone around the hold the umbrella for you.

Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand 9'6" - $50
Portable, prevents the stand from collapsing when you adjust height. You no longer need a friend to hold umbrellas for you.

Finally we are now well out of the cheap range but I'm going to recommend this anyway. I really enjoyed this series, and felt like I learned enough that it was worth the $75.
DEDPXL OneLight 2.0

 

[Astral/H3X]

It sounds like you want very cheap or free lighting. If that's the case yes, a shop light, or even a halogen project light for under $15 and you can use anything from tracing paper to a sheet for a diffuser. It will not be easy or portable, but it will be inexpensive.

I wanted to try flash photography so I did some research and bought the following. I was fairly concerned with prices as I didn't want to spend a ton on something I wouldn't use.
Flash - Youngnuo YN 560 III - $75
Remote trigger - Youngnuo RF 603 II - $30
You now have off camera flash capabilities and it's very portable.

Westcott 45" reversible umbrella - $30
Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter - $30
Pipe to handhold umbrella - $5
Adding the umbrella gives you beautiful lighting while still remaining somewhat portable, but it's best if you have someone around the hold the umbrella for you.

Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand 9'6" - $50
Portable, prevents the stand from collapsing when you adjust height. You no longer need a friend to hold umbrellas for you.

Finally we are now well out of the cheap range but I'm going to recommend this anyway. I really enjoyed this series, and felt like I learned enough that it was worth the $75.
DEDPXL OneLight 2.0

I'd love to get some off camera flash, but sadly my camera is the A5000, which has literally NO non-popup flash capabilities. If it weren't for that, I'd be all over a remote flash getup.

 

[Sami+]

Leaves by Discoid, on Flickr

 

[Thug Waffle]

Some Valley in Colorado by thetmostk, on Flickr

As Good a Place as Any for a Nap by thetmostk, on Flickr

Two Birds, One Ledge by thetmostk, on Flickr

 

[jokkir]

Christmas Stroll by simulatron, on Flickr

Holidays by simulatron, on Flickr

I need to go back here when there's less people. The lights were great. Also, no Q4 thread?

 

[Fletcher]

A few photos I took on my trip to Japan/Korea:

 

[NysGAF]

The talent in this thread is bonkers. Well done, everyone.

 

[DJ SLEV3N]

Messing around while at my friends band practice. Soft shots.

 

[Herr K]

Milano by aandres_gm, on Flickr

Stazione Centrale Milano by aandres_gm, on Flickr

 

[hEist]

only iPhone ones, don't have any time for my dslr

 

[am_dragon]

I'd love to get some off camera flash, but sadly my camera is the A5000, which has literally NO non-popup flash capabilities. If it weren't for that, I'd be all over a remote flash getup.

It may not be optimal but the Youngnuo does have the option to be triggered by your camera's pop up flash. It will work for indoor photography where the environment is controlled and the flash is line of sight to your pop-up flash. Outside during the day this type of triggering will not work.

 

[Astral/H3X]

It may not be optimal but the Youngnuo does have the option to be triggered by your camera's pop up flash. It will work for indoor photography where the environment is controlled and the flash is line of sight to your pop-up flash. Outside during the day this type of triggering will not work.

Woah, hold on, that's awesome. So if I wanted to, could I find a way to mount it to my camera and basically use it as my flash? If so that changes everything. Is there any way to have it then trigger to another remote flash?

 

[dr3upmushroom]

FH000030.jpg by WinningLoser, on Flickr

FH000006.jpg by WinningLoser, on Flickr

FH000012-2.jpg by WinningLoser, on Flickr

FH000006.jpg by WinningLoser, on Flickr

 

[dhlt25]

Woah, hold on, that's awesome. So if I wanted to, could I find a way to mount it to my camera and basically use it as my flash? If so that changes everything. Is there any way to have it then trigger to another remote flash?

it has to see your built in flash in order to trigger so I don't know if it would work if you mount in on top of your camera. You can use your built in flash to trigger as many flashes as you like as long as they see the built in. Going to be really tricky with multiple flashes tho, i wouldn't do it in your case.

 

[Sami+]

Matt by Discoid, on Flickr

Bridge by Discoid, on Flickr

Bear by Discoid, on Flickr

Book by Discoid, on Flickr

Urban Outfitters by Discoid, on Flickr

 

[sneaky77]

As alwas some amazing stuff here, I really need to get my camera out sometime it's been a while

 

[Astral/H3X]

it has to see your built in flash in order to trigger so I don't know if it would work if you mount in on top of your camera. You can use your built in flash to trigger as many flashes as you like as long as they see the built in. Going to be really tricky with multiple flashes tho, i wouldn't do it in your case.

Well I have an a5000 that I primarily use with FD lenses on an adapter, so I think I might be able to find a way to stick an optical trigger to the adapter. Which will help tremendously.

 

[dhlt25]

Well I have an a5000 that I primarily use with FD lenses on an adapter, so I think I might be able to find a way to stick an optical trigger to the adapter. Which will help tremendously.

does your camera has a sync port for shutter release cable? you might be able to use it with some radio trigger to trigger flashes.

 

[Astral/H3X]

does your camera has a sync port for shutter release cable? you might be able to use it with some radio trigger to trigger flashes.

NOPE. I'm probably gonna have to just jump to the a6000 when I can, and sell the body I've got.

 

[dhlt25]

NOPE. I'm probably gonna have to just jump to the a6000 when I can, and sell the body I've got.

yeah. To make a camera with such good sensor and no expansion capability is baffling to me. I guess they have to entice to upgrade somehow.

 

[Astral/H3X]

yeah. To make a camera with such good sensor and no expansion capability is baffling to me. I guess they have to entice to upgrade somehow.

It's just annoying. I figured I'd have SOME way to use other flashes, but there's literally -nothing-. At least it looks like I can grab just the body for $400 used.

 

[jokkir]

Rain lasers. Testing out long exposure by simulatron, on Flickr

2spooky by simulatron, on Flickr

Testing out long exposure and it was foggy today so I thought the tree with the light behind it looked a bit cool. I probably should have used my tripod though. It's a bit blurry.

 

[Thug Waffle]

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love the long exposure but the image seems a bit tilted

 

[jokkir]

love the long exposure but the image seems a bit tilted

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'll try and fix it and reupload. It's bothering me too lol

 

[Thug Waffle]

Yeah, I know what you mean. I'll try and fix it and reupload. It's bothering me too lol

nice because outside of that, it is pretty awesome.

 

[Herr K]

Arco della Pace by aandres_gm, on Flickr

I brought you flowers by aandres_gm, on Flickr

 

[Thug Waffle]

anyone ever go through old pictures after you get better at editing and realize you can "rescue" some of the ones that didn't work? feels good mayne

 

[StopMakingSense]

It's just annoying. I figured I'd have SOME way to use other flashes, but there's literally -nothing-. At least it looks like I can grab just the body for $400 used.

Well, if you are just doing studio/indoor stuff, you could use the existing flash as an optical trigger. Just put a white card bouncing the flash away from the subject.

I've done this a few times when I can't find my transmitter

 

[Tugatrix]

_MG_4123.jpg by NLopes16, on Flickr

_MG_4127.jpg by NLopes16, on Flickr

Some Christmas photos

 

[Thug Waffle]

Hard Rock Hotel by thetmostk, on Flickr

Block Thirty-Seven by thetmostk, on Flickr

 

[ParityBit]

I have a question about picture editing software.

My wife just purchased a DSLR camera and for Christmas I wanted to get her a nice software package for her to do editing and photo manipulation. I want to support her hobby!

Any suggestions as to what program to get? We are in the PC world.


Thanks!