Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[RickRandhawa]

I just went full frame, lol, so gittery with anxiety I could barely type. :lol:

WOOO! Congrats!

[FlyingPhotog]

Ha ha.. You live on this forum... I think for all your wee-night hours when no one is around, there is always someone playing that game where you say the next word that comes to mind... what was that thread? I actually haven't seen it in a while..

Haven't been involved in that thread in forever...

[disneydork06]

@Kristy, what I meant was that I would not want to go to 1.6 again. I'd rather have 1.3 or FF. I like my wide angle lens :-)

[disneydork06]

hahahahaha good tip, will do...






Not joking, really ill try it

Do It! we did it for some headshots and got quite a few responses as you've seen in the photos. I remember meeting some girl there during the 9/11 memorial and I bet she would have posed for some photos.

[john69az]

I just went full frame, lol, so gittery with anxiety I could barely type. :lol:

Congrats do you still have the 7D too?

Even with the splashes of green.. I love the shots, look so naturally fun with the smiles. I think good time was had by all! :) Thanks for sharing!


Thanks yeah all of us should get together as soon as it cools off a little bit more. Back in the 90's this week.

[azboricua]

Congrats do you still have the 7D too?



Thanks yeah all of us should get together as soon as it cools off a little bit more. Back in the 90's this week.

Going to be listed for sale the minute I confirm the 5D2 is as described on the sale terms.

[disneydork06]

did some photos for a friend and her fiance. here's one
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=11079974#post11079974

[irishman]

Is this "photographers watch" cool or stupid? Can't decide whether to buy one or not.
http://philosophersguild.com/index.lasso?page_mode=Product_Detail&cat=watch&skip=5&item=1836&sortby=rank%20DESC
(Note the aperature in center of watch.)

[john69az]

Going to be listed for sale the minute I confirm the 5D2 is as described on the sale terms.

I got the 5D Mk ii and then the 7D. I intend to keep both as they both shine in thier given applications. :)

[john69az]

Is this "photographers watch" cool or stupid? Can't decide whether to buy one or not.
http://philosophersguild.com/index.lasso?page_mode=Product_Detail&cat=watch&skip=5&item=1836&sortby=rank%20DESC
(Note the aperature in center of watch.)

Kinda geeky gimmicky but a cool inside joke. I like this one.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/6a17/

[azboricua]

I got the 5D Mk ii and then the 7D. I intend to keep both as they both shine in thier given applications. :)

I would love to do the same but I cant afford it. If anyone is looking for a 7D let me know. Under 2K actuations and not a mark on it. Local is always preferred.

[matrix311]

I got the 5D Mk ii and then the 7D. I intend to keep both as they both shine in thier given applications. :)

thats what i'm shooting for as well. I have the 7D and 40D right now. I want to go FF but wont make the move until early next year. Maybe the 5D3 will be out by then?

[azboricua]

thats what i'm shooting for as well. I have the 7D and 40D right now. I want to go FF but wont make the move until early next year. Maybe the 5D3 will be out by then?

I was holding out for the 5D3 also but almost every source of information is hinting at 3Q 2011.

[john69az]

I would love to do the same but I cant afford it. If anyone is looking for a 7D let me know. Under 2K actuations and not a mark on it. Local is always preferred.

I can't afford it either. Best buy 36 mo 0% financing got me the 5D and my mom gave me 1K towards my 7D. which I got through canon loyalty program as a refurb.

thats what i'm shooting for as well. I have the 7D and 40D right now. I want to go FF but wont make the move until early next year. Maybe the 5D3 will be out by then?

I started with the first digital Rebel then the 20D and then the 40D to what I have now. There may be a lot of Mk ii's on the market if the 3 comes out.

[sundevilstormin]

Moonrise and Sunrise at the Grand Canyon last week

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5074196898_d6ab9b5344_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5074201598_cd4bb0aa05_b.jpg

[ToferPhotography]

Not a huge deal.. pretty bodies photoshopped to perfection... lol.. some nice lighting techniques, some good posing, some need help. lol...

On another note... went camping.. took a few pictures for fun.. nothing too exciting, but it's always fun to shoot just for "me". ;)

My Little One...
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/2010-October/IMG9698-16x9/1043245076_PB7dW-XL.jpg

Girlfriends... (my oldest to camera right)
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/2010-October/IMG9654-16x9-2/1043527384_aXXqh-XL.jpg


The eyes of your little ones sure pop! Well done! :)

[ToferPhotography]

I would love to do the same but I cant afford it. If anyone is looking for a 7D let me know. Under 2K actuations and not a mark on it. Local is always preferred.

Wow you sold it quick! :cool:

[matrix311]

I was holding out for the 5D3 also but almost every source of information is hinting at 3Q 2011.

Good luck with the 5D2. You didn't have the 7D for very long at all. What prompted you to swiftly move to the FF?

[azboricua]

Good luck with the 5D2. You didn't have the 7D for very long at all. What prompted you to swiftly move to the FF?

One of the biggest reasons what the crop factor. and the fact that Zenfox showed me his 5D2 and the different the crop factor makes. I want my 50mm to be a 50mm, not an 80mm. I really want a 70-200mm f4l but that being a 112-320mm to me was very fustrating, specially in limited space. I saw myself having to settle for different lenses than what I wanted because of the total focal length due to the crop factor. I think a FF 7D would be the best camera in the market out right now. For some FF means a lot, for some it doesnt.

Wow you sold it quick! :cool:

The Tokina 11-16mm lasted the longest. I have one guy saying he will pay after work but probably wont be until 8pm AZ time, some local interest also, so I know it will sell by end of day today one way or another. Then I am off to some online shopping. :lol:

[matrix311]

One of the biggest reasons what the crop factor. and the fact that Zenfox showed me his 5D2 and the different the crop factor makes. I want my 50mm to be a 50mm, not an 80mm. I really want a 70-200mm f4l but that being a 112-320mm to me was very fustrating, specially in limited space. I saw myself having to settle for different lenses than what I wanted because of the total focal length due to the crop factor. I think a FF 7D would be the best camera in the market out right now. For some FF means a lot, for some it doesnt.



