The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[yung flip image]

Ah, external flashes. Something I still can never understand 

I've had a speedlight for a while but I never use it because even with the YouTube videos I've seen, still confused as hell 

 

[astronout]

Shibuya Rooftops

 

[djyoung08]

Ah, external flashes. Something I still can never understand 

I've had a speedlight for a while but I never use it because even with the YouTube videos I've seen, still confused as hell 

Creating your own light is really difficult at first especially because things like distance, color temperature and modifiers all play huge roles in the final look.

I looooooooove shooting natural light because its easy though

but there's a clear cut difference when a scene has been properly illuminated.

What really sucks is that practicing lighting is sooooooooooo difficult because a real world use wont be in my living room on a pop vinyl or a pair of XI's

 

[iamdef]

Took me maybe 2-5 times shooting with my old external flash before I got the hang of it and started using the indirect flash techniques. It was fun but the most troubling part was remembering that if I step closer the flash needed to be lowered and if I step back the opposite.

 

[Nawzlew]

I'm basura with external flashes

MUCH prefer to shoot in natural light.

 

[djyoung08]

I love shooting off camera flash but I'm still perfecting it. I really enjoyed using the softbox and i feel like the light was very flattering. I wish I had a second speedlight to make a rim light. Time to save for a second one :x so expensive

Once I feel I have it mastered my imagery will get so much more dramatic and vibrant.

 

[mylesp]

djyoung08

Do you know if those newer stm kit lenses are good? I want to shoot video but idk if those are good. 2 Comes with the camera I'm saving up for and if it's good I'll get it. Otherwise I'll get body only

 

[djyoung08]

djyoung08

Do you know if those newer stm kit lenses are good? I want to shoot video but idk if those are good. 2 Comes with the camera I'm saving up for and if it's good I'll get it. Otherwise I'll get body only

Here's an article all about STM especially vs USM
http://petapixel.com/2013/08/26/vid...-and-stm-lenses-using-the-70ds-dual-pixel-af/

The magic is in the lens... A kit lens is obviously better than not having a lens at all, its good for getting your feet wet, its good for deciding whether or not you want to move forward with this, etc.

But in all honesty, you'll be much better off with superior optics. But don't get me wrong, you can still create compelling content with kit equipment.

 

[amitt5504]

That depressing moment when sand gets inside of your lens and now the zoom mechanism is broken (well stuck at 70mm)

 

[2morrowbegins2day]

That depressing moment when sand gets inside of your lens and now the zoom mechanism is broken (well stuck at 70mm)

Reasons why i hardly bring my Zoom lenses or camera to the beach. I hate sand.

 

[djyoung08]

That depressing moment when sand gets inside of your lens and now the zoom mechanism is broken (well stuck at 70mm)

That sucks. Hopefully it was a kit lens or something else cheap to have fixed :x

 

[khankussionz]

Ah, external flashes. Something I still can never understand 

I've had a speedlight for a while but I never use it because even with the YouTube videos I've seen, still confused as hell 

It's easy... Here are the cliffs...

1. Expose your image the way you want it
2. Use flash on subject... if too strong, lower power... if too weak, increase power... (hint...your aperture affects your flash. the wider aperture shows more flash on your subject and a smaller aperture shows less flash on your subject. I use this technique if my flash is close to the power that i want it to be, because then I don't have to change the power setting on the flash unit)

Creating your own light is really difficult at first especially because things like distance, color temperature and modifiers all play huge roles in the final look.

I looooooooove shooting natural light because its easy though

but there's a clear cut difference when a scene has been properly illuminated.

What really sucks is that practicing lighting is sooooooooooo difficult because a real world use wont be in my living room on a pop vinyl or a pair of XI's

I learned that way. Sneaker on the window sill. Expose for outside properly, and then let the flash expose the sneaker.

That depressing moment when sand gets inside of your lens and now the zoom mechanism is broken (well stuck at 70mm)

I dread this. Makes me really dislike shooting at the beach, especially when I don't have anybody assisting me...

From my shoot yesterday at the beach... Nikon D810 with 70-200 and Alien Bee 800 shot into an Apollo Orb. I wish I had a scrim to avoid the harsh shadows on her chest...

 

[djyoung08]

Ah, external flashes. Something I still can never understand 

I've had a speedlight for a while but I never use it because even with the YouTube videos I've seen, still confused as hell 

It's easy... Here are the cliffs...

