Me just leaning.. Few clicks here (some are processed and I don't feel bad adjusting the parameters.. actually I am experimenting)
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Flickr: neosanty's Photostream
The essence of photography
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Wow.....its been so long ..and I didnt know there was a topic about photography on this av forum.....have finished reading the first 10 and last 5 pages here --- seems like I will then belong to the so called 'new kid on the block' with my Sony NEX Camera. Recently upgraded from a NEX5 to NEX7 ..just last week.
I have a facebook page:
www.facebook.com/jagmarg
The likes ...comments...from strangers on the page ..make it more an exciting journey to be in !!!!
Hope to learn more from this topic and the discussions!
thank you....
Jag
I have a facebook page:
www.facebook.com/jagmarg
The likes ...comments...from strangers on the page ..make it more an exciting journey to be in !!!!
Hope to learn more from this topic and the discussions!
thank you....
Jag
@Santy
Seen your photostream...awesome pics...I agree..some amount of PP is good...and its still an art...
ajay124
Well-Known Member
Santy
Pics are interesting but I feel you are over saturating colours while editing the pics. Nature is beautiful as it is. Why tamper with it and make it un-natural? But that is merely my opinion. You should do what pleases you.
I am giving Fuji XE-1 a rest and am back to shooting with Nikon D700. I have disposed of all my D and G series lenses except the 80-400, which is also up for sale. I am strictly into Nikon's manual focusing AI-s lenses. They have better build quality and optics than the modern day lenses. The single most important reason for buying NIKON is - one can use their fantastic legacy lenses with their current generation of cameras. And these lenses are available for peanuts
Arj
The Prasat Bayon pic is straight out of the camera. No sharpening. Fuji's X Trans CMOS sensor is a giant slayer. It is re-writing the rules of digital photography in the 21st century. Fuji has done away with the color filter array developed by Bryce Bayer in the late 70's and used by virtually all the camera manufacturers ever since. The X Trans CMOS sensor uses a different array which does away with the need for providing an OLPF for controlling moire. Removing the OLPF seems to lead to far better resolution. Nikon and Canon have recently come out with models without the optical low pass filter but they are still using the conventional Bayer array technology for the sensors.
Pics are interesting but I feel you are over saturating colours while editing the pics. Nature is beautiful as it is. Why tamper with it and make it un-natural? But that is merely my opinion. You should do what pleases you.
I am giving Fuji XE-1 a rest and am back to shooting with Nikon D700. I have disposed of all my D and G series lenses except the 80-400, which is also up for sale. I am strictly into Nikon's manual focusing AI-s lenses. They have better build quality and optics than the modern day lenses. The single most important reason for buying NIKON is - one can use their fantastic legacy lenses with their current generation of cameras. And these lenses are available for peanuts
Arj
The Prasat Bayon pic is straight out of the camera. No sharpening. Fuji's X Trans CMOS sensor is a giant slayer. It is re-writing the rules of digital photography in the 21st century. Fuji has done away with the color filter array developed by Bryce Bayer in the late 70's and used by virtually all the camera manufacturers ever since. The X Trans CMOS sensor uses a different array which does away with the need for providing an OLPF for controlling moire. Removing the OLPF seems to lead to far better resolution. Nikon and Canon have recently come out with models without the optical low pass filter but they are still using the conventional Bayer array technology for the sensors.
Thanks Ajay
Yes I think I have been drawing wrong inspirations from other people or photos. Will be correcting it in due course. But straight out of the camera, some pics are not the same as I saw them through the lenses so I thought some slight adjustments wouldn't harm.
Essentially, what I am trying to show is not nature as it is. Because there's nothing interesting in the subjects I have shot. The train, the car and the mountains, for instance. Who would relish such dull subjects or moments. Marine Drive is beaten to death already.
hyeah: So just playing around and making it more interesting. 
Just look at two pics of same subject.
Original
PPed.
First one is so boring. I simply love the second one. Notice which one is liked by more people.
Don't know if I have wrong eyes but I guess this PP will die soon as I learn or get to capture interesting or beautiful subjects in a better way.
BTW welcome back to Nikon. I fully agree that their legacy lenses are absolute VFM.
Yes I think I have been drawing wrong inspirations from other people or photos. Will be correcting it in due course. But straight out of the camera, some pics are not the same as I saw them through the lenses so I thought some slight adjustments wouldn't harm.
Essentially, what I am trying to show is not nature as it is. Because there's nothing interesting in the subjects I have shot. The train, the car and the mountains, for instance. Who would relish such dull subjects or moments. Marine Drive is beaten to death already.
hyeah: So just playing around and making it more interesting. Just look at two pics of same subject.
Original
PPed.
First one is so boring. I simply love the second one. Notice which one is liked by more people.
Don't know if I have wrong eyes but I guess this PP will die soon as I learn or get to capture interesting or beautiful subjects in a better way.
BTW welcome back to Nikon. I fully agree that their legacy lenses are absolute VFM.
I have a VERY big question - how on earth do you get so many likes on a photograph ?!?! Ajay you too seem to get them. I usually get one or two that's it. What's the secret (beside a good photograph) please people?????
ajay124
Well-Known Member
I have a VERY big question - how on earth do you get so many likes on a photograph ?!?! Ajay you too seem to get them. I usually get one or two that's it. What's the secret (beside a good photograph) please people?????
Staxx
You have voiced a question which must be on the minds of millions of people who are connecting with other people through the virtual reality of an internet forum. Facebook made the "like" button a universal phenomenon in 2009. According to Facebook it was a plug-in for users wanting to give positive feedback and connect with the things they care about. It was also a plug-in for Facebook to tap into a goldmine of information about the thoughts, desires and actions of billions of internet users hungering for a bit of socialising and applause. Since then similar plug-ins have been adopted by virtually every internet forum and social networking website. The 21st century is a very different ball game from the 20th century. People are gradually developing the habit of spending more time in the virtual world than in the real world. In recent years I have made countless friends through internet forums. But the number of friends I have made in "real" life would be less than a dozen. We must prepare for the future. We must prepare for spending our lives in front of a computer screen instead of open fields and distant highways. We must prepare for the time when we will become merely an appendage, an accessory, to our mobile phones
But lets get back to your original question (before I drift even further on a cloud of hyperbole). How does one enter the haloed zone of accumulating numerous favorites and comments on Flickr, Facebook or Hifivision? There are numerous reasons, some of which I will try to list in order of effectiveness:
Presence. Simply be seen and heard all the time.
Praise. Do unto others and they will do unto you.
Perseverance. If it is not happening, try harder.
Probably the last and least important. Merit. Better pics and better posts
Probably the last and least important. Merit. Better pics and better posts
I think it is most important.
ajay124
Well-Known Member
"His vision, from the constantly passing bars,
has grown so weary that it cannot hold
anything else. It seems to him there are
a thousand bars; and behind the bars, no world.
As he paces in cramped circles, over and over,
the movement of his powerful soft strides
is like a ritual dance around a center
in which a mighty will stands paralysed.
Only at times, the curtain of the pupils
lifts, quietly, An image enters in,
rushes down through the tensed, arrested muscles,
plunges into the heart and is gone."
-Rainer Maria Rilke
Bangkok #7 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Bangkok #6 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Bangkok #5 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
has grown so weary that it cannot hold
anything else. It seems to him there are
a thousand bars; and behind the bars, no world.
As he paces in cramped circles, over and over,
the movement of his powerful soft strides
is like a ritual dance around a center
in which a mighty will stands paralysed.
Only at times, the curtain of the pupils
lifts, quietly, An image enters in,
rushes down through the tensed, arrested muscles,
plunges into the heart and is gone."
-Rainer Maria Rilke
Bangkok #7 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Bangkok #6 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Bangkok #5 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Ghostrider
Active Member
Hello All,
As this is photographt thread, let me put my question here.....how much D60 should fetch me ? it is with all box pack material and 18-55 VR lens, i am looking towards upgrade to D5100/5200 which has video option too.
Its been 3 yrs am using D60 and primarily as hobby during festivals, trips etc.
Will video shoot in DSLR solve my purpose of not carrying handycam every where....
Thanks..
As this is photographt thread, let me put my question here.....how much D60 should fetch me ? it is with all box pack material and 18-55 VR lens, i am looking towards upgrade to D5100/5200 which has video option too.
Its been 3 yrs am using D60 and primarily as hobby during festivals, trips etc.
Will video shoot in DSLR solve my purpose of not carrying handycam every where....
Thanks..
shaiju_o_thomas
Well-Known Member
Anyone had experience with Nikon D5200? Playing to get an upper every level DSLR. I plan to use the kit lens and upgrade later.
It will be my first DSLR though I am familiar with my friend's D90.
Suggestions pls.
