DutchPride Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 https://www.facebook.com/bosshunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 thanks again mate. thinking of getting the 18-55mm lens for now, and can upgrade later if necessary. how much zoom/flexibility will this give me? I reckon that is the best way to go. Get used to using the camera fist, then you can look at buying more equipment later on if you want. As I said previously, you dont want to over capitalize. You may find that the 18-55mm lens is perfect for what you need. The 18-55mm range with give you a fair amount of flexibility. A good lens to get a feel for things and get you excited about shooting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomby Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Just got a Canon EOS 600D, so stoked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Terry Richardson. He makes hipsters weak at the knees and new skool "rock and "roll" portrait photographers regurgitate ten page essays. He gets to photograph some of the most famous/interesting people on the planet and gets paid shit loads to do so... I dont get it! Am I missing something here? It seems that his talent lies in convincing people to relax and then then blasting them with an almost over exposed flash. I know that getting people to relax is a talent and not an easy thing to do, and yes his signature "candidness" is an instantly recognized cool, but I dont see what the fuss is all about! Any Terry Richardson fans on here? Can you help me out here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Have seen his work from time to time. That's the thing with portraiture, though. The main objective is to encapsulate a part of the subject's character and personality in the shot, and each photographer focuses on different things, and has their own way of expressing it. I don't mind his style... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 but as @KSK has said before, it (definately) doesn't blow me away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Exactly. Its not that I dont like his style as such. I just cant see why he is one of the most sort after photographers on the planet. I cant see why he is considered so much better than other photographers who take just as, if not more interesting portraits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Surely it couldn't be that hard to take a good portrait shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 You would be surprised. Not only is there a lot to know and be mindful of technically, the hardest thing (for me anyway) is getting people to let their guard down and stop consciously posing. Particularly if you dont know the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 The story behind this picture, of Aung San Suu Kyi, is pretty intense. just appreciated this shit a lot more. http://www.smh.com.au/world/burmas-suu-kyi-awarded-nobel-peace-prize--21-years-on-20120617-20hoy.html 21 years on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) http://www.abc.net.au/tv/photofinish/ For those who have not seen it, last Thursday ABC started a show called Photo Finish (you can watch the first ep using the link). Was pretty interesting to watch and had some very useful tips. Edited June 17, 2012 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) was getting a d5100 but switched to getting a 550d with an 18-135, interested in also picking up a nifty fifty pretty soon after. the fuji mirrorless systems have also caught my eye, and am currently seriously contemplating whether to get a DSLR or mirrorless. EDIT: i have watched like every video from digitalrev, (spare the no-life comments please - i was bored.) if you havent seen their channel and wish to learn more about camera, lenses etc in general, you should check them out. humorous whilst informative. great channel, tbh. Edited June 18, 2012 by macrrii 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomby Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Have been using my 600D heaps lately, I love it. Also recently picked up a EF 50mm f/1.8 lens, it is the definition of brilliant. Got it for a great price also from Teds Cameras for $130. Really been looking into getting a fisheye lens, preferably a Samyang 8mm f/3.5 lens. Anybody got any thoughts? Edited July 7, 2012 by tomby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Samyang 8mm f/3.5 lens. Anybody got any thoughts? shitty and plastic, pay for what you get. 8mm is wider than my geography teacher's ass. you'll get the inside of the lens in the shot @ 8mm, lol Edited July 18, 2012 by macrrii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD. Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 shitty and plastic, pay for what you get. 8mm is wider than my geography teacher's ass. you'll get the inside of the lens in the shot @ 8mm, lol Thought I would find you here, Macri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Finally! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 http://newnation.sg/2012/08/hipsters-stunned-as-vintage-cameras-fail-to-make-them-professional-photographers/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 "Phil Antropy" hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 http://newnation.sg/2012/08/hipsters-stunned-as-vintage-cameras-fail-to-make-them-professional-photographers/ Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thought I would find you here, Macri. luv u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 For those interested, this guys reviews are pretty good: http://www.youtube.com/user/DigitalRevCom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Some recently emerged photographs, taking a look behind the scenes of old Godzilla films 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 http://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet Over 2.2 million images documenting the history of NYC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Fuark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Problem is, you get lost in there! Its crazy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Some recently emerged photographs, taking a look behind the scenes of old Godzilla films Any behind the scenes ultraman? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Love Ultraman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I picked by a D3100 a couple weeks up and so far I'm pretty happy with it. 18-55mm sucks balls though, will be upgrading that shit chrissy time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Get the 35mm f/1.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I picked by a D3100 a couple weeks up and so far I'm pretty happy with it. 18-55mm sucks balls though, will be upgrading that shit chrissy time. Very nice. What is it that you dont like about the 18-55 lens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Get the 35mm f/1.8. Crisp lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Very nice. What is it that you dont like about the 18-55 lens? Don't get me wrong it does the job and I'm no photographer but the zoom is abit limited. It's fine with urban style shots (which is what I'm after) but for sports and other stuff I can't quite get the shots what I imagined I would. Maybe I just suck. I only bought it to take pics for a boutique tshirt business I'm starting this year and I wasnt keen on paying a photographer for simple shots I could easily take myself. I've only taken a few shots without auto mode coz im still new to the DLSR world but so for its been fun. It does the job I bought it for so I'm still giving it 8/10, but I guess coming from a point and shoot background anything will look amazing at first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 A mate is selling his 17-40L if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Vice magazine can often be so frustratingly up-its-own-arse-cool that it often makes me feel sorry for those who actually care enough about the opinions of the "elite" to take this shit seriously- particularly the photography section. Which is why I was so pleasantly surprised to come across this refreshingly honest piece regarding just how wanky photographers can really be, particularly when poo-pooing the work of an amateur whilst making out what they do is soooo much better- you're just too ignorant to understand the difference. In a moment of precocious insight, I once quizzed my photography teacher on how she marked all the high-saturation fashion shoots and black and white pictures of people smoking she had handed in to her, "When, like, taste is all personal opinion and stuff." She gave me a laughably vague answer that involved the words "composition,” "depth of field," and "lighting,” but I knew she just wanted rid of me so she could go back to drinking coffee and flirting with her graduate assistant. Ever since then, the concept of what makes a photograph "good" has baffled me. Photography isn't like painting or illustration or sculpture. Literally anyone with hands can take a photo (sucks to be you, bomb victims), but you still hear some photographers' names being bandied around in hallowed tones. What makes Nan Goldin's picture of some people having sex better than the amateur porn photo booth session I just finished? And why does that pretentious photo blog editor you know sneer at the monochrome portrait you took, but holds a daily commemorative circle jerk over one that Irving Penn shot 40 years ago? Now that everyone with a smartphone and an internet connection is a pro photographer, I've decided it's time to work out an easy system to identify the good from the bad. That way, we can finally all pat ourselves on our backs in a haze of pseudo-cultured self-satisfaction, and slam everyone else for being complete fucking idiots. http://www.vice.com/en_au/read/what-makes-a-good-photo-i-have-no-idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 its no 650D that i was planning to get, but just learning the ropes at the moment. will upgrade lens at Christmas, and possibly the body... but we will see. bought it from a family friend so i know its well looked after and got a fair price... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 The whole good photo/bad photo debate is naive. It's just another addition to the "What is art?" discussion. In the end, it's all subjective. One can analyse lighting, balance, positioning, composition, etc., but sometimes the photos taken against the rules, so to speak, are actually desired by others. It is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Pretty much agree with that. Anyone can take a quality image it just takes a shit load more shots to get the right result. It's like potting a ball in snooker, you'll get in.. But not always in the first shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) And the more you practice potting that ball the more frequently you will get the desired result. Personally I think there is far too much emphasis on the technicalities of photography. For example if someone takes a pictures using a cheap camera on auto-settings, he/she is a hack and lazy. If a pro takes the same image using an expensive camera using manual settings and spends hours setting up, its for some reason a better shot. I dont understand why this is if the outcome is exactly the same. Thats not to say photographers should know how to shoot manually, but personally I am more interested in shots being interesting rather than the process in which it was made. Edited September 8, 2012 by KSK_47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Ye I tend to shoot with auto most of the time and if I'm not happy with lighting or something I simply edit the images. I use photoshop for a living so I can usually get the result I'm after with a few simple clicks. Auto settings can't do everything though. I love long exposure photography, it's one of my favourite techniques, that's half the reason I bought a DLSR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Auto settings can't do everything though. Absolutely! Knowing how to use proper shutter and aperture can sometimes be crucial in order to get your shot the way you want it, but I just hate the way a lot of photographers feel that this knowledge somehow makes them a genius- even when their finished work is (in my opinion) no better than someone using instagram on their i-phone. Long exposure photography is so much fun! My tripod is pretty sketchy though which can often make shooting open-shutter really frustrating, (especially in the outdoors) but when it works out its a great feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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