So whats up with the Kit lens on the Rebel XTI? Is that gonna be alright to start me off until I can move onto one of the bad boys? (Its an 18-55) It doesn't have that automatic stablilizer thing which is kindof a bummer
The kit lens is a perfectly good lens for a beginner. You should use it for at least a few months before deciding you need something else. IS (image stabilization) is hot shit right now for gear whores but it's not something you need. I don't use any IS lenses and I have no problems with camera shake, knowing how to use your camera properly to reduce shake is much more effective than IS.
If you live in Los Angeles area, theres a hobby rummage once a month. I got my tripod new for 15 bucks had pretty good features that would cost 60 bucks at Frys when I compared it. Height it reaches is 70in give or take, since it can come up to my eye level. They sell awesome camera stuff, they had this desk/tripod thing totally awesome. Also have 1900s tripods and even antique cameras.
the 17-85 is a $450 lens so you're going to be paying significantly more if you want to get that as your kit lens.
I heard that is a good starter lens, I did not believe the seller when he told me.
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Someone wanted to know if I took any pictures from the top of the Duke chapel while I was up there. I finally got up a picture of the interior and the view. Just your average tourist photos:
It is very worth going to if you ever get a chance though.
I was going for the dark look because of the global warming issues. I did realize once I posted it that the top and bottom were a bit too dark. I may fix it up when I finish unpacking and getting over jet lag.
It was a nuclear power plant in the middle of some country area.
I was going for the dark look because of the global warming issues. I did realize once I posted it that the top and bottom were a bit too dark. I may fix it up when I finish unpacking and getting over jet lag.
It was a nuclear power plant in the middle of some country area.
Jonis- I like your photos. I guess my only comment is that in the fourth photo, the shadow you cast is a bit distracting. Otherwise I like a lot of those.
I went out this afternoon and took some photos to experiment. For this first one, I tried to edit the raw file to get a polaroid look to it.
With both of those foursquare, the subjects aren't all that interesting (to me) but mainly the photos have distracting elements. Power lines and fences are usually not a pleasant sight (in the first one) and the trailer home backdrop muddies up the second one (which is just your average security fence?).
With both of those foursquare, the subjects aren't all that interesting (to me) but mainly the photos have distracting elements. Power lines and fences are usually not a pleasant sight (in the first one) and the trailer home backdrop muddies up the second one (which is just your average security fence?).
I was going for the dark look because of the global warming issues. I did realize once I posted it that the top and bottom were a bit too dark. I may fix it up when I finish unpacking and getting over jet lag.
It was a nuclear power plant in the middle of some country area.
How do you know it was a nuclear power plant?
Honestly, I don't know if that answers the question, but to me, that equals nuclear power plant just because it reminds me of the one from Simpsons.
I was going for the dark look because of the global warming issues. I did realize once I posted it that the top and bottom were a bit too dark. I may fix it up when I finish unpacking and getting over jet lag.
It was a nuclear power plant in the middle of some country area.
How do you know it was a nuclear power plant?
Honestly, I don't know if that answers the question, but to me, that equals nuclear power plant just because it reminds me of the one from Simpsons.
Should someone make a new thread soon?
Those are just cooling towers, they don't necessarily mean nuclear power.
Michael Kenna did a book on Ratcliffe-on-soar, a coal-fired plant with those same kind of cooling towers:
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well--actually what I need is a nice polarizer
Your post is intresting because its only words.
Seriously though- I actually ment to post this one,
A tripod doesn't seem like the thing to skimp on--not after you buy an 800$ DSLR
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I heard about that lense--but I thought it was UK only?
edit- Also are UV filters pretty much mandatory? (I live in Florida)
I figured it couldn't hurt at 20 bucks
If you live in Los Angeles area, theres a hobby rummage once a month. I got my tripod new for 15 bucks had pretty good features that would cost 60 bucks at Frys when I compared it. Height it reaches is 70in give or take, since it can come up to my eye level. They sell awesome camera stuff, they had this desk/tripod thing totally awesome. Also have 1900s tripods and even antique cameras.
I heard that is a good starter lens, I did not believe the seller when he told me.
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Rad as hell.
Also rad as hell, but you didn't take it, so f u
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It is very worth going to if you ever get a chance though.
I took too many pictures, but here's one I really liked and is my background.
That's where Chinese clouds are made.
More to come on a later date.
It was a nuclear power plant in the middle of some country area.
How do you know it was a nuclear power plant?
I went out this afternoon and took some photos to experiment. For this first one, I tried to edit the raw file to get a polaroid look to it.
The next two I really like.
Crits welcome.
What do you mean average?! It's painted green!
Honestly, I don't know if that answers the question, but to me, that equals nuclear power plant just because it reminds me of the one from Simpsons.
Should someone make a new thread soon?
Those are just cooling towers, they don't necessarily mean nuclear power.
Michael Kenna did a book on Ratcliffe-on-soar, a coal-fired plant with those same kind of cooling towers:
"Oh what a day, what a LOVELY DAY!"
I mean nude shots.
Yes, nude shots. Of women.