Photography forum and chat - D-Photo / Hellophoto http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/ New Zealand photography discussion forum. Tips, tricks, advice and competitions for all levels of photographers. en Fri, 18 May 2012 04:44:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/images/misc/rss.png Photography forum and chat - D-Photo / Hellophoto http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/ Self portrait ideas? http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7364-Self-portrait-ideas&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:52:58 GMT http://www.boredpanda.com/blow-job-portraits-tadao-cern/ http://www.boredpanda.com/blow-job-p...ts-tadao-cern/ ]]> The Bar stool duncanm http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7364-Self-portrait-ideas Micro-adjust methods http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7363-Micro-adjust-methods&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:31:31 GMT Hi Who here has micro-adjusted (oo-er) their lenses? What methods have you used that you find successful and repeatable? I know there is now... Hi

Who here has micro-adjusted (oo-er) their lenses? What methods have you used that you find successful and repeatable?

I know there is now software out there that claims to do this, but it's a bit on the pricey side, and quite frankly, I'm sure this can be handled manually without more expense. Plus, as I understand from various reviews/reports that the results can be varied.

So what do you do?

(Apologies if this has been discussed elsewhere, but the search results aren't giving me any useful hits)

Cheers
Duncan ]]> Gear talk duncanm http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7363-Micro-adjust-methods New 50mm http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7362-New-50mm&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:45 GMT My new Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX..blah blah.. arrived yesterday, my trusty test subjects where more then happy to strike a few poses: 1. Image:... My new Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX..blah blah.. arrived yesterday, my trusty test subjects where more then happy to strike a few poses:

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IMG_9548 by Riley Baker - NZ, on Flickr ]]> Gear talk riley989 http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7362-New-50mm Egg-Timer-lapse machine. http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7361-Egg-Timer-lapse-machine&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:15:26 GMT My new invention - so I can do rotating time-lapse photos :) Image: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/aaegg002.jpg ... My new invention - so I can do rotating time-lapse photos :)



]]> Gear talk Desmond http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7361-Egg-Timer-lapse-machine Nikon J1 and WC-E80 wide converter . http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7360-Nikon-J1-and-WC-E80-wide-converter&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:48:58 GMT I decided to take a chance on a used WC-E80 0.8X wide converter meant for Nikon compacts - at $1 it was worth a gamble I reckon :) . The WC-E80... I decided to take a chance on a used WC-E80 0.8X wide converter meant for Nikon compacts - at $1 it was worth a gamble I reckon :) .
The WC-E80 slides almost perfectly over the 10-30mm lens and the middle plastic section of the lens stops the converter from going any further back so no glass is touched on either lens .


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The converter is a heavy chunk of glass and will need to be supported with your hand when shooting .





These are the fist images taken with it - I will take some outdoor shots when the situation presents itself .





There is some distortion that shows with vertical lines on the edge - probably wouldn't be apparent in normal landscape shooting .
By my calculations I now have an effective 21.6mm lens .
This was taken at night - we'll see what a smaller aperture does with edge sharpness in good light :)


]]> Gear talk Desmond http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7360-Nikon-J1-and-WC-E80-wide-converter (My) Life in Colour III: The Road http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7359-(My)-Life-in-Colour-III-The-Road&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:38:06 GMT *(My) Life in Colour III: The Road* Last in the series of colour images from film holga and digital SLR shooting. This is part of a personal series...
(My) Life in Colour III: The Road
Last in the series of colour images from film holga and digital SLR shooting. This is part of a personal series on friends, family and home.
Previous series are just below this in the 'Out and About' forum.

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]]> Out and about CWyatt http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7359-(My)-Life-in-Colour-III-The-Road Holiday snaps on film http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7357-Holiday-snaps-on-film&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:50 GMT Some holiday snaps from a few weekends ago in Raglan. It was a good chance to test out my new (old) M6 and some Kodak Portra 400. Attachment... Some holiday snaps from a few weekends ago in Raglan. It was a good chance to test out my new (old) M6 and some Kodak Portra 400.

