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Lights, Camera, Action!!

Paintlover April 25, 2009 February 22, 2011

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Cheesy subject title, I know. :lol: Anyway I thought it would be good to have a topic on cameras. What camera, lenses, and settings you use. If you post a picture post it with shutter speed, ISO, Flash/or no flash, Aperture, etc. I know there are many people, myself included, who are either photographers or are interested in becoming better photographers whether for personal use or lively hood. I won't post any pictures yet but will start with a question. ACC, you have been talking about how priceless your canon 70-200 2.8 is as far as lenses go. I have a EOS Canon rebel XT. I am wondering how compatible that lens would be with my camera and if it is worth buying it or should I wait until I have a different camera? Most places I have found it price it around $1600. One place has it for $1100 lens only or $1450 with extras. Here is the list of what it comes with. What on this list is a necessity and what could you do without. Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L EF IS USM Lens 77mm UV Filter 77mm Polarizer Filter 77mm FL-D Fluorescent Filter Close-up Professional Macro Filter Set (w/+1 +2 +4 +10 Macro Lenses) Deluxe Lens Care & Maintenance Package Capkeeper Deluxe Lens Hood Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth Deluxe Lens Pouch Thanks in advance for any advice!!!!!

Monsterpony Sat, 04/25/2009 - 15:36

I've had an XTi since November 07 and love love love it. Unfortunately, all I have is a cheap 18-55 lens so I am very limited in what I can do with it. Mostly I just play around and photograph whatever catches my fancy. I would love to be able to do action shots, especially polo, but my lens is not good enough for it.

Paintlover Mon, 04/27/2009 - 12:28

I went out and took some Spring pictures today. Perfect time really. Just after rain on a cloudy day brings out all the colors. :) They are a little darker then what I normally take but it gives a feeling like when you are actually there. Our place looks and feels like a jungle after rain. :laugh1

One of the many old buildings on our place
[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/100)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 200
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5

[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/40)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 200
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5

The road we live on.
[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/40)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 100
Lens: 100-300mm f/4.5

[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/40)
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 100
Lens: 100-300mm f/4.5

The Dogwoods are everywhere this time of year
[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/80)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equiv.: 200
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5

[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/80)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equiv.: 200
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5

I decided to take a picture of the spider and the tree fungus ended up being an added bonus.
[img]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/pn…]
Exposure: (1/25)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 200
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5

Sara Tue, 04/28/2009 - 12:54

All the photographers must be really busy this week. Usually the photo threads generate a lot of comments! I don't know a thing about photography so I can't really join in but I do like to look at the photos. :)

Adell Tue, 04/28/2009 - 13:09

I am too much of a greeny to post helpful comments on other peoples photos. But I do like the road photos. For my own reasons I like the movement of them. I know some people wouldn't see the movement in them, but for me I see them and I want to walk down the road and see that is just past the bend.

Thanks for posting them. And starting the topic, I am looking forward to learning

Paintlover Tue, 04/28/2009 - 13:17

[quote="Adell"]I am too much of a greeny to post helpful comments on other peoples photos. But I do like the road photos. For my own reasons I like the movement of them. I know some people wouldn't see the movement in them, but for me I see them and I want to walk down the road and see that is just past the bend.

Thanks for posting them. And starting the topic, I am looking forward to learning[/quote]

Thanks!!
I know what you mean!! I have always liked road photos for that very reason. you can put yourself there and they make you want to see more.

Paintlover Tue, 04/28/2009 - 13:31

[quote="accphotography"]I've shot probably 4,000+ photos in the past 5 days... so yeah, I'm busy. :rofl[/quote]

Wow!!! I think the most I have done in one day was 500+ for my cousins wedding. Where have you been shooting?

accphotography Tue, 04/28/2009 - 13:41

Rolex, Derby works and Lacy. I'm going to at least 3 farms this week that I'll want to shoot as well, then Derby, Oaks and the undercard this weekend. I'm going to be buried for a year.

PamelaTX Tue, 04/28/2009 - 16:50

[color=#8000BF][b]Great pics!!

How do you know what to put your settings on?? Specially for all the different things??
Does anyone know if a great group or something so I can learn?
I should be getting my new (used) Canon this week.!![/b][/color] :bounce :bounce :bounce

Paintlover Thu, 04/30/2009 - 12:15

[quote="PamelaTX"][color=#8000BF][b]Great pics!!

How do you know what to put your settings on?? Specially for all the different things??
Does anyone know if a great group or something so I can learn?
I should be getting my new (used) Canon this week.!![/b][/color] :bounce :bounce :bounce[/quote]

I was just coming here to answer your question when I saw the thread you started. :D Oh, well. :lol: