[ceedj]

From the HSBC Arena (Buffalo, NY, USA) "House Party", during the NHL Winter Classic on Jan 1, 2008:





Got mom's old el-cheapo Kodak Easy Share (ugh) as a gift, but it DOES take decent pictures under the right lighting, and it's a good starter to see if I want to do anything serious with it. Gotta remember to start taking it with me when I go out.

[just another thug]

One of the many toke spots for when I'm home. I had my camera in the car so after the toke sech I brought it out.

[Saget]

About time I posted here.

The only reason I never did was because nearly all my good works are on my DeviantArt page. But now I have some little things that I didn't upload there:

This is a merge between two photos, it was reduced to 25% of the original size because, well, the image is THAT big, which is the reason I'm posting a link and not the image itself, it would stretch the page a bit. The story behind this is the following: the light company workers were changing the lamps of a pole on my street, so the lights went off only on my block while they were doing that. This resulted in a lack of things to do, so I took some long exposure photos, including of them doing their job (I could kinda see them from my window), but I didn't like the pictures enough. Should I post one of them here?

This one has the colors tweaked a bit, and it's not that big this time:

Also 25% of the original.

[Picolini]

Very nice, I like the sunrays!

[raresh_r]

my best photos .. i think ...

[TOGA62]

QUOTE (Picolini @ Jan 7 2008, 00:28)

@TOGA, this site gives great reviews on cameras, here's their's for that camera. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasoni...iew/index.shtml Basically, the worst negative, imo, they posted (at the bottom) was it's not USB 2.0. What I like about it is that it: can take conversion lenses and filters it's 8.1 MP's supports RAW mode (which gives tons of control on editing w/ programs like Photoshop) has optical (as opposed to digital) image stabilization, supports SD HC cards (which I'd suggest getting if he doesn't have one) 3fps, not bad at all 60 second to 1/2000 of a second exposures (so yes, you can do long exposures, and adjust it as you'd like in manual mode) You can adjust the aperture in manual mode, this helps meter the light amount taken in (higher numbers = less light taken in). Over all, i'd say it's a pretty good camera. I'm stumped by the lack of USB 2.0 connection, this doesn't seem like too old of a camera. For $100, and being a starter camera, I'd say go for it. The thing is, it's a "bridge" camera, which basically is halfway from a point and shoot to a DSLR. Meaning it has functions like a DSLR does, but it's not as customizable, and the quality might be a little less. You can shoot movies with it though, 848x480 (which is bigger than most camera's), which is a point and shoot function, so that's a plus as well. You won't be able to put on true lenses, although you can use filters and conversion lenses (which I believe multiplies the zoom range), but the camera has a range of 28mm - 504mm, which is damn good, imo. My 350D only goes to 55mm, which is the kit lens. The best thing about it I'd say is that it can shoot in RAW format, so you can edit the files properly, that's a big plus. You'll have lots of control when editing, if you'd like to. Also, 8.1 MP's isn't anything to shake a stick at, it'll take some big pictures. Again, for $100, if you've got the cash and it won't hurt your wallet, I'd definitely say go for it. If you don't like it or want more out of a camera, you can always get a better one. It is only $100, which isn't too much, especially when it comes to a camera (350D's are going for about $450 right now).

sweet dude. you just convinced me to buy that camera. I was reading through that site and it seems to be able to do everything I'd like to do plus more. I've got a spare 100, im going to see if the guy will take 50 now, and 50 later. I'm excited for this now. I just hope he has the box, power cord, and other sh*t it came with still...

[CharisL]

http://www.isarapix.com/pix5/1199745416.jpg
http://www.isarapix.com/pix30/1199745583.jpg

Just from my phone, nothing quite spectacular but I really need a camera for this sort of thing.

[Picolini]

@raresh, nice pictures! The first 3 would be my favorites out of those.

@Charis, nice pictures, but yes, some better equipment would help

Here's my first for '08, hopefully many more to come.
I went for the old, damaged photo look. Do you guys think I did it well? And do you like it?
Oh, and first attempt at a border...

[TOGA62]

man I'm so excited right now.