The Tokina 11-16mm lasted the longest. I have one guy saying he will pay after work but probably wont be until 8pm AZ time, some local interest also, so I know it will sell by end of day today one way or another. Then I am off to some online shopping. :lol:

yep good response. I'll be moving to FF shortly. I've made a good chunk of change this month on weddings and I could have easily bought the 5D2 or 1D if I wanted, unfortunately my wife and I agreed all this money would go towards our Disneyworld Trip in December and to pay for some bills. I plan on having a 5Dx by March of next year. I have 3 weddings lined up (2 in January and 1 in Feb) which will cover the cost of a new camera and lens. It'll work out great having my 40D, 7D and 5Dx as we plan on making a photobooth and my 40D will be a perfect camera for that :)

Lets all get together sometime soon and do a shoot. I know Zenfox wanted to set something up and I would like to meet you guys and check out your new 5D's. I've never used a full frame yet so i'm still in the dark the actual differences they make.

[TauntDevil]

So i learned that my TTL on my flash is screwed up, isnt a problem ill just use manual now. But while my friend and i were messing with it trying to figure out what the issue was before... we got this...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/5075615591_877ef8e312_z.jpg

The flash is so bright it lights up the whole room. The light was facing backwards and still did it (This is the picture from it) and when we were just testing it we figured out it was TTL so im going to get the 430ex ll i believe it is.

This was just a random shot that i thought was cool

[azboricua]

So i learned that my TTL on my flash is screwed up, isnt a problem ill just use manual now. But while my friend and i were messing with it trying to figure out what the issue was before... we got this...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/5075615591_877ef8e312_z.jpg

The flash is so bright it lights up the whole room. The light was facing backwards and still did it (This is the picture from it) and when we were just testing it we figured out it was TTL so im going to get the 430ex ll i believe it is.

This was just a random shot that i thought was cool

Weird, EXIF says flash was off and did not fire.

[TauntDevil]

Weird, EXIF says flash was off and did not fire.

We think the flash isnt compatable with the camera. The flash is the Sunpak 5000AF and the camera is a Canon XTi...

[FlyingPhotog]

Weird, EXIF says flash was off and did not fire.

Probably because the flash was in manual with no ETTL communication.

[Kristy]

Haven't been involved in that thread in forever...

hahaha.. me neither.. I think it dropped off the earth. It was a fun late night interjection from working sometimes though.

Do It! we did it for some headshots and got quite a few responses as you've seen in the photos. I remember meeting some girl there during the 9/11 memorial and I bet she would have posed for some photos.

Agreed... should be pretty easy to find a willing model. Just cover your bases, make a contract of some sort, and blah blah blah..


Thanks yeah all of us should get together as soon as it cools off a little bit more. Back in the 90's this week.

I'd love to do another meet up. I'm still bummed about missing the Mill Avenue day. :( lol...

Going to be listed for sale the minute I confirm the 5D2 is as described on the sale terms.

Congratulations! You'll love the 5d2... beautiful files... hard to go backwards from there. :)
Moonrise and Sunrise at the Grand Canyon last week





Seriously loving all of the stuff that comes off your camera.. I might guess the operator has a LOT to do with that.... Backwards way of saying Awesome work! :)

The eyes of your little ones sure pop! Well done! :)

Thank you... :) I was wondering if they suck or something... glad to get some feedback. Appreciate it. :)

So i learned that my TTL on my flash is screwed up, isnt a problem ill just use manual now. But while my friend and i were messing with it trying to figure out what the issue was before... we got this...


The flash is so bright it lights up the whole room. The light was facing backwards and still did it (This is the picture from it) and when we were just testing it we figured out it was TTL so im going to get the 430ex ll i believe it is.

This was just a random shot that i thought was cool

I know nothing about that kind of flash, but the shot is kinda cool.. I'd turn it B&W might be fun. :)

[AZAutoPhoto]

Does anyone have a ten stop ND filter and a UWA lens I could rent off of them. I need to see if it will be worth it for rig shots in the middle of the day. PM me your price. I have rented lenses from Tempe Camera before, but they don't have filters for rent.

[itsmejson]

The Tokina 11-16mm lasted the longest. I have one guy saying he will pay after work but probably wont be until 8pm AZ time, some local interest also, so I know it will sell by end of day today one way or another. Then I am off to some online shopping. :lol:

that guy would be me ;) pretty excited to pick it up already. if you want to do it earlier i don't mind sitting in traffic lol.

[azboricua]

that guy would be me ;) pretty excited to pick it up already. if you want to do it earlier i don't mind sitting in traffic lol.

Ha ha, kinda feeling like I am about my 5D2, :lol:, I would meet you earlier but I am sipping on my coffee watching "Bones Season 5", kinda wishing I could forget this entire week, work has been so busy, and I had trouble sleeping last night. :mad: :lol:

[sundevilstormin]

Seriously loving all of the stuff that comes off your camera.. I might guess the operator has a LOT to do with that.... Backwards way of saying Awesome work! :)


thanks Kristy - I'm just a hack who gets lucky... shoulda seen me hauling the gear UP out of the Canyon that morning while everyone else was headed down...:mrgreen:

[TauntDevil]

I know nothing about that kind of flash, but the shot is kinda cool.. I'd turn it B&W might be fun. :)
Thats a great idea. Heres how it came out...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/806508/_MG_3940-Edit.jpg
Im sure i did something wrong...

[itsmejson]

Ha ha, kinda feeling like I am about my 5D2, :lol:, I would meet you earlier but I am sipping on my coffee watching "Bones Season 5", kinda wishing I could forget this entire week, work has been so busy, and I had trouble sleeping last night. :mad: :lol:

lol, I just started watching glee and this show is addicting. I'm waiting for a couple wks on other shows...(sons of anarchy, vampire diaries, DEXTER..) so that I can just sit and watch a bunch of episodes.

thanks for stepping away from bones to meet up with me.

I left you seller feedback on the positive feedback thread so you can add another one in your sig. lol http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=11086919&postcount=21569

[RickRandhawa]

lol, I just started watching glee and this show is addicting. I'm waiting for a couple wks on other shows...(sons of anarchy, vampire diaries, DEXTER..) so that I can just sit and watch a bunch of episodes.

thanks for stepping away from bones to meet up with me.

I left you seller feedback on the positive feedback thread so you can add another one in your sig. lol http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=11086919&postcount=21569

You're going to love the 11-16...its a great lens!

I bought Hatch's 2nd ranger light head today. :D Reflector, grid, and stand on the way! Next up is the 70-200 2.8 IS II for me, waiting on rebates.

[disneydork06]

wow, love hearing all this gear acquisition. I can't wait to upgrade some stuff as well...in due time I guess

[sundevilstormin]

Im sure i did something wrong...

It's a nice High Key shot!

