Official Photography Thread: Vol. ICan'tFindTheLastOne

[hamez3]

fantastic shots M Eazy

 

[mjbetch]

nice pano rolo.

 

[czdadegrees]

great shots guys cant wait to post some things

 

[m eazy724]

Thanks guys! More pics!

 

[hamez3]

these are just some pics i took earlier of my dog with my new XT and new lens

I will probably have more pics to post tomorrow after i get back from madison for the day (

@8 hours there and back in a day)

 

[i flipzkickz i]

Originally Posted by Jua17oI3

Originally Posted by trancebboy

Is anyone using the Canon 17-40mm f4L lens?
How is it?

I also plan on combining this lens with the 430ex flash for indoor photography...
Good combo?

It's a very good lens. There is some distortion though (if using FF) so you might want to look out for that but IMO it is the best wide-angle, especially for the price. That setup will be good.

That combination is actually really nice. I tried it out for a couple of hundred shots (17-40 f/4L + 430ex + Canon 40D) and enjoyed it thoroughly. Like itwas said before, there is some distortion on a full frame camera, but if you are using a crop body, it's fine. The pictures are super sharp (the"L" quality lives up to its name) and the build of the lens is really solid with weather sealing. The price is great for what it offers.

However, if you are not using a full frame, I would rather get something that is of faster glass and larger range. After using the 17-40 for a few weeks, Irealized that I wanted a little more range on the long end. I felt myself having to move closer (which is not necessarily bad), but I wanted to maintain ashallower DOF. And although the pictures are great even when the pictures are taken wide-open, at f/4 it leaves much to be desired in darker areas. If you arepermitted to use flash, then it is great. But for those times when you can't use flash, don't have battery, or just want to pack light, it does notperform well under darker circumstances.

I was considering buying the 17-40 that my friend lent to me for $600, but I realized I needed something with more zoom and faster aperture. So when I get thefunds right, I will purchase a Tokina 17-50mm f/2.8. This may also be a good option for you if you have a crop body. It is cheaper than the 17-40, constant2.8, has a longer range, and is compact. If you have the money, look into the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS. That is a lens with L quality optics, IS, a longer zoom,and USM focusing. Unfortunately it is sold around $1000 or a little less, is not weather sealed, does not come with a lens hood like the L or Tokina, nor alens case like the L. It also is not compatible with FF bodies, so if you plan to upgrade, also plan to sell this lens.

 

[epidemik the great]

Originally Posted by M Eazy724

Just came back from a trip to Canada. Here're some shares:

Nightscape of Tdot

Distillery District

CN Tower

Eaton Centre

could you tell me what settings you used on these pics(especially the Distillery District, i really liked the way that turned out)...you've taken someamazing flicks on your trip...these + the Basilique Notre-Dame De Montreal are F'IN BEAUTIFUL

 

[micah18]

 

[micah18]

 

[SVNTI]

Sick shots M Eazy724

[color= rgb(255, 255, 255)]I went to Montreal and Ottawa last weekend. Took a bunch of shots, but nothing really worthposting except that one pano. I'm gonna look over the shots and pick some out. Dope stuff though man. How did you like Canada? Me and my cousin weredrooling over all the fine women in M[/color][color= rgb(255, 255, 255)]ontreal.[/color]

 

[Fong$tarr]

15 stitch photo of the same spot that I shot previously. I think someone said it before but if you don't go really wide on these stitch shots where yougo width and length, they start to look like regular photos.

 

[obie21]

M Eazy724 - 2nd shot is siiicck

 

[Sinner]

some sick stuff in here... especially the Toronto ones...

 

[SVNTI]

Couple shots from Ottawa.

 

[Fong$tarr]

Damn.....ya'll make me want to go to Canada....dope pics.

 

[cincoseisdos]

can anyone point me in the right direction of a forum for canon slrs?

 

[ross is here]

^ check out this forum on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/groups/beginnerphotography/ or http://www.flickr.com/groups/rebelxtibeginners/

 

[m eazy724]

Originally Posted by Epidemik The Great

could you tell me what settings you used on these pics(especially the Distillery District, i really liked the way that turned out)...you've taken some amazing flicks on your trip...these + the Basilique Notre-Dame De Montreal are F'IN BEAUTIFUL

Thanks man! Definitely f8 and up with shutters anywhere from 10-20s for the night shots.

 

[jwong]

Just got my XSi in and I was fooling around with some panos.




My first DSLR since using a 35mm B&W camera back in high school.

I'm going to go out and practice some more.

Looking at these pictures again, I don't like the white border. Oh well...

 

[m eazy724]

Originally Posted by SaNTi0321

Sick shots M Eazy724

I went to Montreal and Ottawa last weekend. Took a bunch of shots, but nothing really worth posting except that one pano. I'm gonna look over the shots and pick some out. Dope stuff though man. How did you like Canada? Me and my cousin were drooling over all the fine women in Montreal.

Dude same here! Just walking down St Laurent at night was a treat. Eye candy everywhere. I love canada. It's my fifth time actually but firstwith photography as a hobby. Post the shots bro!

 

[chueco dtb]

I've seen some great photos here and I really want to start taking pictures, what is a good beginners camera? Should I consider buying this camera?What would you recommend. Thanks.

 

[SVNTI]

Originally Posted by chueco dtb

I've seen some great photos here and I really want to start taking pictures, what is a good beginners camera? Should I consider buying this camera? What would you recommend. Thanks.

For that price, i would get a Canon Rebel XT. with the sony, your paying for super-zoom and a 3 inch LCD screen. A DSLR like the XT will beat that sony camin the most important aspects like Image quality and low light performance. its up to you though, a few NTers just picked up the XT for like $369.99

 

[jjlt76]

Give me some advice and criticism, but take it easy im still a newb......

 

[cincoseisdos]

chueco whats your location dude, i might be able to help you out bro

 

[SVNTI]

Another Pano... Exposure is way off though, im having a hard time taking good pics with harsh sunlight.