Essential The Official Photography Thread

[shutterguy]

what are some good spots to go to take pictures beside parks?

I would say the downtown areas of your city, maybe grab a tripod do some long exposure night shots. Depending on where your located and whats going on, I like to hit the fairs and festivals and just capture shots from food to people.

 

[GoldenGlove]

 

[Dre Space Age]

do you have any suggestions for a good travel kit as far as soft boxes, lights, diffusers and reflectors go? I am trying to assemble a kit that can fit in a carry-on bag. and i don't mean the ones that attach to the camera.

 

[GoldenGlove]

 

[8WON6]

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[pickles]

@shutterguy

Can we talk about lens hoods breh?

I am definitely going to get one, but should I get the Canon one for the 17-55mm?

Apparently there are other models that can fit on it but they are cheaper. Wondering if they wouldn't give a tight fit or something.



$50 for a piece of plastic. Eta: Not sure why the link isn't showing up but it is the Canon EW-83J Lens Hood

I was thinking about going on ebay, but apparently there are fake versions of these hoods.

Please advice me breh.

 

[MikelArteta]

@shutterguy

Can we talk about lens hoods breh?

I am definitely going to get one, but should I get the Canon one for the 17-55mm?

Apparently there are other models that can fit on it but they are cheaper. Wondering if they wouldn't give a tight fit or something.



$50 for a piece of plastic. Eta: Not sure why the link isn't showing up but it is the Canon EW-83J Lens Hood

I was thinking about going on ebay, but apparently there are fake versions of these hoods.

Please advice me breh.

go on ebay man

 

[shutterguy]

@shutterguy

Can we talk about lens hoods breh?

I am definitely going to get one, but should I get the Canon one for the 17-55mm?

Apparently there are other models that can fit on it but they are cheaper. Wondering if they wouldn't give a tight fit or something.



$50 for a piece of plastic. Eta: Not sure why the link isn't showing up but it is the Canon EW-83J Lens Hood

I was thinking about going on ebay, but apparently there are fake versions of these hoods.

Please advice me breh.

Yea, Canon will run up in you for accessory pricing, my 17-55mm came with the Canon hood. Like @Supreme Leader Reinscarf mentioned, if you wanna save some cash hit up Ebay for a used Canon one or check B&H and Amazon for a 3rd party, check the reviews. I used a 3rd party lens hood for my 50mm, no issues at all. I would also look into a UV/protective filter for the front glass.

 

[shutterguy]

do you have any suggestions for a good travel kit as far as soft boxes, lights, diffusers and reflectors go? I am trying to assemble a kit that can fit in a carry-on bag. and i don't mean the ones that attach to the camera.

I only have experience with Alien Bee's and the external flashes with mini-umbrellas. The kit from Alien Bee is here:

Paul C. Buff - The Queen Bee Package

Pretty much everything to get you going, provided you have access to wall plugs.

 

[Skooby]

What do you all think are some essentials in a photography website?

I have a website: www.elianthony.com have links for networking on my contact page.

What platform is your website built on?

 

[Majestyx]

What do you all think are some essentials in a photography website?



What platform is your website built on?

square space, format, and wix are the go to for photographers

 

[shutterguy]

What do you all think are some essentials in a photography website?



What platform is your website built on?

This is the template I used for my site:

https://www.templatemonster.com/blog/free-website-template-full-js-photography/

 

[Rich Spirit]

Yea, Canon will run up in you for accessory pricing, my 17-55mm came with the Canon hood. Like @Supreme Leader Reinscarf mentioned, if you wanna save some cash hit up Ebay for a used Canon one or check B&H and Amazon for a 3rd party, check the reviews. I used a 3rd party lens hood for my 50mm, no issues at all. I would also look into a UV/protective filter for the front glass.

I stopped using a UV/protective filter on my lens because my lens hood is always on so there was really not point of having a UV filter on my glass if I have the hood to protect my lens.

 

[shutterguy]

I stopped using a UV/protective filter on my lens because my lens hood is always on so there was really not point of having a UV filter on my glass if I have the hood to protect my lens.

I only use them when I'm outside in bad conditions, they came in handy at a few dirtbike races being trackside or in the middle.

 

[shutterguy]

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