Photography - You and your Camera

[DarrenToogood]

Hey!

As a keen, advanced photographer, I thought I'd make a thread to see the sorts of experiences, skills and cameras the other members of this forum have. I am happy this afternoon, as I am nearly completing the final application stages to become an iStock Photographer - iStock is the world largest online collection of stock photography.

I started off with a Digital Camera, the Fuijfilm S5700 Finepix, which was great for a amateur wanting those more advanced photos, rather that 'snaps'. I had this for a while, around 9 months, however I have recently invested in a more professional package. I have puchased within the last month:

- Canon 400D D-SLR
- Canon EF 18-55m Lens
- Tamron 70-300mm Telephoto/Macro Lens
- Jessops Digital Flashgun - AF Canon
- 4GB Compact Flash Card

Due to this expansion, and me becoming an iStock photographer (very nearly), I have had some model release forms printed, as well as some information sheets. If there is anyone on here who wishes to use them as a template, please feel free to contact me. I am also joining a photography club, where I have one of the better cameras, which will let me help expand the skills of others.

What sort of equipment do you guys use, and what type of photography are you into?

Open Discussion :)

Thread closed by SyrupyMonkey (Forum Moderator): To prevent further arguments.

[Recursion]

Hehe, Crap photographer here! :D

Nokia N95 5mp Camera - It gets surprisingly good qaulity pictures etc... if you manually set the Scene Mode, Flash, Colour tone, White balance, Exposure compensation, Sharpness, Contrast and ISO.

Mum has got some really nice 12mp Camera that we use that I should probably read the manual for, its a great starting camera for Professional photography... if you can be bothered to read the manual.

[Avux]

Lol i have a fugifil s6500 i started of with a optio very young n then i had a finepix S5700 then now i have a s6500 :) wanna get a bigger one :)

[Imagine]

I have a Pentax K20D D-SLR with an 8gb card. I have a flash gun although i'm mainly into landscape photography so never really use it. I use a Weifing 3 Section tripod when using slow shutterspeeds.

Im hoping to really explore this summer and get some good photos when the weather is fine.

[N!ck]

Hehe, Crap photographer here! :D

Nokia N95 5mp Camera - It gets surprisingly good qaulity pictures etc... if you manually set the Scene Mode, Flash, Colour tone, White balance, Exposure compensation, Sharpness, Contrast and ISO.

Yeah, but the N95 compresses the photos a lot, losing detail and can make some of the colours look a bit unnaturally bright and vibrant with it's colour algorithms. Very good camera for a phone though.

[DarrenToogood]

Im thinking of heading out tonight and doing some lighttrails...

For lighttrials, is flash needed?

[DaveTaylor]

I like only 2 of your images sorry but there nothing special or original
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davtaylor/
I am not a photographer although I have been told I have the eye.

[Flisker]

Hey!

As a keen, advanced photographer, I thought I'd make a thread to see the sorts of experiences, skills and cameras the other members of this forum have. I am happy this afternoon, as I am nearly completing the final application stages to become an iStock Photographer - iStock is the world largest online collection of stock photography.

I started off with a Digital Camera, the Fuijfilm S5700 Finepix, which was great for a amateur wanting those more advanced photos, rather that 'snaps'. I had this for a while, around 9 months, however I have recently invested in a more professional package. I have puchased within the last month:

- Canon 400D D-SLR
- Canon EF 18-55m Lens
- Tamron 70-300mm Telephoto/Macro Lens
- Jessops Digital Flashgun - AF Canon
- 4GB Compact Flash Card

Due to this expansion, and me becoming an iStock photographer (very nearly), I have had some model release forms printed, as well as some information sheets. If there is anyone on here who wishes to use them as a template, please feel free to contact me. I am also joining a photography club, where I have one of the better cameras, which will let me help expand the skills of others.

What sort of equipment do you guys use, and what type of photography are you into?

Open Discussion :)
Can I just ask something... Why do you keep posting about your "new" camera? I've read about it like 5-10 times in threads.

Now ontopic:

I have the following:

Kodak EasyShare C533 - 5 MP
Nokia N95 Carl Zeiss Optics Tessar 2.8/5.6 Autofocus 5 Megapixel
LG Shine Schneider Kreuznach Lens - 2 MP

I think that's all my Cameras. I'm not into photography though.

[DarrenToogood]

Dave, some of those photos are pretty impressive, however some arn't as good as others.

Keep up the good work!

[William93]

www.flickr.com/photos/hendersonw -- all my photography. I don't have the best camera in the world, but it serves me well enough. I believe it is called a Samsung Digimax 500 or something.

