Christopher Sperry Photogr
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Exposure vs Shutter Speed
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to miss.annette_leigh_haynes's topic in Beginner Questions
rodeo_joe, Thanks for joining this conversation, as your comments bring more flash considerations for anyone following this thread. At the time that I chose the SB-80dx it made sense, and still does for photographing interiors. I shoot from a tripod, typically setting my camera at its base iso, and the speedlights as low as 1/8 power. I also use a Paul C. Buff White Lightning as a key light when needed. As you know, controlling window light is often more about subtracting and diffusing light. Soon I would like to consider adding remote control electronics to the lighting mix. -
Exposure vs Shutter Speed
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to miss.annette_leigh_haynes's topic in Beginner Questions
Miss Annette, I once owned a Vivitar 283. Due to the uncertainty of the voltage, I gave the 283 away when I bought my Nikon D80. I then bought two used Nikon SB24 Speedlights. Now my four primary Nikon Speedlights are the Nikon SB80DX, Introduced in 2002. I continue to use the SB80DX with my full-frame Nikon camera. The SB80DX has a built-in slave unit, which functions perfectly if the distance from another flash is not too great. The SB80DX also has secondary built-in defusing and flash-bounce features, and a model-specific diffuser dome is also available. With re-chargeable batteries, the Speedlights have always performed perfectly. It is very important to have the Speedlight user manual with you to learn and remember the settings. I also use radio triggers to fire the Speedlights, often adding umbrellas or soft boxes. -
Lightroom
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to dudley_eppes's topic in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription includes phone tech support. Try the Adobe 800 number if you feel so inclined. -
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One of my kayaking photos in the Action Sports Contest needs to be rotated 90 degrees. The orientation was vertical in the source file. In the contest, the photo is horizontal. Three tries, no charm.
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Goo Gone -- Citrus Based gooie, sticky stuff remover.
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Performance Upgrade, Timeline and Ads
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to G-P's topic in PhotoNet Site Help
I have come to having a Bob Dylan song replay in my head -- "Everything is Broken". I still have confidence that some day in the near future, the scattered bits and bytes will be glued back together. In the meantime, I keep checking the Photo Contest page, and reading the forums. -
Photos not appearing in Contest
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to John Peri's topic in PhotoNet Site Help
I am still trying, once a day, to enter the Action Sports contest. Maybe tomorrow ... -
I also use a word processor for longer posts -- in gmail, and Meetup. Too much work has gone *poof* due to either a time-out, or an automatic save.
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Opinions sought on Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens versions
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to rodeo_joe1's topic in Nikon
<p>I purchased the original Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 years ago, new. The lens is sharp, reliable, and produces quality saturated images. The lens was purchased along with a D80 body (still going) and now produces even better photos on my D7000. Like any zoom, controlling flare is part of the shooting process. Shooting landscapes with the sun in the frame can produce significant flare -- but when controlling the flare, the Tamron can produce some nice effects for those who like that sort of thing. I have photographed interiors with the D7000 and Tamron 17-50. Tripod mounted, along with speedlights and umbrellas, results in nice crisp images.</p> -
<p>Here in Montana, fire season is months away, but this is a good time to view these photographs. While we celebrate the fresh powder at our ski areas, a good yearly snow pack is the most important.</p> <p>Whether remembering the 1988 fires in Yellowstone National Park, or Norman Maclean's "Young Men and Fire", or learning about firefighting in London, these photographs offer compelling photojournalism.<br> From The Weather Channel http://www.weather.com/tv/shows/responding-by-storm/news/vintage-firefighting-taming-flames-20130807</p> <p> </p>
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Mobile photo of the month
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to carashilaire's topic in Phone & Mobile
<p>From the Lone Mountain summit on a clear day you can see the Tetons. This photo shows the Big Sky Tram above the Big Couloir.<br> Samsung Galaxy S4</p><div></div>
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Mobile photo of the month
Christopher Sperry Photogr replied to carashilaire's topic in Phone & Mobile
<p>Last spring in Montana, Big Sky Resort. View of Lone Mountain 11,162 feet.<br> Samsung Galaxy 4</p><div></div>
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