http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:10:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/techforums_v2/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.steves-digicams.com/ http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162429-how-do-you-view-your-photos-when.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:30 GMT With digital cameras, one can fire off 1,000 shots pretty quickly. How many of the photos do you actually print, and how do you deal with having so... With digital cameras, one can fire off 1,000 shots pretty quickly.
How many of the photos do you actually print, and how do you deal with having so many photos that .....they can just get lost in a sea of photo folders on a hard drive? In the old days, you had film cameras and every shot you took you had developed. So you might go on vacation and take 3 or 4 rolls of photos and then have them developed and put them in a photo album. At any time you can bring them to a friends house or when someone comes to your home, show the photos of your last trip.

With digital camera's printing every photo you take is too expensive with taking thousands of photos. It seems the average person just throws them on their hard drive and they barely look at them. Yes it's good to back them up on a CD, but they can get lost. 2 years can go by and your like oh I have not seen the photos I took on (X) trip in a while and you go back, try to find them and then look at them on your computer screen. I am kinda of old school I know. Getting great photos, sending them to a company like shutter bug, sending them to family and friends, and all that, but I find with a full time job, wife, kids, and normaly activities, it's hard to keep on top of all the photos your taking. Anyone else out there find the same thing.

Now that I have a new camera, I am trying to get more disciplined in taking the time to make the detailed folders on my computer so I can find things easier, and backing everything up on a CD. Then after having over 100 shots, find the ones I want to print, and email them to the local drug store and have them print them for me. But it seems you will still have hundreds of shots that are really nice just lost in the sea of photos on your hard drive. How do you guys deal with these issues? ]]> Blueberry http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162429-how-do-you-view-your-photos-when.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162410-why-medium-format.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:41 GMT Why do most studio photographers opt for medium-format cameras like the Hasselblad? I know part of it has to do with the fact that they need super... Why do most studio photographers opt for medium-format cameras like the Hasselblad? I know part of it has to do with the fact that they need super high res prints for billboard size ads. Are medium format prints totally free of noise throughout the ISO range? Why do they run 40k plus? No more blown highlights because if a massive dynamic range? ]]> agc828 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162410-why-medium-format.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162399-best-setting-taking-photos-holiday-lights.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38:41 GMT I'm planning on taking lots of shots this holiday season of decorated homes with lights at night. What are the settings I should adjust to take nice shots ?....(with the flash off hopefully). ]]> anthony_b http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162399-best-setting-taking-photos-holiday-lights.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162377-little-weird-off-topic-question.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:31:56 GMT I'm in the process of moving and my Internet provider tells me that I will lose service for ten days - Such is life... :(

Anyway, today I pulled my answering machine/telephone off the wall to set it up in my new place, and since I'm not moving until Friday, hooked up a cheap temporary phone, just to stay in touch - No dial tone. Turns out that the phone company disconnected me at that exact moment I pulled it off the wall. Also turns out that they connected to my new address at the same time.

As for my question? Here I am with a dead phone line, and yet my DSL connection is (as you can see) still working. I did not know that this was possible. Anyone knows how this works?

Dave ]]> Chato http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162377-little-weird-off-topic-question.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162350-basic-question-number-images-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:59:44 GMT I see post where people number the images to make it easier for people to comment on or have comments on each photo. I am having trouble figuring out... I see post where people number the images to make it easier for people to comment on or have comments on each photo. I am having trouble figuring out how to put numbers between each image. I use the attached images and can not insert number or comments between the photos. I see there is also a way to link images from a different website which I prefer not to use. The only way I can see is to add each image a separate post.

How do I insert the numbers?:confused:

