TheGreatBuzz Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm wanting to upgrade before long. Debating between the D500 and the D750 but I'm leaning towards the 500. Price tag though........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 5 hours ago, TK said: I need to get around to finishing that one. I want to light up the chest & belt boxes. For these shots w the cool (bluish) backgrounds I recommend a cheep LED light. They photograph more blue and will help match the figure to the background. And don't forget to identify the light source in the photo and match the direction w your figure light. Probably things you already know but I like what you are doing and just wanted to throw it out there just in case. If you want to play in 3D you can get started cheap. Daz 3D is a free download. Where they get you is content. But if you look for sales and bargains you can at least dip your toes in the water for very little investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 So my D3200 took a crap. The camera repair place laughed when I asked about repairing it. I'm looking at the D500 seriously. Is it worth the cost savings for a refurbished with only a 90 day warranty? What about used? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Sorry about the camera. That does suck. Nikon's,(though it's been around for awhile). As for the new one,that really depends on you and what,in the short and long run you want to do with this next camera. Hobby but want to take really nice pics then this one probably wouldn't be a bad choice. An APS-C type of sensor,(but a nice one),should take a very good pic,(depending on lens of course). If you go refurbished,make sure,(stating obvious here),that the seller has good rep and stays away from gray market stuff. If you want to hedge your bets and want something that'll last longer,get a new one. I personally look at refurbished lenses not camera bodies when I'm looking for new stuff. DPreview and Cnet,(they hardly like anything so good reviews there are a good thing ),are good spots to check out before buying a new one. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Is there any hope for an old, manual, 35mm camera that succumbed to rust due to high humidity in the home ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Is there any hope for an old, manual, 35mm camera that succumbed to rust due to high humidity in the home ? Doubtful unless it is a desirable antique/collector model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Some pics from our trip this past weekend to visit our son in college in Ithaca, NY: Ithaca Falls: Lower Buttermilk Falls: Further up Buttermilk Falls: Taughannock Falls (215 foot waterfall): View of Cayuga Lake from McGraw Tower: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 that area is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl05 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Some from a recent "work" trip to San Diego... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Can anyone recommend a decent budget camera to photograph my paintings? I don't want to do a website without professional looking photos, but I also don't want to sink much moulah into what is essentially a hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, Riggo-toni said: Can anyone recommend a decent budget camera to photograph my paintings? I don't want to do a website without professional looking photos, but I also don't want to sink much moulah into what is essentially a hobby. Believe it or not, I've used my smartphone for commercial purposes. the trick is to get a tripod so you reduce the jiggle as much as possible. Also, go outside on a partly cloudy day if you don't have good lighting set up. the biggest trick I find is getting rid of the paralex (making the rectangles rectangles. Often, if my angle is just slightly off, the shape of the canvas looks somewhat altered. Mind you, there are far better photographers than me in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Some sunrise/sunset shots from nagshead pier beginning of the month and a moon shot with my phone through telescope the other night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Wife veto'd the D500. I didn't want a full frame so D750 was off the list. Ended up buying a D7200 today. Hopefully I'll have some good pics to share soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/3/2018 at 9:45 PM, TheGreatBuzz said: Wife veto'd the D500. I didn't want a full frame so D750 was off the list. Ended up buying a D7200 today. Hopefully I'll have some good pics to share soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Why no full frame? ? @TheGreatBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 59 minutes ago, Spaceman Spiff said: Why no full frame? ? @TheGreatBuzz Cost of both body and glass. And for an amateur, I think it is overkill. I don't plan on my pics being on a billboard. Do you have a case for full frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 16 minutes ago, TheGreatBuzz said: Cost of both body and glass. And for an amateur, I think it is overkill. I don't plan on my pics being on a billboard. Do you have a case for full frame? I plan on my pics being on a billboard JK I just like seeing more through the viewfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I really like the last one. Playing a little with HDR function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Few pics of the moon, kept losing sight in my telescope and too cold too be messing with it at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 It was too cold for me to try to get the moon. So here are a couple others. The second pic is from the Truman coming home. And yes, I got permission from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinsCowgirl84 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 10/25/2018 at 10:52 AM, bcl05 said: Some from a recent "work" trip to San Diego... Those birds with the long necks sure are ugly looking things.. o_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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