Camera

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:18 pm

Mine should be here tomorrow.

Ace.

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:42 pm

photo mission soon !!

Lauer · Post by **Lauer** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:37 pm

Question guys... don't know too much about what you can do with camera's. Need to know for potential work project.

Is it possible to set a number of shots, and then automatically shoot say a photo every 1 second?

Post by **lynt** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:52 pm

Lauer wrote:Question guys... don't know too much about what you can do with camera's. Need to know for potential work project.

Is it possible to set a number of shots, and then automatically shoot say a photo every 1 second?

You can buy devices that do this, 1 I know of works with Canon...

The TC-80N3
The Canon TC-80N3 is a remote switch with an 80cm/2.6ft. cord and a self-timer, interval timer, long-exposure timer, and exposure-count setting feature. The timer can be set anywhere from 1 sec. to 99 hrs., 59 min., 59 sec. A dial enables you to easily enter the numeric settings with a single thumb. The LCD panel can also be illuminated. And the rear of the Controller has a hole to keep the EOS-3's remote control socket cap.

Compatible with EOS-3, 1V HS/1V, 1D, 1Ds, 1D Mark II, 5D, 10D, 20D, D30, D60 and D2000.

There are other non-branded devices, I'll have to dig up some links though.

Lauer · Post by **Lauer** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:31 pm

Cheers Lynt

Post by **fooishbar** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:41 pm

bear in mind that the N3 only works with the higher-end cameras. the low-end ones only have a T3, which means you'll have to do something slightly more ghetto.

Lauer · Post by **Lauer** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:11 pm

Know of anything that would work with a lower end one? Something under $2000?

Post by **fooishbar** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:14 pm

oh, you can get a 30d for well under 2k.

http://www.shopbot.com.au/p-18238.html

Post by **system** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:11 pm

:drool:

STOP IT

Post by **fooishbar** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:24 pm

system wrote::drool:

STOP IT

gwarn son!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:15 pm

system wrote:somewhat biased, but i think it's a good cheap digital camera.

great

I've wanted a digital camera for the longest time.... the 350D is a little too pricey for me as I'm not even sure if I've got the talent, patience or motivation to really get into it properly, so that price is perfect for me.....

more opinions please!!

Post by **system** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:30 pm

fooishbar wrote:
system wrote::drool:

STOP IT
gwarn son!

cannot.

Post by **fooishbar** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:32 pm

system wrote:
fooishbar wrote:
system wrote::drool:

STOP IT
gwarn son!
will not.

Post by **system** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:09 am

not so subtle post editing gets me now further to this goal.

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:26 am

system wrote:not so subtle post editing gets me now further to this goal.

if you get the 30d, i'll drop a point for you. maybe even a game.

Post by **system** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:41 am

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:43 am

not buying an eos? that's a paddlin'.

Post by **system** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:49 am

the jury is out on the subject.

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:17 am

i broke my beard!

Post by **lynt** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:10 am

Can any of you two help? I'm looking for a room. You guys seen any close by?

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:28 am

lynt wrote:Can any of you two help? I'm looking for a room. You guys seen any close by?

there's a cave over there, you could crawl back into it.

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:10 am

Guys.

whats a good all round starter lens? not too exxy.

(the camera is gonna set me back enough for this pay)

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:06 pm

Depends how much you want to pay? 17-55mm 2.8 IS would be a good all round lens but is about $1k. 50mm 1.4 is a good quality lens for portraits and night photog for $400.

But if youre just starting out then the 50mm 1.8 for $150, you cant go wrong. Its the only lens I use at the moment, while I save for a 70-200 2.8. Just means you have to think about composition rather than rely on zoom.

Post by **lynt** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:12 pm

BammBamm wrote:Depends how much you want to pay? 17-55mm 2.8 IS would be a good all round lens but is about $1k. 50mm 1.4 is a good quality lens for portraits and night photog for $400.

But if youre just starting out then the 50mm 1.8 for $150, you cant go wrong. Its the only lens I use at the moment, while I save for a 70-200 2.8. Just means you have to think about composition rather than rely on zoom.

50mm f/1.8 II is a MUST for any Canon owners. Cheap, fast and opens wide up. It'll also teach you the disciplines of moving with your feet!

That should keep you well entertained until you want to splurge on some serious glass. Once you've had a bash with the 50mm, I reckon you'll know whether you want to go ultra-wide or zoom / telephoto for your next investment.

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:17 pm

Thaks guys!!!

i just picked it up !!!

Fucking pumped!!!

will report back after the weekend!!

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:30 pm

lynt wrote:
BammBamm wrote:Depends how much you want to pay? 17-55mm 2.8 IS would be a good all round lens but is about $1k. 50mm 1.4 is a good quality lens for portraits and night photog for $400.

But if youre just starting out then the 50mm 1.8 for $150, you cant go wrong. Its the only lens I use at the moment, while I save for a 70-200 2.8. Just means you have to think about composition rather than rely on zoom.

50mm f/1.8 II is a MUST for any Canon owners. Cheap, fast and opens wide up. It'll also teach you the disciplines of moving with your feet!

