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Title: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 04, 2009, 01:59:55 AM
I just ordered through DELL.

A Canon Rebel XT1i .

Now I'm so stoked.

Any tips?

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: tackielarla on December 04, 2009, 12:30:32 PM
^ Keep on shooting? :)

Seriously, don't get discouraged if you don't get a shot right the first time. Just take TONS of pictures and pick the best out of them. :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: j3yps on December 04, 2009, 12:41:14 PM
Buy Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Book Volumes 1, 2 and 3...it'll make you a better photgrapher! :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: tejadster on December 04, 2009, 08:30:17 PM
lagay mo palagi sa manual focus para masanay ka :>
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 06, 2009, 05:11:48 PM
thanks guys!!! more tips !!!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: marzi on December 06, 2009, 05:20:15 PM
^kuha ka agad model... yung nude ha?  :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on December 07, 2009, 12:05:01 PM
Get some fast glass and use it as your walk-around lens to get you started.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pongv on December 07, 2009, 10:11:09 PM
congrats bro! shoot lang ng shoot. Basta may interesting subject click kaagad.:-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Jayson77 on December 10, 2009, 02:30:18 AM
Enroll ka sa photography lessons pre sa FPPF, eto website nila http://photoworldmanila.com/
Mas maganda pa din kasi may nag e-explain kesa mag shoot ka lang ng mag shoot. Learn the basics like rule of 3rds, framing, basic shapes.......etc.......etc. Good luck. :wink:
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 10, 2009, 02:50:07 PM
Quote from: pallas on December 07, 2009, 12:05:01 PM
Get some fast glass and use it as your walk-around lens to get you started.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU
the camera came with an EFS18-55mm lens. Are they similar?
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 10, 2009, 02:51:20 PM
Quote from: Jayson77 on December 10, 2009, 02:30:18 AM
Enroll ka sa photography lessons pre sa FPPF, eto website nila http://photoworldmanila.com/
Mas maganda pa din kasi may nag e-explain kesa mag shoot ka lang ng mag shoot. Learn the basics like rule of 3rds, framing, basic shapes.......etc.......etc. Good luck. :wink:
unfortunately I have to be physically there right?  I live in LA.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: kurtcobainer on December 10, 2009, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: Jayson77 on December 10, 2009, 02:30:18 AM
Enroll ka sa photography lessons pre sa FPPF, eto website nila http://photoworldmanila.com/
Mas maganda pa din kasi may nag e-explain kesa mag shoot ka lang ng mag shoot. Learn the basics like rule of 3rds, framing, basic shapes.......etc.......etc. Good luck. :wink:

I'll be enrolling there this January. Now, all I need is to buy a DSLR, hahaha!!! :lol:
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: demoboi on December 10, 2009, 06:36:11 PM
Quote from: Jayson77 on December 10, 2009, 02:30:18 AM
Enroll ka sa photography lessons pre sa FPPF, eto website nila http://photoworldmanila.com/
Mas maganda pa din kasi may nag e-explain kesa mag shoot ka lang ng mag shoot. Learn the basics like rule of 3rds, framing, basic shapes.......etc.......etc. Good luck. :wink:
I agree. Go to youtube. It would help. 18-55 is a good walk around lens na. At this point you don't need fast lenses muna. Get a ground muna sa basic bro later na ung shopping.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on December 11, 2009, 02:39:40 AM
Quote from: Phil on December 10, 2009, 02:50:07 PM
the camera came with an EFS18-55mm lens. Are they similar?

It can cover the 50mm range with that lens YES but that is a zoom lens. Nothing wrong with a zoom lens but with the 50mm 1.4 lens which is a prime lens (non-zoomable lenses) you zoom with your feet and with the wide aperture of 1.4 you can have fun with BOKEH :-D   


Cream cheese background like this...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/shakeye/DSC_3054.jpg)

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: demoboi on December 11, 2009, 10:36:11 PM
Pasali nalang din sa bokeh shots! hahaha! This is just a 50mm f1.8 though pero stop down at 2.8 kasi di masyado sharp at wide open
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4049935689_6efc8a7146_b.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 12, 2009, 12:17:43 AM
...nice pics guys..... keep those tips coming....  thanks in advance.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: demoboi on December 12, 2009, 12:38:22 AM
Quote from: Phil on December 12, 2009, 12:17:43 AM
...nice pics guys..... keep those tips coming....  thanks in advance.
You'll never get enough sa Youtube bai. Or you can download ebooks from torrentz.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 14, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
Quote from: demoboi on December 11, 2009, 10:36:11 PM
Pasali nalang din sa bokeh shots! hahaha! This is just a 50mm f1.8 though pero stop down at 2.8 kasi di masyado sharp at wide open
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4049935689_6efc8a7146_b.jpg)
so with those type of lens you can get really nice round bokehs?
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on December 15, 2009, 10:17:02 AM
Yeah bro, you can start with the 50mm 1.4s and the 1.8s.

You can also try your lens widest open aperture.
-get your favorite pedal or whatever you want to picture.
-shoot it with some lights behing it with you a bit more closer to the subject and the lights behind the subject a bit further away.

You should get some bokeh going on.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: tronixx42 on December 15, 2009, 02:26:22 PM
my d80 kit lens :lol:

my 50mm lens at
aperture:  f/2.2
Shutter speed: 1/6

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/tronixx42/nikon-kit-lens.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 16, 2009, 04:40:11 PM
I'm getting a 50mm this week so I can use it for parties this weekend.
In the meantime I have my kit lens with me 18-55mm .. so I took this shot .

...still very new at this....pasensya.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4186460056/
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: dullFingers on December 16, 2009, 06:41:09 PM
Quote from: Phil on December 16, 2009, 04:40:11 PM
I'm getting a 50mm this week so I can use it for parties this weekend.
In the meantime I have my kit lens with me 18-55mm .. so I took this shot .

...still very new at this....pasensya.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4186460056/

nice pic bro. the 18-55mm lens is really a very versatile lens. it is wide enough for landscape shots and has a good zoom range. just keep shooting. try places with different lighting conditions so you'll get to feel how iso, aperture and shutter speed works.

and get a good sturdy tripod. :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2009, 12:19:20 AM
Quote from: dullFingers on December 16, 2009, 06:41:09 PM
nice pic bro. the 18-55mm lens is really a very versatile lens. it is wide enough for landscape shots and has a good zoom range. just keep shooting. try places with different lighting conditions so you'll get to feel how iso, aperture and shutter speed works.

and get a good sturdy tripod. :-D
thank you...got a tripod already. Haven't used it yet though.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: jcsan2s on December 17, 2009, 12:34:22 AM
Quote from: Phil on December 16, 2009, 04:40:11 PM
I'm getting a 50mm this week so I can use it for parties this weekend.
In the meantime I have my kit lens with me 18-55mm .. so I took this shot .

...still very new at this....pasensya.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4186460056/

Sir Phil, i must say your pics are wonderfully composed.. and ganda ng colors :)

i say get a flash rather than a lens :) suggestion lang...

JC
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2009, 12:54:47 AM
Quote from: jcsan2s on December 17, 2009, 12:34:22 AM
Sir Phil, i must say your pics are wonderfully composed.. and ganda ng colors :)

i say get a flash rather than a lens :) suggestion lang...

JC
thank you so much....

really appreciate your suggestion. Can you tell me why do you prefer to get the flash first ?

BTW... after I buy the 50mm 1.8 II lens, I am thinking of getting the Grip and 2 batteries (cool thin , it accepts AA batts too) ...you think thats a good idea? I hate it when I ran out of batteries in the middle of shooting.

