DSLR Shots and Discussions

HKYStormFront · 02-02-2015, 10:59 PM

17-40 is one of my favorite lenses!

Huck · 02-03-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kayha12

Nice Huck, looks like the last shot miss focused, other than that's a pretty cool location

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. I didn't misfocus as much as I just went too open on the aperture. I got the emblem in focus but not much else, and in the dark it was hard to tell on the camera screen that it wasn't totally focused like I thought

Oh well, I'll keep working at it. Yours look friggin sweet as always

HKYStormFront · 02-04-2015, 09:49 AM

This year I was challenged by a good friend of mine to do a photo a week. While that sounds easy for me when I'm shooting so much, the challenge was to shoot something other than cars and I added to that by deciding to use a different lens each week. So this is my "Project 52". I will admit, I've been kinda busy and have been a little slack but here's what I've got so far:

1/52 "Christmas Wishes" - 135L

2/52 "Bad Moon On The Rise" - 300L

4/52 "Tools Of The Trade" - 50 1.4

6/52 "With Fire In His Eyes" - 50 1.4

Pintsize725 · 02-08-2015, 09:36 PM

Here is a practice shot with the speedlite. I have no idea what I'm doing but I liked how the water shows up.

osbornsm · 02-12-2015, 10:25 AM

I have an inquiry regarding the depth of field experienced with Low F numbers.

The DOF in the viewfinder doens't quite match the DOF captured in the photos.

Is there a good / better way to estimate the actual focal (infocus) range ??

6spd · 02-12-2015, 11:00 AM

You can preview DOF using the DOF preview button located on the front of the camera near the lens, usually on the shutter button side of the camera. They only preview to about f/2.8-4, correct me if Im wrong, so shooting with a prime at, say, f/1.8, it'll look the same as f/2.8.

osbornsm · 02-12-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

You can preview DOF using the DOF preview button located on the front of the camera near the lens, usually on the shutter button side of the camera. They only preview to about f/2.8-4, correct me if Im wrong, so shooting with a prime at, say, f/1.8, it'll look the same as f/2.8.

Scratches head... i'll have to look into what the DOF preview does... this is news to me!

6spd · 02-12-2015, 11:15 AM

Hey Patrick, I've need your opinion. My primary lenses are my 70-200 f/4 IS, 85mm f/1.8 and 28mm f/1.8. Which of these options would you recommend to cover my focal range gap: 1. the 24-70mm f/4 IS, 2: the 17-40mm f/4 + 50mm f/1.4?

The 30-85 focal region is my least used range as it never really suits my aesthetic. I know the 24-70 f/4 is a very nice piece, but being that its my least used range, do you think the 17-40 might suit me better? What do you think of its quality being an L and all? I'd appreciate any light you can shed on this for me!

HKYStormFront · 02-12-2015, 04:58 PM

Can't go wrong with the 17-40, honestly. I think that's your best bet based on what you are saying about which ranges you use and don't use.

kayha12 · 02-12-2015, 06:03 PM

I never understood how to use the DOF preview, it just seems to make things dark and I'm like huh? lol

HKYStormFront · 02-12-2015, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kayha12

I never understood how to use the DOF preview, it just seems to make things dark and I'm like huh? lol

It's supposed to show you what is in focus and what is not when you are stopped down. I find it hard to actually see. In an age of digital medium, I find this feature rather pointless. Trial and error is the best way to get your DoF set, imo

6spd · 02-13-2015, 08:19 AM

Cool, thanks Patrick!

Yeah, trial and error also gets you used to which settings to use for a desired result, so you can do it on the fly. Another really useful tip is to google DOF calculator. Check out the charts for your particular lens and you can see the DOF in actual measurements. For instance, if I'm shooting a portrait using my 85mm f/1.8, I know that if my subject is 4 feet away, the DOF or sharp plane of the image is only maybe 1/2 inch at f/1.8. So if I want the subjects entire face from nose tip to back of ears in focus, I'd have to shoot at around f/11ish. Knowing this helps you pick the right settings for your desired result.

redstarcg · 02-13-2015, 10:30 AM

Went out and had a photo session with an R8 last night. This is the first edit. Will do more tonight.

carlitos_370z · 02-13-2015, 10:47 AM

HKYStormFront · 02-13-2015, 11:41 AM

Damn!

Wish the arrow was pointing at the car instead of away but still... Nice shot, great view. And I hate parking deck shots lol

02-02-2015, 10:59 PM	#2761 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	17-40 is one of my favorite lenses! TreeSemdyZee and kayha12 like this. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

02-04-2015, 09:49 AM	#2763 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	This year I was challenged by a good friend of mine to do a photo a week. While that sounds easy for me when I'm shooting so much, the challenge was to shoot something other than cars and I added to that by deciding to use a different lens each week. So this is my "Project 52". I will admit, I've been kinda busy and have been a little slack but here's what I've got so far: 1/52 "Christmas Wishes" - 135L 2/52 "Bad Moon On The Rise" - 300L 4/52 "Tools Of The Trade" - 50 1.4 6/52 "With Fire In His Eyes" - 50 1.4 carlitos_370z and kayha12 like this. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

02-08-2015, 09:36 PM	#2764 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Here is a practice shot with the speedlite. I have no idea what I'm doing but I liked how the water shows up. onzedge, osbornsm, GaleForce and 2 others like this. __________________ Tracie

02-12-2015, 11:00 AM	#2766 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	You can preview DOF using the DOF preview button located on the front of the camera near the lens, usually on the shutter button side of the camera. They only preview to about f/2.8-4, correct me if Im wrong, so shooting with a prime at, say, f/1.8, it'll look the same as f/2.8. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-12-2015, 11:15 AM	#2768 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Hey Patrick, I've need your opinion. My primary lenses are my 70-200 f/4 IS, 85mm f/1.8 and 28mm f/1.8. Which of these options would you recommend to cover my focal range gap: 1. the 24-70mm f/4 IS, 2: the 17-40mm f/4 + 50mm f/1.4? The 30-85 focal region is my least used range as it never really suits my aesthetic. I know the 24-70 f/4 is a very nice piece, but being that its my least used range, do you think the 17-40 might suit me better? What do you think of its quality being an L and all? I'd appreciate any light you can shed on this for me! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-12-2015, 10:25 AM	#2765 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	I have an inquiry regarding the depth of field experienced with Low F numbers. The DOF in the viewfinder doens't quite match the DOF captured in the photos. Is there a good / better way to estimate the actual focal (infocus) range ??

02-12-2015, 04:58 PM	#2769 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	Can't go wrong with the 17-40, honestly. I think that's your best bet based on what you are saying about which ranges you use and don't use. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

02-12-2015, 06:03 PM	#2770 (permalink)
kayha12 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clarksville, MD Posts: 88 Drives: 05 OBP WRX Rep Power: 12	I never understood how to use the DOF preview, it just seems to make things dark and I'm like huh? lol __________________ -Khoi I like to take pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kayha12/ Weekly meets with: National G Club

02-13-2015, 08:19 AM	#2772 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Cool, thanks Patrick! Yeah, trial and error also gets you used to which settings to use for a desired result, so you can do it on the fly. Another really useful tip is to google DOF calculator. Check out the charts for your particular lens and you can see the DOF in actual measurements. For instance, if I'm shooting a portrait using my 85mm f/1.8, I know that if my subject is 4 feet away, the DOF or sharp plane of the image is only maybe 1/2 inch at f/1.8. So if I want the subjects entire face from nose tip to back of ears in focus, I'd have to shoot at around f/11ish. Knowing this helps you pick the right settings for your desired result. HKYStormFront likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

02-13-2015, 10:30 AM	#2773 (permalink)
redstarcg Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 171 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	Went out and had a photo session with an R8 last night. This is the first edit. Will do more tonight. 6spd, TreeSemdyZee, ZMan8 and 2 others like this.

02-13-2015, 10:47 AM	#2774 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586

02-13-2015, 11:41 AM	#2775 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	Damn! Wish the arrow was pointing at the car instead of away but still... Nice shot, great view. And I hate parking deck shots lol carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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