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jethro · 04-19-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hammer

If any of you are looking for a great deal on a photo-backpack, jump on this deal with both feet !

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jethro · 04-19-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by coalt45

I took the static shot as suggested and it looked perfect. Hopefully tomorrow I will get out with the tripod and get some more shots. Do you guys usually use a tripod? Just curious

I use a tripod quite a bit. But not for the situations in the photos you posted above. Hiking with the wife or my buddies I would not carry a tripod (usually) and I would never use one taking photos of the dog.

ryan the geek · 04-19-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chosek

Colours look Great Ryan, open up the aperture on that lens and check out the creamy bokeh that you will get, especially on portraits.....
JR nice flower shots.

It was over cast so I used in the am wide open, performed awesome, once the sun came over I switched over to the 70-200. Going to try some macro stuff this week (fingers crossed).

VA_rider · 04-19-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jethro

Holy smoke, you aren't kidding! And still sharp in these photos which I assume were taken wide open.

I gotta get me a real macro.

yeah... I've been playing around with it this morning... and to get anything bigger than a pin head in focus, you have to go about f/8 or higher...

Give me a minute, and I'll work up a quick post comparing different f/stops on the 60mm box...

Bill A · 04-19-2010, 08:13 AM

I still can't get a decent HDR shot.

What is that software you guys are using?

VA_rider · 04-19-2010, 08:14 AM

"Phil" was the focal point on all of these shots...

f/32 - It's a bit soft

f/18 - Sharper, pretty broad DOF

f/11 - Sharper yet, DOF starting to get thin

f/8 - Razor Sharp. DOF about 2"

f/5 - Razor Sharp - Thinner DOF

f/2.8 - Razor Sharp - DOF = about 1/2"

f/2.8 at MFD - DOF = 1/4" or less... but Wicked Sharp

VA_rider · 04-19-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill A

I still can't get a decent HDR shot.

What is that software you guys are using?

Bill.... I use PhotoMatix ... or I fake it with Lightroom.... or fake it in PhotoShop with Topaz Adjust. .... The Topaz Adjust fakes are probably my favorites.... but I like that "overdone" HDR look.

Bill A · 04-19-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VA_rider

Bill.... I use PhotoMatix ... or I fake it with Lightroom.... or fake it in PhotoShop with Topaz Adjust. .... The Topaz Adjust fakes are probably my favorites.... but I like that "overdone" HDR look.

thx!

Is Topaz Adjust a plugin?

VA_rider · 04-19-2010, 08:36 AM

yes it is.... yo can try it for free if you go to: http://www.topazlabs.com/adjust/

Below is a quick run through Topaz of one of you images....

It's a bit crappy since it's from a .jpg... but you get the idea..

Bill A · 04-19-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VA_rider

yes it is.... yo can try it for free if you go to: http://www.topazlabs.com/adjust/

Below is a quick run through Topaz of one of you images....

It's a bit crappy since it's from a .jpg... but you get the idea..

thank you.

I did the following with the PhotoMatix plugin.

a sort of self-portrait

hammer · 04-19-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jethro

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The cheapest I've ever seen this backpack was $160.

hammer · 04-19-2010, 08:55 AM

VA - Take that lens out for an afternoon walk-a-bout, and you'll discover more of the true beauty of the 60 mm. Don't forget to try it on your kitty !

ryan the geek · 04-19-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jethro

This lens is on my list for sure, nice shots. What is the last IS lens you bought (Canon IS that is)? Reason I ask is becasue the 15-85 I am using a lot now has the latest generation IS, as does the 100L you got and it's amazing... way better than my 17-55 was or even the wifes 70-200 2.8L IS. It doesn't bounce when it turns on, it's silent and way more effective than the older versions. You must be loving that lens!

Thanks jethro. I have the 28-135 and only seemed to give me 1 or 2 stops at best. The IS on this lens is def louder, but not intrusive. I get about 4 stops at infinity focus on this lens, absolutly fun lens to play with. Oh and these shots are crops!!! Not quite 100 percent, but pretty close. Hands down the sharpest lens I own.

outlawyer · 04-19-2010, 09:01 AM

A guy named PetKal on FM, who probably has 100K worth of lenses, raves all the time about how good the 60mm macro is. I can see why.