Flickr will tell you.

[DarrenToogood]

ahh yes, a prime example of a snapper William :)

[Lycan]

a minute amount of the photos i've taken are on deviantart

I use a range of cameras, normally whatevers avalible whenever i see the perfect shot =)

ognaf.deviantart.com (http://ognaf.deviantart.com)

[DarrenToogood]

Some art there Lycan... really creative;

'File not found'

HAHA xD

[Lycan]

Works perfectly for me

[DarrenToogood]

Works now.

Again, your a snapper, however the ice cream picture looks sellable.

[Lycan]

Works now.

Again, your a snapper, however the ice cream picture looks sellable.

Not sure what makes me a snapper, or what a snapper even is


I go for the perfect shot as i've said already... but if i'm a snapper because i like to catch momments to remember then so be it your no better ;)

[DarrenToogood]

Let me explain the difference.

A snapper:

http://www.aldwiniansrufc.org.uk/images/IM_A0057.JPG

A Photographer:

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup.php?id=6182374

[Euathrymu]

DarrenTooGood, I was just looking at some of your photos, your not much of a photographer are yah...

[DarrenToogood]

I would have to disagree with you there... iStock seem to like my photos.

If this is a 'snap'...http://www.darrentoogood.com/view.php?id=36 - then maybe you should go here ;) www.specsavers.co.uk (http://www.specsavers.co.uk)

I hope it helps by showing you the difference between a snapper and a photographer.

[Leetzgirl]

Dude,

you think your the best or something?

:rolleyes:

and your pics kinda sucks becasue they resized. |:

[DarrenToogood]

They are resized indeed. I think I would have a bandwidth issue if I tried to upload images 150cm in length!

[Leetzgirl]

Upload in image shack then hotlink them ^_^

[DaveTaylor]

They are resized indeed. I think I would have a bandwidth issue if I tried to upload images 150cm in length!

No offense but your a "snapper"

[DarrenToogood]

I am not a snapper :s

A snapper is someone who takes quick images, does not use a high tech camera, no iso setting, no white balance etc etc. I have a professional camera kit, and I go out on photo shoots, have use of a studio and im a member of a club.

I am not a snapper. The only time I am a snapper is say if I am taking pictures of my family on holiday, but then again the other times I would be taking scenic pictures, and stock photos.

[DaveTaylor]

I am not a snapper :s

A snapper is someone who takes quick images, does not use a high tech camera, no iso setting, no white balance etc etc. I have a professional camera kit, and I go out on photo shoots, have use of a studio and im a member of a club.

I am not a snapper. The only time I am a snapper is say if I am taking pictures of my family on holiday, but then again the other times I would be taking scenic pictures, and stock photos.

Ok high tech camera, I am using a quick snap camera for half my photos I mean look at the cat one that wasn't done with a high tech camera, just because you have a kit that is expensive doesn't mean you can use it or justify you can use it. ISO settings on so you know what they are, doesn't mean you know how to use them I was looking at your sunset images, you stood behind a tree lowered the ISO and then you took a pic, it's purely edited in photoshop and the trees are darkened via photoshop you can tell because the black is pure black there is no texture to it at all for example if you look at my horse one, you can see some texture still in it that was via ISO, white balance well that was just a patient example in it's self.

[Flisker]

I would have to disagree with you there... iStock seem to like my photos.

If this is a 'snap'...http://www.darrentoogood.com/view.php?id=36 - then maybe you should go here ;) www.specsavers.co.uk (http://www.specsavers.co.uk)

I hope it helps by showing you the difference between a snapper and a photographer.
Or you should stop being so lary

[Liberation]

Darren, how come you seem to think you are now a 'professional photographer' aswell as a very 'successful' business man. You seem to aim to top everyone else, and in all honesty, the majority of Dave's shots are a great deal better than yours in my opinion.

[GommeInc]

Im thinking of heading out tonight and doing some lighttrails...

For lighttrials, is flash needed?
Not exactly a good advanced photographer, are you :rolleyes: The whole point of light trails is to capture trails of life with long exposures and NO flash... Otherwise you'll get cars, no trails (because a flash would coincidently make the exposure fast) and you'll get reflections for the car headlights and metal work which won't share the headlight trails at all...


Let me explain the difference.

A snapper:

http://www.aldwiniansrufc.org.uk/images/IM_A0057.JPG

A Photographer:

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup.php?id=6182374
I'm sorry, but that's the biggest loads of toot I've seen... ANYONE can be a photographer and if that is photography slang, I've not heard of it nor seen it anywhere. Your snapper photo is done by a photographer, he/she doesn't have to be professional or non-professional to take that photo, it's just a photo, nothing else...