Own it dude - you'll find ,more often than not, that your screw ups and mistakes turn out to be the best shots... then you'll go back through your shot list thinking 'how the heck did I do that!':D

[azboricua]

lol, I just started watching glee and this show is addicting. I'm waiting for a couple wks on other shows...(sons of anarchy, vampire diaries, DEXTER..) so that I can just sit and watch a bunch of episodes.

thanks for stepping away from bones to meet up with me.

I left you seller feedback on the positive feedback thread so you can add another one in your sig. lol http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=11086919&postcount=21569

It was very nice meeting you, hope the opportunity repeats itself, Thanks for the feedback and I hope you enjoy the lens.

You're going to love the 11-16...its a great lens!

I bought Hatch's 2nd ranger light head today. :D Reflector, grid, and stand on the way! Next up is the 70-200 2.8 IS II for me, waiting on rebates.


Congrats amigo!!!! :lol:

[sundevilstormin]

As I was shooting at the Grand Canyon last week I noted a HUGE difference in the color vibrance between the Canon 35mm f/1.4L and the 50mm f/1.2L ( both on the 5DM2). I knew to expect differences when comparing zooms vs primes, but the difference between these two primes is dramatic. I'm shooting sunset tonight so I'll post some comparison shots.

[TauntDevil]

It's a nice High Key shot!

Own it dude - you'll find ,more often than not, that your screw ups and mistakes turn out to be the best shots... then you'll go back through your shot list thinking 'how the heck did I do that!':D

haha i must agree now thinking about it. Accidents usually are the best shots

[sundevilstormin]

haha i must agree now thinking about it. Accidents usually are the best shots

which brings up a good point about taking notes on your setups, especially flash settings when working off-camera and in Manual (which I mostly do). EXIF is great history for the camera settings but doesn't capture the off camera flash settings, so you gotta take notes.

Attached is a double sided Shoot Template I made up to track stuff like that (if attaching worked)

[azboricua]

Anyone here have a 100mm 2.8 macro? non-L version.

[icassell]

Anyone here have a 100mm 2.8 macro? non-L version.

Yes, I use one and love it :)

[azboricua]

Yes, I use one and love it :)

I am asking because I wonder how it would compare to an 85mm 1.8, I am starting to like Macro, its fun! How is the focusing speed?

[FlyingPhotog]

Anyone here have a 100mm 2.8 macro? non-L version.

Used to... Sold it because I found macro wasn't really bag.

Sick sharp lens.

85 f/1.8 has a rather longish MFD. Not a good "close up" lens. 17-40 however focuses quite close.

[icassell]

Oh ...

I've never owned or used the 85, so I'm not sure I can be helpful in the comparison. It is razor sharp, but focus (even with the focus limiter switch) is not outrageously fast (I'd say it's average). I rarely use AF for macro work. The lens is a bit contrasty for portraits but it is certainly not horrible and you might need to soften things a bit in PP, but it shines for macro. I will say, since I like shooting bugs, I wish I'd saved for the 180mm so I didn't have to get as close. The problem is that the 180 is super expensive and I've learned to sneak up on the darn' bugs. I have no regrets about purchasing this lens. I would not bother with the 100mm L IS version ... the non-L is built very well.

If you're considering the Canon 100, I've also heard great things about the Sigma 105 and the Tamron 90.


ALL IMAGES WITH Canon 7D, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon 430EX mounted on-shoe with Diffuser

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/IMG_1019-Edit-1.jpg


http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/SweatBee.jpg


http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/IMG_1250-Edit.jpg



http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/IMG_0473-Edit.jpg

[sundevilstormin]

How is the focusing speed?

we use ours for detail shots for weddings... Focusing speed is S L O W in normal light and excrutiating in low light... it likes to walk back and forth, several times before locking in, better to get it close manually before pressing the button... grind grind grind

[azboricua]

I think I just fell in love:

http://www.adorama.com/images/large/CA10028ISU.JPG

[RickRandhawa]

Went out with my buddy today to teach him how to use his new 40D and nifty. He's been using a P&S up until now. I spent some time teaching him post processing, but then I basically let him just go at it. He was really fascinated with the portraiture skin smoothing plugin as you can tell..lol

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/5079443327_59031feb0f_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/5079443393_91af6a8e8e_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/5080037950_5341125252_z.jpg

[Bhargav]

Went out with my buddy today to teach him how to use his new 40D and nifty. He's been using a P&S up until now. I spent some time teaching him post processing, but then I basically let him just go at it. He was really fascinated with the portraiture skin smoothing plugin as you can tell..lol


Are there any free skin smoothing plugins for CS4? Never tried one.

[RickRandhawa]

Are there any free skin smoothing plugins for CS4? Never tried one.

Not that I know of, but I've never really looked. You may just want to learn to do it by hand. The other alternative is Portrait professional, which u have to pay for but it is cheaper than Portraiture.

[john69az]

I am asking because I wonder how it would compare to an 85mm 1.8, I am starting to like Macro, its fun! How is the focusing speed?
I have them both next time we get together you can check them out. I like the 100 Macro but it is slow focusing. Both lenses are razor sharp but get the macro if you want to do the close up stuff. of couse some PS cameras do some good macro too.

[-AP-]

Are there any free skin smoothing plugins for CS4? Never tried one.

If you can't find any free plug-ins, there are always actions.

Try this maybe...... (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=photoshop+actions+skin+)

-AP-

[john69az]

Are there any free skin smoothing plugins for CS4? Never tried one.

I found a program called cleanskinfx it was free but sometimes the results i like and sometimes the results i dont like.

[Bhargav]

I found a program called cleanskinfx it was free but sometimes the results i like and sometimes the results i dont like.

Thanks. its very simple and easy to use. Pretty good for personal use.

[sundevilstormin]

TauntDevil and I had a fun couple hour shoot at the Salt River
This was the capstone:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/5079988045_52c20f0c73_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5079988045/)

[disneydork06]

very cool photo. for some reason the dress looks a little blue on my laptop...does it kinda show for anyone with an actual calibrated monitor? I'm crazy right? :-P

[TauntDevil]

TauntDevil and I had a fun couple hour shoot at the Salt River
This was the capstone:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/5079988045_52c20f0c73_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5079988045/)

Was alot of fun. Thank you again for letting me come with.
Still working on the pictures. Just finished one. Cant wait to see yours.