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: jcsan2s on December 17, 2009, 12:59:40 AM
Im no pro ah, but i think mas ma maximize mo yung versatility ng kit lens mo.. :)

and have you consider the scenario na kailangan mo switch back to your kit lens? medyo ka hassle din, well for me.. :)

but a 50mm lens is really nice din naman.. :)


JC
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: demoboi on December 17, 2009, 01:08:16 AM
Quote from: jcsan2s on December 17, 2009, 12:34:22 AM
Sir Phil, i must say your pics are wonderfully composed.. and ganda ng colors :)

i say get a flash rather than a lens :) suggestion lang...

JC
I agree din. External flash is really handy when shooting low light condition bro. It is more powerful and  is capable of a wider coverage than the built-in flash. You can also tilt and swivel the head which will allow you more lighting option.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2009, 01:39:34 AM
Quote from: demoboi on December 17, 2009, 01:08:16 AM
I agree din. External flash is really handy when shooting low light condition bro. It is more powerful and  is capable of a wider coverage than the built-in flash. You can also tilt and swivel the head which will allow you more lighting option.
dude...saw your flckr pics...amazing...the girls too.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2009, 01:43:06 AM
Quote from: jcsan2s on December 17, 2009, 12:59:40 AM
Im no pro ah, but i think mas ma maximize mo yung versatility ng kit lens mo.. :)

and have you consider the scenario na kailangan mo switch back to your kit lens? medyo ka hassle din, well for me.. :)

but a 50mm lens is really nice din naman.. :)


JC
the flash I am eyeing is a bit steep  $ 500 that is like a nice botik pedal already....hahahaha kidding aside.
Right now, I am just buying stuff that I can afford like that lens and accessories.... as of now, I only do shoot outside during daytime a lot (when I do my daily walk)...when I get bored and tired of shooting at that location... and budget permits... I would get that flash.

...really appreciate all your input guys. This hobby is F U N.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on December 17, 2009, 02:26:56 AM
Quote from: Phil on December 17, 2009, 01:43:06 AM
the flash I am eyeing is a bit steep  $ 500 that is like a nice botik pedal already....hahahaha kidding aside.
Right now, I am just buying stuff that I can afford like that lens and accessories.... as of now, I only do shoot outside during daytime a lot (when I do my daily walk)...when I get bored and tired of shooting at that location... and budget permits... I would get that flash.

...really appreciate all your input guys. This hobby is F U N.

ha ha ...just got me the nikon sb 900 and that was worth an ETHOS man. i know how you feel but check out strobist.com and see how people use their flash with a regular DSLR.

It makes a lot of sense.

Its all about light and how to harness, add and manipulate it.


Newbie in strobie....here is my take on bounce flash.

Meaning the flash head was swiveled towards a wall and the light was bounced on the subject.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/shakeye/DSC_9933.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: guildprod on December 17, 2009, 02:31:38 AM
Sir eto mga list nang Digital Photography Ebook downloads:

http://rapidshare.com/files/174281542/The_20Art_20of_20Digital_20Photogrphy_20by_20John_20Hedgecoe.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174281004/Focal_20Press_20-_20Digital_20Nature_20Photography_20-_20Aug.2007.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280490/Digital_20Photography_20All-In-One_20Desk_20Reference_20For_20Dummies__203rd_20Edition_20_2006_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280428/Digital_20Art_20Photography_20For_20Dummies_20_2006_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280357/Popular_20Photography_20_2008-06_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280318/O_27Reilly_20-_20Digital_20Photography_20Hacks.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280313/Popular_20Photography_20-_20_20September_202008.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280230/digital_20photography_20top_20100_20simplifies.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280160/Digital_Boudoir_Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279969/starting_photography_langford_and_andrews_5e_2007.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279710/Digital_20Photography_20Bible_20Dan_20Simon.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279560/Advanced.Photography.7th.Edition.Langfords.Jan.2008.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279527/Lighting_20the_20Nude_20-_20Top_20Photography_20Professionals_20Share_20Their_20Secrets.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279512/Complete_20Guide_20to_20Digital_20Infrared_20Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279450/PRO-LIGHTING_20-_20Studio_20Portrait_20Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279376/Mastering_20Digital_20Photography__202nd_20Edition_20_2006_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279370/Mastering_Digital_SLR_Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279327/Digital_20Photography_20-_20The_20Missing_20Manual_20_2006_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279291/Thomson_.Mastering.Digital.SLR.Photography._2005_.LotB.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279273/The_20Digital_20Photography_20Book.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279225/Black_White.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279223/McGraw_20Hill_20-_20Shoot_20Like_20a_20Pro__20Digital_20Photography_20Techniques.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279189/Underwater_20Photography_20Magazine_20_2341_20_Mar-Apr_202008_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279151/Create_20Your_20Own_20Digital_20Photography_20_2005_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279131/Digital_20Lighting_20_26_20Rendering__202nd_20Edition_20_2006_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279019/Outdoor_20Photographer_20-_20Light_20in_20Landscapes_20_Photography_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174278641/Digital_20Photography_20Pocket_20Guide_20_2002_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174278612/EBay.Photography.the.Smart.Way.2005.ebook-TLFeBOOK.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174278549/Digital_20Photography_20-_20Expert_20Techniques__202nd_20Edition_20_2006_.chm


HAPPY SHOOTING!!   :-D

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2009, 02:34:58 AM
Quote from: pallas on December 17, 2009, 02:26:56 AM
ha ha ...just got me the nikon sb 900 and that was worth an ETHOS man. i know how you feel but check out strobist.com and see how people use their flash with a regular DSLR.

It makes a lot of sense.

Its all about light and how to harness, add and manipulate it.


Newbie in strobie....here is my take on bounce flash.

Meaning the flash head was swiveled towards a wall and the light was bounced on the subject.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/shakeye/DSC_9933.jpg)
thanks man...learning a lot from you.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 17, 2009, 02:36:01 AM
Quote from: guildprod on December 17, 2009, 02:31:38 AM
Sir eto mga list nang Digital Photography Ebook downloads:

http://rapidshare.com/files/174281542/The_20Art_20of_20Digital_20Photogrphy_20by_20John_20Hedgecoe.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174281004/Focal_20Press_20-_20Digital_20Nature_20Photography_20-_20Aug.2007.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280490/Digital_20Photography_20All-In-One_20Desk_20Reference_20For_20Dummies__203rd_20Edition_20_2006_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280428/Digital_20Art_20Photography_20For_20Dummies_20_2006_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280357/Popular_20Photography_20_2008-06_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280318/O_27Reilly_20-_20Digital_20Photography_20Hacks.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280313/Popular_20Photography_20-_20_20September_202008.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280230/digital_20photography_20top_20100_20simplifies.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174280160/Digital_Boudoir_Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279969/starting_photography_langford_and_andrews_5e_2007.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279710/Digital_20Photography_20Bible_20Dan_20Simon.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279560/Advanced.Photography.7th.Edition.Langfords.Jan.2008.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279527/Lighting_20the_20Nude_20-_20Top_20Photography_20Professionals_20Share_20Their_20Secrets.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279512/Complete_20Guide_20to_20Digital_20Infrared_20Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279450/PRO-LIGHTING_20-_20Studio_20Portrait_20Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279376/Mastering_20Digital_20Photography__202nd_20Edition_20_2006_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279370/Mastering_Digital_SLR_Photography.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279327/Digital_20Photography_20-_20The_20Missing_20Manual_20_2006_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279291/Thomson_.Mastering.Digital.SLR.Photography._2005_.LotB.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279273/The_20Digital_20Photography_20Book.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279225/Black_White.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279223/McGraw_20Hill_20-_20Shoot_20Like_20a_20Pro__20Digital_20Photography_20Techniques.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279189/Underwater_20Photography_20Magazine_20_2341_20_Mar-Apr_202008_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279151/Create_20Your_20Own_20Digital_20Photography_20_2005_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279131/Digital_20Lighting_20_26_20Rendering__202nd_20Edition_20_2006_.chm
http://rapidshare.com/files/174279019/Outdoor_20Photographer_20-_20Light_20in_20Landscapes_20_Photography_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174278641/Digital_20Photography_20Pocket_20Guide_20_2002_.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174278612/EBay.Photography.the.Smart.Way.2005.ebook-TLFeBOOK.pdf
http://rapidshare.com/files/174278549/Digital_20Photography_20-_20Expert_20Techniques__202nd_20Edition_20_2006_.chm


