*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #1

M_Six · 12-15-2010, 04:26 PM

Some fun with vacation pics.

gary88 · 12-15-2010, 06:02 PM

gary88 · 12-16-2010, 06:31 PM

The1 · 12-16-2010, 11:56 PM

ok, so i'm totally afraid of Photoshop, so i never touch it if i can help it.
I'm wanting to learn though, so any pictures you see of mine are in their original form, other then me tinkering with the camera.

i liked the colors on these stairs.

The1 · 12-17-2010, 12:02 AM

girlfriend and her horse staring into the abyss...

The1 · 12-17-2010, 02:48 PM

just thought i'd add this as it's christmasy.

The1 · 12-18-2010, 09:15 AM

Candid on some friends. captured on my 100-400mm great lens for sneaking around.

Chewy734 · 12-18-2010, 10:51 PM

The staircase photo is awesome man!

Chewy734 · 12-18-2010, 10:54 PM

I took this one earlier today... by mistake actually, but I think it turned out pretty cool.

The1 · 12-19-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

The staircase photo is awesome man!

Thanks, i was pretty surprised how it turned out. The screen on the back of the camera is only so good....

The1 · 12-19-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

I took this one earlier today... by mistake actually, but I think it turned out pretty cool.

Nice mistake!!!

Chewy734 · 12-20-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The1

Nice mistake!!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BillLee

Bill, I keep forgetting to comment on your photo every time I load this page... I really like the sky! I remember there was a ittens contrast contest sometime ago, and you should've entered this pic. I like how it seems fiery below in the trees, and frigid in the sky.

The1 · 12-20-2010, 02:52 PM

My nephew with one of his favorite things in the whole world

...
Of course, he's looking at the ceiling fan which is his 2nd most favorite thing int the whole world...

dcstep · 12-20-2010, 03:21 PM

Napoleon House by dcstep, on Flickr

This was shot in New Orleans with my 5D2, 24-105mm f/4L IS lens, at ISO-6400 and processed with DxO's Optics Pro 6.5.1

Dave

M_Six · 12-20-2010, 04:06 PM

^^^^^ Wow, virtually no noise. Pretty cool for ISO 6400.

dcstep · 12-20-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

^^^^^ Wow, virtually no noise. Pretty cool for ISO 6400.

Two keys are the 5D2 and DxO's Optics Pro. At 100% you can see the noise prior to processing, but DxO takes it away without killing the details. Also, don't underexpose.

Dave

M_Six · 12-20-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dcstep

Two keys are the 5D2 and DxO's Optics Pro. At 100% you can see the noise prior to processing, but DxO takes it away without killing the details. Also, don't underexpose.

Dave

Well, can't afford the 5D2, but I can spring for DxO. Been thinking about it for awhile. Got a new T1i coming, so I'll probably need all the noise help I can get.

BillLee · 12-20-2010, 08:02 PM

dcstep · 12-20-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Well, can't afford the 5D2, but I can spring for DxO. Been thinking about it for awhile. Got a new T1i coming, so I'll probably need all the noise help I can get.

You can try Optics Pro for free for a month, so there's really no risk. It works really well on my 7D also. The T2i has the same sensor as the 7D, so that'd be a bargain. See how it works with your body and lenses before you spring for the whole shebang. Of course, they are offering a discount right now, but they regularly do that. You'll know if you like it within the first couple of hours.

Dave

The1 · 12-20-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Well, can't afford the 5D2, but I can spring for DxO. Been thinking about it for awhile. Got a new T1i coming, so I'll probably need all the noise help I can get.

did you already order the T1i?

I had that before, and i found everything overexposed with it. And yes, you'll want that other program for it's ability to take out noise.

if you haven't picked up the T1i, i would recommend giving the T2i a second look before you commit.

If you're with the T1i, just make sure you always use your choices of white balance, I found the auto white balance left pictures looking pretty flat. Also, if you have the choice, trade the standard 18-55mm IS that comes with it ASAP, most lenses out there will be sharper on that body. That lense works well on the XS and XSI, but not the T1i or above cameras. Just too many pixels in too small an area for the lens to optimize for.

Hope this helps. You should be able to get about 50$ on trade with the lens hopefully if you are looking to change it up.

The video is a very nice feature on that camera though

dcstep · 12-20-2010, 09:00 PM

If you're serious about low noise, appropriate saturation, appropriate contrast and WB, then shoot everything in RAW. With RAW you'll gain a couple of EV of dynamic range and you won't need to worry about WB until RAW conversion, when you can correct all you want with no deterioration in IQ.

The T2i is a great camera, but the T1 can give great results. The T2i will be superior at high-ISOs.

The1 · 12-20-2010, 09:06 PM

the best thing i did when i had the T1i was buying a 17-85mm IS USM lens. I feel it made the camera usable to me. My friend now has that lens from me and loves it, and uses it primarily.

I found the lens also got back quite a bit of the color that was lost using the standard 18-55 that came with the camera. was like comparing a DVD and Blueray....

And yes, experiment with raw..

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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	joining the game ok, so i'm totally afraid of Photoshop, so i never touch it if i can help it. I'm wanting to learn though, so any pictures you see of mine are in their original form, other then me tinkering with the camera. i liked the colors on these stairs. Attached Images
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	My nephew with one of his favorite things in the whole world... Of course, he's looking at the ceiling fan which is his 2nd most favorite thing int the whole world... Last edited by The1; 05-05-2011 at 10:54 PM..
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M_Six Free Thinker 19771 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^^^ Wow, virtually no noise. Pretty cool for ISO 6400. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	If you're serious about low noise, appropriate saturation, appropriate contrast and WB, then shoot everything in RAW. With RAW you'll gain a couple of EV of dynamic range and you won't need to worry about WB until RAW conversion, when you can correct all you want with no deterioration in IQ. The T2i is a great camera, but the T1 can give great results. The T2i will be superior at high-ISOs. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	the best thing i did when i had the T1i was buying a 17-85mm IS USM lens. I feel it made the camera usable to me. My friend now has that lens from me and loves it, and uses it primarily. I found the lens also got back quite a bit of the color that was lost using the standard 18-55 that came with the camera. was like comparing a DVD and Blueray.... And yes, experiment with raw..
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