Heres the one i editted. .
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/5081896219_686e29aef9_z.jpg

[AZAutoPhoto]

Hey guys, if anyone is interested in a free white box for product/macro/food photography let me know. I welded a frame out of small angle iron and spray painted it white, then made walls out of white foam board. It works great, and the frame could be reused even if the foam starts to fall apart. I don't have room for a white box I don't use so if anyone wants to pick it up I would be glad to give it to them for free.

Here are pics I have taken with it using only desk lamps for light: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewpoet/sets/72157624735205120/

Here is where I got the idea: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.naturescapes.net/042006/wil_whitebox.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.naturescapes.net/042006/wh0406.htm&h=633&w=700&sz=125&tbnid=ooTJjnjFrjq89M:&tbnh=127&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwhite%2Bbox&zoom=1&q=white+box&usg=__csTKuLUZqJ7Tc7RnXs3PHapi7ko=&sa=X&ei=eo63TMrhGou2sAOP_6SDCQ&ved=0CDIQ9QEwAg

It is 3'x2'x2' so it will fit in the back seat of a car or whatever. I just thought I would see if anyone wanted it before i put it in the attic.

[azpix]

Taunt...... Where is thAt shot at?

[disneydork06]

Hey guys, if anyone is interested in a free white box for product/macro/food photography let me know. I welded a frame out of small angle iron and spray painted it white, then made walls out of white foam board. It works great, and the frame could be reused even if the foam starts to fall apart. I don't have room for a white box I don't use so if anyone wants to pick it up I would be glad to give it to them for free.

Here are pics I have taken with it using only desk lamps for light: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewpoet/sets/72157624735205120/

Here is where I got the idea: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.naturescapes.net/042006/wil_whitebox.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.naturescapes.net/042006/wh0406.htm&h=633&w=700&sz=125&tbnid=ooTJjnjFrjq89M:&tbnh=127&tbnw=140&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dwhite%2Bbox&zoom=1&q=white+box&usg=__csTKuLUZqJ7Tc7RnXs3PHapi7ko=&sa=X&ei=eo63TMrhGou2sAOP_6SDCQ&ved=0CDIQ9QEwAg

It is 3'x2'x2' so it will fit in the back seat of a car or whatever. I just thought I would see if anyone wanted it before i put it in the attic.
I wish I could take it but gilbert is just so far away :-P

[TauntDevil]

Taunt...... Where is thAt shot at?
Salt lake river. Sundevilstormin was there. It was mainly his shoot but he was awesome and let me come with to practice. Had a blast and learned alot.
I wish I could take it but gilbert is just so far away :-P
Want me to get it and hold on to it for you? Im not far from Gilbert.

[TaggM]

Hey guys, if anyone is interested in a free white box for product/macro/food photography let me know....

I'd be happy to accept it maybe in exchange for lunch and on the basis of a long term loan for Studio 1AB.

[disneydork06]

ahh, hate missing out on the BBT...have to get up early before work and go pick it up before I miss out on the delivery...again. have a great day all

[AZAlphaDog]

I'd be happy to accept it maybe in exchange for lunch and on the basis of a long term loan for Studio 1AB.

Hey Tagg, let see some of you pictures from the Phoenix Fashion Week shows?

Are you going to the Scottsdale Fashion Week events?

[TaggM]

Hey Tagg, let see some of you pictures from the Phoenix Fashion Week shows?

Are you going to the Scottsdale Fashion Week events?

Have you finished post-processing with your photos? You're fast! I'd like to see yours, too!

I've only seen photos of PFW from two other photographers. One, the photographer must have been crouching and aiming upwards. The models all appear twice as wide at their feet compared to their apparent should width, and with shrunken heads.

I am so slowww. After messing around for days this week in Lr3, I've completely revamped my RAW import and correction technique. Went back and re-processed some of the better photos from within the past year, too.

Wow!

Minor change, if any, upon image quality, but huge improvement upon visual impact -- even in black-and-white. Good enough that I started to post some photographs up for print sale on my Web site.

I'm aiming for posting some photos up on FB (not at all sure that I may post them on my own Web site, since that would be commercial use). I hope to have a large bulk of them posted on FB by Sunday.

[TaggM]

Are you going to the Scottsdale Fashion Week events?

Doh! I keep forgetting to contact them. I'll email them today for a media pass.

[AZAlphaDog]

Have you finished post-processing with your photos? You're fast! I'd like to see yours, too!

This is going to sound harsh, and it's not intended to be harsh or blunt but, I'm just used to processing my images at or right after sporting events. News and editorial event images have a short "lifespan" so I got into the habit of processing quickly.

Here are a few samples of my images:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5066081652_d5a36344cc_b.jpg

Working with the two ladies on the pink carpet on Thurs. Nice women, I rented a flash bracket and E-TTL II cord which resulted in several cases of "flash didn't fire" which frustrated me and made me look stupid in front of these lovely ladies, so I took the thing back and just made due with my 580EX II on-camera for Fri. and Sat.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5076917488_c439dfd51d_b.jpg

This model has a very "high-fashion" look.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/5076917456_2521f788dc_b.jpg

Surprised that some of these girls don't have nicer skin, but hey what are you going to do.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5076322735_8740da9b78_b.jpg

Beautiful women in bikinis, man this is tough work.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/5076917556_b72aa1df5c_b.jpg

Yep, this is a tough job point my camera at all these beautiful people.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/5076322813_2304d49ec9_b.jpg

Trying real hard to remember that it's about the clothes and the clothing designer.

Here is a bonus image from last years SFW to see what it looks like looking back at the photographers at a runway show.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/5076953228_7608f51d5a_b.jpg

I'd be interested in seeing what some of the other photographers got.

[-AP-]

Killer shots Doug..!!

How does one get to go to this event?

Thanks.

[TauntDevil]

Killer shots Doug..!!

How does one get to go to this event?

Thanks.

Have to have sexy sexy time with the models or the entrance gaurd. Thats how the Alphadog does it... lol im kidding hah

[TaggM]

This is going to sound harsh, and it's not intended to be harsh or blunt but, I'm just used to processing my images at or right after sporting events. News and editorial event images have a short "lifespan" so I got into the habit of processing quickly.

Agreed, I need to seriously speed up my workflow. Particularly with culling the keepers and then concentrating upon those for a quick turn-around.

Your photographs are the most polished look I've seen from PFW, so far. They are also fairly close to accurate colors. Allowing for photographic artistry and style, the colors are very good. Definitely much more editorial in style than mine. I need to work on that, too.

