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Mikinton
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Anyone got a Go-Pro? A couple of examples taken in my back garden on Friday.
Gramaisc
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Not really a tip or a trick, but the Gardaí have tweeted this picture - to remind people that the roads are busy....
https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/610173153965436928
https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/610173153965436928
Ecker
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lightstalking.com have published details of 23 free photography ebooks
which they say can be downloaded at:
http://www.lightstalking.com/23-free-photography-e-books/
Hope you find them useful....Ecker.
which they say can be downloaded at:
http://www.lightstalking.com/23-free-photography-e-books/
Hope you find them useful....Ecker.
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photography_bloke
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Small Waterfall, Nant Gwernol Forrest by Mike Hillman, on Flickr
Camera and Lens - Canon EOS 70D, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM @ 80mm (Tripod Mounted, IS Off). Lens fitted with screw in ND 3.0 Filter (aka a Big Stopper)
Settings - 400 second exposure, f11 and ISO 100 (Bulb Mode)
Location - Nant Gwernol Forrest, North Wales
Back out with the Big Stopper again
Had some issues with things misting up after it all got wet in a sudden downpour - had to stop and get everything properly dry again...
age'd parent
50,000th poster!
And so it begins, did i mention that I now have a 14 mega pixel camera?
age'd parent
50,000th poster!
Fuji Finepix SL240, did a search of reviews on the web, and dashed back to CEX in town, they did a trade in of my old 5 meg for £30, which only cost me £5!! So it cost me £40, result !!!
kyoto49
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Slightly on topic! I have a Panasonic Lumix TZ10 and while I'm happy with it in the main, twice now it has gotten dust inside the lens. I sent it for repair at some great expense the first time but am damned sure I'm not doing that again if it's going to re-occur over and over, so can anyone please suggest a quality point or shoot or bridge camera c £300? Preferably one that people have actually used rather that just good reviews on websites. I am a point and shoot kind of person with some action shots of the pets and children. Cheers
jpphotography
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Is there any way of talking you into a budget SLR? There are a few that would come in under budget. I have read about the Canon 1200D going at John Lewis for £239 with £20 cashback on top. It is a great beginners DSLR. Will work fine as a point and shoot camera, most likely with better results then a bridge camera and gives you the option to increase your creativity in the future. It have interactive menu's too so that you can learn about the various features. Or there is the Nikon D3200 with kit lens from PC world at £279 I believe. I am more a Canon guy but it's worth having a hold of both and seeing which feels better for you.
kyoto49
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Thanks. It's not really a budgetary issue for me, but a size one. When we are on our travels, which is when I usually use my camera, I just wouldn't feel comfortable with a big camera. I like to be able to pop it in my coat pocket or the pocket of my rucksack. Sadly, as much as I'd love to get in to DSLR photography the logistics of those big beasts beats me every time!! I can see the attraction when I'm at home and around locally, but not for foreign travel.
Laurie61
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I have been using a lumix dmc-tz60 for about twelve months and have had no problems so far. All my recent shots in this thread have been taken with it. There is now a tz-70 which looks OK but tz-60 might be still available at a discount ?
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/ro...onic-lumix-tz70-vs-panasonic-lumix-tz60-61203
jpphotography
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I totally understand. The other option I would consider is a Mirror-less cameras (also known as compact system cameras). I only ones know and have hands on experience with are some of the higher end ones, but they are so good that some pro's have started using them. I have heard some good things about the Sony NEX-5T / a5000 though and they sell for around £250 on amazon. Here's some details... http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_a5000
kyoto49
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Being honest I'm reluctant to buy another Panasonic having had dust in the lens twice now. I'm told that it's the vacuum as the lens goes in and out. Whatever it is, it's bloody annoying and has put me off - despite ease of use and great shots.
kyoto49
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I like the look of that type of camera...........I shall investigate further. Thanks
jpphotography
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I like the look of that type of camera...........I shall investigate further. Thanks
No problem. Here is a video from quite a popular pro photographer who moved from DSLR's to Sony mirrorless cameras. Whilst I don't agree fully with what he says and won't be giving up my DSLRs any time soon, he does make some interesting points.
photography_bloke
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Bit late to the discussion, but if you are looking for something compact a Compact System Camera is worth considering if you don't want the bulk of a full DSLR, but would like a bit more flexibility than a standard compact or bridge camera.
I'd argue that you should choose the system you prefer and feel happiest with - in my case that's a DSLR, but if people prefer mirrorless cameras that's fine as well - it's only a tool at the end of the day, it's how you use it that counts
I'd argue that you should choose the system you prefer and feel happiest with - in my case that's a DSLR, but if people prefer mirrorless cameras that's fine as well - it's only a tool at the end of the day, it's how you use it that counts
Jonah
Spouting nonsense since the day I learned to talk
Runner by bigbluewolf, on Flickr