Photography

**spackler** · 02-01-2011 02:41 PM

I see from the hobby thread there are some members on OG that are into photography, so let's hear about it. What do you use, what do you like to shoot....that kind of thing.

I'm a Nikon guy, just like the feel of them better in my hands. I started out in DSLRs a few years back with a D80 and now have a D700, which I find perfect for taking pictures of my kids and that kind of thing. The high ISO/low light ability of the camera is incredible. I'm very interested to see what the D800, or whatever they call the D700 replacement, brings this year.

So, anyone else?

**Ginker** · 02-01-2011 05:27 PM

I am also a big photography fan. Just started getting into in a couple years ago. My first SLR was a Nikon D60. I recently upgraded to a D90 and so far am loving it. Like Dave I pretty much shoot pics of the kids..

I am def. a rookie though.. I think probably a 20 handicap

I really enjoy learning as much about it as I can though.

**Kilroy** · 02-01-2011 05:34 PM

I used to be a pro. Back in the days of film I used Bronica's and Hasselblads and a Nikon F2 with all the toys. That was when you had to wait a week to see your results. I did photo retouching with a fine sable brush and a steady hand.

The freezing wind blew in my face as I trudged uphill both ways...

**mpare** · 02-01-2011 05:43 PM

I hadn't realized that you and those cameras pre-dated public transportation. Your old!

Originally Posted by Kilroy

I used to be a pro. Back in the days of film I used Bronica's and Hasselblads and a Nikon F2 with all the toys. That was when you had to wait a week to see your results. I did photo retouching with a fine sable brush and a steady hand.

The freezing wind blew in my face as I trudged uphill both ways...

**gbower** · 02-01-2011 06:36 PM

I've been an into photography for many years but never got into the expensive cameras. Most of the photos I take are in need of a good zoom so the DSLR with a big lense would be out of my price range. I have a Panasonic FZ-100 that has a 24x optical zoom and although some people say it's a crappy camera for image quality I'll disagree with them if you play with it enough. I just finished taking over 500 shots at the Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona and a lot were from the top seats in the grandstand and you can still read the drivers names on the top of the door. It also has a great 11 fps burst mode which helps with shooting some of the birds down here. Here's a link to some of the photos if anyone is interested in having a look.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Gerry.Bo...MaH2arnzKTybQ#

**Ginker** · 02-01-2011 07:18 PM

Not too shabby Gerry. This is by far my fav though

http://picasaweb.google.com/Gerry.Bo...67975434475602

**gbower** · 02-01-2011 07:29 PM

I thought someone would like that one. They actually walked around keeping the umbrellas over one of the drivers. He had a big grin on his face all the time.

**spackler** · 02-01-2011 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Kilroy

I used to be a pro. Back in the days of film I used Bronica's and Hasselblads and a Nikon F2 with all the toys. That was when you had to wait a week to see your results. I did photo retouching with a fine sable brush and a steady hand.

The freezing wind blew in my face as I trudged uphill both ways...

You can get a nice digital back for a Hasselblad for a mere $13K nowadays. I think Pentax has a medium format digital camera at just below $10K? Serious stuff!

I used to develop film and print my own pictures too, mostly out of the lab at Algonquin. I definitely prefer photoshop to chemicals.

**spackler** · 02-01-2011 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by gbower

I thought someone would like that one. They actually walked around keeping the umbrellas over one of the drivers. He had a big grin on his face all the time.

I don't think they need the umbrellas to provide shade.

Great pics Gerry.

**The Saint** · 02-03-2011 12:14 PM

Count me in. I love taking pics and my camera is with me most of the times. The times that's not is the time I see the most incredible shots

.... Nikon D80 DSLR

**sauceman** · 02-04-2011 07:24 PM

Recently upgraded to a D300..thing is like magic!

**Dawg64** · 02-07-2011 10:17 AM

Nikon D40 with the Kit 18-55 AFS VR and the 55-200 mm AFS. Great camera and wonderful photos

**Kilroy** · 02-07-2011 10:28 AM

This thread could use some pictures

**Sakuraba** · 02-07-2011 10:44 AM

My wife has a box of antique cameras gathering dust in our basement. Is this stuff worth anything? Of course, I know you'd need more info, but I don't know much about them. They are old enough that someone thought to keep them. Maybe I'll take some pics and do some research.

**Ginker** · 02-07-2011 12:46 PM

I like Dan's idea.. Lets see some pictures of your gear..

**Kilroy** · 02-07-2011 12:58 PM

I was thinking more allong the lines of "Lets see some of the shots you've taken with said gear"

**rockford35** · 02-07-2011 05:39 PM

I don't have any pictures of my "gear" per se, but I do have this one of my dog taken last summer...

Nikon D90/Sigma 105 macro

R35

**Kilroy** · 02-07-2011 07:01 PM

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Nice shot rockford35. Love detail in the hairs.

**Ginker** · 02-07-2011 07:46 PM

Great pic!

**spackler** · 02-07-2011 07:53 PM

The picture of my daughter is with my old D80 and an 18-200, and the picture of my son is with the D80 and an 80-200 f2.8.

DSC_7136_Medium.jpg DSC_0115_Medium.jpg

**Ginker** · 02-07-2011 08:33 PM

Couple of mine...

First one is D60 with 18-200
Second one D90 with 18-200
Last one D90 with 50mm

**Dawg64** · 02-07-2011 09:36 PM

A little night photography... Nikon D40

**leftylucas** · 02-08-2011 08:33 AM

I love the silhouette in the eye, nice touch

**quinner** · 02-08-2011 09:37 AM

I don't have any expensive stuff but I like photography. Here's one of my Dog - Dave Matthews and a shot from Athens when I was there for my honeymoon a couple of years ago. Shot with some sort of digital camera.

**rockford35** · 02-08-2011 08:21 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the props.

I shot this using a Canon SD900Ti point and shoot in Barbados last October. I thought it was a cool shot. You can actually see the haze of the humidity across the shot as it was something like 48*C that day with the humidex.

I didn't bring the D90 along, as the kid, his pack and play, two duffle bags of scuba gear and my wife's clothes took up all the room.

That said, this shot turned out OK.

R35

**Wilster** · 02-08-2011 08:22 PM

I love photography but i've nothing expensive invested into it yet.
When the time is right (and i get some cash) i'll upgrade from my canon elph.
It does take good photos though.

**The Saint** · 02-08-2011 09:59 PM

Here's some random nature shots

**jeffc** · 02-09-2011 12:16 AM

here are a few I have taken - nothing special in terms of equipment.

**nd2golf** · 02-09-2011 05:21 PM

I just picked up a Nikon D90 in early January as we were going on a cruise. Just learning but I am finding that I am taking a lot of great shots.

I have attached a few.

**Wilster** · 02-09-2011 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by jeffc

here are a few I have taken - nothing special in terms of equipment.

Pic 4 is absolutley fantastic

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