Photography

some picsss ... shot with a sony p-200 7.0 mp

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http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8911/dbackgrounddb2.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9271/dsc034122hn.jpg

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http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/748/dsc034258vu.jpg

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/7104/dsc01039mp9.jpg

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/3105/dsc01022mn6.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8470/dsc02520th5.jpg

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/6026/dsc02487ef2.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2691/freestyle201kz6.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/20/dsc02629ci2.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/2500/dsc02613ee4.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7044/dsc00539uc6.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2958/dsc00267pg0.jpg

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/130/dsc00274jg7.jpg

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/4761/dscn5426gn0.jpg

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/4497/dscn5428tm5.jpg

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/5968/dsc02660jb1.jpg

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i wish i had.. some of the top of the line stuff.. or at least not just this camera haha... im prolly gettin a rebel along with that big package they sell in ebay... i really like this but i cant do much stuff with this camera.. doesnt have shutter speed..:mad:

last one

[mx428]

One of about 400 from Lorettas.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/ZachAhleen.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

thats^^ a nice start with the new set up!:macho very nice!
what settings were you using when you shot that?

One thing Im dying to get is a better lense and one that is IS :ermm:

[Pappy]

IS and VR are the only way to go:p

[mx428]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/71.jpg

Keep an eye on the right side of the screen.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/250Cstart1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/250Cstart2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/250Cstart3.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/roost.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/JimmyEvans.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/Theranch.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/73.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/start.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/Albee.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/WilHahn.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/792.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/JoshHill1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/79.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/99.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/ChasGibson.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/DK822.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/Barker.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/JimmyEvans3.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/18.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/JimmyEvans2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/TonyGallo.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/Lorettas06057Resize.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/dk82.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/41.jpg

[Pappy]

With a non VR lens, this would have been blurry i believe. The dark shadows would have had me pre metering the light to keep a fast enough shutter speed.

[Pappy]

Cropped zoom of above pic

[QuadJunkies]

I tried to take pics on a boat trip we took this wk end with ALOT of blur,even with higher shutter speed,too bouncy on the boat to get alot of good ones.

[mx428]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Flower1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/flower2.jpg

[CannondaleRider]

I got some practice at the WORCS Round 7 race in Burnt Ridge, Washington. I'm satisfied with my progression in photography. Hoping that i'll continue to progress.

Team Money$hot riders
Joe Rarey #609
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/2JoeMedium-1.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/6JoeMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/7JoeMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/3JoeMedium-1.jpg

Mike Kelley #249(2nd Pro-Am)
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/20MikeMedium.jpg

Mike Gingles #141
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/11GinglesMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/9GinglesMedium.jpg

Bryan Grey #111
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/7B-RyanMedium.jpg

Jared Johanson #421
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/27JaredMedium.jpg

Kenny Sanford #361
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/14KennyMedium.jpg

Paul Pogue #909
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/18PaulMedium.jpg

Other riders
Doug Eichner
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/2EichnerMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/3EichnerMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/10EichnerMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/11EichnerMedium.jpg

Doug Eichner and Josh Frederick
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/12EichnerFrederickMedium.jpg

Reed Petchnick
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/10ReedMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/37ReedMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/11ReedMedium.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/38ReedMedium.jpg


Some pics of a quick fishing trip in Puget Sound on Wednesday. Our teammates Joe and Kim Rarey took me and my sister while we were in Washington. A 23lb salmon was the biggest we caught.

Sunrise from the boat
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/1Medium.jpg
Another
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/2Medium.jpg
Mt. Rainier from Puget Sound
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/3Medium.jpg
Thought it looked cool.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/4Medium.jpg
Sun reflecting off water on Point Robertson
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n312/TheFX440king/5Medium.jpg



Ok...thats all, lol

[mx428]

What are you shooting with Cannondalerider?

[CannondaleRider]

A Canon Powershot S3 IS. I really wanted to get a Rebel XT, but this will do for now.

Why do you ask?

[JRP]

that mountain pic is awsome.

[mx428]

Originally posted by CannondaleRider
A Canon Powershot S3 IS. I really wanted to get a Rebel XT, but this will do for now.

Why do you ask? Just curious.

[jrspawn]

MX428, you wouldnt have happened to get any pics of a rider named zack sethman this past weekend at lorettas would you? I believe his number is 81, rmz250, i know he ran the 125c modified class, not sure of any others.

Thank you
Justin

[mx428]

Originally posted by jrspawn
MX428, you wouldnt have happened to get any pics of a rider named zack sethman this past weekend at lorettas would you? I believe his number is 81, rmz250, i know he ran the 125c modified class, not sure of any others.

Thank you
Justin I don;t think so, sorry. I was on a very limited shooting schedule between being back at the trailer working on the bike and stuff.

[Raptorchick]

I usually stick to race pics, but lately I have been working on some other photo opportunities...here's a few recent pics I've taken.



http://files.photojerk.com/DR2/IMG_7431bwe.jpg

http://files.photojerk.com/DR2/IMG_6943bwe.jpg

http://files.photojerk.com/DR2/IMG_7823e.jpg


http://files.photojerk.com/PCFD/14May2006/burn753.jpg

http://files.photojerk.com/PCFD/14May2006/burn395.jpg

http://files.photojerk.com/PCFD/14May2006/burn767.jpg

Originally posted by raptorchick
I usually stick to race pics, but lately I have been working on some other photo opportunities...here's a few recent pics I've taken.

http://files.photojerk.com/DR2/IMG_6943bwe.jpg




someone should make the fireman all colored in and then write in:

Determination


on photoshop...


i think it would look amazing

[mx428]

Originally posted by mjpridered10
someone should make the fireman all colored in and then write in:

Determination


on photoshop...


i think it would look amazing That's my specialty:D

If she post's the original I could do that.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/49808fa0.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/millsaps.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/halpercopy.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/RCCRsig.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Lorettas/ZachAhleenBW.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Is that something you have to do on PS only? I cant recall seeing that setting on my camera:o :p

Ill never have time to learn and unsterstand that program :ermm:

[mx428]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Is that something you have to do on PS only? I cant recall seeing that setting on my camera:o :p

Ill never have time to learn and unsterstand that program :ermm: I've got ALOT of hours in on photoshop. It's really not that hard to do the BW/color, but i've been doing it for a while, so i'm not sure how hard it would be to learn. I'm probably the 2nd best photoshopper on this site (next to Shift_DVS, of course, he's GOOD and I think Ralph is better then I am) but I started out just asking people how to do stuff:p

If you want help with anything i'd call myself proficient with the program, so I could probably help you out.