I called my friend, and I'm picking the camera up tomorrow

So all included it comes with;
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Camera
Strap
Case
Software - (has like 4 programs on it)
charging cable
usb cable

and he is throwing in a 2GB memory stick for it and an xbox 360 messenger kit for free.

how much am i paying? $50 tomorrow, and another $50 next payday later this month. God damn it I'm stoked. World of photography here I come!

[just another thug]

QUOTE (TOGA62 @ Jan 7 2008, 22:40)

man I'm so excited right now. I called my friend, and I'm picking the camera up tomorrow So all included it comes with; Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Camera Strap Case Software - (has like 4 programs on it) charging cable usb cable and he is throwing in a 2GB memory stick for it and an xbox 360 messenger kit for free. how much am i paying? $50 tomorrow, and another $50 next payday later this month. God damn it I'm stoked. World of photography here I come!

Haha, congrats my friend.

[Picolini]

Sounds good Toga
It does come with a hood when you buy it I think, but it shouldn't be too much trouble not having it. It'd be useful for shooting in the rain or in situations where you want to block out light flashing in from the sides and stuff, but it's not necessary. Definitely a nice start camera, especially for the price. Hope it all works out well!

[TOGA62]

QUOTE (Picolini @ Jan 7 2008, 19:47)

Sounds good Toga It does come with a hood when you buy it I think, but it shouldn't be too much trouble not having it. It'd be useful for shooting in the rain or in situations where you want to block out light flashing in from the sides and stuff, but it's not necessary. Definitely a nice start camera, especially for the price. Hope it all works out well!

a hood? what does that look like exactly? If it was on that page you posted then I think I know what you are talking about...

If it did come with it, I'll ask him tomorrow about it. But for $50 dollars, I can't really complain right? haha.

next on my buy list, a guitar. Probably get one tomorrow too lol.

[Picolini]

A hood screws over the lens and extends out. It helps block the hood from stray light, dust, rain/water/snow, etc. It's not a must have thing, and yeah for what you're getting the camera for I wouldn't complain. I'm sure you can get one on ebay for like $15-$25 if you really needed it.

[disco]

abstract!

[raresh_r]

don't know from what country that guy is but i toked a photo of him and his bike. i like it



the photo above is from the old part of the town. lots of old cool buildings to look at but my friend (the one in red) has a expensive camera and he doesn't want to go there because of the gypsies. i will go and make some photos

[[CTD]LaBan]

I'm in the middle of the picture ( that can be called as photographic?)



I made this one in spring, that was eaten by a dog:



This post has been edited by [CTD]LaBan on Tuesday, Jan 8 2008, 16:17

[ceedj]

@Sagat - I LOVE the sunrays one!

@raresh - Those first few are outstanding.

@Picollini - Looks good; I like the scratches.

This topic is very inspiring; here's a few I took while at the Laundromat (gawd I hate the way this thing chugs batteries):

I like clouds. I have a bunch more, but those are for bringing into Antics for my skydome, and would probably bore you. But I think this one is nice.



This is in the same area; I dig view screens in a camera - no burning retinas!



A stumpy, yellow pole. I don't know why, but it looked interesting, all small and stumpy and yellow.



This really says a lot about Niagara Falls. People who live here would probably get it.



Must get better batteries; it takes two AA's or a Kodak pack. Any suggestions?

[raresh_r]

@[CTD]LaBan i think the first one is called Photo Manipulation.
@ceedj i like clouds to but when is sunny and the stop sign i like it. i don't understand your question :|
@all who likes to make very closeup photos ?
i like cranes

X marks the spot

[just another thug]

[CharisL]

QUOTE (Picolini @ Jan 7 2008, 23:51)

@Charis, nice pictures, but yes, some better equipment would help

Well on a nice day it seems to wield better results:

http://www.isarapix.com/pix33/1199833723.jpg
http://www.isarapix.com/pix24/1199833817.jpg
http://www.isarapix.com/pix56/1199834160.jpg
http://www.isarapix.com/pix66/1199834270.jpg

Same phone camera, better conditions I think, Summer 07.