Do you carry around a portable backup hard drive? I only start processing photos after I have three sets of the RAWs.

[AZAlphaDog]

You can purchase tickets to attend the runway show if that is what you are into or if you are a photographer you can have a credited media outlet request a media credential for you. About the same as most sporting events.

The process of getting credentials for events has been discussed over and over on other parts of this forum.

Not trying to be rude or "unique" but getting a credential for almost any size event is, for the most part, the same process.

You need a reason to be there other than "it seems like a fun thing to shoot"

Just like when you got onto the starting line for the NHRA Top Fuel drag race, if you know someone that can get you in or are friends with the "right" people you could get in that way.

[TaggM]

You can purchase tickets to attend the runway show if that is what you are into or if you are a photographer you can have a credited media outlet request a media credential for you. About the same as most sporting events.

Channels 3 and 12 should adopt me. After all, their crew and I are frequently at the same events, even off-beat, things. Only thing is, I'm learning their names in person since I turn on my TV about twice a year.

Even more amusing (to the crew) I stopped into a Vietnamese restaurant for lunch last week. Completely looked like a schlub. Scruffy face, scraggly hair, and mussed up run-about clothes. An Asian special interest news crew was there (TV and radio). The crew got ready to interview one of the owners, so I hid on the opposite side of the restaurant. The camera guy kept on swinging over to me as I repeatedly hid my schlubby self from the camera.

I'm sure that FlyingPhotog can relate.

[-AP-]

Thanks..


Not trying to be rude or "unique" but getting a credential for almost any size event is, for the most part, the same process.

Oh now THAT'S funny...

I hope you didn't take the "unique" personal..??

[AZAlphaDog]

You personally made a personal comment about me personally and my personality and I can't understand why someone would take such a personal comment personally. Well, personally I think taking personal comments personally on the interwebs would personally be against ones personality and would personally be frond upon, but personally I wouldn't know about such personal things. Speaking personally of course.

[sundevilstormin]

Ambient Exposure test for TauntDevil and I - love this shot, all natural light

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5085223381_c73676c2b2_z.jpg

then with Canon580 in DIY Beauty Dish as main
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5085223601_29547da5a9_z.jpg

then she fell down walking into the water... which added some water droplets
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5085223165_37d020f7d2_z.jpg

[TaggM]

Hey Tagg, let see some of you pictures from the Phoenix Fashion Week shows?

Are you going to the Scottsdale Fashion Week events?

Okay, starting to finish up post-processing. (I am still puzzling out which steps to remove from my workflow for churning through thousands of snaps within an hour. Insight about speeding up Lr3.2: it needs more than 2GB of RAM to process thousands of photos quickly; which means: I need a new motherboard and more RAM.) Posted some headshots, so far. Napping for a few winks, and then I'll finish up post-processing on runway photos and post them.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22062&id=113281752054870

I'm mulling over whether to pitch my request for media access through a 3rd party magazine, through the auspices of the periodical which I edit, or ask for media access because....

Oh, had a few photos like this one. Note the glare-bounce from a nearby foreign object
;)

[AZAutoPhoto]

1DsMK3 $1100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2009045084.html

[disneydork06]

1DsMK3 $1100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2009045084.html

probably stolen?

[deadpass]

Nevermind, I sold my mkIII in 54 minutes on here, I love this site.

[Hatch1921]

WOW! Have I missed a ton of stuff. Looks like you all are having fun. Taking a break from unpacking... moving is a blast... highly recommend it to everyone. LOL

On a side note...
I have a washer/dryer set for sale (gas dryer) and a black side-by-side fridge with water and ice dispenser. Everything is in great shape... low prices... PM me if you are interested.

back to the grind! Have a fun weekend all.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Messing around with an older set of shots... using Nik HDR for the conversion...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5087531857_dc635fd548_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5087531857/)
Evening Sky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5087531857/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


Not over the top? I think? :D
Hatch

[john69az]

Welcome back Hatch. That moving stuff is for the birds.

[Hatch1921]

Welcome back Hatch. That moving stuff is for the birds.


Thanks! Moving is for the birds... no fun... still have a weeks worth of unpacking and picture hanging ahead of me... but... it's all worth it in the end I suppose. :)

[sundevilstormin]

fire fire!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5088495008_c965d0d47d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5088495008/)

[john69az]

Practicing trying to do chroma key using the deep octa to light the back of subject and background and the midi octa as main light.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5089523086_22352c1478_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53049399@N07/5089523086/)
IMG_0145 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53049399@N07/5089523086/) by john69az (http://www.flickr.com/people/53049399@N07/), on Flickr

[RickRandhawa]

Practicing trying to do chroma key using the deep octa to light the back of subject and background and the midi octa as main light.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5088627356_ba1547779b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53049399@N07/5088627356/)
IMG_0145 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53049399@N07/5088627356/) by john69az (http://www.flickr.com/people/53049399@N07/), on Flickr

Main light is a TINY BIT too much bro...I think you should have lowered power or stopped down lens a bit.

[RickRandhawa]

I got 5 glamour shoots set up for the next few weeks, and my assistant can't be there for 2 of them. If any FEMALE wants to come be my assistant, please PM me and I'll send over the dates.

[TaggM]

Practicing trying to do chroma key using the deep octa to light the back of subject and background and the midi octa as main light.

One technique I saw in a vid was to remove green from the image after the chromagreen background is removed. That way, there will less of a conspicuous green color cast against the digital background. Haven't tried it yet, myself.

[FlyingPhotog]

Howdy All...

Glad to see everyone's keeping busy trying new things (or new places in Hatch's case...)

Attended a wedding in Sedona on Friday and the couple only booked a shooter for the ceremony so I jumped in at the reception. If nothing else, they deserved one shot with the scenery behind them:

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v15/p7974721-4.jpg

[john69az]

One technique I saw in a vid was to remove green from the image after the chromagreen background is removed. That way, there will less of a conspicuous green color cast against the digital background. Haven't tried it yet, myself.

I tried in PS to do this took the slider -10 from green towards magenta. Seems to look better. Look back and compare. :)

[TaggM]

Attended a wedding in Sedona on Friday and the couple only booked a shooter for the ceremony so I jumped in at the reception. If nothing else, they deserved one shot with the scenery behind them:

Welcome back.

Good combination of exposure and lighting for effect.

[macroshooter1970]

Messing around with an older set of shots... using Nik HDR for the conversion...