Also check www.good-tutorials.com , the best PS tut site i've come across.

[Raptorchick]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Is that something you have to do on PS only? I cant recall seeing that setting on my camera:o :p

Ill never have time to learn and unsterstand that program :ermm:

Basically, you just do a 0 transparency mask on the subject, invert it, tweak your background and remove the mask...just learned how to do it a little while ago myself. I still need lots of practice though. lol

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by raptorchick
Basically, you just do a 0 transparency mask on the subject, invert it, tweak your background and remove the mask...just learned how to do it a little while ago myself. I still need lots of practice though. lol I only understood about half of what you said :p
thanks for the link mx, Ill check it out sometime . I havent even had time to learn the three new programs I have now:scary:
Ive done B&W pics before, that didint seem to be hard at all cause the software done it foe me, but adding color Ive always thought was cool,just never knew how to do it .

[mx428]

I'm looking at this lens, supposidly it's really good for MX. It's about $1000 more then my current one cost, so this is pretty far down the road, of course:p I'm sure there will be something bigger and better by the time i can afford it:o

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=234444&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation



Anyway, heres some newish pictures.

1.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/cattails.jpg
2.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/Flower1.jpg
3.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/flower2.jpg
4.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/flowers3.jpg
5.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/grass.jpg
6.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/grass2.jpg
7.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/poolpictures8-8-06001.jpg
8.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/sky.jpg
9.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/waterfall1.jpg
10.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photography/waterfall2.jpg




Comments welcome.

[250ex13]

Originally posted by raptorchick
Basically, you just do a 0 transparency mask on the subject, invert it, tweak your background and remove the mask...just learned how to do it a little while ago myself. I still need lots of practice though. lol How do u make a 0 tranparency mask??

[QuadJunkies]

VERY NICE!^^

colors are really good too!! Looks LIVE!:cool:

I tried t oshoot at a speeway this wk end of drag racing...

Do you know how hard it was to shoot those fast cars without Camera shake?!
:scary:
theres NO WAY I can take pics with mine on a slow shutter or the pics do not turn out well :(

[mx428]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
VERY NICE!^^

colors are really good too!! Looks LIVE!:cool:

I tried t oshoot at a speeway this wk end of drag racing...

Do you know how hard it was to shoot those fast cars without Camera shake?!
:scary:
theres NO WAY I can take pics with mine on a slow shutter or the pics do not turn out well :( I've taken some pretty sucessfull car pictures, a good friend of mine lives right next to a major highway, so I take some pictures there. I just put my camera on Action and shoot. I also find that it's best to use MF because on AF it's too easy to focus behind the desired target, especially in MX.

[QuadJunkies]

This was about the best I could come up with...

I worked with metering a little more. I had a hard time else over exposing all the white areas ,or under exposing the asphault.
http://i.pbase.com/g4/26/660826/2/65093403.ar3Pz5UT.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g4/26/660826/2/65094401.ffnTMjdO.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g4/26/660826/2/65093399.7XlyXPcw.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g4/26/660826/2/65090662.DguHtZ8W.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g4/26/660826/2/65097926.4P9OwTTd.jpg

At sunset.

My flash doesnt work well after this point I tired to slow it down abit but it still was off . Im trying not to get to ofusterated until I can make some upgrades,but its going to be awhile since were doing a rebuild.

:rolleyes:

http://i.pbase.com/g4/26/660826/2/65094435.R1FTpFPI.jpg

[mx428]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies


My flash doesnt work well after this point I tired to slow it down abit but it still was off . Im trying not to get to ofusterated until I can make some upgrades,but its going to be awhile since were doing a rebuild.

:rolleyes:

That's the problem with having multiple expensive hobbies:blah:


What lens are you shooting with now? And what do you plan on upgrading to?

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by mx428
I've taken some pretty sucessfull car pictures, a good friend of mine lives right next to a major highway, so I take some pictures there. I just put my camera on Action and shoot. I also find that it's best to use MF because on AF it's too easy to focus behind the desired target, especially in MX. I rarely use AF on MX, it doesnt focus on the moving object well.. IT worked alright for Drag though since there wasnt any "airtime" shots :p
its just them going 245 MPH that I had a hard time with ,and a bad seating!:p
Had I been about half way down the track or so, I think my shots would have beena little better

[mx428]

Im bored so I did this.

Getting the banners you see through the windows to be black and white without getting the driver was a little tricky:p

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/dragpictureBW.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by mx428
That's the problem with having multiple expensive hobbies:blah:


What lens are you shooting with now? And what do you plan on upgrading to?
75-300 Canon with NO IS. I should have got it, I just didint know alot about lenses in the begining

I would like this one

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=7469

Also, a Wide angle at some point

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by mx428
Im bored so I did this.

Getting the banners you see through the windows to be black and white without getting the driver was a little tricky:p

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/dragpictureBW.jpg
Im gonna have to take the time and learn this technique one of these days!!

MY black and white pic would be cool looking with some color added ,but I like it plain as well with what was captured.

