Anybody Into Photography?

While I’ve seen quite a few very nice images taken with Nikon cameras, I prefer the tonalities and UI of Canon. From my old AE-1 to my full frame 5DMkII and 1DsMkII the images they produce are amazing! And the “little” G1X is pretty awesome in it’s own right, albeit with some quirks.

The live view on my 5DMkII is great for macro work, getting images like this one of the Cree MT-G2 in the new Solarforce S2200:

There’s a reason why Nikons, and not Canons, are being used on International Space Station… :stuck_out_tongue:

It’s called lowest bidder.

I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Nikon don’t charge them at all.
I always wondered if Hasselblad charged NASA, and I see the only mention of a purchase here is Wally Schirra’s camera…
http://www.hasselblad.com/about-hasselblad/hasselblad-in-space/space-cameras.aspx

Photography is my primary hobby. I use gear from Fuji, Nikon and Pentax - analog and digital!
If you’re interested have a look at https://picasaweb.google.com/ulibaer
Have fun! :slight_smile:

Ha ha! Don, I’ve done that too :bigsmile:
Sometimes I forget that I’ve got an old, manual-focus lens mounted and I’ll just blast away thinking the camera will do its thing.

No. I had to Google the model too! I have used my mother’s cameras but my photography drastically improved when I got my first digital camera (just a consumer level Nikon P&S). I could focus on composition and lighting due to being able to see the results nearly straight away (tiny LCD or uploading to PC).

Hey, I’d appreciate you not using my real name in a public forum :smiley: :wink: :beer:

Hmm, never thought the Canon vs. Nikon debate would break out on a flashlight forum… I stand corrected! :smiley:

I think the actual cost of the equipment is irrelevant when you factor in the shipping charge of $40,000/ounce :open_mouth:

Ok that sound perfect. I wasn’t really sure which one to get.

As far as the 5100 or 3200; I went for the megapixels no other reason, 24.2mp. It’s really amazing how much lighter this camera is than even the old d50. I really like it, and Amazon rocks. Ordered it Friday at 550 pm central and had the light in my hands by 1030 am on Saturday morning. Shipping was only 8 bucks extra.

I took this the day of the the devastating tornado in Moore, OK, using the d3200. But, I’m 935 mile NE.

What a beautiful rainbow! :open_mouth:

That picture isn’t retouched but if you bump up the saturation you can see the one above it too :slight_smile:

I started as Nikon guy for a short time, then changed to Canon. Some years ago I tested a lot of equipmen (that I bought 2nd hand.) At most, I had around 30+ lenses at the same time (NOT KIDDING, all bought personally). That made it possible for me to write comparison reviews, and do lots of side by side shots. Once I started to work for Canon, I had all the newest stuff all the time within the DSC and DSLR range. It was a part of my job to have the gear, learn sellers about it, and be able to answer questions from all the stores… I recently stopped working for them, but I can say pretty sure, that when it comes to photography gear I have benn through more than most!
I like photography, but when I became a gear-head, it kinda lost some of its charm. (And I became a gear-head quite fast, before I had learned a lot) Not long ago, I used a 5D MKIII, now I just use a 550D (aka T2i). But I have some decent lenses and such.

Canon vs Nikon talks are mostly useless. Every real photographer knows the differences are subtle. If gear-heads used more energy and time on photography instead of discussing gear and convincing why other should buy their “brand”, they would all be better photographers.
I have never been a real photographer, gear knowledge have been better suited for my abilities, combine that with sales.

There is a nice thread here, where people share photos.

Im not very artistic, and don’t really use a camera that much for more than documenting anymore.
When you need to test new gear all the time, you start focusing on being able to use all features, instead of taking actual pictures… :stuck_out_tongue:
I have been in the features stage for a long time…

Here are a few flashlight related shots though…

Taken with a simple point and shoot pocket camera.

A collection picture, not too long ago.

Some random shots

I recently upgraded to a Canon 60D, because of the great sale prices right now, and it was time for an upgrade (I used an XTi/400D for about six years).
The 60D is great for me, a real grip, good UI, nice screen (when I use it), great battery life.
Debating which camera is better is useful for heating up a room, not much else.
Comparing shots form my XTi and 60D (same lens, settings, and composition), unless you pixel-peep, they look the same. Seriously, any DSLR body produced in the last five years or so will serve the casual to enthusiast photographer just fine.
Spend your research time and money on lens selection. This is where the magic really is, and both Nikon and Canon have a wide selection.
Happy shooting :slight_smile:

Edit: Excellent shots R86! I enjoy bird photography, when I have the time for it. I’m in the process of selecting a new bird lens. Would like to get out to 400mm, but not sure I can afford to…

hahah… So true… +1

That bird shot was taken with a 50D and a 300mm F4 L IS. I actually have not tried any of the 400mm in real outdoor situations, but im not that into large tele-lenses.
I could not justify having the 300mm, used it too little. It was also slow focusing with extender.
70-200 F 2,8 L IS was great, but too heavy for general use. I just settled for the 70-200 F4 L IS.

I prefer the slightly larger cameras too, in terms of grip, “handling” and speed and features. I did not like the XXXD series before. But after after dragging with me lots of kilos of photography gear for so long, I don’t mind a lighter model. (I got it for free too, and have not felt the need to upgrade). The higher models like 60D, and 7D, basically have the same picture quality. I have not been into car photography or any things that requires fast AF, and higher FPS lately either. So, my little camera with a good bunch of quality lenses will do.
5D mk II is sweet, and great bang for the buck. But I have gotten used to 5D mk III, and newer modes. Focusing system on the 7D and especially 5DMK III is just so sweet! :heart_eyes:
More up my alley if doing action stuff. 5D Mk III is all around just sweet! But the be honest, if going out. I would more often take a smaller lighter camera.

Sometimes you have to tried more to better appreciate less. Enjoy your 60D, its a superb all-round camera!

Absolutely correct, RaceR86. I’ve seen some wonderful shots taken with a used $30 Seagull camera.All this talk about this brand vs. that and so forth is just an exercise in one-upmanship :~
Btw, really like those images of yours. Makes me wanna go out and shoot some. At the moment my gear is sitting pretty on the shelf, most of the time :stuck_out_tongue:

I don’t have a flickr account, but I have a web site www.sirockalot.com

I have to admit. Im quite guilty too. But I dont feel bad.
Popular lenses don’t really depreciate once they have taken the first drop.
A camera body on the other hand, that losses value fast!

flashlights, camera with flash, seems somehow connected :bigsmile: