dotun famakinwa

<p>Does this qualify for a deep discount :) - Merry Christmas</p>

<p>http://www.showcaseinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=15065&idcategory=419&utm_source=Store+Customers&utm_campaign=6f16e71326-Nikon_best_offers_12_13_2012&utm_medium=email</p>

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<p>The specs are somewhat underwhelming when compared to the existing 5DMk II. The price is just plain outlandish IMHO. The 5DMK II is looking attractive at this point :) Happy shooting folks.</p>

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<p> I will say after using a 5D2 for about a year or so now I will never go back to a crop camera.</p>

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<p>I second what Tommy says about the 5D2</p>

<p>Thank you all for the very good information - I find this very useful. Matt, when in the studio, I use all manual controls.<br>

Ben, I went to review some pictures and it appears in quite a few cases the backgrounds were masked out to force them to a solid white.<br>

Everyone thank you very much for all the useful info</p>

<p>I recently took a few pictures in my new studio setup. On my camera, the white backgrounds show up as white but when I view the pictures in lightroom or photoshop, the pictures come out in a dull grey color. I'm not sure what is going on - I do not think it is my white balance setting, because the pictures are rendered accurately on my camera's LCD - Any ideas????</p><div></div>

Try these video tutorials

 

http://www.prophotolife.com/2008/06/02/video-episode-13-beautiful-portraits-with-just-one-light/

Try these video tutorials

 

http://www.prophotolife.com/2008/06/02/video-episode-13-beautiful-portraits-with-just-one-light/

Here is another excellent resource - it is actually a number of very good and very well produced video tutorials.

 

http://www.prophotolife.com/2008/06/02/video-episode-13-beautiful-portraits-with-just-one-light/

Here is another excellent resource - it is actually a number of very good and very well produced video tutorials.

Check out the images captured by Michael Brisbane using the 28-75 on a 20D and I think 40D

 

http://www.photo.net/photos/michaelhills

Tommy,

 

You should check out the images captured by Michael Brisbane. The link to his portfolio is attached. He used Tamron 28-

75 for a good chunk of his shots and they are quite impressive. I believe a few were also taken with the 17-50

 

 

http://www.photo.net/photos/michaelhills

Jamie,

 

I second Paul Sokal's comments except for the part on the lighting - I actually think it is quite good. The pictures are sharp and exposure is really good. As Paul stated, practice more on your composition. Nearly all the pictures are "straight-on" - There are no interesting angles. Also try to use a shallower DOF to hide clutter and also to give your pictures some character.

 

Dotun

I am located close to Indianapolis, IN and I am looking for avenues to improve

my photography skills. I am professional in my approach, dependable and

willing to learn. My photography interests are primarily people and social

events.

 

Please contact me at dotunfamakinwa@yahoo.com - I look forward to hearing from

you.

 

Thanks.

What is the difference between photoshop CS3, Lightroom and Elements? I am

looking for a software editing package and wanted some advice on which one to

buy. Cost is no problem.

 

Thanks.

Jason,

 

I stand corrected. I mis-read the question/issue.

 

Thanks

Dotun

Jim,

 

No - You haven't missed anything! I have reported this problem before and so have others. It seems to be a re-occuring issues with some 30Ds. I've learned to read the histogram which enables me to re-take the shot whenever it reveals an underexposure. I also shoot almost exclusively in RAW which gives me extra latitude in correcting underexposed pictures.

 

If you send the camera back to Canon I would be interested to know if they find anything.

 

Good luck!

There is nobody bashing Canon here. If the D300 lives up to its billing, it appears to be a better featured camera than the recently announced 40D albeit more expensive. The argument that "I wonder if the extra features of the D300 would actually do anything to improve your photography?" is completely irrelevant with this point. As for me, I am very happy and content with my 30D and will continue to craft my photography skills with it for now. It seems some people are "touchy" with any sentiment that appears to be negative in any way towards Canon. Fact is, competition is a good thing. It drives down prices and spurs innovation.

Canon got too comfortable with their past successes - the latest salvo from Nikon should wake them up - Personally, I am not overly impressed with the latest 40D. Good job Nikon!

Competition made them do this. Canon was breathing down their necks with the 16MP camera. It is a good day.

For all you experts out there, what metering mode do you find yourself using

most of the time. Do you make your choice depending on what you are shooting

(surrounding elements, etc) or is there a specific mode that gives you more

accurate exposures each time.

 

Thanks.

Rosalind,

 

I happen to agree with you. I recently purchased the 30D after years of shooting film and noticed exactly what you stated - my pictures are about 2 stops underexposed. Even with the histogram you still have to take the picture first and check exposure levels from the rear screen before making adjustments (if necessary). I find myself overexposing by +1 to +2 and getting an accurate exposure. I also shoot in raw + JPEG to get the extra latitude.

 

Dotun

When the 40D or (whatever it may go by) was not introduced in April, I decided to go for the 30D after a long wait. I got it at a great price. The nominal improvements over the 20D were significant enough (IMO) for me to make the switch. It is my first digital camera and I'm glad I chose it. I just couldn't wait another 4-6 months for the replacement - too many events going on this summer (graduations, weddings etc).

 

By the way, the canon rep at our local camera store last Friday did not make mention of any replacemetns. Either he was playing dumb or did not know.

Everyone thank you for the responses!

I am considering the 85mm because of the much touted sharpness. If the sharpness is close to 50mm 1.8 then I would agree that I don't need the 85mm.

I recently bought the 30D and I would like to get a good potrait lens for

indoor and outdoor work. I've read multiple reviews on the 85mm f/1.8 and the

35mm f/2 and it seems the 85mm is a better quality lens from a hardware and

picture standpoint. My concern is that the 85mm may be a little too

constraining for indoor photography (may not have enough physical room) due to

the 1.6 crop factor on the 30D. I would like to get the opinions of others on

this forum. What are your experiences with either of these lenses? Which would

you recommend? My budget is about $350 which is about the price of the 85mm.

The 35mm is about $100 less. Also any other lens recommendations around my

price range will be appreciated. I currently own the following lenses:

 

28-80 mm f/3.5 - 5.6 II (came with a old camera - not a particularly good lens

IMO)

 

75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III

 

50mm f/1.8 II

 

 

By the way, this is more of a hobby for me so I'm not looking to spend

gazillion $$$$ on gear - at least not at this time :)

 

Thanks.