[mx428]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies


MY black and white pic would be cool looking with some color added ,but I like it plain as well with what was captured. It would look cool with the driver and his helmet in color.

[Jonesy]

Anyone heard anything about the brand new sony A100 (alpha)? Seems like a lot of camera for the price.

Link to sony's site
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSLRA100K&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_style_dslr

[mx428]

Originally posted by Jonesy
Anyone heard anything about the brand new sony A100 (alpha)? Seems like a lot of camera for the price.

Link to sony's site
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSLRA100K&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_style_dslr It looks pretty good to me, there's not many lenses available for it yet, though.

[Pappy]

QJ...no AF for mx:p c'mon girl

Originally posted by mx428
I've got ALOT of hours in on photoshop. It's really not that hard to do the BW/color, but i've been doing it for a while, so i'm not sure how hard it would be to learn. I'm probably the 2nd best photoshopper on this site (next to Shift_DVS, of course, he's GOOD and I think Ralph is better then I am) but I started out just asking people how to do stuff:p

If you want help with anything i'd call myself proficient with the program, so I could probably help you out.

Also check www.good-tutorials.com , the best PS tut site i've come across.

hahahaha you're so sure of yourself.

mx428, you say you're probably the best photoshopper on this site next to one guy.

Judging by the pics you posted you didn't do a very good extraction job on the people in front of the desaturated background.

Good but nothing special.

[Pappy]

AF technolgy makes it a snap to get tack sharp images...


and no, i do not know how to use PS:p I make it happen in the camera:macho

[QuadJunkies]

well... I sure the heck cant get it to work for NOTHIN for me!:scary: :o lol

Ive had better luck with manual.At least, for airtime shots that is .

Im still a newbie,LOTS to learn:ermm:

[mx428]

Originally posted by kraz0
mx428, you say you're probably the best photoshopper on this site next to one guy.

Judging by the pics you posted you didn't do a very good extraction job on the people in front of the desaturated background.

Good but nothing special. Lol, that picture wasn't even done. Here's all of the photoshop pictures I have uploaded.

http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/?sc=3

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by kraz0
mx428, you say you're probably the best photoshopper on this site next to one guy.

Judging by the pics you posted you didn't do a very good extraction job on the people in front of the desaturated background.

Good but nothing special.


OUCH... That was a little harsh dont ya think:huh

I think he does pretty good! :)

Originally posted by mx428
Lol, that picture wasn't even done. Here's all of the photoshop pictures I have uploaded.

http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Photoshop/?sc=3

those are not very impressive as well. just desaturated backgrounds and a few filters... keep at it though we all have to start somewhere (that's all I could find to do at the start as well).

[Ralph]

Originally posted by Superman Sam
those are not very impressive as well... just desaturated backgrounds and a few filters...

Cut the kid a break. I think he has some skill and he shouldnt have a problem getting better. I dont feel im anything that special either.

I do think he should try to do something else besides desaturated backgrounds though.

Try to start making your own brushes. Instead of using pretty pre made fonts make them look grungy yourself. Stay away from using just a filter on the whole image. Filters are great when used in complex combinations but on a whole image its repulsing.

Background eraser tool may work good for you but if you ever have anything difficult and complex with a bad background your gonna need to know how to use the polygonal lasso tool. Its the best way.

Being good at photoshop is more than making things look pretty. Try to learn the shortcuts so you get more proficient with it.

ctrl alt z is undo/back
ctrl d is deselect
ctrl t is transform

those are just the simple ones. just about everything in ps is availiable by a shortcut and can make you work alot faster and efficient.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by kraz0
mx428, you say you're probably the best photoshopper on this site next to one guy.

Judging by the pics you posted you didn't do a very good extraction job on the people in front of the desaturated background.

Good but nothing special.

you have been banned once already Id be careful what you stir up from now on...

Also, this in NOT the photoshop topic, its fine to have "constructive critisism" but if there is going to be direct flamingand direct jabs, dont bother ever posting . This has been a great topic for everyone...

DONT RUIN IT!:grr:

[mx428]

Originally posted by Superman Sam
those are not very impressive as well. just desaturated backgrounds and a few filters... keep at it though we all have to start somewhere (that's all I could find to do at the start as well). That's all I have uploaded, not all i've done. Where's all of your work? You too Kraz. Post it in the PS thread, if you're going to trash me, atleast have something to back it up. If you're better, fine, whatever, but atleast prove it.

Originally posted by mx428
That's all I have uploaded, not all i've done. Where's all of your work? You too Kraz. Post it in the PS thread, if you're going to trash me, atleast have something to back it up. If you're better, fine, whatever, but atleast prove it.

Quadjunkie this is the only guy causing problems thinking he's the best.

And mx428, I never said you sucked, you just give you self to much credit, you aren not the best photoshopper on this site.

Originally posted by kraz0
Quadjunkie this is the only guy causing problems thinking he's the best.

And mx428, I never said you sucked, you just give you self to much credit, you aren not the best photoshopper on this site.

that was exactly my point as well

[mx428]

Originally posted by kraz0
Quadjunkie this is the only guy causing problems thinking he's the best.

And mx428, I never said you sucked, you just give you self to much credit, you aren not the best photoshopper on this site. I said i was the 3rd, not best. Mainly because there are really only 2 other people I know of that use it alot. And I still don't see anything you've done.

Originally posted by mx428
I said i was the 3rd, not best. Mainly because there are really only 2 other people I know of that use it alot. And I still don't see anything you've done.
What would you like me to do?

[mx428]

Originally posted by kraz0
What would you like me to do? Post up some of your work? I thought that was pretty self explanitory.

[QuadJunkies]

lets move on to more cool pics!!........