1. Expose your image the way you want it
2. Use flash on subject... if too strong, lower power... if too weak, increase power... (hint...your aperture affects your flash. the wider aperture shows more flash on your subject and a smaller aperture shows less flash on your subject. I use this technique if my flash is close to the power that i want it to be, because then I don't have to change the power setting on the flash unit)

Creating your own light is really difficult at first especially because things like distance, color temperature and modifiers all play huge roles in the final look.

I looooooooove shooting natural light because its easy though

but there's a clear cut difference when a scene has been properly illuminated.

What really sucks is that practicing lighting is sooooooooooo difficult because a real world use wont be in my living room on a pop vinyl or a pair of XI's

I learned that way. Sneaker on the window sill. Expose for outside properly, and then let the flash expose the sneaker.

That depressing moment when sand gets inside of your lens and now the zoom mechanism is broken (well stuck at 70mm)

I dread this. Makes me really dislike shooting at the beach, especially when I don't have anybody assisting me...

From my shoot yesterday at the beach... Nikon D810 with 70-200 and Alien Bee 800 shot into an Apollo Orb. I wish I had a scrim to avoid the harsh shadows on her chest...

VERY good placement of the horizon

I agree about the shadow issue but oh well

70-200

 

[amitt5504]

That depressing moment when sand gets inside of your lens and now the zoom mechanism is broken (well stuck at 70mm)

That sucks. Hopefully it was a kit lens or something else cheap to have fixed :x

It's the Sony 18-135 lens. I got it for cheap ($100) because the AF was broken. Now I have to find another one

 

[Nawzlew]

Yeah I considered just sleeping in a car as well since. You can just park up anywhere?
Use youtube.

Wherever there is parking anyways. No one patrols at night from my experience. There are a lot of roadside parking throughout the valley. I am even sure you could sleep at Glacier Point where there is a decent sized parking lot there. You can shoot star shots all night too and just pass out after.

just dont wanna get lit up by some bears or some ****

 

[jordan novice]

What's a scrim?

 

[dunksrnice]

Back here in LA again until Friday. One for now.

IG - @dunksrnice

 

[swaggdaddy]

Is it best to buy a camera brand new instead of used? I found a nikon d60 for 115 on craiglist but very skeptical. What should i look for if buying used is ok?

 

[djyoung08]

Is it best to buy a camera brand new instead of used? I found a nikon d60 for 115 on craiglist but very skeptical. What should i look for if buying used is ok?

My camera body and all of my lenses were purchased used.

Nikon d60 is a pretty old camera... Make sure you know exactly what you're getting before purchasing.

Also remember, the lenses are the real investment.

 

[swaggdaddy]

My camera body and all of my lenses were purchased used.

Nikon d60 is a pretty old camera... Make sure you know exactly what you're getting before purchasing.

Also remember, the lenses are the real investment.

Yea I've been looking my budget tight right now around $250. Any good/great dslr for that price that you make could recommend?

 

[djyoung08]

My camera body and all of my lenses were purchased used.

Nikon d60 is a pretty old camera... Make sure you know exactly what you're getting before purchasing.

Also remember, the lenses are the real investment.

Yea I've been looking my budget tight right now around $250. Any good/great dslr for that price that you make could recommend?

In all honesty, I'd recommend saving till you can afford ~500. You'll spend more in the long run if you buy small and continually upgrade.

What are you shooting that requires a DSLR that you can't accomplish with a phone?

 

[Y4BBZY]

Yea I've been looking my budget tight right now around $250. Any good/great dslr for that price that you make could recommend?

Refurbished Canon T5 with kit lens should be under $300. Can also look into getting a used T2i body for around $200-250 which can run Magic Lantern. Don't really know Nikon cameras.

 

[djyoung08]

Just being honest -- I'd rather shoot w/ my phone rather than an old rebel w/ standard 18-55mm kit lens combo.

And save to get equipment that is suited for my shooting needs.

A friend of mine threw her rebel t2i at me and said "Here you're a photographer that shoots canon, take our group pictures" :x my phone turned out better... couldnt even figure out how to change the settings in the rebel :x

Thing is super tiny!

 

[swaggdaddy]

In all honesty, I'd recommend saving till you can afford ~500. You'll spend more in the long run if you buy small and continually upgrade.

What are you shooting that requires a DSLR that you can't accomplish with a phone?

A phone is cool but I always enjoyed taking pics of any or whatever. But keeping up with this thread has really got me wanting to get serious with it. But I'm not trying to start out with a thousand dollar camera since im just a beginner trying to get his feet wet first.

 

[swaggdaddy]

Refurbished Canon T5 with kit lens should be under $300. Can also look into getting a used T2i body for around $200-250 which can run Magic Lantern. Don't really know Nikon cameras.

Thanks