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 #9 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:31:17 |
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I see what you mean about shutter speeds - I've set up a shot before only to find it was ruined because there was too much contrast between white and dark.
Looking up a polarising filter on ebay - thanks for the tip. |
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| #8 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:15:57 |
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The skylight is a good filter too, and you have had some sound advice to use one to protect your lens.
B&W is fine on the mountain, as long as you follow the usual rules about exposure. Your light meter should keen you on the straight and narrow. Just use fast shutter speeds on sunny days, cos you get so much light reflecting off the snow. The polariser will help to cut some of this out, and retain decent contrast. |
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| #7 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:13:45 |
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I found my batts were low at snowdome but fully charged when i got home again. Are there batts available for use in cold temps?
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| #6 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:13:04 |
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Yeah, I've got a skylight filter on at the moment but I use that more to protect the lens. I am a big fan of filters though so I'll definitely see about that polarising one.
Was wondering if you thought it's wise using b&w on the slopes. I've been getting good contrast normally but of course I've never shot on the mountain before. |
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| #5 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:11:19 |
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My advice - get the oldest manual camera you can find, and concentrate on good technique rather than all the features.
My camera used to belong to my dad, and is about 35 years old. It's an old Practika SLR, fully manual, with screw fit lenses. You could buy a similar set up on eBay with a few lenses/filters for less than £50.
The advantage is that cold hardly affects it... You could drop it in water, dry it out, and it would still work... Plus, it still takes great photos if you have good technique, and get the basics down.
Even better - if you have access to a dark room (as I did at uni) then have a go at developing your own pics. B&W developing is easy, and you have even more opportunities to be creative in the dark room.
Bottom line is: You don't need decent gear to take great pics. |
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| #4 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:09:33 |
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| It affects my battery, doesn't last as long, although if I warm it up in my hands it get going again!! |
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| #3 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:06:33 |
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Good thread afro, you feeling ok?!
I just got a Sony DSC-F717 which has taken some pretty decent pics, looking forward to getting some boarding snaps.
One question to add to that, do you find you have any problems with the cold affecting the camera (digital)
EDIT----I must add the decent pics have nothing to do with me, I just point and shoot! Trying to learn tho! |
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| #2 Re: Photography 17/09/2003 @ 11:05:58 |
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Tip #1: Get yourself a polarising filter if shooting in the mountains. It will get rid of all the glare off the snow, and also some of the sky-haze (you'll geta nice deep blue sky on bluebird days). If your camera is auto-focus, then you will need a circular polariser, which is pretty expensive. If manual focus, then a linear polariser will be just fine. Either should screw into the end of your lens. With th linear polariser, you can adjust how much of an effect the polariser has for each shot, and allows for more fine-tuning.
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| #1 Photography 17/09/2003 @ 10:57:59 |
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Looking at the gallery I've been really impressed at some of the shots you guys are taking.
Was just wondering what kind of equipment and techniques you're all using?
I'm using a Minolta X700 SLR at the moment, mainly shooting stills on b&w 400 speed film. Had some really good shots come back (non-boarding) but would like to pick up a few tips from you guys if you've got any? |
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