I have to brag about this persons pics abit... done some SAWEET pics at Dunefest this year!!
Arent these AWESOME!!:cool:
I wish I could shoot like that!:blah:

http://www.dtexposures.com/Dunefest06gallery/images/IMG_1362a.jpg
http://www.dtexposures.com/Dunefest06gallery/images/IMG_2217a.jpg
http://www.dtexposures.com/Dunefest06gallery/images/IMG_1363a.jpg

link to more of them

http://www.dtexposures.com/Dunefest06gallery/index.htm

[Rico400]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
lts move on to more of cool pics!!........

I have to brag about this persons pics abit... done done some SAWEET pics at Dunefest this year!!
Arent these AWESOME!!:cool:
I wish I could shoot like that!:blah:


link to more of them

http://www.dtexposures.com/Dunefest06gallery/index.htm


hey thxxx for posting that for me!.... one of the HB guys broke there leg that rides yamaha. So they flew out a guy, but he rides honda. so some how my buddy ends up letthing the hbomb guys borrow his quad for the free style show! and i now finally found a picture with his quad in the show!
http://www.dtexposures.com/Dunefest06gallery/images/IMG_2027a.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Well, that was nice of him to lend it to him!!
Sucks for the guy who broke his leg though :ermm:
Hope hes OK.

[quadfreakz]

Here are some of my pic's.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20ss%20pit%20pics/DSC_0007.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20men%20pics/men%20day%20two%20last%20race/DSC_0124.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20men%20pics/men%20day%20two%20last%

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20men%20pics/men%20day%20two%20last%20race/DSC_0061.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20men%20pics/pv%20ss%20men%20prac/pvmensss2006120.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20men%20pics/pv%20ss%20men%20prac/pvmensss200686.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/quadfreakz/pv%20men%20pics/pv%20ss%20men%20prac/pvmensss200660.jpg

[wheelinforlife]

Holy Picture whore!!

[Pappy]

I fixed some of the links for quadfeaks...some just wont work.



one of todays shots:)

[Pappy]

I am going to have to look into a hosting site, downsizing my pics just doesnt show what I see here:D

[mx428]

Originally posted by Pappy
I am going to have to look into a hosting site, downsizing my pics just doesnt show what I see here:D Make a photobucket account, just make sure you go into Account Option and make the largest picture size 1024 kb, that way it wont downsize bigger files.

Originally posted by Pappy
I am going to have to look into a hosting site, downsizing my pics just doesnt show what I see here:D

hey paps i remember that guy from bpg he throws down some nasty whips,I remember repine was trying to start something with him but just got left in the dust:eek2:

[QuadJunkies]

Pappy,
I use Pbase (http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies) and I am very pleased with the storage and sizing. I HIGLY reccomend. You can set all your own backgrounds,text ect...

Heres one I got while in Utah this wk end!! Hows this one!!:D


http://i.pbase.com/o4/26/660826/1/65557424.ez4LuUkk.SLC2.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I worked on panning ALOT tonight... WHEW... TOUGH TO DO!:scary:

I think I had more that DIDNT turn out than anything.. lol
Still, def. an improvement for me! :)

http://i.pbase.com/o4/26/660826/1/65673174.anINwA52.IMG_8089.JPG

[XCAdam89]

Quick Photography Question for you guys....

I shoot with a Fuji E550 Camera, Here'a a pic:

http://www.recommendedbuys.co.uk/images/fujifinepixe550zoom.gif

Anyways, When I take a picture, It comes out dark and fuzzy...I'm not sure why, I have it set on Auto Like I always.

For instance, when I took these pictures, they came out dark, and I tried to touch them up in PS (Brightness/Contrast/Levels/ect, but as you can see, they still don't look great...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/D6Adam/5-1.jpg

I figure it may be from poor lighting, but still it's a 6MP camera, and I had it set on the Highest, (800 ISO)

It takes decent pictures outside, just inside is where it's fault lies..

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by XCAdam89
Quick Photography Question for you guys....

I shoot with a Fuji E550 Camera, Here'a a pic:

Anyways, When I take a picture, It comes out dark and fuzzy...I'm not sure why, I have it set on Auto Like I always.

For instance, when I took these pictures, they came out dark, and I tried to touch them up in PS (Brightness/Contrast/Levels/ect, but as you can see, they still don't look great...

I figure it may be from poor lighting, but still it's a 6MP camera, and I had it set on the Highest, (800 ISO)

It takes decent pictures outside, just inside is where it's fault lies..


I'm no photo expert by any means but I have found personally that by using the full manual mode and just messing around with settings a little always turns out better pictures than the "auto" mode does.

[mx428]

Super cloudy and over cast yesterday, no light at all :2gunfire:

I did the best my nooby *** could.




http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/jaysequence.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/jay11.jpg
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/knapp3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Knapp2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Knapp1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay10.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay9.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay8.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/jay6.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/jay5.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay4.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay3.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay6.jpg
:cool:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/Jay2.jpg



http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pagodamakesmehatemyself/jay12.jpg

[Mxjunkie]

Finally got my new camera cheaaaaaa

still getting use to it, this new program sure as hell isnt what I'm use too :o

[250ex13]

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
Finally got my new camera cheaaaaaa

still getting use to it, this new program sure as hell isnt what I'm use too :o what kind did you get?

[Mxjunkie]

Nikon coolpix l4 it was 178 but I got it on sale for like 145 with tax and such...

I was looking at this one camera that was 350 and I was really considering it but I need money to go to breezewood.. I'll get it next week and give this one to my brother.. I like it alot, its 4.0 mega pix 3x zoom 2.0 screen :p

[250ex13]

Some time soon Im gunna be buying a new camera. Im looking too spend around 850 for the camera and lens. What lens and camera would you guys suggest?:)

[Ralph]

Originally posted by 250ex13
Some time soon Im gunna be buying a new camera. Im looking too spend around 850 for the camera and lens. What lens and camera would you guys suggest?:)

i think it would be well worht it to move into the 1000-1400 dollar range to get alot more camera for your buck. Digital Rebel possibly...

[mx428]

I need a new flash for my 20d. Anyone have a suggestion?

[Pelon 9-1]

wwooowwww. i like all this pics!!

[AZblaster44]

Heres some of my favorites.... havent ver actually sat down and played with the settings and its only a 4.0 mega pixle.. Hoefully geting a better camera soon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/AZblaster44/6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/AZblaster44/P1010159.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/AZblaster44/P1040030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/AZblaster44/P2090073.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/AZblaster44/P1010079.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by mx428
I need a new flash for my 20d. Anyone have a suggestion?
I need one as well.What ISO was you running?? Also, shutter speed?
Ive had dark pics and shadows even with shutter and ISO to compensate with .Im ready to buy a flash, but need to do a little research first on whats best.

[Pappy]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/400ex127/BPG570.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Very nice Pappy :cool:

[coolguy8769]

this is the only good pic i have, dad took it of me without me knowing

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/CIMG1201.jpg

[Jonesy]

Pappy do you use a polarized filter or some other type of filter to get the true to life colors? I know with the 35mm slr of my dad's the polarized filter makes a huge difference with outdoor pics.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Jonesy
Pappy do you use a polarized filter or some other type of filter to get the true to life colors? I know with the 35mm slr of my dad's the polarized filter makes a huge difference with outdoor pics.

I only use a clear filter to protect my lens

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/400ex127/BPG220-1.jpg

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by Pappy
I only use a clear filter to protect my lens



That just shows the difference in picture qualiy of your slightly higher end equipment compared to the lower end slr's and the point and shoots.

I really plan on getting into photography a little more. I plan on taking a class or two next semester at college to learn some more of the basics. Just need to start saving to get the camera I want.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Jonesy
That just shows the difference in picture qualiy of your slightly higher end equipment compared to the lower end slr's and the point and shoots.

I really plan on getting into photography a little more. I plan on taking a class or two next semester at college to learn some more of the basics. Just need to start saving to get the camera I want.

the clarity is the equipment, the exposure is the photographer and how he uses the light thats available.

for my bday i got a canon elura 100 for a video camera...it looks awesome. its pretty small tho. i'll be editing with micorsoft movie maker and see how well i can do, i took a course on it in school last year so the camera thing should be cool. any hints on filming? my photography is fine, but i suck at keeping a steady hand so i bought a tripod...any other advice?

Mike

[Jonesy]

Took a bunch of pics yesterday of my family for a little album we are putting together for my grandparents anniversary.

I think a few of them turned out pretty good. Any comments or critisism is welcome.

cousin

[Jonesy]

uncle and cousin

[Jonesy]

aunt and uncle

[Jonesy]

me and my brothers

[Jonesy]

aunt uncle and cousins

[mx428]

A few random shots from a private track in PA. 99 is pro racer Damien Plotts.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/plotts.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/plotts1-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/SSMX001.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/dplotts.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/dk.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/asf.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/SCCMX/dk1.jpg

[coolguy8769]

its clean!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/jeffsatv002.jpg

i liked the quality
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/Picture328.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/Picture326.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/Picture330.jpg

ROOST
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/kMYSPACE8.jpg

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by coolguy8769
its clean!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/jeffsatv002.jpg


If you mess with the gamma correction a little you can get a much better color quality. Hope you don't mind me messing with your pic. And uploading to the board kills the quality for me.

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by coolguy8769
its clean!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/coolguy8769/jeffsatv002.jpg



And one that just turned out cool if you don't mind.

[coolguy8769]

play with em all you want. i like the black and blue one alot.

i upload everything to photobucket (www.photobucket.com) and it keeps the quality fo the most part, try that

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by coolguy8769
play with em all you want. i like the black and blue one alot.

i upload everything to photobucket (www.photobucket.com) and it keeps the quality fo the most part, try that

I use photobucket for stuff that quality really matters, but it is just so much easier to upload to the site than using a "middle man"

[mx428]

New pictures from yesterday-

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/jay2.jpg

<a href=http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/>Here's the rest!</a>

[flyin#5]

i step away from riding every once in a while and snap a few.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Flyin5/511d1e6e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Flyin5/136f2c46.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Flyin5/7f69ea27.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Flyin5/c466a57e.jpg

[Mxjunkie]

I try :p

Kinda good view of my play ground :devil:

[Shift_450R]

Originally posted by mx428
New pictures from yesterday-

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/jay2.jpg

<a href=http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/>Here's the rest!</a>

lmao
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/Pagoda9-17022.jpg

[insaneracin2003]

a couple i have taken with my Fugi FinePix camera

[insaneracin2003]

another

[insaneracin2003]

again.the one above is a jellyfish that washed up on shore.

[insaneracin2003]

1 more,it is one of my favorites.

[insaneracin2003]

coca nuts anyone?

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by insaneracin2003
again.the one above is a jellyfish that washed up on shore.
Im just starting to learn how to play with a few settings, so I picked yours to play with :p

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by insaneracin2003
1 more,it is one of my favorites.
this would make a cool black and white :)

[QuadJunkies]

new one
http://i.pbase.com/g3/26/660826/2/66978647.zbeEaMNG.jpg

[insaneracin2003]

here ya go QJ,nice bike pic by the way!!

[QuadJunkies]

I like that :)

[QuadJunkies]

I tweeked Troys a little bit...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v348/QuadJunkies/TroyinIdahoCity.jpg

[tamehart]

Awesome picture QuadJunkies...I like the DB a lot too

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by tamehart
Awesome picture QuadJunkies...I like the DB a lot too thanks!

Im rather fond of pretty much all the pics you take ;)

[rbgnwa45]

Many of these pics are breath taking! :eek2: I have a sweet $600 dollar canon, I'll post some stuff when I get home, my dog, my house, a horizon...peace

[mattonln]

Originally posted by exrider008
this is by far the sickest pic i have ever seen NICE JOB!!!!!!

I agree, this is a sick @$$ photo!

[QuadJunkies]

well,heres my latest....
Pappy and Tameheart, you two are very inspirational for me when thinking of ways to shoot pics .:) I shot about 1000 pics this wk end to try some new agles and panning the camera.
heres a link

http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/omc_idaho_state_series&page=all

Hows that for panning Paps!:D
http://i.pbase.com/g5/26/660826/2/67607524.iPECgE29.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I LOVE Tamehearts Angle shots... I have only loaded about half my pics so far, Ill post a few favorties when I get them all done.

http://i.pbase.com/g5/26/660826/2/67580473.OJisgkkY.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

this was a great spot early in the morning for some shots.

http://i.pbase.com/g5/26/660826/2/67605855.lgDgdnDg.jpg

[Pappy]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies


Hows that for panning Paps!:D


Looking better! It just takes practice and more practice. Developing your eye and becoming familiar with your equipment.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/400ex127/DSC_6425.jpg

[mx428]

A couple random recent shots.

Jay Smith
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/Pagoda9-17037.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/Pgoda%209-17-06/jay2.jpg
Tyler Hawk
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/tyler1copy.jpg
Dan Fodor
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/fodor3-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/fodor4-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/fodor1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/fodor-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/fodor2-2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/fodor5-1.jpg
Lowell Spangler
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/spangler6.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/spangler5.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/spangler4.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/spangler.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/spangler2.jpg
Adam Blessing's line off the triple in the 1st pic
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/blessing.jpg
Blessing and Hawk
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/hawkblessingcopy.jpg
Last but not least, Barry Carsten
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b137/Alloymx428/pagoda%209-24/carsten.jpg

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by fastexgirl4c
ravage..you have some nice shots and you too mx428...im also into photography..i come on atvriders often..but dont really post a lot. so i guess ill post some of mine up. I have tons also.. not just MX.. but a lot of other ones too. here are some.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/cassie48/methuenwithmylove5-27113.jpg



hey guy sent that pic in to dirt wheels. he was saying that u do some of the photography he has ever seen. good stuff

[Jonesy]

I'm ordering a camera on wednesday and I need to decide which one to get. I would appreciate any input you all have on any of these cameras.

I've narrowed them down to the Canon XTi, Sony Alpha 100, and the Nikon D80.

Right now I'm leaning towards the Nikon just because of some of the reviews I've read just put it ahead of the group just slightly.

Any input is welcome.

Jonesy

[wvspeedfreak]

I'd go with either the Canon or the Nikon.You will have alot more lens choices with those two.And between those two it boils bown to which you like better,a larger body camera(Nikon) or the smaller body(Canon).If you can,go pick each one up and see which fits your hands better.They are both good.It is just personal preference.

[Mxjunkie]

I'm getting better :p

[Mxjunkie]

eh?

I kinda regret not buying that badass nikon but.. it was either the camera or a cheap nikon and wheels and tires for the quad :p

[QuadJunkies]

cooool... :cool:

[Jonesy]

Just sold my old point and shoot. So today I ordered a Nikon D80 with some accessories. Link (http://www.expresscameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=621005&up=620700&start=1) to the package deal I got. I figured it would be a good starter package and hold me over for a while. I am going to try and get into photography a little more. I'm trying to learn some of the basics from a friend of mine that shoots all the photos for the midwest bikini team, and tons of models.

I am supposed to take some photos at a wedding for a good friend of mine in a little over a week. Just wondering if you all had any experience or suggestions for wedding photography.

And a pic for good measure.

[QuadJunkies]

Congrats!! You are gonna have soooo much fun learning .
I have had my Camera since Dec of this year, and Ive already shot close to 10,000 pics with it .:D
If there is ANY advice I can give is... read ALOT about your camera,dont be afraid to experiment with all the settings, angles ect... and the BEST way to improve is just keep shooting!

My next invest will be some kind of Flash, I just have no idea what yet.



QUESTION....

When I use my flash, I am not able to do any speed shots or I get blur and it only shoots one pic.
With an External flash, will it be better?

I just wondered how stadium shooters work with flash.

[LTZ400rider]

i just got a d50 i cant wait to use it

[Shift_450R]

this picture was shot with a 3 mp minolta cheapie digi cam, turned out pretty damn good if you ask me:p

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/kwiatkowski/newphotos007.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

a little sharpening and a few tweeks it looks even better! :)

I hope you dont mind... ;)
http://i.pbase.com/o5/26/660826/1/67996091.vTPohOFH.newphotos007.jpg

[wvspeedfreak]

Just bringing this back to the top:) Cool thread.

[Ralph]

Originally posted by Jonesy
Just sold my old point and shoot. So today I ordered a Nikon D80 with some accessories. Link (http://www.expresscameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=621005&up=620700&start=1) to the package deal I got. I figured it would be a good starter package and hold me over for a while. I am going to try and get into photography a little more. I'm trying to learn some of the basics from a friend of mine that shoots all the photos for the midwest bikini team, and tons of models.

I am supposed to take some photos at a wedding for a good friend of mine in a little over a week. Just wondering if you all had any experience or suggestions for wedding photography.

And a pic for good measure.

PLEASE let me know how that website works out for you. It has probably the best deals i found i was just a little skeptic at first.

Also are you positive you get a battery and charger with the kid?

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by Ralph
PLEASE let me know how that website works out for you. It has probably the best deals i found i was just a little skeptic at first.

Also are you positive you get a battery and charger with the kid?

