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the crummy 4 MP kayak-worthy Minolta. 1/180 sec, f/6.7, ISO 64, 7.3 mm, hand held in a kayak. Conversion to B&W in PhotoShop with NIK Software Color Efex Pro 3.0 B&W Conversion filter. No other adjustments made.


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Great work! The answer to you question (in my opinion) is YES. You can take great pictures with an inexpensive 4 Megapixel camera. In fact, one of my best photos was taken with a 3.3 Megapixel Olympus zoom using the self-timer feature and posing with my wife (I will post that pick later in my portfolio on my page here). The only issue I have is that I am limited as to how big I could print that picture. I think you proved the same above. It isn't always about the camera, but it is about who is behind the camera. Nice shot!
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Yes, it is possible to take a good photo with an inexpensive 4MP camera as you've just proven. A while back, there was someone here posting some beautiful photos taken with a 4mp Canon S400 point and shoot. You have a very nice composition and I especially like the use of open space on the left side of the image. It gives a sense of distance. I'm not sure if the horizon is off a little, or if it's an illusion created by the distant land mass. Good work.
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Thanks for your input.

 

I've had this Ocean kayak since last July and take the 4MP Minolta on every trip - just in case. I'm glad to hear that others appreciate the final results. There are some shots available on a kayak that you just can't duplicate on land.

 

As for the horizon, I believe it's a bit of both optical illusion and a slight tilt which I can easily correct in PhotoShop.

 

Happy photographing - whatever you're using ;)

 

PS - if you want to see a really terrific pin hole camera photo, check out Gordon Bowbrick's recent upload. Now that's an inexpensive camera!

 

Cheers ~

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Lovely. I won't project any melancholic sentiments onto this one. This is a beautifully sleepy photo with great tones.
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Thanks for commenting.

 

Sleepy is a great description of this area. Everything in the mangrove is peaceful and quiet. It seems even the seagulls have respect and don't squawk very much here.

 

Cheers ~

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Dear Alberta,I started with a 2MP point and shoot camera. And know nothing until I came here. Everyday I am learning and meeting friend like you. Recently I went to Israel and even met Pnina personally. It's here that we cultivate this friendship and exchange ideas and opinions. I quite like this composition and did it in B/W. Best Regards. :0)
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Everything is possible. Number of MP is not what matter I think, it is more the camera itself. With a good originality in the subject and composition + a bit of PS edition, I am sure it can do. However I am not sure it can fit to all kind of subjects. So while kayak-ing, you can keep you 4MP, but please leave it in your pocket when you are back on the firm ground. I prefer your shot taken with your Nikon D200 to be perfectly honest ;-) Loic
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Jose and Spencer: Thanks for your comments. I'm enjoying this PN "meeting place" and am very happy to have found other members with similar photographic sensibilities.

 

Loic: I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment about leaving the kayak camera at home when not at sea. If it weren't for my PP skills and this B&W conversion, I know that we would be looking at a large disappointment in this space.

 

This leads me to consider how many of the photos I've taken with my Nikon D200 have been post-processed, converted to B&W. My answer is lots. I would like to shoot more photos that require no post-processing (but B&W conversion is often the best or even only choice IMO).

 

While my feet are on terra firma, I will strive to better understand my camera, to shoot and not post-process whenever possible. I began last night, practicing hand-holding the camera in low light and using only Manual Exposure.

 

It can be done. It shall be done!

 

Happy Shooting -

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