HAPPY SHOOTING!!   :-D


wait I need 10 years to study all these stuff... hahahaha

wow... thanks.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: guildprod on December 17, 2009, 02:40:52 AM
Quote from: Phil on December 17, 2009, 02:36:01 AM
wait I need 10 years to study all these stuff... hahahaha

wow... thanks.


Eto pa po sir:

http://www.photo.net.ph/lessons/
www.photonhead.com
http://photoworldmanila.com/workshops
http://www.pcci.com.ph/
http://www.geofflawrence.com/index.htm
http://www.philmug.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=2817
http://web.mac.com/misterkodaker/Jo_Avila/Welcome.html

The future's uncertain
And the end is always near.
-Jim Morrison, The Doors
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 18, 2009, 01:47:34 PM
my first HDR ... bare with me mga 1 week palang ako sa hobby na to.

taken at my local park Bridgeport
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/BridgeportPark.jpg)

taken at my backyard one wet morning.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/wetmorning.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: dullFingers on December 20, 2009, 12:06:17 AM
nice shots Phil! It seems you're into landscape photography too. An UWA lens would be a nice addition to your lens line up.


(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/toddler47/tkina.jpg)

My weapon of choice for my landscape shots. :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 20, 2009, 03:22:52 AM
Quote from: dullFingers on December 20, 2009, 12:06:17 AM
nice shots Phil! It seems you're into landscape photography too. An UWA lens would be a nice addition to your lens line up.


(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/toddler47/tkina.jpg)

My weapon of choice for my landscape shots. :-D
what does those hoods do ?
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: demoboi on December 20, 2009, 03:48:47 AM
Quote from: Phil on December 20, 2009, 03:22:52 AM
what does those hoods do ?
It prevents glare to your lens which are coming from the sides. It also acts as a protection on your front element or filter.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on December 31, 2009, 07:27:54 AM
wooooohoooo.... got me a new 50 MM lens and a battery grip...and some 1800mah extra batts. nakaka adik!!!

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/IMG_0022.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on December 31, 2009, 09:36:00 AM
WOOHOO, your havin fun now. CONGRATS 8-)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: kawal on December 31, 2009, 10:55:33 AM
nice buy! now show me those creamy "blues driver" bokehs!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 01, 2010, 03:35:47 PM
thanks guys... here's a nice pentagon bokeh I took tonight

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/IMG_0144.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Contemno on January 02, 2010, 12:08:29 AM
galing sir :)) keep it up!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 07, 2010, 06:14:46 PM
All shot by  50 mm F1.8 II lens...

practicing with my nephew in the park.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/portrait/IMG_0011_1.jpg)

practicing with a xmas ornament at home.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/IMG_0385_1.jpg)

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: gainsucker on January 08, 2010, 02:45:35 AM
keep on shooting....  :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: jcsan2s on January 09, 2010, 10:43:12 AM
Sir phil, honest comment ah, the shot taken with ur 50mm looks soft in focus..

whats ur setting? :)



Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: roan on January 10, 2010, 12:51:35 PM
sir phil do you always use manual setting on your shoots?
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 11, 2010, 03:19:10 PM
Quote from: jcsan2s on January 09, 2010, 10:43:12 AM
Sir phil, honest comment ah, the shot taken with ur 50mm looks soft in focus..

whats ur setting? :)
honesty is the best policy... its okay.  :-)

I don't do manual focus because I am not that good yet.  I usually have it a Aperture Priority Mode ....
settings...ISO 100, F/1.8, 1/3200 sec

the pic looks sharper here sa Flckr though

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4264828113/
I did get a couple of shots that are sharper ...like this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4252639493/
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 14, 2010, 04:50:38 AM
here's a one a shot this morning.

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/IMG_0057.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: jcsan2s on January 14, 2010, 09:18:14 AM
Quote from: Phil on January 11, 2010, 03:19:10 PM
honesty is the best policy... its okay.  :-)

I don't do manual focus because I am not that good yet.  I usually have it a Aperture Priority Mode ....
settings...ISO 100, F/1.8, 1/3200 sec

the pic looks sharper here sa Flckr though

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4264828113/
I did get a couple of shots that are sharper ...like this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4252639493/

yun, :) i noticed nga when you link the flickr photos to this forum medyo nag i-iba quality.. :)
i dont use manual focus too, hirap makita yung focus point..

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on January 15, 2010, 02:57:18 AM
Quote from: Phil on January 11, 2010, 03:19:10 PM
honesty is the best policy... its okay.  :-)

I don't do manual focus because I am not that good yet.  I usually have it a Aperture Priority Mode ....
settings...ISO 100, F/1.8, 1/3200 sec

the pic looks sharper here sa Flckr though

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4264828113/
I did get a couple of shots that are sharper ...like this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4252639493/

You can still ask the camera/chipped lens to focus for you even when your in manual mode unless you are using a manual focus lens.

Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 15, 2010, 06:39:34 AM
Quote from: pallas on January 15, 2010, 02:57:18 AM
You can still ask the camera/chipped lens to focus for you even when your in manual mode unless you are using a manual focus lens.


what do you mean?

'coz when I turn off the lens auto focus, even when I just turn the focus ring manually, I see my af point (small box that I chose for focusing) light up and beep. So really the camera is still helping me and telling me it is in focus.

Is that what you mean?
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on January 15, 2010, 01:08:40 PM
You can still use the focus indicator as a guide when focusing manually, other than than that you can fire a burst of shots and hopefully one is in focus.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 16, 2010, 12:15:45 AM
Quote from: pallas on January 15, 2010, 01:08:40 PM
..... you can fire a burst of shots and hopefully one is in focus.
hahahahah...like please lord....please naman po...give me a good shot.

... It's like guitar soloing ...when you start, you just pray and hope that all the notes in your head will translate exactly on the fretboard. hahahaha.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on January 16, 2010, 03:48:56 AM
Quote from: Phil on January 16, 2010, 12:15:45 AM
hahahahah...like please lord....please naman po...give me a good shot.

... It's like guitar soloing ...when you start, you just pray and hope that all the notes in your head will translate exactly on the fretboard. hahahaha.

AMEN BRO.

A flurry of useless notes then give em the gold in measures 8-)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: progressive_pilipinas on January 16, 2010, 04:01:40 AM
Quote from: Phil on January 14, 2010, 04:50:38 AM
here's a one a shot this morning.

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/IMG_0057.jpg)

you reallly have nice compositions. keep on shooting!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on January 16, 2010, 05:36:25 AM
Quote from: progressive_pilipinas on January 16, 2010, 04:01:40 AM
you reallly have nice compositions. keep on shooting!
uy thank you progressive pilipinas...means a lot to me when someone says that.   :-)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 03, 2010, 03:33:38 PM
a lot has happened....

I became an all pinoy photo club here in Los Angeles called "Frame 21 "  

www.frame21.org

Attend my first field trip at the Los Angeles Metro Redline
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/LA%20MetroREDline/?albumview=slideshow

Covered a underground rock concert for them
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Rock%20Crusade/?albumview=slideshow

Photography rules!!!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: dullFingers on February 03, 2010, 06:43:28 PM
@phil - wow! galing sir! I'm sure mabilis mag improve skills natin nyan. keep it up!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on February 04, 2010, 12:11:23 AM
Quote from: Phil on February 03, 2010, 03:33:38 PM
a lot has happened....