I had the camera on order, but when I called to confirm the order they said that they were currently backordered 4-6 weeks, so I canceled my order.

No the kits don't come with a battery or charger. That it were they make their money ($199 for battery and charger) ebay is only $50-60.

I canceled the order but I plan on reordering from the website or a similar site. From my experience it is better to call to place the order than to order off the net.

[Pappy]

QJ.....it depends on the camera and the flash. Most higher end digital slr's will allow you to shoot at a much higher shutter speed and have the flash sync correctly.

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by Pappy
QJ.....it depends on the camera and the flash. Most higher end digital slr's will allow you to shoot at a much higher shutter speed and have the flash sync correctly.


that is cool....nice pic :)

[QuadJunkies]

thanks for the reply Pappy...

I guess mine isnt High end enough :p

I shot a few pics this wk end... DUST!!.....UGHH!!!!!!! but I got my camera to work a little better this time out.
http://i.pbase.com/o5/26/660826/1/68573695.uuzU2U0r.IMG_0724.JPG

Pro WORCS #2 Brandon Brown
http://i.pbase.com/o5/26/660826/1/68575240.S9MUwUVS.IMG_0842.JPG

My Husband Troy
http://i.pbase.com/o5/26/660826/1/68574227.OtEXWbST.IMG_0807.JPG

My Son Brandon
http://i.pbase.com/o5/26/660826/1/68575613.gHwHxoiD.IMG_0900.JPG

[Ralph]

Originally posted by Jonesy
I had the camera on order, but when I called to confirm the order they said that they were currently backordered 4-6 weeks, so I canceled my order.

No the kits don't come with a battery or charger. That it were they make their money ($199 for battery and charger) ebay is only $50-60.

I canceled the order but I plan on reordering from the website or a similar site. From my experience it is better to call to place the order than to order off the net.

They still have unbelievable prices

[Jonesy]

Got a question. I'm gonna re order my camera, but now I might go another route. I've pretty much decided on the Nikon D80. What I want to know now is if it is better to go with two seperate lenses (like a 28-80 and 70-300) or to go with a single large range lense (like a 28-300)? I like the idea of only having one lense to keep track of, but will the quality suffer as a result of the large range?

Thanks
Jonesy

[QuadJunkies]

If it was me, I would get a smaller lense AND a 28-200 or 300. I cant tell you how many times Ive needed a close up lense and didint have it .

[mx428]

Originally posted by Jonesy
Got a question. I'm gonna re order my camera, but now I might go another route. I've pretty much decided on the Nikon D80. What I want to know now is if it is better to go with two seperate lenses (like a 28-80 and 70-300) or to go with a single large range lense (like a 28-300)? I like the idea of only having one lense to keep track of, but will the quality suffer as a result of the large range?

Thanks
Jonesy I have a 20D and a 70-200mm telephoto and I just got a Canon 15mm fisheye, they take such sick pictures.

http://www.motonews.com/mototalk2/files/637031-DSC_6460.jpg
http://www.motonews.com/mototalk2/files/637031-DSC_6499.jpg

[Pappy]

Originally posted by mx428
I have a 20D and a 70-200mm telephoto and I just got a Canon 15mm fisheye, they take such sick pictures.


Hell yeah!

[DanielG]

One of my kid riding his Quad. Excuse the photo quality, compression is a bi#ch.

Shot with a 20D and a Sigma 2.8 24-70mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/mississippireb/4%20Wheeler/IMG_0018Shopped.jpg

Here's one of my other favorite thing to shoot:

Shot with a 20D and a Canon 2.8 85-200

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v700/mississippireb/Wakeboarding/BF5007.jpg

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by mx428
I have a 20D and a 70-200mm telephoto and I just got a Canon 15mm fisheye, they take such sick pictures.



Those are some really sweet shots.

So I'll probably go with the separate lenses (28-80 & 70-300) and probably pick up some other lenses down the road. Right now I just need to get better at the basics before I get in to deep.

DanielG - that wake board pic is awesome

[wvspeedfreak]

MX428,those are some GREAT pictures!

[Ralph]

Originally posted by Pappy
Hell yeah!

Hey pappy was i not JUST asking you wether anybody uses fisheye lenses in the industry? I thought i was onto something!:o

Those shots are great and my personal favorite style of photograph for any sport

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
MX428,those are some GREAT pictures!

FOR SURE!!Ive always like the fish eye! very cool!! :cool:
Daniel, yours lookd sweet as well!

[Ralph]

Nvm i dont think they are his, i think he was just showing examples of what they can do

[wilkin250r]

What about my cell phone. Any tips for getting good pictures from that? I don't think they make lenses for it...

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by wilkin250r
What about my cell phone. Any tips for getting good pictures from that? I don't think they make lenses for it...



LMAO, i don't think u can upgrade a cell phone to take high quality pics....

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Ralph
Nvm i dont think they are his, i think he was just showing examples of what they can do Oh, I thought they was his ! LOL! They are still cool though.

[gbcap]

one i just took today outside our shop. i like inanimate object pictures alot.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/gbcap/random/DSC_6029.jpg

[TGW_400ex]

Originally posted by gbcap
one i just took today outside our shop. i like inanimate object pictures alot.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/gbcap/random/DSC_6029.jpg

Those rims?

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by gbcap
[B]one i just took today outside our shop. i like inanimate object pictures alot.


thats a nice addition to the topic . I like them as well. I took a few of those when up in the hills awhile back on an old building.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Ralph
Hey pappy was i not JUST asking you wether anybody uses fisheye lenses in the industry? I thought i was onto something!:o

Those shots are great and my personal favorite style of photograph for any sport

Ralph, i should have my new lens here tomorrow. It is a Nikon 15-200 VR and should be a sweet addition.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by gbcap
one i just took today outside our shop. i like inanimate object pictures alot.