Evening Sky (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5087531857/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


Not over the top? I think? :D
Hatch


That is real nice Frank.

[matrix311]

1DsMK3 $1100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2009045084.html


I'm going to venture to say this camera is stolen. A $6,000 camera selling for $1,100 lol.

[azbojo22]

Day Trip to Flagstaff on Saturday to see the fall colors....
#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5092700762_feec09c7d8_z.jpg
#2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5092706824_2778c66292_z.jpg
#3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5092115487_ee6443901a_z.jpg

and a couple of the family, practicing OCF...
#4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5092107653_929f832de5_z.jpg
#5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5092706316_b0db1fdbcb_z.jpg

[disneydork06]

Great shots Bob, love the first of the trees and the trail. I was actually in Flag too Saturday afternoon. amazing weather. can't wait for it to snow up there.

[disneydork06]

anyways, here's a shot from the wedding I was at on saturday:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5089628875_b6e60d2485_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/5089628875/)
Kelly and Frank (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/5089628875/) by ryry602 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ryandimal/), on Flickr
just a quickie from the reception. which was at the cottage. amazing food btw.

[FlyingPhotog]

@ Bob: Gorgeous scenery and nice looking family too!
@ Ryan: Shooting or just Attending (and Shooting)?

Couple of threads worth of what I've been up to lately. Warning to Kristy: Heavy aviation content...

"One Morning In Tucson"
Part 1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=945307)
Part 2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=946661)

Hope everyone had a great weekend! :D

[-AP-]

1DsMK3 $1100
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/2009045084.html

I just had to email the ad.
This is the response this morning..

Hi, you`re about to get your self a very good deal cause I still have it for sale. the price is 1000 $ including all taxes.
Still has 11 months warranty and the package includes all original packaging and accessories.
I`m in London right now and I need to sell it cause I need money to lend a flat.. If you are sure you want it I can
send it to you using a shipping company that will take care of everything, from shipping to payment, so I don`t
need to get worried about the money.
Cheers



Too funny..


AND,,,,, Great shot Jay,and Ryan.

Bob, those are very well done. Lovely trees and lovely family...

How much longer do you think the trees will be that colorful?

[Hatch1921]

Nice colors Bob... really like the 3rd shot.

Great work as always Jay. :)

You should write back AP and let them know you are in London and would love to meet up with them. LOL

Scams... what's sad is someone will fall victim to this stuff.

Have a fun Monday all.
Hatch

[disneydork06]

@ Bob: Gorgeous scenery and nice looking family too!
@ Ryan: Shooting or just Attending (and Shooting)?

Couple of threads worth of what I've been up to lately. Warning to Kristy: Heavy aviation content...

"One Morning In Tucson"
Part 1 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=945307)
Part 2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=946661)

Hope everyone had a great weekend! :D
shooting...but also go dinner so slightly attended :-P hung out with grooms family during dinner. oh and he is a coworker of mine

[Hatch1921]

16gb card... passing on info from FM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&sku=690511&is=REG&A=details&Q=#reviews

Hatch

[lilminijpc]

@ Bob: Gorgeous scenery and nice looking family too!
@ Ryan: Shooting or just Attending (and Shooting)?
Hope everyone had a great weekend! :D

shooting...but also go dinner so slightly attended :-P hung out with grooms family during dinner. oh and he is a coworker of mine

@ jay/ryan, what's the common courtesy rule for attending weddings as a guest with your gear? should i not even bother and just bring a p&s? ie) i don't wanna be "that person" who the paid wedding photog gets annoyed with.

[azboricua]

Day Trip to Flagstaff on Saturday to see the fall colors....


I was just in Flagstaff from Thusday till Sunday night. The trees were beautiful. I was so mad I did not have my 5D2 with me. I was driving and could just frame the shots with my eyes. No camera though :mad:

I finally got my hands on my 5D2 last night :D, didnt play with it much as i've had a headache since I got back. :(

Great shots by the way!!!!

[disneydork06]

@ jay/ryan, what's the common courtesy rule for attending weddings as a guest with your gear? should i not even bother and just bring a p&s? ie) i don't wanna be "that person" who the paid wedding photog gets annoyed with.
don't get in the way of the paid photographer?

[ToferPhotography]

I was just in Flagstaff from Thusday till Sunday night. The trees were beautiful. I was so mad I did not have my 5D2 with me. I was driving and could just frame the shots with my eyes. No camera though :mad:

I finally got my hands on my 5D2 last night :D, didnt play with it much as i've had a headache since I got back. :(

Great shots by the way!!!!

Probably altitude (the headache) ... drink plenty of water and I hope it goes away quickly...

[FlyingPhotog]

@ jay/ryan, what's the common courtesy rule for attending weddings as a guest with your gear? should i not even bother and just bring a p&s? ie) i don't wanna be "that person" who the paid wedding photog gets annoyed with.

If the B/G say cameras are ok, I'll try and catch alternative angles of the ceremony or watch for wedding party reactions to same.

In general, I just snipe candids of guests having fun. The 135 f/2 is great for this. Little moments that the paid shooter can't get because he/she is doing something else.

Glad I had gear with me for the reception though. Lot of my stuff is still kind of "snapshot-ish" but no doubt it's better than what most of the P&S crowd got. Or at the very least, I can process mine to look better! ;)

[azboricua]

Probably altitude (the headache) ... drink plenty of water and I hope it goes away quickly...

I bet its that and too much driving. I drove from Flagstaff, to the canyon, back to flagstaff, then to phoenix, all right after the other and to top it off very little sleep.

[Dean Rachwitz]

Love these shots, Bob! I always 'see' these shots but then mostly FAIL when it comes to capturing them. You did so very nicely here.

Day Trip to Flagstaff on Saturday to see the fall colors....
#1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5092700762_feec09c7d8_z.jpg
#2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5092706824_2778c66292_z.jpg
#3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5092115487_ee6443901a_z.jpg

[sundevilstormin]

...I drove from Flagstaff, to the canyon, back to flagstaff, ....

WITHOUT A CAMERA?! Shame shame!:lol:

[azboricua]

WITHOUT A CAMERA?! Shame shame!:lol:

I know, but because of my job I get to do it like 4 times a year so I figured this once wouldn't hurt. Yet it did.

[azbojo22]

Bob, those are very well done. Lovely trees and lovely family...

How much longer do you think the trees will be that colorful?

Thanks. I am thinking the color will last another 2 weeks or so.

