Essential The Official Photography Thread

[beejus]

Haven't been able to get out and shoot in a long time.

Randomly was able to get into the Portland Timbers stadium last weekend. Only had my phone on me though.

 

[8WON6]

Hi, these pictures are great. What camera are you using? And what would you suggest a beginning photographer to use as far as the camera and other equipment?

Thanks. I use a Pentax K-5iis. Its pretty old as far as cameras go at this point. This probably will not be the specific answer you're looking for but do a lot shopping. Get on YouTube check reviews to see what fits your wants. Don't just shop by name. Take that extra hour/days/week to make sure you get something you won't outgrow in 6 months.

 

[KinksandCoils]

Thanks. What do you mean out grow? Like get tired of using it or it will be to simple for my skills?

Thanks. I use a Pentax K-5iis. Its pretty old as far as cameras go at this point. This probably will not be the specific answer you're looking for but do a lot shopping. Get on YouTube check reviews to see what fits your wants. Don't just shop by name. Take that extra hour/days/week to make sure you get something you won't outgrow in 6 months.

 

[8WON6]

Thanks. What do you mean out grow? Like get tired of using it or it will be to simple for my skills?

Too simple and you'll end up wanting certain features.

 

[Higher Tech]

Definitely, for portrait work it's easier for me to retouch/fix blemishes than Light Room.

You have a studio don't you? What type of light set up do you have?

 

[shutterguy]

You have a studio don't you? What type of light set up do you have?

Yea, I use my home as my studio. I have 2 Alien Bee B800's, 1 47" octobox, 1 22" beauty dish, and 1 rectangle softbox, wireless triggers, and backdrop stands with 9 different rolls of colored paper. It's easier to shoot at home then rent an actual commercial studio, results come out the same. I have a setup similar to this off of the living room....

 

[Higher Tech]

Yea, I use my home as my studio. I have 2 Alien Bee B800's, 1 47" octobox, 1 22" beauty dish, and 1 rectangle softbox, wireless triggers, and backdrop stands with 9 different rolls of colored paper. It's easier to shoot at home then rent an actual commercial studio, results come out the same. I have a setup similar to this off of the living room....

Ok cool. Im ordering 2 b1600's or einstein 640's. Im just not sure which

 

[shutterguy]

Ok cool. Im ordering 2 b1600's or einstein 640's. Im just not sure which

Just doing a quick look at the 2, I'd get the einstein 640's, updated tech and better features.

 

[Higher Tech]

Just doing a quick look at the 2, I'd get the einstein 640's, updated tech and better features.

Right on. Much appreciated

 

[shutterguy]

 

[Dushane Hill]

 

[Kilgore Trout]

joossh1 by James Ellis, on Flickr

 

[JasonSJackson]

I've transitioned to video

Here are a few summertime experiences shared with the camera

 

[Higher Tech]

2016 Cleveland Air Show

@Silver Surfer Golden Knights every year at the air show, jumping from 30,000 ft.

What kinda lens did you use for those planes?

 

[shutterguy]

What kinda lens did you use for those planes?

LensRentals.com - Rent a Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS