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Post by Pistachio Newt on Dec 24, 2007 15:15:44 GMT
If you want to sell your photos commercially to an organisation such as Photos.com or a card/poster company, they require a minimum of 10mpx. If I'd known that last year, I'd have bought the Nikon D80 instead of the D50. Phew! We just got a Nikon D40x (10mpx) and contemplated for a while to go for the cheaper D40, which is the same but with less mpx (6, I think). The thought of selling piccies was behind that decision. Got the "basic" lens kit 18-55 and 55-200mm, for now. Was thinking that we could get more zoomage for wildlife photos with a teleconverter. However, the manual (in French, helpfully) seems to suggest all teleconverters are incompatible - Panic, Panic! I wonder if this just means that the autofocus is kneecapped or can you not physically fit them? Any sightings of cheap bigger zooms...? Anyway, just getting to know the beastie. Took some piccies in pitch dark with it from a tripod, and it shows the scenery as if it were daytime. Weird & quite stunning! We harbour thoughts of selling some piccies, eventually. Anyone have experience / tips?
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Post by tigerlily on Dec 25, 2007 2:04:39 GMT
I seem to recall a friend of mine who's sold quite a few of her pictures recommending that you keep them as RAW files rather than jpeg.
I am not that clued up though about the technical side of things. Just spent some time tonight playing about with my new camera. The Kodak died so I replaced it with a Canon Powershot A720IS, which does an amazing amount.
I still have to get some pictures uploaded actually - not done that yet!
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Post by Whitbywoof on Jan 28, 2008 13:23:24 GMT
I'm contemplating a Gorillapod... does anyone have any thoughts or comments?
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Post by tigerlily on Jan 28, 2008 13:28:31 GMT
I think they look great, and would really like one. I was thinking of getting the larger one for a friend, but was unsure whether they would be strong enough to support the weight of a big DSLR.
They are supposed to, I know, but I would be so gutted if the camera plummeted from say a bridge railing or similar and was smashed to bits.
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Post by carlott on Jan 28, 2008 14:25:49 GMT
I put one on my Christmas pressie list to no avail If worried about it dropping you could always tie a lanyard to it. Or an aging hippie in Tiglerlily's case.
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Post by Shuggie on Jan 28, 2008 15:04:32 GMT
I think they look great, and would really like one. I was thinking of getting the larger one for a friend, but was unsure whether they would be strong enough to support the weight of a big DSLR. They are supposed to, I know, but I would be so gutted if the camera plummeted from say a bridge railing or similar and was smashed to bits. Try the following site: www.joby.com/products/gorillapod/findmygpod/
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Post by paul Zernikazof on Feb 8, 2008 9:30:57 GMT
I'm contemplating a Gorillapod... does anyone have any thoughts or comments? There are cheaper alternatives on Ebay, but make sure that you get one designed for an SLR to take the weight
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Post by Glen B Ogle on Jun 22, 2008 18:54:36 GMT
I've just bought a new camera as the small old one I kept in the car is playing up.
It's a Samsung D85, 8.2Mp with 5x optical zoom - not bad for a small camera.
It was £70 on special offer in Comet - comparable or cheaper than web prices!
Main reason for buying it is that it takes SD cards (like my other cameras) and runs on standard AA batteries (including rechargeables). As I'm often away from mains 'leccie standard batteries are a boon.
It seems to have most of the usual modes for a modern camera, including face recognition and anti shake, just got to work out how it all works now!
Haven't tried it yet but will post some results when I do!
Glen
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Post by Phil Occifer™ on Jul 21, 2008 9:50:03 GMT
I am considering getting a flash unit for my Canon 400D. My instincts tell me that the best option would be the Speedlight 430EX (I know the 430EXII is due out any day), my pocket tells me to go for a cheaper sycnchronised version (eg Jessops..£99 as compared to £160+ for the Canon model)
Has anyone any comments or recommendations please?
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Post by Glen B Ogle on Jul 23, 2008 18:42:52 GMT
I wrote: I've just bought a new camera as the small old one I kept in the car is playing up.
Well that camera didn't last long! Was fine when I tried it after I got it home, so I put it in the padded case from the old one back in the car, ready for use. Got it out Friday to take a couple of photos when we were moving the computers down the steps at the front of the building and it had, I think, turned itself on and then jammed the lens. Took it back to Comet and got my money back.
I've now ordered a Canon from Jessops! Will report later if it's any good.
Phil wrote: I am considering getting a flash unit for my Canon 400D. My instincts tell me that the best option would be the Speedlight 430EX (I know the 430EXII is due out any day), my pocket tells me to go for a cheaper sycnchronised version (eg Jessops..£99 as compared to £160+ for the Canon model)
Main thing if you do go for the "compatible" is to make sure it really works with your camera and with full functionality. I tried a couple of supposedly Minolta compatibles in the Jessops shop with my Dimage without success before finally getting a genuine (and better) flash on Ebay.