VA_rider · 04-19-2010, 09:01 AM

hammer I'm planning on taking it for some outside usage... but I'm also thinking that this will become a good lens for the indoor food stuff... getting used to that DOF is going to take me a little while though...

hammer · 04-19-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by VA_rider

hammer I'm planning on taking it for some outside usage... but I'm also thinking that this will become a good lens for the indoor food stuff... getting used to that DOF is going to take me a little while though...

....... of course the razor thin DOF will be most prevalent at extremely close distances. I've also found it to be a great head & shoulders portrait lens. It's the multi-tool of the lens lineup !!!

hammer · 04-19-2010, 09:08 AM

After the sickness of 'Tax Week' (both mental & physical - I had a terrible cold), I think I need to treat myself to a new lens. I'm eyeing that 15-85 IS that brother Jethro raves about. Does anyone else (in our thread) own it ?

'Dumbdog · 04-19-2010, 09:12 AM

sigma is releasing an 8 - 16mm aps-c zoom...

hammer · 04-19-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Dumbdog

sigma is releasing an 8 - 16mm aps-c zoom...

I saw a short blurb about that in my newest issue of Popular Photography, 'DD. I'm going to keep my eye on that lens, and see what the 'review' sites say, once it's released.

VA_rider · 04-19-2010, 09:34 AM

I told the kitty it was time for pictures Hammer.... she seems skeptical....

04-19-2010, 08:13 AM	#8005
Bill A ¡dn ,uıʞool sı ƃuıɥʇʎɹǝʌǝ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 18,796	I still can't get a decent HDR shot. What is that software you guys are using? __________________ *Mercy!*

04-19-2010, 08:14 AM	#8006
VA_rider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 7,272	"Phil" was the focal point on all of these shots... f/32 - It's a bit soft f/18 - Sharper, pretty broad DOF f/11 - Sharper yet, DOF starting to get thin f/8 - Razor Sharp. DOF about 2" f/5 - Razor Sharp - Thinner DOF f/2.8 - Razor Sharp - DOF = about 1/2" f/2.8 at MFD - DOF = 1/4" or less... but Wicked Sharp __________________ Where else on your body can you get poop, wipe it with a piece of paper, and call it good?

04-19-2010, 08:55 AM	#8012
hammer Inside Out Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 11,296	VA - Take that lens out for an afternoon walk-a-bout, and you'll discover more of the true beauty of the 60 mm. Don't forget to try it on your kitty ! __________________ "The most massive characters are seared with scars" ___ Kahlil Gibran

04-19-2010, 09:01 AM	#8014
outlawyer 2009 Bill Buckley Award Winner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12,679	A guy named PetKal on FM, who probably has 100K worth of lenses, raves all the time about how good the 60mm macro is. I can see why. __________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day; set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life" -Terry Pratchett[b] Outlawyer, as usual, has it exactly right.-Honorable Pat Glenn

04-19-2010, 09:01 AM	#8015
VA_rider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 7,272	hammer I'm planning on taking it for some outside usage... but I'm also thinking that this will become a good lens for the indoor food stuff... getting used to that DOF is going to take me a little while though... __________________ Where else on your body can you get poop, wipe it with a piece of paper, and call it good?

04-19-2010, 09:08 AM	#8017
hammer Inside Out Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 11,296	After the sickness of 'Tax Week' (both mental & physical - I had a terrible cold), I think I need to treat myself to a new lens. I'm eyeing that 15-85 IS that brother Jethro raves about. Does anyone else (in our thread) own it ? __________________ "The most massive characters are seared with scars" ___ Kahlil Gibran

04-19-2010, 09:12 AM	#8018
'Dumbdog Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,642	sigma is releasing an 8 - 16mm aps-c zoom...

04-19-2010, 09:34 AM	#8020
VA_rider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 7,272	I told the kitty it was time for pictures Hammer.... she seems skeptical.... __________________ Where else on your body can you get poop, wipe it with a piece of paper, and call it good?

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