It will be my first DSLR though I am familiar with my friend's D90.
Suggestions pls.
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umeshdhingra
Active Member
Yeah I have been using nikon d5200 since last one month and nikon d5000 for almost three years.definetly worth the money.any thing in particular you want to ask please do that.
shaiju_o_thomas
Well-Known Member
Umesh, thank you.
What are the main disadvantages of D5200?
How much does moving up to higher models like D7000 or up help (I am really interested to know)?
I see D90 is available for 49,000, will that be a better choice over D5200?
The camera should have good low light performance. I am not too sold on features but build, performance and image quality are important.
The actual countless friends which one has on the Internet forum may run short by a huge % because for any sort of issues, well being and related none are going to stand or even care by a inch. In real world to have even 4 true friends may often be next to impossible.
It may not be a good idea to prepare ourselves for spending our lives in front of a computer screen. I think the other way round that one should spend minimum time in front of the computer screen when it comes to surfing the forums etc, while more time should be spend in front of the screen only to enhance our career.
It is often seen that people are full on in the virtual world there-by not giving enough time to close people around us under the imagination of they being busy etc.
V.
It may not be a good idea to prepare ourselves for spending our lives in front of a computer screen. I think the other way round that one should spend minimum time in front of the computer screen when it comes to surfing the forums etc, while more time should be spend in front of the screen only to enhance our career.
It is often seen that people are full on in the virtual world there-by not giving enough time to close people around us under the imagination of they being busy etc.
V.
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umeshdhingra
Active Member
What are the main disadvantages of D5200?
How much does moving up to higher models like D7000 or up help (I am really interested to know)?
I see D90 is available for 49,000, will that be a better choice over D5200?
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Good Morning Shaiju,
Its rather very difficult to talk about the disadvantages of D5200, but yes depending on your photography habits and most importantly your budget , you could decide which Nikon to buy.
I always beleive that the major expense is on the lens and add on like ext flash.
However here is the link , comparing Nikon D5200 with Nikon D7100 and D90....
What are the main disadvantages of D5200?
How much does moving up to higher models like D7000 or up help (I am really interested to know)?
Side by Side Comparison: Digital Photography Review
goes without saying , that in case you would like to read more about these cameras, one of the best web sites is dpreview.com
do you upload photographs on any web site, if yes do mention, you could have a look at my pictures at Flickr: umeshdhingra's Photostream
cheers !
How much does moving up to higher models like D7000 or up help (I am really interested to know)?
I see D90 is available for 49,000, will that be a better choice over D5200?
-------------------------------------------
Good Morning Shaiju,
Its rather very difficult to talk about the disadvantages of D5200, but yes depending on your photography habits and most importantly your budget , you could decide which Nikon to buy.
I always beleive that the major expense is on the lens and add on like ext flash.
However here is the link , comparing Nikon D5200 with Nikon D7100 and D90....
What are the main disadvantages of D5200?
How much does moving up to higher models like D7000 or up help (I am really interested to know)?
Side by Side Comparison: Digital Photography Review
goes without saying , that in case you would like to read more about these cameras, one of the best web sites is dpreview.com
do you upload photographs on any web site, if yes do mention, you could have a look at my pictures at Flickr: umeshdhingra's Photostream
cheers !
ajay124
Well-Known Member
umesh, shaju, ghostrider
Most of the information required for making a good choice about which cropped sensor DSLR to buy is already available in this thread. But I guess it will take a long time to dig it out. So I will briefly list what I feel are the essentials.
Viewfinder: Among the currently available Nikon cropped sensor DSLR's only D300S,D7100,D7000 and D90 have a penta prism viewfinder. Ideally these are the models which should be considered. D3100,D3200,D5100,D5200 have smaller penta mirror viewfinders which are a pain to peer through.
Auto focusing motor: D300S,D7100,D7000,D90 have an auto focusing motor in the body. These models will auto focus with both the D and G series Nikkor lenses. D3100,D3200,D5100,D5200 are "crippled" cameras, in the sense that they don't have in built auto focusing motors. They will only auto focus with the G series lenses which have an AF system built into the lens. D series lenses generally offer better value for money because of superior build quality, better optics and lower prices.
Megapixels: Megapixels are only important if you are going to make professional quality, large sized prints for exhibition or commercial work. Otherwise 12 mega pixels is a lot of pixels. For purchasing an entry level camera for amateur use, megapixels need not be given much importance.
