I got a new digital camera...

[hvp05]

Deadeye, I just joined the forum you suggested!

A highly-respected one I like is photo.net.

They feature articles - which can be fairly intense - as well as a forum. The community consists of the whole range, newbies to pro, all formats, all subject matter.

 

[ocean733]

I am a beginner also. This forum really rocks for photog nuts from beginner to the pro. There are contests, galleries, and lots of people with helpful advice. The interface is same as here so you will feel right at home.

I'm registered and my username is Ocean. Thanks for the tip. See you there!

 

[Dead Eye]

Mine is DeadEye same av as well. See yall there

 

[vanbells]

Me too. I need learn how to maximze the use of my lenses.

 

[Dead Eye]

A highly-respected one I like is photo.net.

They feature articles - which can be fairly intense - as well as a forum. The community consists of the whole range, newbies to pro, all formats, all subject matter.

I just put it on the favorite List Thank you.

 

[Mousebaby]

Stupid question, how do you put your picture for your avatar on The Photo Forum???

 

[Dead Eye]

Stupid question, how do you put your picture for your avatar on The Photo Forum???

Same way you do it here. Its the same interface Do you need a picture edited to fit 60 x 60 ?

 

[Mousebaby]

Same way you do it here. Its the same interface Do you need a picture edited to fit 60 x 60 ?

nope, I just didn't see where it said to add your avatar photo. I will look again. Thanks!

 

[Dead Eye]

In user Cp Top right side.

Here is a bla picture I took sunday on a walk that I made an HDR composite of . many dont like HDR because they dont look correct. and with lots of drama like this they look more like a painting

 

[Mousebaby]

In user Cp Top right side.

Here is a bla picture I took sunday on a walk that I made an HDR composite of . many dont like HDR because they dont look correct. and with lots of drama like this they look more like a painting

I think that's neat looking! I found it by the way, I didn't realize I had to activate my membership before I would see it.

Thanks for the help!

 

[UpChuckMan]

Good luck, Mousebaby!

I just got a Nikon D40x and I'm still playing too.

Must be the time of year to buy a camera,,,I just got a Canon Rebel XTi with an additional 75-300 mm zoom lens
My daughter is graduating from high school in a week and a half Now maybe I'll be able see her in the pictures.

 

[Dead Eye]

Must be the time of year to buy a camera,,,I just got a Canon Rebel XTi with an additional 75-300 mm zoom lens
My daughter is graduating from high school in a week and a half Now maybe I'll be able see her in the pictures.

I got the same set up. Xti and kit lens from Best Buy and the 75-300 from Wall Mart in Lexington Park , On clearance 149.00 there was still one left last week. I know its a cheepo long lens but check out this moon shot from night before last.

 

[Mousebaby]

I got the same set up. Xti and kit lens from Best Buy and the 75-300 from Wall Mart in Lexington Park , On clearance 149.00 there was still one left last week. I know its a cheepo long lens but check out this moon shot from night before last.

That is AWESOME!!! I want to be able to take pics like that! I got some learnin' to do!

 

[hvp05]

That is AWESOME!!! I want to be able to take pics like that! I got some learnin' to do!

No amount of education or experience will allow someone to capture a successful night shot without a tripod.

Go ahead and drop $30 on it and you will be very glad you did later. You'll probably even begin using the tripod on more shots than you get freehanded.

 

[Mousebaby]

No amount of education or experience will allow someone to capture a successful night shot without a tripod.

Go ahead and drop $30 on it and you will be very glad you did later. You'll probably even begin using the tripod on more shots than you get freehanded.

Already have one Got it to use with my camcorder. I haven't really had a reason to use it for the camera yet. Give me some ideas....

 

[hvp05]

Give me some ideas....

Well...

... perhaps you want to record motion - as in my photos of star trails, people and traffic in NYC, and a stream. Or perhaps you simply need a long* shutter speed to achieve proper exposure (otherwise the result will be too dark). (* "Long" is a relative term; generally a shutter speed slower than 1/60 sec. is considered too slow to be hand-shot... but this can vary.) All my shots below were several seconds to minutes - impossible without support.

Or perhaps you want to capture something at a weird angle. Or something at macro level (i.e., very close), where even a slight shift in position will result in blur and/or a change in your focus point.

Suffice it to say, a tripod can be used in a variety of circumstances, and even under normal shooting conditions, having the stability can remove one potential problem and allow you to shoot away.

 

[desertrat]

Well...

... perhaps you want to record motion - as in my photos of star trails, people and traffic in NYC, and a stream. Or perhaps you simply need a long* shutter speed to achieve proper exposure (otherwise the result will be too dark). (* "Long" is a relative term; generally a shutter speed slower than 1/60 sec. is considered too slow to be hand-shot... but this can vary.) All my shots below were several seconds to minutes - impossible without support.

Or perhaps you want to capture something at a weird angle. Or something at macro level (i.e., very close), where even a slight shift in position will result in blur and/or a change in your focus point.

Suffice it to say, a tripod can be used in a variety of circumstances, and even under normal shooting conditions, having the stability can remove one potential problem and allow you to shoot away.

Right, not to mention shots with you in them or self portraits.

 

[Mousebaby]

I took a picture of one of my roses yesterday. I think it came out nice. What do you think?

 

[desertrat]

I took a picture of one of my roses yesterday. I think it came out nice. What do you think?

Looks good. A tip I read about flowers is to mist them first, give them that dewy look.

 

[Mousebaby]

Looks good. A tip I read about flowers is to mist them first, give them that dewy look.

Cool, I will do that next time!