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[aleach2]

@yurt what camera are you using, quality is tip top!

 

TBH in most cases it's the lense being used that gives the image it's sharpness. Good quality glass makes all the difference. Saying that I am looking to go full frame to help out in those low light situations.

[yurt]

As HarryMonkey says, click on the image and it will take you to its Flickr page where you can see the camera/lens and relevant settings.

[kennysarmy]

TBH in most cases it's the lense being used that gives the image it's sharpness. Good quality glass makes all the difference. Saying that I am looking to go full frame to help out in those low light situations.

 

I went full frame then sold all my gear in favour of a much lighter setup as it was killing my back lugging all the stuff around.

 

I now use a Fuji XE-2 with mainly primes and when I really want to go light a SONY RX100 m3

 

I look back at some of my photographs taken with various CANON cameras and to be honest you'd have to pixel peep to tell which was taken with which camera....400d, 40d, 5dmkii, XE1, XE2 and RX100

[yurt]

Very minimal light adjustments in Photoshop Elements, lighten shadows and increase midtone contrast.

[yurt]

Can recommend (if you don't use this site already) keeping an eye on the prices here

 

Camera Price Comparison, Compare Camera & Camera Accessory Prices

[HarryMonkey]

I watched this the other night ...

 

Travelling Light - Charlie Waite's Photography Masterclass - Charlie Waite Photography

 

Great insight into using a compact camera and what can be achieved (I still like my DSLR though).

[alan-d]

I went full frame then sold all my gear in favour of a much lighter setup as it was killing my back lugging all the stuff around.

 

I now use a Fuji XE-2 with mainly primes and when I really want to go light a SONY RX100 m3

 

I look back at some of my photographs taken with various CANON cameras and to be honest you'd have to pixel peep to tell which was taken with which camera....400d, 40d, 5dmkii, XE1, XE2 and RX100

 

I went with a Canon M3 because it was smaller but then bought the converter to use my other Canon lenses which put the weight back up lol :-)

 

The M3 is great for Landscapes but focusing is too slow for wildlife or sports especially in low light where I'm hoping a 6D may replace my trusty old 450D.

[hardtailstar]

All shot on the Google Pixel

 

 

Moose head at Kings Head pub in Wye, Kent

 

 

My cat Tamsin

 

 

View from my window at work

Edited November 3, 2016 by hardtailstar

[MrMat]

TBH in most cases it's the lense being used that gives the image it's sharpness. Good quality glass makes all the difference. Saying that I am looking to go full frame to help out in those low light situations.

Agreed, glass is way more important than the camera itself. Although Full Frame does have a certain aesthetic which you simply cannot achieve on a crop sensor camera. That's not to say crops aren't as good, they just have a different look about them.

 

I haven't posted any on here in a while and have actually been quite busy shooting a few bits and bobs.

 

Here's some new car stuff and a dog!

 

Mini! by Alex Matravers, on Flickr

 

Super low Swede! by Alex Matravers, on Flickr

 

Penny! A quick shoot I did with a friends little pooch. by Alex Matravers, on Flickr

[BKGarry]

 

All I did here was use nicer lens to take a pic of my servers from about 2.5-3m away

[yurt]

I found this exercise useful.

 

I wanted a location that would give a pleasant view in all seasons and also present itself as a good composition.

 

No adjustments were carried out apart from slight cropping.

 

I didn't go back each year for each season which gave time for natural growth and each image wouldn't be too samey.

 

 

Achurch winter 2010 by Mac Canonymous, on Flickr

 

 

Achurch autumn 2014 by Mac Canonymous, on Flickr

 

 

Achurch Summer 2016 by Mac Canonymous, on Flickr

[aleach2]

I went with a Canon M3 because it was smaller but then bought the converter to use my other Canon lenses which put the weight back up lol :-)

 

The M3 is great for Landscapes but focusing is too slow for wildlife or sports especially in low light where I'm hoping a 6D may replace my trusty old 450D.

 

Pretty much my reasoning too. I have a Panasonic Lumix G3 mirror less camera for when I don't want to carry everything around. The camera is great and light. I just want to replace my 700D with something which is better in low light.

@kennysarmy I like using prime lenses also. the build quality is usually better and they often use better glass making the images nice and sharp.

[kennysarmy]

Pretty much my reasoning too. I have a Panasonic Lumix G3 mirror less camera for when I don't want to carry everything around. The camera is great and light. I just want to replace my 700D with something which is better in low light.

@kennysarmy I like using prime lenses also. the build quality is usually better and they often use better glass making the images nice and sharp.

 

One of my most viewed photos on Flickr +10.000 views was taken with a prime lens:

 

At WildWood Crafts by Jeff, on Flickr

 

and this one with 5,000 +

 

Project 52.23 : Inspiration by Jeff, on Flickr

[alan-d]

My most popular image is of a Seagull with 4500+ views, No idea why - other than someone is linking to it.

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/alan-d-photos/5628347259

[MrMat]

Pretty much my reasoning too. I have a Panasonic Lumix G3 mirror less camera for when I don't want to carry everything around. The camera is great and light. I just want to replace my 700D with something which is better in low light.

@kennysarmy I like using prime lenses also. the build quality is usually better and they often use better glass making the images nice and sharp.