I became an all pinoy photo club here in Los Angeles called "Frame 21 "  

www.frame21.org

Attend my first field trip at the Los Angeles Metro Redline
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/LA%20MetroREDline/?albumview=slideshow

Covered a underground rock concert for them
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Rock%20Crusade/?albumview=slideshow

Photography rules!!!

Awesome stuff Phil.

betcha had earplugs during the gig....thats pretty close :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: kurtcobainer on February 04, 2010, 12:26:46 AM
Quote from: Phil on February 03, 2010, 03:33:38 PM
a lot has happened....

I became an all pinoy photo club here in Los Angeles called "Frame 21 " 

www.frame21.org

Attend my first field trip at the Los Angeles Metro Redline
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/LA%20MetroREDline/?albumview=slideshow

Covered a underground rock concert for them
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Rock%20Crusade/?albumview=slideshow

Photography rules!!!

Nice shots! Indeed, photography rules!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 04, 2010, 03:33:25 AM
Quote from: pallas on February 04, 2010, 12:11:23 AM
Awesome stuff Phil.

betcha had earplugs during the gig....thats pretty close :-D
thanks .

pallas.... kids were playing all out death metal... I had to wear earplugs.  :lol:


Quote from: kurtcobainer on February 04, 2010, 12:26:46 AM
Nice shots! Indeed, photography rules!

thanks kurtcobainer  :-)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 04, 2010, 03:43:22 AM
Quote from: dullFingers on February 03, 2010, 06:43:28 PM
@phil - wow! galing sir! I'm sure mabilis mag improve skills natin nyan. keep it up!
thanks man.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 04, 2010, 08:35:51 AM
yooohooooo my Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro lens arrived today !!! this is one heavy mother effer

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/DSCN6238.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on February 05, 2010, 02:46:19 AM
I never gassed for a macro lens.

Pics na :lol:
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 06, 2010, 07:28:31 AM
yooohoooo my Tamron 10-24 f/3.5 4.5 arrived today !!!!

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/DSCN6247.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: roan on February 06, 2010, 09:15:09 AM
wow you have a lot of gear na. congrats! :-)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 06, 2010, 09:22:34 AM
Quote from: roan on February 06, 2010, 09:15:09 AM
wow you have a lot of gear na. congrats! :-)
.... babakasyon kasi eh... last bakasyon point and shoot lang.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on February 06, 2010, 11:00:35 AM
Tripod next Phil and dont skimp on the ballhead....and a 3 stop grad filter for your wide angle, filter system, and a circular polarizer for your 50mm and that UWA.

It never stops :oops: :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 06, 2010, 12:07:02 PM
Quote from: pallas on February 06, 2010, 11:00:35 AM
Tripod next Phil and dont skimp on the ballhead....and a 3 stop grad filter for your wide angle, filter system, and a circular polarizer for your 50mm and that UWA.

It never stops :oops: :-D
tripod is coming already ... I got a Slik Pro 700DX....didn't get the Manfrotto... we will see how this Slik performs...if it sucks...then I can return it and add some money and get a Manfrotto. The grad filter can wait...will see whats gonna happen if I do need it. I only bought UV protectors on all of my lens...Teffens and a couple of Zeikos. 
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: dullFingers on February 09, 2010, 09:17:36 AM
Quote from: pallas on February 06, 2010, 11:00:35 AM
It never stops :oops: :-D

 :-D :-D yes! more! we want more! :evil:

pics na! :-)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: guildprod on February 15, 2010, 02:13:31 AM
astig ambilis makapag upgrade ng gamit \m/ rakenrol! :-D
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 16, 2010, 04:44:43 AM
so we went to Lake Tahoe Valentines day weekend... sunny day...tons of snow.. heres some of the pics I took with the Tamron and Tokina lens..... I was kindda hesitant to change lens out in the snow since it was only 38F.

