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[mrsleeve]

Photomatix pro

just kinda getting started with it and messing around with it mostly right now and getting mixed results, some better than others

[Mike325]

Thanks Mike! The first one is two strobes (580ex), the second one is a simple 4ft work light that I walked the car with a long exposure. I did merge my sky because it was nicer than my last couple shots. But really, just one shot each. :)

Nice idea, gotta try that sometime.

[Mike325]

You bought some used stuff right? From where?
I've bought all of my equipment off B&H so far.

Def. do what Sleeve suggested. And don't get turned off by lower megapixel amounts either (if that is something that you are concerned with) That only really matters when you make large prints.

Here are some decent web sites to buy from.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php Used

http://www.abesofmaine.com/ New

[87e30]

add fred miranda to the list

[Podge]

Hey Mrsleeve would something like this do the job?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ADAPTER-FILTER-KIT-LENS-CAP-FUJI-S2900-S2950-S2990-/370505017613?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item5643d1e90d

[mrsleeve]

defiantly not my 1st choice as cheap filters are as bad or worse than crappy glass. But seeing as your camera does not have a traditional lens thread for mounting of filters you are going to have to go with something like that.



Speaking of Fuji this thing here has peeked my attention (no intention of purchase though) but for someone in the market for a mid sized rig that wants more sensor than a what the 4/3 platform can provide this would be a cool option as its running a APS-C sensor. The Propitiatory glass is great stuff, but its all prime no zooms are available Camera supports full manual focus controls as well

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/fujifilmxpro1/

[87e30]

defiantly not my 1st choice as cheap filters are as bad or worse than crappy glass. But seeing as your camera does not have a traditional lens thread for mounting of filters you are going to have to go with something like that.

DSLR lenses come w/o filter threads? what the...?

In my research the best for the $ cpl was the marumi

[Podge]

the next question is should i not worry about it and just keep trying to learn what i am doing and then wait till im confident enough that a SLR is not a wast on me then buy the SLR and filters and what not?

[87e30]

the next question is should i not worry about it and just keep trying to learn what i am doing and then wait till im confident enough that a SLR is not a wast on me then buy the SLR and filters and what not?

That is what I would do... but that is just me. I would wait until I had a DSRL, and I would wait to buy a DSRL until I knew that I wanted to use it often enough and long enough into the future to make it worth it. If you know that tomorrow, then buy one tomorrow etc etc

[mrsleeve]

^

Yes I would tend to agree with that assessment as well. My point in mentioning it was more for future consideration than anything

DSLR lenses come w/o filter threads? what the...?

In my research the best for the $ cpl was the marumi

Hes not running an DSLR hes got one of those in between, SLR type "bridge camera" thingies

[Podge]

DSLR lenses come w/o filter threads? what the...?

In my research the best for the $ cpl was the marumi

My camera is not a DSLR its a fuji s2950 so it does not have a thread

[87e30]

Woops got it guys. Gotta start somewhere, and with what you've got you can work on understanding light, framing, compositions, etc before moving on to a cpl.

Hell I have a nice camera, good set of lenses, and a cpl and I should probably step back and learn more of what I just said...

[Podge]

Do any of you guys know of a website / forum that a guy like me can go on to learn a few things about photography ?

[psyber_0ptix]

I have a canon, I also recommend learning on an older cam and investing in glass.

I started on an XTi and acquired two L lenses. i had the XTi for four solid years and finally moved to a 60D 13 months ago. It's been a blast ever since. I'm glad I already had nice lenses to use when I transitioned.

Day 38/366


Playing with the moon by psyber_0ptix, on Flickr

[87e30]

^ Love the idea, would like to see more interesting framing but at definitely a straight horizon