 

Yeah I'm a big believer in Prime lenses too. Zooms are great as they're super flexible but i prefer the DOF, low-light capabilities and image quality you get from a prime. My current set up is 2 prime lenses and a zoom i.e. 35mm f2.8, 55mm f1.8 and 70-200mm f4. All three lenses, camera and a mini tripod all fit in my bag nicely and weigh-in at less than 2kg.

 

On that note, what is everyones current favorite camera/lens combo?

[alan-d]

On that note, what is everyones current favorite camera/lens combo?

 

My favourite combo goes against your post as it's my trusty Canon 450D with the 18-200mm f3.5 EF-S. I know most will cringe at that but I found it nice and flexible for the stuff I'm interested in. I'm in the process of looking at an upgrade to a 6D and a couple of Primes but for landscapes I'm currently using a Canon M3 with either a 22mm stm or 18-55mm zoom. Occasionally I carry the 70-200mm M lens. For long trips I add a converter to take a Sigma 70-300 F4.

[enjay]

Zoom lens for me, because most of what I photograph is wildlife.

 

I took these on a photography day at a falconry centre:

 

Sometimes the wildlife comes to me though...

[bald_pig]

The only Prime I have at the moment is a 210mm! I don't have a favourite combo really, as I end up needing 2-3 lenses if I'm shooting at a track! Pushed for a favourite, I'd probably plump for my Tamron 80-210mm

 

My standard Carry kit consists of my D3200, five lenses and teleconverter

[arwen]

Oh we are talking lenses! Yay!

I bought a Panasonic GX7 last year, which came with the 12-32mm and 35-100mm standard zoom lenses. I've really enjoyed using them but feeling the itch to get some new lenses.

I am thinking of trading in my 35-100mm for a 45-200mm Panasonic lens as when I'm out walking, I frequently see wildlife I want to take a picture of, but can't get close enough too. Also hoping this would be a decent enough lens for more trace side photos at Knockhill?

I'd also really like one of the fast primes such at the Panasonic 25mm F1.7, which comes up in my price range frequently. So I can see me getting one of them some time in the new year.

On the other side however, I am enjoying trying to take macro photos, and love pictures I have seen taken with the 60mm Olympus Macro lens. However it is a bit out of my price range (and doesn't seem to come up often second hand). So I was thinking of maybe buying this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CANGBIK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DWBUMUTCYKUM&coliid=I267G53LU72YAB as a bit of a stop gap until I can afford the actual macro lens. Any advice on using these extension tubes?

 

There is so much choice! Am I alone in wanted to photograph loads of things rather than focusing on one type of photography (Landscapes, macro, portrait etc?)

[HarryMonkey]

I have a Nikon D80 with 2 lenses .. a Nikon 18-70mm and a Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 EX DG APO Macro. Oh yes and my trusty iPhone 6s.

 

[bald_pig]

Oh we are talking lenses! Yay!

I bought a Panasonic GX7 last year, which came with the 12-32mm and 35-100mm standard zoom lenses. I've really enjoyed using them but feeling the itch to get some new lenses.

I am thinking of trading in my 35-100mm for a 45-200mm Panasonic lens as when I'm out walking, I frequently see wildlife I want to take a picture of, but can't get close enough too. Also hoping this would be a decent enough lens for more trace side photos at Knockhill?

I'd also really like one of the fast primes such at the Panasonic 25mm F1.7, which comes up in my price range frequently. So I can see me getting one of them some time in the new year.

On the other side however, I am enjoying trying to take macro photos, and love pictures I have seen taken with the 60mm Olympus Macro lens. However it is a bit out of my price range (and doesn't seem to come up often second hand). So I was thinking of maybe buying this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CANGBIK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DWBUMUTCYKUM&coliid=I267G53LU72YAB as a bit of a stop gap until I can afford the actual macro lens. Any advice on using these extension tubes?

 

There is so much choice! Am I alone in wanted to photograph loads of things rather than focusing on one type of photography (Landscapes, macro, portrait etc?)

 

Be cheap like me and buy Adaptall lenses

 

Would you really need to get closer than a meter away? That 45-200mm will still focus 1m away at 200mm, should still be usable for most macros shots?

[kennysarmy]

Yeah I'm a big believer in Prime lenses too. Zooms are great as they're super flexible but i prefer the DOF, low-light capabilities and image quality you get from a prime. My current set up is 2 prime lenses and a zoom i.e. 35mm f2.8, 55mm f1.8 and 70-200mm f4. All three lenses, camera and a mini tripod all fit in my bag nicely and weigh-in at less than 2kg.

 

On that note, what is everyones current favorite camera/lens combo?

 

Good question.

 

I think it would be a tie between me Fuji XE2 + 23mm (f1.4) and the Fuji XE2 + 35mm (f1.4)

[enjay]

So I was thinking of maybe buying this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CANGBIK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DWBUMUTCYKUM&coliid=I267G53LU72YAB as a bit of a stop gap until I can afford the actual macro lens. Any advice on using these extension tubes?

 

I've got a set similar to those, and they're pretty good. Get a tripod and use them somewhere with a decent light source (or use off-camera flash). Remember to turn the auto-focus off on your lens too.

[enjay]

Lens-wise, I've just got the 18-55 which came with the camera and a 55-250. The 10-18 f4.5 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KAQX66Y) is on my shopping list, though.

[alan-d]

The 10-18 f4.5 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KAQX66Y) is on my shopping list, though.

 

Mine too Waiting to see what camera I settle for first though