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The RJ bought a new camera thread
.RJ
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#1
08-04-2007, 10:05 AM
Canon Rebel XT. Pics below taken with the kit lens, but I've already bought a Sigma 70-300mm lens, and probably pick up a Sigma 17-70mm lens later this month. (I dont intend for this to be a debate for canon vs. not-canon glass, so dont start one in this thread).

Critique, prawpz, etc.... plenty more to follow over the next few months.

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#2
08-04-2007, 10:24 AM
the 'RJ must start a thread on every purchase he ever makes' thread? :lol:
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#3
08-04-2007, 10:33 AM
Shiny new thing!

I really just want critique on the pictures :beer:
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#4
08-04-2007, 10:49 AM
First, resize your fucking pictures!

3 & 7 seem out of focus. I'm guessing the camera focused on something other than the bike.

Did you auto-level these? Looks like you did, probably something you wouldn't have to do if you had a UV filter. It made the details darker than they should be. (i.e. engine) A fill flash could fix that but you'd probably get a reflection off the tank or something.
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#5
08-04-2007, 10:50 AM
I'll resize your fucking head!

I tried to auto-level, but it made the picture look really washed out - just auto-contrast in photoshop.
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#6
08-04-2007, 11:08 AM
You probably shot in some of the worst light possible... hot and somewhat humid. UV filter sucka!
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#7
08-04-2007, 11:11 AM
Shot at ~9am - it wasnt too bad yet.
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#8
08-04-2007, 11:16 AM
I guess... maybe it's the contrast that's makes it seem that way.
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#9
08-04-2007, 11:21 AM
yar the 2nd bike pic is fuzzy.

go for simpler, less busy backgrounds. and/or open up the aperture to blur the background and make your subject pop out
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08-04-2007, 11:22 AM
Also... try to include russian h00wars.
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#11
08-04-2007, 11:35 AM
Nice buy RJ. Nothing wrong with Sigma glass... I have definitely enjoyed mine. Not necessarily as sharp as some of the "L" Canon glass but for the price they are great. Will enjoy watching the progress. This reminds me I need to start shooting again... its been a while. Sad
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#12
08-04-2007, 11:40 AM
I don't know a damn thing, but color looks oversaturated to me. :dunno:
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08-05-2007, 10:24 AM
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#14
08-05-2007, 12:03 PM
Good purchase. I guess a tripod might be up next?
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#15
08-05-2007, 12:19 PM
Maybe - I have a mini-tripod but thats not going to cut it. Chris is trying to talk me into a UV lens filter too.
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08-05-2007, 12:21 PM
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#17
08-05-2007, 12:25 PM
On the way.... going to go freeload some dinner from my parents soon.
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#18
08-05-2007, 01:36 PM
.RJ Wrote:Maybe - I have a mini-tripod but thats not going to cut it. Chris is trying to talk me into a UV lens filter too.

They're really an absolute must, if for nothing else than protecting the glass on your lens. It's a lot easier to replace a $20 filter than a $300 lens.

FWIW, I travel with a minitripod and use it a lot.
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#19
08-05-2007, 01:44 PM
Slighty OT:

Anyone interested in buying my Lowepro Micro Trekker 100? I picked up something different and probably don't need this one. It's pretty much like new and will sell for $30.

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#20
08-05-2007, 07:53 PM
when making reflection shots, make sure you're not in the reflection... otherwise, good buy and nothing wrong with sigma lenses.
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