#1
Posted Image

#2
Posted Image

Thanks

Tom ]]> schent1 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162350-basic-question-number-images-post.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162332-bridge-camera-vs-ultra-zoom.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:36 GMT What's the difference between a bridge camera and ultra zoom... and what's prosumer? I am new to the forum and relatively new to photography but surely not a novice so i've got lots of questions to ask.. hope other respected forumers/members don't find me silly. And by the way which is the best camera other than DSLR which can give me sharpest, crispiest, blur free shots. I want to take shots from the window of a moving train, birds, animals, family indoor photos/outdoor photos, landscapes... thnx ]]> smhhasan7 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162332-bridge-camera-vs-ultra-zoom.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162330-cheapest-dslr-hd.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:29:06 GMT Which is the cheapest DSLR with HD that I can find in the market. I am looking to grab one around Christmas time to get competetive rates. Apart from... Which is the cheapest DSLR with HD that I can find in the market. I am looking to grab one around Christmas time to get competetive rates. Apart from that pls. also educate me about the default lens kit. I want to take very sharp photos, i may also require reasonable zoom, indoor pictures. I hate blurred/shaky pics. Moreover if i don't go for a DSLR, which is the best p & s that i can find which could give me very sharp, crisp, blur free image quality, reasonable indoor/night shots, HD, reasonable zoom. ]]> smhhasan7 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162330-cheapest-dslr-hd.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162302-timelapse-virtual-tour.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:32:45 GMT i am wondering if this is possible. imagine that you took hundreds of panoramic shots from a constant point during the day. is there a way to make it... i am wondering if this is possible. imagine that you took hundreds of panoramic shots from a constant point during the day. is there a way to make it video-virtualtour or do have you ever seen any sample work made like this? ]]> thisiswhatisthis http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162302-timelapse-virtual-tour.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162254-where-next-dslrs.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:07:47 GMT I ran across this interesting piece at the Zone-10 Web site today. It discusses some avenues camera manufacturers may take for the next generation... I ran across this interesting piece at the Zone-10 Web site today. It discusses some avenues camera manufacturers may take for the next generation of improvements to DSLRs. This article is not brand-specific (although the author uses Canon in one case for illustrative purposes). Just a warning, the piece gets technical after the first page. But I think most may find it interesting:

http://zone-10.com/cmsm/index.php?op...d=461&Itemid=1

Personally I tend to agree with the author. For me, I think we've reached the point of diminishing returns with pixel counts. For APS-C cameras, I see no benefit in going beyond the 14-15mp level. Look at the results reviewers have been getting with the Canon 7D. This is a fine camera... but with 18mp, does one get real-world results better than other quality DSLRs offering 12-15mp? And then there's the issue of file size. Even at 14-15mp, I begin to question the space I'm using on my hard drive.

Of course, the very advancements in sensor technology discussed in this article may also change the resolution question. Any thoughts? ]]> Biro http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162254-where-next-dslrs.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162213-painting-night-shots-flash-lights.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:03 GMT Want to try it with my XSI tonight. Anyone have any experience doing this? Heard you just do a slow shutter speed and "color" the item you are shooting with a flashlight.
Tips?
Tricks?
How tos?
Photos of your own shots like this? ]]> xJoey Dubsx http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162213-painting-night-shots-flash-lights.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162212-why-not-automotive-section.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:40:03 GMT For all those who do Automotive shots, either parked, car shows, events, or driving, post them here! For all those who do Automotive shots, either parked, car shows, events, or driving, post them here! ]]> xJoey Dubsx http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162212-why-not-automotive-section.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162192-lens-hood-filter-same-time.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:36:24 GMT Hello folks,

I just purchased a Canon EOS 450 D (XSi) + 18-55 IS lens and I'd like to get the EW-60C lens hood too. Is it possible to have this and an UV Filter on the lens at the same time?

Maybe a stupid question, but I'm still learning ;) ]]> maggo85 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162192-lens-hood-filter-same-time.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162172-unhappy-canon-sd1200.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:24:31 GMT Purchased a Canon SD1200 a couple of weeks back. Outdoor shots look great, indoor shots under florescent light with and without flash were pretty... Purchased a Canon SD1200 a couple of weeks back. Outdoor shots look great, indoor shots under florescent light with and without flash were pretty good, but shots in the house with standard lighting (cans, track lighting) were horrible. Tried (all with and without flash in pretty good lighting) Auto, Indoor, and Personal setting while using ISOs of 400 and 800. Lots of noise on the pictures. Cannot even crop the pictures because of the noise.

One person suggested I exchange the camera for a new one to see if this makes a difference. Wondering if this makes sense, or do I need to find a better low light camera for $250 or so?

Or is there another setting that might work better?

Thanks! ]]> ewanioc http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162172-unhappy-canon-sd1200.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162068-video-camera-vs-dslr.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:50:10 GMT I have a low end digital video camera and a top of the line DSLR. Our church uses primarily spotlighting to illuminate the stage. If I take a... I have a low end digital video camera and a top of the line DSLR.

Our church uses primarily spotlighting to illuminate the stage. If I take a video of the people on stage, the video comes out fairly decent.

