***DSLR Thread***

[FlyBoeingJets]

Set up my POS tripod underneath our hummingbird feeder this morning. Put the camera on top with the 50mm and the IR shutter release on it and took an 8gb card full of captures. I got five mediocre ones out of the lot, and all of those were of the least-colorful hummingbird that showed up. That's my luck as a nature photographer.

Here's one. Rest are here.



I set the camera up in manual focus and focused on my hand that was placed where I thought the birds would be. It worked okay, but still the bird was kind of soft-focused. The background is crap, too (the undeside of the eaves on the back of my house).

[rinkrat]

Walking around the neighborhood drunk with a camera and a dog

[rinkrat]

I just ordered a polarizer. They sure as heck have gotten expensive since the last one I bought!

I also am convincing myself that I need the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens next in my arsenal. I got a nice Canon backpack for Xmas so I need to fill it with ****.

[nocturn]

Momma gave this to me for Christmas.

http://www.adorama.com/SG10528DNKAF....acro&item_no=7

As soon as the weather breaks, I'll run it through the paces.

It has killer reviews everywhere I read. Shoud be a good medium macro...

[Unfiltered]

Originally Posted by nocturn

Momma gave this to me for Christmas.

http://www.adorama.com/SG10528DNKAF....acro&item_no=7

As soon as the weather breaks, I'll run it through the paces.

It has killer reviews everywhere I read. Shoud be a good medium macro...

Nice! Looking forward to some pics!

[FlyBoeingJets]

I got like $400 in gift certs from Hooper Camera.

I see a new tripod and some extension tubes in my immediate future.

BTW, cool pics, Mike.

[Unfiltered]

Originally Posted by FlyBoeingJets

I got like $400 in gift certs from Hooper Camera.

I see a new tripod and some extension tubes in my immediate future.

Beauty.

[KBM]

Well, I bought myself a Canon 40D on Christmas Eve. I knew Santa wasn't gonna fork out the dough for that bad boy. I'm at the fun part which is learning how to use all the features this thing has. It's quite an upgrade from the Digital Rebel. The kit came with a really nice image stabilized 28-135mm zoom lens. As soon as I get some worthwhile shots, I'll post a few up.

[rinkrat]

Nice one KBM. Great upgrade.

[Unfiltered]

Originally Posted by KBM

Well, I bought myself a Canon 40D on Christmas Eve. I knew Santa wasn't gonna fork out the dough for that bad boy. I'm at the fun part which is learning how to use all the features this thing has. It's quite an upgrade from the Digital Rebel. The kit came with a really nice image stabilized 28-135mm zoom lens. As soon as I get some worthwhile shots, I'll post a few up.

Let me know if you have any questions. I got a 40D kit (w/ the 85mm lens) and I totally dig it.

[Mr. Irreverent]

Originally Posted by Unfiltered

Let me know if you have any questions. I got a 40D kit (w/ the 85mm lens) and I totally dig it.

Where are your friggin' pictures then???

[FlyBoeingJets]

Originally Posted by FlyBoeingJets

I got like $400 in gift certs from Hooper Camera.

I see a new tripod and some extension tubes in my immediate future.

So I went out this morning and shot the wad. I picked up:

- A set of Promaster extension tubes

- A Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod

- A Manfrotto 486RC2 Ball Head

Let me tell you, this tripod and ball-head are AMAZING pieces of machinery. The tripod itself is rock-solid and has leg angles up to nearly 90 degrees (which means it can sit very very low to the ground). It also has a center column that can be mounted horizontally as well as updide-down for strange angles or macro photography.

The ball head is really strong! Listed max capacity is a bit over 13 pounds, but I loaded it up today with my D200 (with the battery pack), the 70-200 lens, and all the crap I could literally hang off the mount to see if I could get it to move and it held up like a champ. I imagine that it could handle some of Nikon's big lenses with little or no problem! The quick-connect mount is extremely solid, with absolutely ZERO play when the plate is locked into the head. It has a quick-release that works flawlessly, along with a safety that prevents you from accidentally disengaging the locking mechanism.

The extension tubes should be in next week some time. I'll be macroing like a mofo soon.

Good Christmas haul for me!

[Unfiltered]

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

Where are your friggin' pictures then???

Not taken. I got laid off for 3 weeks ago and I got roped in to doing all of those things I promised to do all year since I now "had the time."

In time, son. In time.

[AutomaticBzooty]

Originally Posted by FlyBoeingJets

I set the camera up in manual focus and focused on my hand that was placed where I thought the birds would be. It worked okay, but still the bird was kind of soft-focused. The background is crap, too (the undeside of the eaves on the back of my house).

Wow, that's beautiful.

I never even knew this thread existed! Serves me right for never wandering off Home Ice.

There's a lot more to LGK than I had realized!

[rinkrat]

I've got to look into tubes. That sounds interesting. Check this out from a Canon Expo 2007 in Hong Kong