You're no professional photographer, if you believe your photos are professional. Photography is an art form, which can be done by anyone on any sort of photo taking device, be it mobile or D-SLR.

[darkchicken101]

I love these photographs:

http://www.youthedesigner.com/2008/02/18/30-photos-that-inspired-me-to-learn-photography/

At Dan: I honestly do not seeing anything particularly special about a picture of a flower with a small depth of field. I can see your photos being okay for iStockphoto or something but I don't really see them as particularly arty or creative, nor would I expect to see them on a higher class of stock photo site, such as www.veer.com

[Scania]

Darren shut up for god sake.

You think your the best at everything.. your probably talking a whole load of crap and you think your better at everything than anyone.

Don't say you don't, because you do. End of story.

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[TomTomDjin]

I like only 2 of your images sorry but there nothing special or original
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davtaylor/
I am not a photographer although I have been told I have the eye.
Omg You Pics Are Great 10/10!

Nice One

Tom!

[Shinigami]

I mostly use my k800i camera phone to take photos right now. i have a 12mp kodak easyshare z1275 but im still getting used to it and the terrible battery life doesnt help either. I previously had a samsung l600 which was quite good. http://frostscythe.deviantart.com/

[DarrenToogood]

Ok the last couple of posts seemed to be aimed at me, and me claiming to be a 'professional photographer' - I am not a professional, I am just an advanced photographer.

iStock believe my photos are of a quality, and therefore they have accepted 2 of my photos so far during the application process, however I have to submit one more to become a seller. I think I am going to believe them over you guys any day. I will also send a couple of my images to David Harrigan, and see what he thinks.

Anyway, Shin, another example of a snapper. Everyone to their own though!

[Agnostic Bear]

I think I am going to believe them over you guys any day

Ok please ctrl + f4 any tabs with habboxforum on them and don't come back if you're not willing to take advice.

[DarrenToogood]

Like I said, I am not going to accept **** from members of this forum who have a grudge, and believe my photography is crap, eventhough the worlds biggest photography community believe they are good, plus Head of Art at Getty Images (Ex) thinks they are good.

Who do I believe, professionals...or haters ;)

[Euathrymu]

Like I said, I am not going to accept **** from members of this forum who have a grudge, and believe my photography is crap, eventhough the worlds biggest photography community believe they are good, plus Head of Art at Getty Images (Ex) thinks they are good.

Who do I believe, professionals...or haters ;)
Oh come on, buying a good camera and getting images of flowers and nature is the most easiest thing to do, bad or good weather.

Try something else and I might give you a little positive feedback, because atm all your displaying is beginners first attempt.

[DaveTaylor]

Like I said, I am not going to accept **** from members of this forum who have a grudge, and believe my photography is crap, eventhough the worlds biggest photography community believe they are good, plus Head of Art at Getty Images (Ex) thinks they are good.

Who do I believe, professionals...or haters ;)

evidence?

[Scania]

You have a face I would NOT get sick punching.

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[xxMATTGxx]

You do realise that no one starts believing you, until you have posted proof. Its the way the cookie crumbles on here. =]

[Wootzeh]

You have a face I would NOT get sick punching.
*removed*
he sure does

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[Joshuae]

www.flickr.com/photos/hendersonw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hendersonw) -- all my photography. I don't have the best camera in the world, but it serves me well enough. I believe it is called a Samsung Digimax 500 or something.

Flickr will tell you.

You live in Cwmbran? Nice.


I use a variety of cameras, but I haven't uploaded them yet.
I mainly do landscape works, and natural stuff.

Darren, you claim to be a professional, you said, iStock like your work, you showed me 10 pics sent, 9 of them were rejected lmao.

So Darren, shut up. You're a snapper, I bet you're like
"OOER BUTTAFLI" *snap* "OOOER FLOWA" *snap*

Seriously, Dave, Chris, Tom are all better than you.

[N!ck]

Ok the last couple of posts seemed to be aimed at me, and me claiming to be a 'professional photographer' - I am not a professional, I am just an advanced photographer.

iStock believe my photos are of a quality, and therefore they have accepted 2 of my photos so far during the application process, however I have to submit one more to become a seller. I think I am going to believe them over you guys any day. I will also send a couple of my images to David Harrigan, and see what he thinks.

Anyway, Shin, another example of a snapper. Everyone to their own though!

Define an advanced photographer for me please.

[Leetzgirl]

*removed*
he sure does

Is that him?

Rather kick him tbh.

[cocaine]

I'm buying a camera that may help me with photography, I'm slowly getting into it.