We took Forest Service Road 151 (Hart Prarie Road) which is a couple of miles past the turnoff for Snowbowl. Don't blink or you'll miss it. I would not recommend any low profile vehicles as the road gets pretty rough at times.

http://www.flagstaffwebcam.com/fall-foliage-guided-tour

[Hatch1921]

Just put one on order:D

http://www.ips-studio.com/

Well... at first... I thought this is just flat out dumb.. then... I was thinking it could be useful for events/weddings... places you would need a portable studio.. but... I wonder how a giant trash bag without AC would do in the middle of the Phoenix summer. :D

Good times!
Hatch

[-AP-]

Thanks. I am thinking the color will last another 2 weeks or so.

We took Forest Service Road 151 (Hart Prarie Road) which is a couple of miles past the turnoff for Snowbowl. Don't blink or you'll miss it. I would not recommend any low profile vehicles as the road gets pretty rough at times.

http://www.flagstaffwebcam.com/fall-foliage-guided-tour

Thank you so much for this...

[azboricua]

Just put one on order:D

http://www.ips-studio.com/

Well... at first... I thought this is just flat out dumb.. then... I was thinking it could be useful for events/weddings... places you would need a portable studio.. but... I wonder how a giant trash bag without AC would do in the middle of the Phoenix summer. :D

Good times!
Hatch

I would love to witness this being used....

[JmprSteve]

Just put one on order:D

http://www.ips-studio.com/

Well... at first... I thought this is just flat out dumb.. then... I was thinking it could be useful for events/weddings... places you would need a portable studio.. but... I wonder how a giant trash bag without AC would do in the middle of the Phoenix summer. :D

Good times!
Hatch

let me know when you plan on using this... I'll set-up a vending area for ice packs, water, etc. ($5 per 12 oz bottle isn't unreasonable .. is it?) 8)

[Salmo22]

Quick day trip to Escudilla Mountain.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5074387800_40435dfc30_b.jpg

[Hatch1921]

Nice colors Salmo22 :) Welcome to the thread if I haven't said so.


Working on an old shot from Saddleback mountain near Tonopah....another HDR... 10x20... looks decent... shot with the 5D.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5095434759_21aab5ea4a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5095434759/)
Sunrise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5095434759/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

Hatch

[sundevilstormin]

let me know when you plan on using this...

set one up in Sedona as a sweat lodge...?

Fill it with helium and have a studio balloon...?

take it to a 911 call and catch the suicide jumper...?

[deadpass]

I would love to witness this being used....

Me too, that thing is pretty awesome. can't wait to hear how well it works.

[FlyingPhotog]

set one up in Sedona as a sweat lodge...?

Fill it with helium and have a studio balloon...?

take it to a 911 call and catch the suicide jumper...?

Finally have the space to shoot that Water Buffalo you've been meaning to sell on Craigslist?

[Kristy]

Awesome fall shots guys!! :) Make it seem like it's about time for a trip to Sedona..... wonder what the slide rock area is looking like now.



Just put one on order:D

http://www.ips-studio.com/

Well... at first... I thought this is just flat out dumb.. then... I was thinking it could be useful for events/weddings... places you would need a portable studio.. but... I wonder how a giant trash bag without AC would do in the middle of the Phoenix summer. :D

Good times!
Hatch

Can you say CLOSTERPHOBIA.... (how do you spell that anyway... lol) YIKES! Don't think I'd be photographing or assisting in that thing....

Steve, you might want to include some Xanax..... and a fire safety kit in your vendor station. ;)

[Hatch1921]

5D2 firmware update (http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html)

[azboricua]

5D2 firmware update (http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html)

I was just about to update to 2.0.7 last night. Guess I should go home and update both now.

Just saw this: 5D MKii Craigslist $2K (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pho/2013160842.html) (Not me)

[Salmo22]

Nice colors Salmo22 :) Welcome to the thread if I haven't said so.
Hatch
Hatch - thanks for the welcome and compliment. I've been lurking for a while and hesitant to post any photos. I've only got a G11 right now. While it is a very good P&S, it can't keep pace with the big boy weapons. I hope to have a 5d MkII in my hands by Christmas - come on Santa Claus :D

Here are a couple more from my trip to Escudilla. I highly recommend this trip. It was an easy 4-hour drive from Mesa and well worth the effort. It has one of the highest concentration of aspens I've ever seen in AZ. They are on fire right now.

Terry Flat
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5074379504_92eb96ae54_b.jpg

The Dome
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5073785635_bf4063684b_b.jpg

[ToferPhotography]

Welcome Salmo22 - for a P&S they look really nice! :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Welcome Salmo...

Looks like lovely scenery. Where is this located?

[Salmo22]

Welcome Salmo22 - for a P&S they look really nice! :)

Welcome Salmo...

Looks like lovely scenery. Where is this located?

Thanks Chris & Jay:

This is located in eastern Arizona between Springerville/Eager and Alpine. It is called Escudilla Mountain. It is the third highest mountain in Arizona and has a road that goes up to nearly 10,000 ft. The scenery is second to none. My wife is from Alpine and I've spent some serious time on Escudilla over the years. You can easily drive the loop road in a car.

I truly enjoy and appreciate the excellent work of the AZ photographers on this forum. I used to shoot weddings/portraits for my dad many moons ago and getting back into the discipline this year. I can't wait to get my 5d MkII and some serious glass.

Take care;

Jeff

[matrix311]

Just put one on order:D

http://www.ips-studio.com/

Well... at first... I thought this is just flat out dumb.. then... I was thinking it could be useful for events/weddings... places you would need a portable studio.. but... I wonder how a giant trash bag without AC would do in the middle of the Phoenix summer. :D

Good times!
Hatch

Wow that thing looks awesome! I too would love to see this in action. $399 aint bad for the small one with fans, very affordable.

[AZAutoPhoto]

I just bought a Cokin P filter holder and a 4 stop ND filter along with a wireless trigger. I now have everything but an UWA lens for rig shots :)

[azboricua]

Watching the live coverage of the "Back to Mac" Apple event. Come on 10.7!

[TauntDevil]

I got a new lens but got the wrong one. I got a Sigma 70-300mm when i meant to buy the Canon IS version. Oh well. Anyway i was curious, sitting outside and trying to take pictures of the stars with it. I had a tripod and used a remote for my shutterspeed, had it open for about 15-25 minutes and am wondering does that hurt the camera? I noticed that some of my recent shots, like one of my cat, has some red pixels. Im taking the camera to Tempe Camera soon to get my sensor cleaned, etc but am wondering if long shutter speed hurts the camera. The camera is a XTi and only has taken 4000 pictures.