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]]> Film dgrobler http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7357-Holiday-snaps-on-film Well I just went and did it... http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7356-Well-I-just-went-and-did-it&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 04:52:02 GMT I decided to go shopping today. I wasn't really happy shooting with the 600D and had a bit of spare cash... so I picked up a 7D. Battery is charging and cannot wait to have a play. Whilst I know the 5DmkIII is out, I don't really need full frame right now and it would have meant replacing 66% of my lenses. So the cost wasn't justified. I did pick up a brand new 24-105 f4L for $1800 though which I was happy(ish) with. My first ever L lens. If I decide that I do eventually want to go full frame I can use the lenses I hope to be accruing. After blowing almost $5K I'm quite happy. I'm poor for the next 6 months, but happy at the same time :)

;):D:D ]]> Gear talk seanliddall http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7356-Well-I-just-went-and-did-it First time Video Help please. http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7355-First-time-Video-Help-please&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 04:19:40 GMT The Video department at Aoraki Polytech are filming some interviews for Otago Settlers Museum, they asked if someone from my Digital photography... The Video department at Aoraki Polytech are filming some interviews for Otago Settlers Museum, they asked if someone from my Digital photography class would like come along as they all have small sensor video cameras and would like some footage taken a larger sensored DSLR for the interview, to which I offered my service.

I don't really no much about the interviews other then they are being done at a marae, and if there is any lighting it will probably be organised for me by the film students. It was suggested a 50mm would be a good choice for this, although I just sold mine to buy a Sigma 50mm which probably won't arrive until a few hours after the interview tomorrow but I'm hoping to be able to borrow a canon 50mm f1.4, I'll be shooting with my canon 60D and I think they will have an external mike for me as-well.

If anyone has done something like this before or does a lot of video on DSLR's I would appreciate any advice you could give me. ]]> Video riley989 http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7355-First-time-Video-Help-please Asian 5 Nations: UAE vs. Kazakhstan http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7353-Asian-5-Nations-UAE-vs-Kazakhstan&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 16:16:35 GMT Some photo's from the 3rd round of the Asian 5 Nations in the weekend.

Any and all feedback appreciated.

1. UAE played against Kazakhstan at the Sevens Stadium.
]]> Sports photography mesodan http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7353-Asian-5-Nations-UAE-vs-Kazakhstan Do you see it ? :) http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7351-Do-you-see-it-)&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 06:20:30 GMT Notice anything strange in this picture ? Image: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/J1/aPeteLillie275.jpg I was taking... Notice anything strange in this picture ?







I was taking tests shots with the J1 and my mate threw something in the air :)








. ]]> Alternative Desmond http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7351-Do-you-see-it-) Using an inverter Generator to power lights http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7350-Using-an-inverter-Generator-to-power-lights&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 03:21:53 GMT Guys, I am after some advice. I have a set of Elinchrom D-Lites that I love bit they suffer from a limitation that they need to be plugged. While I... Guys, I am after some advice. I have a set of Elinchrom D-Lites that I love bit they suffer from a limitation that they need to be plugged. While I would love to I don't have the budget to buy a set of Ranger portable lights. You can buy a battery pack from Apix which costs $1099 and it is limited to only about 300 pics per charge. For $499 you can buy an Inverter generator which will do the same job.

Has anyone used a generator in connection with studio lights. Would appreciate your thoughts?

Cheers

Paul ]]> Gear talk whittyp http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7350-Using-an-inverter-Generator-to-power-lights Henri Cartier-Bresson in the 21st Century http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7349-Henri-Cartier-Bresson-in-the-21st-Century&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:25:01 GMT


That's right, he has become an internet meme.


Not sure whether it's funny or terrible. ]]> The Bar stool CWyatt http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7349-Henri-Cartier-Bresson-in-the-21st-Century Whats the price http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7348-Whats-the-price&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 01:05:34 GMT Hi Everyone First post, so please be gentle. I have recently been doing some freelance work for a multisport organisation. they have been... Hi Everyone

First post, so please be gentle.

I have recently been doing some freelance work for a multisport organisation. they have been posting some of my images on their Facebook page. A major outdoor clothing company has seen one of my images and would like to use in some of their promotional work.

The subject in the image has been approached for use, and I am told the company will be calling me this week. My question is how much should I charge for the image? What is the general approach to these things?

I don't want to over price myself, while I also don't want to undersell myself. I am new to the game, and trying to build a name for myself, so HELP, any guidance would be greatfully received.

Dad232 ]]> The Bar stool Dad232 http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7348-Whats-the-price Arthurs pass http://www.hellophoto.co.nz/showthread.php?7347-Arthurs-pass&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 10:20:25 GMT Arthurs pass in warmer days. I was messing around with LR4 and PS6 with this test image. Alot of PP was don by LR4 leaving litle for PS6 to do. I... Arthurs pass in warmer days.

I was messing around with LR4 and PS6 with this test image. Alot of PP was don by LR4 leaving litle for PS6 to do. I messed around with content aware (but not applied in the final image) and i must say, it is very clever.


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