Photography thread **Not 56k friendly**

[Kev]

Originally Posted by gary88

The people who are buying 21+ mp cameras surely have a real need for them, such as fashion photographers (who mostly shoot Hasselblad). When you're printing up to billboard sizes sometimes, megapixels become really important in keeping as close to the native resolution as possible. But the average Joe doesn't need that, 10-12 is more than enough. Then there's pixel density in relation to sensor size and ISO performance, but that's another argument for another day.

Huge megapixels are less of an issue to the fashion pros except when they are trying to trim the cost of 'air brushing' Oh, I'm sorry, I meant 'photoshopping' for the younger crowd.

[Kev]

I still enjoy shooting with my Minolta SR-7 every now and then. I have yet to see a digital photo with superior quality results.

[Sinister Angel]

Originally Posted by Kev

I still enjoy shooting with my Minolta SR-7 every now and then. I have yet to see a digital photo with superior quality results.

Eh.... Here's the question, who shot the photos that you were using for a comparison. I'm sure the fact that there are pro's who have gone exclusively to digital might be an indicator that's film is always better than digital is 100% true. Each has their advantages.

[Cliff8928]

Originally Posted by gary88

My 580EX II came in today

I have the original 580 EX that I got with my 20D when it came out. What's the difference with the 580 EX II?


Not that i need a new speedlite, I really just need to get a good lens or two..

[gary88]

Originally Posted by Cliff8928

I have the original 580 EX that I got with my 20D when it came out. What's the difference with the 580 EX II?


Not that i need a new speedlite, I really just need to get a good lens or two..

The 580EX II has:

-Weathersealing
-20% faster recycle time (and completely silent)
-Better build quality (finally a non-flimsy battery door)

[Sinister Angel]

Originally Posted by Cliff8928

I have the original 580 EX that I got with my 20D when it came out. What's the difference with the 580 EX II?


Not that i need a new speedlite, I really just need to get a good lens or two..

What do you have for glass right now?

[Cliff8928]

I only have two. To be fair, I don't use it a TON and I bought the film camera and lens years ago when I was still in school. I have the original (plastic) lens that came with my EOS Rebel G (35-80 zoom?) and a Tamron which is a 28-300 Zoom lens. The Tamron is versatile and does work good, but it's a little slow so it's hard to really limit the depth of field in a shot. Next on the list for lenses will be something nice and fast, and EF-S Canon.

[gary88]

Canon 50D is official

[Sinister Angel]

Now lets see if there's a successor to the 5D...

[hardrockcamaro@mac.c]

For the Nikon peeps here the specs of the D90 ($999) are finally out: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Ni...25446/D90.html
The HD movie shooting could be interesting, especially the great depth of field effects we'll be able to do compared to normal camcorders.

And for Canon peeps, there is now a Canon 18-200mm IS lens, just like we Nikon types have been using for a while (and my favourite lens due to coverage, the perfect all-in-one travel lens).

[Sinister Angel]

Here we go... a shot from my new 40D

[hardrockcamaro@mac.c]

Nice!

I like the saturation. Did you boost it in software?

[Sinister Angel]

Doesn't appear so. From what I see in light room history, I just tweaked contrast and brightness, as well as did some localized exposure adjustments.

[gary88]

Why did you shoot in auto

[RodneyPierce]

ok guys. I am pretty new to the forums here, but happen to love photography. I just lost everything on my PC due to a trojan virus I couldnt get rid of, so I dont have very many photos. But I do have a few online here that I will post up. These are all untouched with any software.