Tamron  wide angle lens 10-24mm f/3.5 - 4.5

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/4361012650)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0199-Edit.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0276-Edit.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0327-Edit-Edit.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0331.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0106.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0041.jpg)

Tokina macro 100mm f/2.8

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0300-Edit.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0280.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0306-Edit.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Tahoe%202010/LkeTah_0294.jpg)
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: kawal on February 16, 2010, 01:00:20 PM
^phil, did you use a tripod sa mga landscape shots mo? some of them look a little blurry or maybe out of focus. what were your camera settings?
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 16, 2010, 02:54:36 PM
Quote from: kawal on February 16, 2010, 01:00:20 PM
^phil, did you use a tripod sa mga landscape shots mo? some of them look a little blurry or maybe out of focus. what were your camera settings?
kawal for some reason photobucket sucks

check my flckr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuyapepot1970/
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: jcsan2s on February 16, 2010, 05:38:55 PM
Beautiful pictures sir phil!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 17, 2010, 12:17:54 AM
Quote from: jcsan2s on February 16, 2010, 05:38:55 PM
Beautiful pictures sir phil!
thanks jc santos
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: priesthood on February 17, 2010, 05:10:40 PM
Quote from: j3yps on December 04, 2009, 12:41:14 PM
Buy Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Book Volumes 1, 2 and 3...it'll make you a better photgrapher! :-D


Agree. Ito rin advice ko for newbies who just got their first DSLR. Wag ka rin mahiya magtanong sa mga forums at mag-search sa google...
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: pallas on February 17, 2010, 11:54:56 PM
I bought Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. Next up JoeMs hotshoe diaries.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 19, 2010, 09:38:08 AM
Quote from: priesthood on February 17, 2010, 05:10:40 PM

Agree. Ito rin advice ko for newbies who just got their first DSLR. Wag ka rin mahiya magtanong sa mga forums at mag-search sa google...
believe me I ask ... A LOT. Been reading a lot too.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: demoboi on February 20, 2010, 04:06:35 AM
Quote from: pallas on February 17, 2010, 11:54:56 PM
I bought Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. Next up JoeMs hotshoe diaries.
+ on Hotshoe diaries!

Quote from: Phil on February 06, 2010, 07:28:31 AM
yooohoooo my Tamron 10-24 f/3.5 4.5 arrived today !!!!

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/DSCN6247.jpg)
wooohhoooooo! I bet the 100mm Tokina is sharp! 1:1 macro sir diba? congrats on the new toys sir! Believe me the buyinh never stops!
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 20, 2010, 04:46:36 AM
Quote from: demoboi on February 20, 2010, 04:06:35 AM
+ on Hotshoe diaries!
wooohhoooooo! I bet the 100mm Tokina is sharp! 1:1 macro sir diba? congrats on the new toys sir! Believe me the buyinh never stops!
thanks demoboi...yes the Tokina is super sharp.... I know...buying .... pero shoot lang una.... murag gitara ba..just play and concentrate on sharpening skills.
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 20, 2010, 10:32:51 AM
Quote from: pallas on February 17, 2010, 11:54:56 PM
I bought Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. Next up JoeMs hotshoe diaries.

Reading for portrait stuff coz I'm also going that direction.

Skin: The Complete Guide to Digitally Lighting, Photographing, and Retouching Faces and Bodies
The Art of People Photography
Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait
Pink Pocket Poser
Title: Re: yehey my first DSLR camera
Post by: Phil on February 22, 2010, 03:27:06 PM
went out one night and took some pics

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Nocturnal%20Photowalk/nghtphoto_022010_0014.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Nocturnal%20Photowalk/nghtphoto_022010_0033.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/tambokgt/Nocturnal%20Photowalk/nghtphoto_022010_0040.jpg)