Official Misc Photography Crew, Part V "Do you even shoot?"

[LinuxJon]

10mm is more fun as a focal length than I expected

[DanielHimself]

Is there a "macrophotography" thread?

Looking for tips and recommended gear. I use my S9+ and an Olympus TG4 w/ LED ring.

I plan on shooting insects, spiders, etc. I read a bit about stacking images but it seems confusing. I'm a photography noob.

Thanks

[BlueSasquatch]

Just phone photos, need to bring the Nikon with me when I go to the woods, just easier to leave it behind. Product testing, working on product photography as well.

Love this shot, try to re-create similar ones often, the background contrast between left and right is hnng to me.








Start of June, looking at a week long redwoods drive around Northern Cali, much excite. Would like some new glass before the trip, but I bought a gun and more axes instead.

[dixie_normus]

Is there a "macrophotography" thread?

Looking for tips and recommended gear. I use my S9+ and an Olympus TG4 w/ LED ring.

I plan on shooting insects, spiders, etc. I read a bit about stacking images but it seems confusing. I'm a photography noob.

Thanks

Keep your camera in the same spot, but change your focus point (ie, one shot will be focused on head, the other will be part of body, etc..) stack all the images in post process so your insect is 100% focused, showing no DOF.

[DanielHimself]

Keep your camera in the same spot, but change your focus point (ie, one shot will be focused on head, the other will be part of body, etc..) stack all the images in post process so your insect is 100% focused, showing no DOF.

Thanks! And this I need to do on Photoshop?

[Cinderblock]

I made the leap to full frame this week. A7III.

[theACEofSPADES]

I made the leap to full frame this week. A7III.

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Nice man, I've been thinking about the a6500 or the A7III, it's "only" a $500 difference. The A7III seems pretty dope though, but I think it's a little too advanced for me (beginner)

[Cinderblock]

Nice man, I've been thinking about the a6500 or the A7III, it's "only" a $500 difference. The A7III seems pretty dope though, but I think it's a little too advanced for me (beginner)

I had an a6500 and returned it. The lens selection is pretty bad so it doesn't make sense to invest in that system. You're much better off going FujiFilm, or literally anything else, A7 series, Nikon D750, Canon 6D, 5D MarkIII, all because of lenses.

[zknarc]

Nice man, I've been thinking about the a6500 or the A7III, it's "only" a $500 difference. The A7III seems pretty dope though, but I think it's a little too advanced for me (beginner)

You'll outgrow the a6500 if you take things seriously and resale will be better in the A7III if you end up not doing so.

[theACEofSPADES]

I had an a6500 and returned it. The lens selection is pretty bad so it doesn't make sense to invest in that system. You're much better off going FujiFilm, or literally anything else, A7 series, Nikon D750, Canon 6D, 5D MarkIII, all because of lenses.

Is that the only downside? I've heard good things about the 6500, it's a pretty cheap high quality camera. So do Sony lenses not fit all Sony cameras? That's kind of lame. I'd like to get the A7iii but saving the extra cash would be nice

You'll outgrow the a6500 if you take things seriously and resale will be better in the A7III if you end up not doing so.

I dont plan to become a real photographer. I'm just starting to get into it. It will just be a side hobby

[iloveus]

What are some good cameras for video? Any good beginner film projects? How do I get into making films?

[Cinderblock]

Is that the only downside? I've heard good things about the 6500, it's a pretty cheap high quality camera. So do Sony lenses not fit all Sony cameras? That's kind of lame. I'd like to get the A7iii but saving the extra cash would be nice



I dont plan to become a real photographer. I'm just starting to get into it. It will just be a side hobby

The body itself is good, but bodies change all the time. Sony doesn't make any lenses for it's APS-C line. It's the whole ecosystem you're buying into, mainly the lenses. If you're undecided, I'd strongly recommend waiting a year or so to see what Canon and Nikon come out with to compete with A7III, and take photos with what you own right now.

[theACEofSPADES]

The body itself is good, but bodies change all the time. Sony doesn't make any lenses for it's APS-C line. It's the whole ecosystem you're buying into, mainly the lenses. If you're undecided, I'd strongly recommend waiting a year or so to see what Canon and Nikon come out with to compete with A7III, and take photos with what you own right now.

Eh, I kinda need a camera for the summer. I'll think about this for another month or so.