[FlyingPhotog]

Long exposures cause the sensor to heat up and this in conjunction with the length of the exposure itself can make hot pixels more pronounced.

If you prowl around over in the Astronomy section, you'll find many references to "image stacking" which is combining multiple shorter shots instead of leaving the camera open for so long.

[azboricua]

I got a new lens but got the wrong one. I got a Sigma 70-300mm when i meant to buy the Canon IS version. Oh well. Anyway i was curious, sitting outside and trying to take pictures of the stars with it. I had a tripod and used a remote for my shutterspeed, had it open for about 15-25 minutes and am wondering does that hurt the camera? I noticed that some of my recent shots, like one of my cat, has some red pixels. Im taking the camera to Tempe Camera soon to get my sensor cleaned, etc but am wondering if long shutter speed hurts the camera. The camera is a XTi and only has taken 4000 pictures.

15-25 minutes is a lot.

[azpix]

I got a new lens but got the wrong one. I got a Sigma 70-300mm when i meant to buy the Canon IS version. Oh well. Anyway i was curious, sitting outside and trying to take pictures of the stars with it. I had a tripod and used a remote for my shutterspeed, had it open for about 15-25 minutes and am wondering does that hurt the camera? I noticed that some of my recent shots, like one of my cat, has some red pixels. Im taking the camera to Tempe Camera soon to get my sensor cleaned, etc but am wondering if long shutter speed hurts the camera. The camera is a XTi and only has taken 4000 pictures.

I have never heard of long exposures causing damage. But Reading the posts above....i stand corrected.

[FlyingPhotog]

Understand that "heat up" doesn't mean like to the point of being able to make coffee...

It is enough to raise noise levels and make funky colored pixels appear though.

[azboricua]

Understand that "heat up" doesn't mean like to the point of being able to make coffee...

Ah man!!!!!!!!!!!! Im returning my 5Dmkii then!!!! :lol:

[TauntDevil]

Long exposures cause the sensor to heat up and this in conjunction with the length of the exposure itself can make hot pixels more pronounced.

If you prowl around over in the Astronomy section, you'll find many references to "image stacking" which is combining multiple shorter shots instead of leaving the camera open for so long.
Ahh alright. Ill search for the tutorial on that. Thought it was differant

15-25 minutes is a lot.
I agree, but i dont see anything if i just shoot at 30 seconds etc. I thought maybe 15 minutes would be able to get something but nah, didnt get anything.

[FlyingPhotog]

I agree, but i dont see anything if i just shoot at 30 seconds etc. I thought maybe 15 minutes would be able to get something but nah, didnt get anything.

Stacking software "builds" the image out of many exposures...

It's like "Lighter Color" layer blending in PS but on steroids.

[TauntDevil]

Stacking software "builds" the image out of many exposures...

It's like "Lighter Color" layer blending in PS but on steroids.
Right but i dont know how to do it...
Ill look for tutorial soon

[FlyingPhotog]

Right but i dont know how to do it...
Ill look for tutorial soon

Intro To Image Stacking... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763083)

Have Fun! :D

[RickRandhawa]

Hatch isn't available on facebook, so I figured I'd post here. You're slipping man. :mad:

I'm shooting a model on Friday that asked if she could have some of the unedited pics I take of her as well as the ones I retouch. I really don't have an issue with it, but I know most photographers don't like to do this..why is that? I figured I'd ask in case I'm missing something.

[FlyingPhotog]

Hatch isn't available on facebook, so I figured I'd post here. You're slipping man. :mad:

I'm shooting a model on Friday that asked if she could have some of the unedited pics I take of her as well as the ones I retouch. I really don't have an issue with it, but I know most photographers don't like to do this..why is that? I figured I'd ask in case I'm missing something.

It's your quality level and reputation on the line.

Do you want your work to go to some Photoshop hack and get shown to the world with your name on them?

Politely Decline...

Besides, you should have in writing exactly what the model is entitled to receive in consideration for doing the shoot. Prints? Files? Cash? Kitten?

[RickRandhawa]

It's your quality level and reputation on the line.

Do you want your work to go to some Photoshop hack and get shown to the world with your name on them?

Politely Decline...

Besides, you should have in writing exactly what the model is entitled to receive in consideration for doing the shoot. Prints? Files? Cash? Kitten?

Fair enough, thanks man.

[Hatch1921]

Hey hey...

Full agree with Jay. If you want your work to be printed on a sub par home printer by someone who doesn't have a clue... this is the risk you take giving your files away.

Even a TFP shoot... have them pick "X" amount of shots to be retouched and used for their portfolios. Offer print services.... comp cards...etc. I know you are not in this to make $$$... but... I know you are proud of your work. So...

Contract...contract...contract...contract.... did I mention...contract. :)

Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

BTW, offering a free Kitten works almost every time... ;)

[TauntDevil]

Intro To Image Stacking... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763083)

Have Fun! :D
thank you. Ill give it a try tonight when i have time :)

[john69az]

Watching the live coverage of the "Back to Mac" Apple event. Come on 10.7!

Is that OS 10.7 ?

[sundevilstormin]

I got a new lens but got the wrong one. I got a Sigma 70-300mm when i meant to buy the Canon IS version. Oh well. Anyway i was curious, sitting outside and trying to take pictures of the stars with it. I had a tripod and used a remote for my shutterspeed, had it open for about 15-25 minutes and am wondering does that hurt the camera? I noticed that some of my recent shots, like one of my cat, has some red pixels. Im taking the camera to Tempe Camera soon to get my sensor cleaned, etc but am wondering if long shutter speed hurts the camera. The camera is a XTi and only has taken 4000 pictures.

I'd agree with everyone... 15-20 min is doable. And I think Lightroom should detect your hot pixels and automatically scrub them

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/4362200356/

here is one series I took with 95 20 sec images using photoshop. There are Star Track merging freeware programs out there that are easier. 'm headed to the Mogollon Rim area this weekend and hope to catch some stars over the Rim Lakes.

[sundevilstormin]

here is an easy program for stacking / merging:
http://www.startrails.de/html/software.html

[azboricua]

Is that OS 10.7 ?

10.7 is called "LION"

[john69az]

Jay, Nice series on the blog Boeing 747-8F

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay, Nice series on the blog Boeing 747-8F

Thanks. I'm way, way behind in updating the blog. :(