But when I use my DSLR (without a flash) the photos are loaded with hot spots on light colored clothing and the faces of Caucasian people. In the low light, I can't shoot the DSLR at a very fast time value, but people are moving, so i get blurring.

Why is it that a video camera is able to handle the contrasted light so much better than a DSLR?

Faithfully Yours,
FP ]]> FaithfulPastor http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162068-video-camera-vs-dslr.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162010-sony-a200-viewfinder.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:09:36 GMT Can anyone with the A200 let me know if it's possible to see the blurring of background in the viewfinder itself in aperture priority mode (or any mode for that matter)? If I have a bigger lens eg 70-300mm as opposed to the standard kit lens will this enable me to see it better? Or do I just have to check the recorded image and adjust the aperture in every case? ]]> trinity25 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/162010-sony-a200-viewfinder.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161880-film-vs-digital-101-a.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:28:39 GMT With digital most (I assume all) cameras have histograms to tell you if you've blown a highlight or black crush. What do SLR owners do? Are they left to just taking the shot and then developing the film to find out? Does the Nikon F6 have a histogram feature? Or any "recent" SLR cameras. ]]> agc828 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161880-film-vs-digital-101-a.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161865-holiday-wish-list.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:28 GMT Hey everyone, its less than 2 months til the holidays. So I thought I would start a little thread to see what is on Santa's list for you.

1. Olympus E-P2 with 17mm pancake (but may just pick up a used E-P1 or Panny G1 if the prices fall due to e-p2 and gf1)

2. Canon 85 1.8

3. Tamron 17-50 2.8 with VR

4. Sigma 150-500 HSM OS

Obviously I am not going to be able to get them all, but its my reasonable wish list. My win the lottery christmas wish list is much different lol. ]]> Hards80 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161865-holiday-wish-list.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161800-99-sure-its-phish-scam-virus.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:17:05 GMT i recieved this email today Hi kazuya1337, There are new comments to your photos in Panoramio (http://www.panoramio.com/): (genuine link)... i recieved this email today

Hi kazuya1337,
There are new comments to your photos in Panoramio: (genuine link)

Jan Caverly said:
Beautiful shot. Nice tribute to the author. One of my favorites. I see that you are a cool photographer. I need your advice. I put the self-extracting archive of photographs of my young beautiful wife on my homepage. [Please see these photos.](ive altered and disabled link). Decently I will put these photographs on Panoramio? Thank you!


ive cut a big chunk out of the middle of the link to stop anyone accidently clicking it because i think its dodgy, mainly because it points to a .exe

im posting this for
a: to get your opinions if u think its virus or something and
b: as a warning in case anyone else gets something similar

Dave ]]> kazuya http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161800-99-sure-its-phish-scam-virus.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161792-should-i-pay-extended-service-plan.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:02:23 GMT Many have said this is how the company's rake in the money...that it's not worth getting....that if you are going to have a problem, most likely it will be within the first year of owning the camera.

There are many things that could go wrong with a SLR camera. I am thinking about dropping the $100 or so to extend it for another 2 years. Do you agree with this philosophy? ]]> Blueberry http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161792-should-i-pay-extended-service-plan.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161786-question-about-sharpness-digital-photos.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:12:20 GMT When I mentioned to a very experienced photograher that I thought digital photos seemed to be "soft" to me in terms of sharpness compared to 35 mm print photos he told me that even "print" photos were sharpened by the processor lab.
Can someone tell me if that is a true statement?
Is is just my "old" eyes or are digital photos really not as sharp even when they are in focus?
Thanks for any feedback. ]]> Mike in Wyoming http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161786-question-about-sharpness-digital-photos.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161769-please-join-me-congratulating-hards80.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:21:11 GMT Please join me in congratulating Hards80 (http://forums.steves-digicams.com/members/hards80.html) (Dustin Hardwick) for accepting a role as Super... Please join me in congratulating Hards80 (Dustin Hardwick) for accepting a role as Super Moderator in the Forums here at Steve's.

Dustin's contributions to the forums are appreciated, and he's shown very good judgment in dealing with others here, combined with a good eye for important photography related issues like composition and lighting (as evident by the photos he's posted, as well as his contributions towards helping others with gear and photography related problems).

I thank Dustin for his excellent judgment in posts, and trying to give a balanced, unbiased response to members. So, I hope others will join me in thanking Dustin for his contributions here with a well deserved congratulations.