Auto focusing system: D300S,D7100 have a multi-cam 3500 DX 51 point AF system. Quite similar to the multi cam 3500 FX 51 point AF system employed in all their full frame cameras (except D600). D7000 has a multi cam 4800 DX 39 point AF system, which I have personally never liked. IMO this AF system is the biggest flaw in an otherwise excellent camera. D600 employs the same AF system as D7000. All the 39 AF points are clustered tightly together in the centre of the viewfinder. Personally I find even the 51 AF points of D700 limiting, so I would definitely not be happy with a D600. D90 has a multi cam 1000 11 point AF system which is very good. The number of AF points may be less than D7000 but they seem to focus better. Canon's full frame 5D Mark 2 offers only 9 (!) AF points (which is why I would never seriously consider buying one). Canon 5D Mark 3 seems to be a superb camera on all counts. I would love to get one if I could afford the body and a few L series lenses.
ISO/Dynamic range/Latest technology: 7100,7000 both benefit from Nikon's more recent technology. I found the 7000's ISO performance, dynamic range, viewfinder clarity and LCD resolution to be far superior to that of D90/D300S. Nikon has removed the optical low pass filter in D7100 for improving the resolution. But I haven't had a chance to check out its over all image quality.
Build quality: D300S has professional quality build and manual control buttons while D7100,D7000,D90 could be termed as semi-pro.
The choice of lenses will require a separate post
Most of the information required for making a good choice about which cropped sensor DSLR to buy is already available in this thread. But I guess it will take a long time to dig it out. So I will briefly list what I feel are the essentials.
Viewfinder: Among the currently available Nikon cropped sensor DSLR's only D300S,D7100,D7000 and D90 have a penta prism viewfinder. Ideally these are the models which should be considered. D3100,D3200,D5100,D5200 have smaller penta mirror viewfinders which are a pain to peer through.
Auto focusing motor: D300S,D7100,D7000,D90 have an auto focusing motor in the body. These models will auto focus with both the D and G series Nikkor lenses. D3100,D3200,D5100,D5200 are "crippled" cameras, in the sense that they don't have in built auto focusing motors. They will only auto focus with the G series lenses which have an AF system built into the lens. D series lenses generally offer better value for money because of superior build quality, better optics and lower prices.
Megapixels: Megapixels are only important if you are going to make professional quality, large sized prints for exhibition or commercial work. Otherwise 12 mega pixels is a lot of pixels. For purchasing an entry level camera for amateur use, megapixels need not be given much importance.
Auto focusing system: D300S,D7100 have a multi-cam 3500 DX 51 point AF system. Quite similar to the multi cam 3500 FX 51 point AF system employed in all their full frame cameras (except D600). D7000 has a multi cam 4800 DX 39 point AF system, which I have personally never liked. IMO this AF system is the biggest flaw in an otherwise excellent camera. D600 employs the same AF system as D7000. All the 39 AF points are clustered tightly together in the centre of the viewfinder. Personally I find even the 51 AF points of D700 limiting, so I would definitely not be happy with a D600. D90 has a multi cam 1000 11 point AF system which is very good. The number of AF points may be less than D7000 but they seem to focus better. Canon's full frame 5D Mark 2 offers only 9 (!) AF points (which is why I would never seriously consider buying one). Canon 5D Mark 3 seems to be a superb camera on all counts. I would love to get one if I could afford the body and a few L series lenses.
ISO/Dynamic range/Latest technology: 7100,7000 both benefit from Nikon's more recent technology. I found the 7000's ISO performance, dynamic range, viewfinder clarity and LCD resolution to be far superior to that of D90/D300S. Nikon has removed the optical low pass filter in D7100 for improving the resolution. But I haven't had a chance to check out its over all image quality.
Build quality: D300S has professional quality build and manual control buttons while D7100,D7000,D90 could be termed as semi-pro.
The choice of lenses will require a separate post
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Great post - very informative for persons considering a Nikon.
As you know, I enjoy post processing and have fun doing it....just my artistic vision. I know Ajay that you are currently moving the other way. Bought a new PC specifically for running Photoshop CS6 and Nik plug-ins effectively. Took a month of posts and three forums to finally decide. Whew!
As you know, I enjoy post processing and have fun doing it....just my artistic vision. I know Ajay that you are currently moving the other way. Bought a new PC specifically for running Photoshop CS6 and Nik plug-ins effectively. Took a month of posts and three forums to finally decide. Whew!
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