Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:01 am
by TarHeelDead
Just wondering. I've got a dslr, a nikon d3100, and have been fiddling with some photography but I don't have a tripod/remote release yet but want to get both in the near future. Anyone have a suggestion/preference on tri/monopod? I know the remote release varies per model of camera but the tripod is universal.
Re: Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:10 am
by (TKC) brownman350
I just have a Sony and it's simple.

Re: Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:56 pm
by ME.
(TKC) brownman350 wrote:I just have a Sony and it's simple.

Sony is fine for point and shoot, but when it comes to DSLRs, u need Nikon.
Re: Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:53 am
by (TKC) brownman350
Some one else already told me that but i don't if it's true because i never tryed a Nikon

Re: Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:58 am
by ME.
(TKC) brownman350 wrote:Some one else already told me that but i don't if it's true because i never tryed a Nikon

You need to try one
Especially with the NEF Files.. its amazing.. We can do a product photoshoot in the dark (with a little bit of lighting) at work and just by importing the edited NEFs, we can retouch it as if the lights were on in a matter of seconds.
The only recommendation I have is that if you arent already doing so is to get the Files in .NEF(RAW) format and bring them into Photoshop or Lightroom and import them. It takes longer to import then the JPEGs, but the quality is a lot better. But I dont know too much about remotes.
Re: Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:28 am
by Pengwin
Nikon for photography, Canon for DSLR film.
As far as tri-pods go, there really isn't a bi market of competitive companies in the Tripod business besides overly expensive ones. Things I'd look for is a crank riser, and pivoting feet for a tripod, and I'm not one for using a monopod, but there are some sport photography companies that really make nice equipment of that sort. Also, you can look at Fig Rigs for stable shots and video by holding what is essentially a steering wheel around the camera. Indymogul has a DIY tutorial, or you can shell out the extra wads of cash for a machined product. [utube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT72hoYxESI[/utube]
Re: Anyone into photography?

Posted:
Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:41 am
by (TKC) brownman350
I'm gonna try one and if i like it next december i know what i gonna get my self.
