ClaretMahoney Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I'm thinking of a good idea for a photo book, though I'm not a photographer. It's quite a good idea for while I'm in Africa, and for traveling in general. But I need a good camera, (under $600) that is an SLR that I can take good wideview photos with...Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Ever so Phallic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 1, 2010 Moderator Share Posted January 1, 2010 Seeing as this thread has popped up again i shall ask if anyone has/has used a fisheye lens? Looking to get one but they are outrageously priced so i want to know if its worth it. As in, i'll know i'll use it but are they worth +£400 Sorry only just seen this, of limited use I reckon, I do have one but rarely use it, though because mines a Nikon and I can use NX Capture I can use the software to "unfisheye" the image so it can act as an ultra ultra wide angle lens so its slightly more useful than a normal fisheye A normal fisheye has its uses but for the average amateur snapper I would say it has limited use, unless of course you are a real fan of the effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Seeing as this thread has popped up again i shall ask if anyone has/has used a fisheye lens? Looking to get one but they are outrageously priced so i want to know if its worth it. As in, i'll know i'll use it but are they worth +£400 Sorry only just seen this, of limited use I reckon, I do have one but rarely use it, though because mines a Nikon and I can use NX Capture I can use the software to "unfisheye" the image so it can act as an ultra ultra wide angle lens so its slightly more useful than a normal fisheye A normal fisheye has its uses but for the average amateur snapper I would say it has limited use, unless of course you are a real fan of the effect I find mine very fun, it's true that you have to be careful to not overuse the "effect" and for the amount of amateur use you might get out of it in the end, it might not pay off. For me it's a great little weapon in the tool bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Ahh, I see. I'm a huge fan of the effect though, especially for coastline views or street views, might just save up and get another really wide angle lens instead. I'll get one one day though, as they do kick ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 The photo a few posts back was taken with my fish eye lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerlad Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Been looking in the sales for a new compact camera for around the £100 mark. What you camera boffins think to this deal on the Currys website ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerlad Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 You're even less patient than me I found one review. It seems fine for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerlad Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 You're even less patient than me I found one review. It seems fine for the money. I looked around for reviews but couldnt find one. Fine for the money or do you think theres better for the money? It was the £100 off that amazed me but at the same time made me wonder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b23avfc Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I think you can't go wrong with it at that price. It's a muchness really once it gets down to a certain level. That's a decent brand for a compact, decent spec for a point n shoot, and a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerlad Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Cool cheers for the advice. Got one reserved till tomorrow so will go for it. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Cut this pic out of a mag years ago. Been hoping it might show up on the internet at some point - then there it is on the BBC homepage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 2, 2010 Moderator Share Posted January 2, 2010 That really is an ace sports pic Xann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Some of you may know (from questions in the past) that I am interested in photography, although I don't really have a clue about it. Basically I am a noob and am looking to get into taking better photographs. Anyway, I received a new digital camera for Christmas and will hopefully buy an SLR in the near future, when I get a job. Anyway, if any of you could give me any advice on good ways to take pictures then that would be great. Here are some pictures I took today on my new digital camera: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Some seasonal ones: Snowmelt down a window Shapes in the snow Cold river Incognito Stalking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 3, 2010 Moderator Share Posted January 3, 2010 Love that Shapes in the Snow one Peter, most excellent And Brigga you got out before it melted, well done. I went to work it snowed, then it was dark, then when I woke up it was gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks Bicks, sadly, the kids weren't allowed on the slopes - no doubt someone fearing someone would slip into the icy water and there'd be all sorts of forms to fill in. Brigga - couple of suggestions. First one is potentially quite interesting, as a clash of colours, textures etc. But all the twigs in the background make it a bit confusing. Maybe find a standpoint where there is less background, to make the main subject stand out more? Trees shot is something which can be quite dramatic. The angle you have has started to make them look quite overbearing and threatening. Going in a little closer to the base of a tree would make it more so - and black and white for that sort of shot can work well. The duck is in the centre of the frame, which is where most people place it, and most photography teachers say not to, because it makes the shot quite static, like a mugshot. (I know one of mine above has the subject in the centre, my excuse is that it's because it looks like he's taking a photo). Placing the duck off-centre gives a different effect, worth experimenting with. The plant with snow on is potentially really interesting, in terms of the contrast between the natural shape and texture of the plant, and how it finds itself at the moment, with an alien weight on it. Again, the background doesn't help it, and perhaps confuses the eye by giving lots of extra information which doesn't add to the quality of the image. Try finding a place to stand (or more probably, lie) where you can shoot it against a clear sky, and see if you think it looks better one way or the other. I think that against a clear sky, all the viewer's attention would be drawn to the outline of the plant and the snow. It would be stark, but it would say a lot about the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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