That should keep you well entertained until you want to splurge on some serious glass. Once you've had a bash with the 50mm, I reckon you'll know whether you want to go ultra-wide or zoom / telephoto for your next investment.

shockingly decent optical quality for the money, too. i've got mine waiting for me (a friend in the uk owed me 60 quid, this cost ... 60 quid), will pick it up next week.

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:56 pm

Mine isn't here.

Hasn't even been shipped yet.

And I was hoping I could get snap happy.

elysium · Post by **elysium** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:23 pm

OMG I LOVE MY CANNON EOS 400D!!!

A whole new side to life has opened up to me!

Last time I used an SLR was back when fillum was still the go, and I don't know how we ever coped! I love being able to see the immediate result of fiddling with the settings.

Last year I went to Timor-Leste with a point and shoot film camera I came back with about 3 crappy photos and in a bad mood that I hadn't captured anything of my experience. This time I came back with 600 photos - woo!

PahMaLa · Post by **PahMaLa** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:33 pm

I'm looking for a charger for a Polaroid Spectra System MB LOL retro I know, but will be fun to take some snaps with it. I've searched the web, but nothing...thought I'd ask you cats who may happen to know or know someone who would know, ya know.
Cheers.

PahMaLa · Post by **PahMaLa** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:35 pm

elysium wrote:OMG I LOVE MY CANNON EOS 400D!!!

A whole new side to life has opened up to me!

Last time I used an SLR was back when fillum was still the go, and I don't know how we ever coped! I love being able to see the immediate result of fiddling with the settings.

Last year I went to Timor-Leste with a point and shoot film camera I came back with about 3 crappy photos and in a bad mood that I hadn't captured anything of my experience. This time I came back with 600 photos - woo!

Nice one! Wish I can get my new cam soon, but I've had to prioritise my the dosh, ho-hum.

Post by **fooishbar** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:40 pm

elysium wrote:OMG I LOVE MY CANNON EOS 400D!!!

A whole new side to life has opened up to me!

Last time I used an SLR was back when fillum was still the go, and I don't know how we ever coped! I love being able to see the immediate result of fiddling with the settings.

Last year I went to Timor-Leste with a point and shoot film camera I came back with about 3 crappy photos and in a bad mood that I hadn't captured anything of my experience. This time I came back with 600 photos - woo!

welcome back!

would love to see the result. and yeah, there's something fundamentally satisfying about instant shots (complete with the shutter) that point and shoot just can't match at all, ever. i love dslr.

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:18 am

Nice one Elly!!

I am also now a member of the DSLR club..

couldn't put mine down all weekend. pity about all the rain..

bassfreak · Post by **bassfreak** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:56 pm

The Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 is rumoured to be an ace lens. A good replacement for the crappy standard lens that comes with your dslr.
You can pick one up here for $550.

http://www.photobuff.com.au/index.php?m ... cts_id=247

All the reviews of this lens i have read, have been very good.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:30 am

HUZZAH!

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:31 am

please elaborate

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:34 am

Was up Mt D'Nong last night checking out the fog and rain and trees, with nothing but my fucking camera phone as a tool

Horrible waste of an opportunity

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:34 am

s7000 arrived in the post this morning

dope

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:36 am

Mine arrived!

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:37 am

Wicked Deviant. Have fun!

I've got a powerpoint presentation of old versus new pics of Melburn town...is there anyway/where I can download them so everyone can see em, they're pretty cool.

Post by **huge** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:46 am

you could just google search for em

http://www.melbournephotos.net.au/image ... 0vs%20New/

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:49 am

Well, that saves me a lot of trouble don't it, thanks H

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:28 pm

im thinking of getting a digi SLR...

i have credit somewhere and they only stock two brands/models...

canon 400D

and the panasonic fz 50

any tips on which is better??

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:51 pm

400D wins hands down

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:58 pm

canon for reals. lenses etc are a fair whack cheaper, and if you ever need anything serviced, it'll be cheaper too. and of course it's all vastly superior.

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:03 pm

my average point and shoot did me well on the travels, but i think it's time to save for something proper. going to take an age, but hot diggity...those canons are hot.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:25 pm

BammBamm wrote:400D wins hands down

i thought so.

thanks...

ooohhhhh finally gettin my hands on one > then will need to remember how to use an SLR heheh

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:26 pm

get on eGK !!

400D's are teh radness..

need more glass tho..

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 3:45 pm

I got a free one yesterday (thanks nokia).

Its some 7.2mp casio. But i know nothing about them so it seems okay thusfar

Zero Hour · Post by **Zero Hour** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:10 pm

Ok been trolling through this thread to find a recommedation for a digi camera under $800. I got a Cannon PowerShot A510 a couple of years ago which is an awesome cheap camera but now pretty outdated. I dont wanna go to SLR because I cant be fucked carring the thing around when I travel.

Should I stick with the PowerShot range??...recommendations??

drew · Post by **drew** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:46 pm

lynt wrote:PM me if interested.

PM'ed + very interested if its still around...