JimC ]]> JimC http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161769-please-join-me-congratulating-hards80.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161716-trying-find-top-loader.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:14:38 GMT I saw a top loading SLR case in a climbing magazine a little back. It was a belt holster, but only consisted of a metal wire frame and a small sheath... I saw a top loading SLR case in a climbing magazine a little back. It was a belt holster, but only consisted of a metal wire frame and a small sheath for the lenses to sit in; I have scoured the internet for this thing, and just cannot find it??

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeff ]]> pbjunkiee http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161716-trying-find-top-loader.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161679-megapixels-larger-prints.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:43:22 GMT As some of you know, I am currently on the hunt for a new DSLR. One thing that I would want from this camera is the ability to produce beautiful... As some of you know, I am currently on the hunt for a new DSLR. One thing that I would want from this camera is the ability to produce beautiful large prints from time to time. Naturally, this has a fair bit to do with megapixels. The cameras that I am looking for are 10, 12 and 15 megapixel machines. I would like to know what the differences between these three resolutions really are when it comes to printing.

DPreview offers "absolute resolution" and "extinction resolution" parameters in their camera reviews. Looking at those, I can see that, between 10 and 15 megapixels, the absolute resolution difference is rather small - perhaps 20% each way. The extinction resolution difference, however, is significantly larger. What precisely does this mean? Also, are they taking into account photoshop's photo-enlargement algorithms?

The above questions are quasi-theoretical, but I am at least just as interested in people's real-world, first-hand experience of megapixels and printing. I am curious if there are some among you who have found their camera's megapixel count to be a wall, such that you wanted to produce a picture of a certain size but could not due to your lack of megapixels? Also, for those of you who do print large - how many megapixels do your cameras have? How large do you feel comfortable printing?

Thank you for your time,

- Bpp ]]> Ballpointpenner http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161679-megapixels-larger-prints.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161662-price-vs-photo-quality.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:06:40 GMT Here is a list of American Photo's Editor Choices for 2009.
Nikon D3X $8,000
Canon EOS 5D Mark II $2,700
Nikon D700 $3,000
Sony Alpha 900 $2,700
Pentax K7 $1,200
Nikon D90 $1,000
Canon EOS 50D $1,200
Olympus E30 $1,050
Lumix GH1 $1,300
Nikon D5000 $730
Olymus E620 $700
Sony Alpha 330 $650
Canon EOS Rebel T1i $800
Each of these was awarded best in categories -- Pro, Semi Pro, Advanced D-SLR, Advanced D-SLR, and Entry Level D-SLR. Now what determines which of these categories the camera falls into? Obviously its the price so instead of saying Expensive and most durable to Least Expensive and least durable they relate it to the use by the photographer. Pros can afford to have the 'best'. While lowly amateurs are relegated to the 'cheaper' models. I should include in the list my Fuji Finepix S700 which sells now for $150. Now since the Nikon D3X sells for 50 times my Fuji, does it give 50 times a better picture? Under ideal conditions for the Fuji would a photo shot by both be noticeably different? To the tune of $7,850? Now obviously, the quality of both cameras have to be different. But is that difference really worth the money? The D3X is capable of low light shooting which the Fuji is not. If I could choose which camera Id buy, it would be the Nikon. But when I buy a camera its based on what I can afford for the best picture quality I can get. Its all about picture quality. How many are concerned with automatic features? Facial recognition and even if the eyes are open or closed. They sell cameras now that do everything themselves except choose their owner. I only want a camera which will let me take a picture all by myself. But nowadays you have to pay for all the auto features whether you will use them or not. Is having movie capabilities something a still photographer wants? Each year they offer a new bell or whistle to maintain the current price instead of dropping the price as production becomes cheaper to produce. Is there anyone who has a Nikon D3X who can tell me why it costs 50 times my Fuji S700? Or a Canon EOS 5D Mark II or Sony Alpha 900 costs 18 times? Is image quality directly related to the cost of the camera? ]]> Bynx http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161662-price-vs-photo-quality.html http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161652-travel.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:49:54 GMT With my new DSLR acquisition consisting of several lenses, camera and the camera bag, what kind of security procedure I may encounter at an airport.... With my new DSLR acquisition consisting of several lenses, camera and the camera bag, what kind of security procedure I may encounter at an airport. In the past, I had point and shoot and that was a non issue. I know that I have to take out my laptop computer and put it in a separate container while going through the airport security. Any such requirements for my camera gear? Also, do the airline count it as an extra carry on? ]]> Andy49 http://forums.steves-digicams.com/general-q/161652-travel.html