TOG247.com http://www.tog247.com/forums/ TOG247.COM, We are a friendly and helpful photography community. en Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:39:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tog247.com/forums/cb/misc/rss.jpg TOG247.com http://www.tog247.com/forums/ Photography Tips http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1792&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:58:59 GMT Have a look at this Site its not Bad for the beginers we have http://www.my-photography-tips.com/ Have a look at this Site its not Bad for the beginers we have


http://www.my-photography-tips.com/ ]]> Photography Chat Harold2 http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1792 FS: Nikon Fit Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1791&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:04:44 GMT I swapped for my SB900 a couple of months ago, but haven't used it.

I recently sold my D300s DSLR and am now looking to move this on. I'm looking for £260 inc. RMSD via BT only.



Sorry no examples of what it can do as I didn't actually take a pic with it! :( ]]> Members Classified Ads erniethemilk http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1791 Competition voting http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1790&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:18:45 GMT I am not sure if this is the right place to put this but I was wondering if those who did not take part in the competition could still vote? I did... I am not sure if this is the right place to put this but I was wondering if those who did not take part in the competition could still vote? I did not take part but would have loved to given my vote all the same. Maybe you sent me the link but I didnt get it??? ]]> General Chat cindy http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1790 AUGUST 2010 COMPETITION - Macro - Winner http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1789&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:34:05 GMT Congratulations JamesStan Image: http://www.tog247.com/gallery/data/560/fly4.jpg (http://www.tog247.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8227) A...
Congratulations JamesStan



A cracking close-up.. really good detail and really really close :top:

Thanks for all the entires. Some other great macro shots.

Congrats to the runner-ups - Keith, Gel, Stef and Bridget in that order.

Remember portraits for this month ... here



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]]> Monthly Competition benjiblanco http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1789 where do i stand. http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1788&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:57:13 GMT I just found a picture of mine in my local paper. it was from a promo shoot i did for my friend who is a body builder, i gave him copies to use for... I just found a picture of mine in my local paper. it was from a promo shoot i did for my friend who is a body builder, i gave him copies to use for his portfolio. should i be concerened that i did get asked by any parties involved for my permission to use this pic in a newspaper. i dont want to cause any hassle for my friend but i feel the paper should be clued up to copywrite laws, and should have asked my permission no? ]]> Photography Chat JamesStan http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1788 Website Link http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1787&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:51:04 GMT http://www.high-ele.com/product.asp?classid=457&kkk=456

Check out the link above. Any good ? Seems genuine but never been there.:confuse: ]]> General Chat Mummygirl http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1787 New Toys On The Way http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1786&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:52:54 GMT I have just bought a couple of new toys (that I can't afford but hey).

A Nikon D200 and MBD-200 Battery Grip plus a replacement En-El3e.

Needed one for back up when I do weddings. ]]> General Chat badbadman http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1786 Trail shots from new toy http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1785&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:47:31 GMT I have posted 3 Photo's that i have taken today with my new toy :clap::clap:, have a look and tell me what you think, i have taken three very different shots hoping to get to grips with it:) I have used LR3 for the first time as RAW editer and then finished processing in CS3 all advive and critic welcome. ( be kind as i am a wilting little flower Nigel :D) ]]> Photography Chat Harold2 http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1785 Macro - Focus Stacking http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1784&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:46:26 GMT On the basis im not getting any votes this month :( , I thought i'd put this up as a technique.

Basically, sometimes when you are so close to an object, even if you choose the smallest aperture to give maximum Depth of field, you just cant create a big enough DOF.
There can be lots of reasons for this, affected shutter speed, distance to subject, quality, (using the smallest aperture isnt always best)

To get round this, you can use a technique called focus stacking.
This is where you take several shots changing the focus point to cover the whole subject, then stack them together to make a final picture.

Here I chose a coin. I was at f9, I could have gone to f22 but it wouldnt have made that much difference, so I used f9 as i find that is a sweet spot for the macro lens.

These are the shots I took. focussing from the front, slowly changing to the back




























Using a program called Helicon Focus Helicon Website
I then stacked them all together.

]]> benjiblanco http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1784 Still Not Grasped the Camera http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:30:05 GMT Well I have tried to use the DSLR for a few months now. Still haven't got much further feeling at ease with it. I feel it, controls me, not the other way around. The photos I've taken have only been successful because of the laptop editing software, not so much the camera source.
SLR's felt like a part of me. DSLR's need a text book and time to read. They are clever but without proper instructions you do feel ill at ease with them.
All I do is stick the nob on AV or TV.
AV if I want it far away and TV up front. Thats my limit of knowledge. Everything else I haven't a clue. Bad isn't it.
Maybe I'm a lazy learner. Tried M on the nob one day. That was a total nightmare. And P for when the light was dark.
I have done so many wasted shots that have disappointed me at moments when it mattered.
Please someone invent a more user friendly camera. My neck is giving way. Don't think DSLR's like me much.
But at least I tried.:( ]]> Photography Chat Mummygirl http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783 Nikon NEF Files and Windows 7 64 bit os http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1782&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:02:58 GMT I have just Bought a Nikon D300s :clap: and a new laptop:clap: but when i shoot in Raw CS3 will not recognise the File, I have tried all ways to... I have just Bought a Nikon D300s :clap: and a new laptop:clap:
but when i shoot in Raw CS3 will not recognise the File,
I have tried all ways to get it to work and i have just found out that nikon have not yet come out with a nef codec for 64 bit arggggggh, anyone got any ideas? do not say get cs 5 to much money and i am now skint ]]> Harold2 http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1782 Happy Birthday Penny http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1781&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:56:33 GMT And many happy returns to Penaby. Have a great day And many happy returns to Penaby. Have a great day ]]> General Chat crasher http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1781 <![CDATA[26" Samsung Monitor 1920 x 1200]]> http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1780&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:30:51 GMT Image: http://ii.alatest.com/product/600x400/2/5/25c5a45c30b157f58faaaf4c98bc4962.jpg Specs here:...


Specs here: http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/p...il&tab=feature


This is a very good moniter!! Very sharp, great colours and can be used with HDMI devices too eg. PS3, Xbox 360, Blu-ray

Looking for around £250 + Courier Delivery
]]> Members Classified Ads Shaun http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1780 Cadwell Park http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1779&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:30:01 GMT Morning All, Off to Cadwell Park tomorrow and Monday for the British Superbikes meeting. Never been to Cadwell Park before, and was wondering... Morning All,

Off to Cadwell Park tomorrow and Monday for the British Superbikes meeting.

Never been to Cadwell Park before, and was wondering if anyone had any tips of the best places to shoot on the circuit?

From having a look on the net, the mountain section looks good for bikes off the ground shots, but don't really wanna be stood there for two days lol.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance peeps

Liam ]]> Photography Chat cptnumpty http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1779 Pic of the Week - 27/08/2010 http://www.tog247.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1777&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:38:42 GMT Congratulations Brendan (Shot with Sony) Image: http://www.tog247.com/gallery/data/500/DSC05260_edited-1.jpg ...
Congratulations Brendan (Shot with Sony)



Something really made this shot stand out. A great expression captured, great composition, and loved the processing, the tone suits the image so well. Great shot. :top:

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