What lenses will you use for the A7iii?

[Cinderblock]

Eh, I kinda need a camera for the summer. I'll think about this for another month or so.

What lenses will you use for the A7iii?

I'll use 28-70mm kit lens for now. Waiting on the Tamron 28-70mm 2.8 which should be out next month, then Zeiss 55mm at some point later on.

[SquatWombats]

Didnt know this thread existed. Heres a few snaps from my travels last year across asia, north pakistan and lanka

[Cinderblock]

You gotta be kidding me. Repped!

[DanielHimself]

Some macro shots I took with an Olympus TG4

Heteropoda davidbowie spiderling, 1/8" diagonal leg span (DLS), Huntsman spider from Malaysia named after David Bowie


Heteropoda davidbowie spiderling eating a fruit fly, 1/8" DLS


Barylestis cf blaisei spiderling, 1/4" DLS, Huntsman spider from West Africa (Gabon)


Cyclocosmia torreya abdomen, 1/2" DLS, Mygalomorph (primitive spider) known for its truncated hardened abdomen


Close-up of tarantula fangs (Pterinochilus murinus), Adult female (AF)


Non-macro shot of my Pterinochilus murinus (Orange Baboon), 5" DLS, AF

[Vikes723]

just pulled the trigger on the sigma 14-24 2.8, my 24-70 has been my bread and butter but do miss going wide angle (non fisheye shots lol). Sigma has won me over with build quality as well as the awesome price points.

[SquatWombats]

Currently in Beijing where the weather was chit.
Played around with multiple exposures for the first time, quite fun.

[iloveus]

Which is better?

Mirrorless vs DSLR?

[SquatWombats]

Which is better?

Mirrorless vs DSLR?

Up to you, Ive got both and love both.
If youre first starting, id probably recommend mirrorless.
You can see what the picture will look like before you take the picture - makes factoring exposure a lot easier.
They are also generally smaller and lighter than a slr.

Imo, I feel mirrorless is gonna take over the market and slr will be a thing of the past.

[VmissileX]

Going to new zealand in 2 weeks...got any recommendations from any of yall? Thinking of renting a drone for the trip!

[theACEofSPADES]

Anymore good beginner tutorials on Youtube? Or maybe a good book on it? Already watched the one at the top of this page, just looking for more

[LieutenantGains]

Anymore good beginner tutorials on Youtube? Or maybe a good book on it? Already watched the one at the top of this page, just looking for more

Get the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, real solid and effective overview of the fundamentals of photography.

[LieutenantGains]

One from yesterday


Ferrari F12 TDF by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr

[EatingPancakes]

I am still alive.

[LieutenantGains]

Some recents, lots more car stuff coming up soon along with a wedding this Friday. New 2TB HDD coming in the mail tomorrow for me to fill up this year


McLaren 650S by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr


Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr


Lamborghini Aventador S by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr


Lamborghini Aventador by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr

[Cinderblock]

All your car pics look like something out of Forza. So clean bruh.

[Dominik]

Going to new zealand in 2 weeks...got any recommendations from any of yall? Thinking of renting a drone for the trip!

How long will you be there? If it's for 1-2 weeks I'd concentrate on fewer locations so you increase your chances of getting some shots in good light not to mention you often have to scout a location and return to it a few times to get the right composition. Was there in August last year and I'm going again this winter.

Highlights for me were Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo.

Happy to go into more detail about specific locations there. I would spend at least 3 nights at both.

Milford Sound is always worth visiting but I spoke to someone who operates cruises out of there and he said he sees on average a couple of clear days a fortnight. I've never experienced a clear day like you see on the postcards with Mitre Peak but I think it's pretty special when it's raining but that's more about the experience rather than being ideal for photography. You'd need some kind of rain jacket for your camera and a cover for your bag if it's not waterproof.

It's a 5hr+ drive from Queenstown but it's one of the most incredible places on the planet so if you have time it's worth visiting and taking a 2-3 hour day cruise. Fire it up in 4K...

[theACEofSPADES]

Can I get some pointers on taking portrait photos?

Specifically, a picture of someone from the chest up. The purpose is to show the person and not the environment. Kind of like those portraits of actors that casting directors would look at to see if they fit the required looks

I'm assuming I should use a normal wall as a background. But what else in terms of lighting, angles, camera settings, lens, etc?