Glen
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Post by Glen B Ogle on Jul 24, 2008 19:08:19 GMT
Well the new camera arrived today! I didn't even pay for next day delivery so well done Jessops for speedy service.
It's a Canon PowerShot A720IS. 8.0 Megapixels with a 6x optical zoom. Not the absolute smallest of cameras but still significantly smaller than my Minolta Dimage. Actually as it has a reasonable hand grip I think it'll be easier to hold than the Samsung I had briefly.
First impressions are very favourable. The rear screen is very good and there's a small (but usable) optical viewfinder as well. Left on Auto it's really easy to use, but it does allow full manual control as well if required, plus a lot of different settings for colour, etc. There's the usual choices of scenes (can't say I've ever used them much on my other cameras).
It has an optical image stabiliser (usual very good Canon system), Face Detection (turned off on mine) and automatic red-eye reduction so there's not much missing on the "gadget" front.
I checked out a few reviews and it fared very well so I'm hopeful of some good results.
Glen
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Post by tigerlily on Jul 24, 2008 19:47:29 GMT
Hey, Glen!
Snap!
*g*
I love my A720IS!
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Post by Glen B Ogle on Jul 24, 2008 20:14:59 GMT
That's reassuring then! :-)
Can't wait for a chance to try it but I'm busy this weekend (got to pick up a couple of sofas from my Aunty in Yorkshire), still off to Essex again next weekend so there might be some more boaty pics.
Glen
Glen
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Post by troykerr on Feb 9, 2009 19:41:24 GMT
A modest windfall has come our way and we have decided to each buy something rather than fritter it away on fripperies like food, clothes and such.
I am minded to buy myself a DSLR and am wondering which way to go. Sony's Alpha 350 DSLR offers 14.2 mega pixels but the Canon 450D is also tempting. Add to this the Nikon and Olympus offerings in this area and I am totally confused. One thing in the Sony's favour is that I already own a couple of AF lenses that are compatible plus a rather nice Flash and the Sony is Wireless compatible with the flash. Finally the Sony has the image stabilising built into the camera body which means that third party lenses are a wee bit cheaper than are Canon fit.
Help!!!!
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Post by tigerlily on Feb 9, 2009 20:22:04 GMT
Canon EOS 450D?
I would buy one in a heartbeat. Without question.
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Post by troykerr on Feb 9, 2009 20:41:01 GMT
Tempting but the lenses are soooo costly. Oh that and fact that BiL, friend and friend of Linda's Hubby all have Canon EOS 40D's means I would be the poor relly of the crowd My friend even has a whopping big lens for his that cost twice as much as I have to play with
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Post by Whitbywoof on Feb 9, 2009 21:03:41 GMT
I would be inclined to go for the best camera body that you can afford that your existing lenses fit - I think, considering you didn't detail the lenses.
14 megapixels sounds impressive but think - do you really need that resolution? Why pay for a feature you don't really need when you could spend the money on some other lens, accessory, function, etc.
What is your main area of interest? For example, although I would love a flashier camera with higher resolution, I'm interested in bird and wildlife photography so as I can't afford a full kit, my money would be best spent on a 500mm lens rather than a top-spec camera body.
Do check out ebay before you buy - don't buy private secondhand but look out for professionally refurbished 'as new' equipment - there's plenty of it out there.
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Post by troykerr on Feb 9, 2009 21:50:21 GMT
Current camera is a bridge camera so a better/longer lenses are out of the question. I did however purchase a film camera the lenses of which are compatible [although the focal lengths will be slightly different] if I buy Sony. Plus a replacement off camera flash would set me back quite a bit. I thought the Alpha 350 as its operation/fetaures is sort of incremental to the camera I currently use.
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Post by troykerr on Feb 11, 2009 20:59:27 GMT
Thanks for all inputs - not sure if I had already made my mind up before I asked but the £200 - £300 of kit I would not be able to use swung my decision to the Sony Alpha 350. Hard call to be honest as the Canon has the better viewfinder. Man at Jessops was open minded and gave good advice but the man at J Lewis was biased towards Canon and said there was no contest - which is odd as a number of independent reviews have them level pegging with one being stronger in some areas but weak in others. So to be even handed I have ordered from 'Warehouse Express' and saved £46-00. I may not be around much on Friday Watch out for all sorts of odd still life photos being posted if I cannot get outside with it.
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Post by troykerr on Feb 13, 2009 13:40:18 GMT
Guess what was delivered today? Yes my super duper new DSLR camera. Just starting to play and as Linda Surviver is off to support he Mum in Scotland next week I am praying for good weather so I can have a real good play. My existing 70-300 zoom seems OK with it other than close focussing so here goes.
Yippee - does cartwheels - then remembers a) Not a good thing whilst holding new camera and b) I can't do cartwheels and never could.
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