You practicing are ya:D

[400ex is money$]

the dude on the yfz with the shirt off was in the letter section in dirtwheeles

[Jonesy]

what do y'all think about this package deal? Anything else that I should consider picking up right away for the camera.

I already plan on getting couple clear protective lense filters, and maybe getting one of the double battery grips.

http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=706480&up=679296

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Jonesy
what do y'all think about this package deal? Anything else that I should consider picking up right away for the camera.

I already plan on getting couple clear protective lense filters, and maybe getting one of the double battery grips.


the body and small lens are not bad, but the 300 zoom is probably a 5.6 lens and will work so so for mx work. id try and find a deal without the 300mm lens and buy a decent lens later on.

[wvspeedfreak]

Jonsey whatever you do DO NOT order from that place.Do a google search on reviews of them and you will see what I am talking about.

[Jonesy]

Ok that makes sense. After consulting ebay it seems that a popular lens is the nikon nikkor 75-300 f4.5-5.6. Is this what I want? I want to do it right the first time around, but trying not to hurt the pocket book to bad.

What are some other repuable brands for lenses? I don't know a good from bad one except looking at the price tags.

So maybe I should look at this one and add on later?
http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=706456&up=679296

Thanks

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Jonsey whatever you do DO NOT order from that place.Do a google search on reviews of them and you will see what I am talking about.

Thanks for the heads up

[Pappy]

Your pocketbook will get hurt, and if you want to do it right then get the new 15mm-200 Nikon VR lens. If its a 70-300 you must have, then the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR is what you want. Its $1600 but if your serious about photograpy, your money is always best spent on good glass. the 3.5-5.6 lenses are cookie cutter lenses and you will kick yourself once you do get a good lens:p

[mx428]

I get all my camera equipment from www.bhphotovideo.com I have nothing but great things to say.

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by mx428
I get all my camera equipment from www.bhphotovideo.com I have nothing but great things to say.

They are an excellent company to deal with.So is www.17thstreetphoto.com

[Jonesy]

Thanks for all the help. After looking at the prices, I'll just swing by the local Ritz camera store and pick one up personally. Gotta pay sales tax, but having it the same day, and having someone to take it back to, for peace of mind, would be worth it.

Plan on getting the body, 18-135mm lense, couple filters, and a monopod.

Thanks again
Jonesy

[gbcap]

Originally posted by TGW_400ex
Those rims?

yup. we own a salavge yard. so that is part of our outside wheel rack.

[gbcap]

Originally posted by Pappy
You practicing are ya:D

ya. snapped a few. still don't know how to do all the shutter speeds and all that jazz...but i am sure ill learn

[Pappy]

Originally posted by gbcap
ya. snapped a few. still don't know how to do all the shutter speeds and all that jazz...but i am sure ill learn

I MAY have your frame done by this weekend. If so, we will hook up and I will spend some time with you on the camera.

[250ex13]

Ehh, Crappy quality..
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/redrder53/Photography/DSC00320.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/redrder53/Photography/DSC00170.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/redrder53/Photography/DSC00460.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/redrder53/Photography/DSC00213.jpg

[ravage3000]

Wow, It's been a while since I've been on this thread and look how much it grew !! I have gotten a Canon 75-300mm USM III and those who are looking for a temporary fix, look into this lense. I will try to post some pics at some point.

Mark

[hurd88]

Originally posted by 400ex is money$
the dude on the yfz with the shirt off was in the letter section in dirtwheeles

haha that would be me. cassie (the photographer) took some awesome pictures that day. it was a nice surprise to open it up and see that in there :D

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by hurd88
haha that would be me. cassie (the photographer) took some awesome pictures that day. it was a nice surprise to open it up and see that in there :D


i noticed that too...the first time i looked at this thread...it is a nice pic

[WhiteYFZ]

just a lil camera.. no special one or anything.. kinda random. but i was bored:confused: lol

thought this was cool of my dads truck with the light comin through.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/HPIM0684.jpg

random ones..http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/BPG436.jpg


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/HPIM0721.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/HPIM0720.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/HPIM0719.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/HPIM0700.jpg

some pics that pappy took of me
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/BPG449.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/BPG058-1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c278/tjespo22/BPG437.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

Last wk end...




http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68946987.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68946983.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68947435.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68947448.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68948481.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68945682.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/68947450.jpg

[ravage3000]

Some pics from the last race of the season at River Glade.

http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111204452-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111204458-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111204467-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111204472-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111204478-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111206919-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111206929-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111206931-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111206936-L.jpg
http://Goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/111206946-L.jpg

[ravage3000]

For Sale:

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM lense ALSO COMES WITH Canon ET-60 lense hood and Pro Tama Japan UV Filter.

Will fit any Canon D-SLR and SLR. In great shape ! No scracthes, scuffs, blemishes, etc, on glass. Always had UV filter at all times.

Asking $200.00 Canadian or best reasonable offer !

Thank You

Mark Goodwin

Ph: (506)532-8008

m.goodwin@hotmail.com

Located: Shediac Cape, New Brunswick, Canada

http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130835021-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130835046-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130836627-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130836642-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130836655-L.jpg

[ravage3000]

For Sale:

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM lense ALSO COMES WITH Canon ET-60 lense hood and Pro Tama Japan UV Filter.

Will fit any Canon D-SLR and SLR. In great shape ! No scracthes, scuffs, blemishes, etc, on glass. Always had UV filter at all times.

Asking $200.00 Canadian or best reasonable offer !

Thank You

Mark Goodwin

Ph: (506)532-8008

m.goodwin@hotmail.com

Located: Shediac Cape, New Brunswick, Canada

http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130835021-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130835046-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130836627-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130836642-L.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130836655-L.jpg

[comrad]

Here are some of my pics (couple of these my older brother or sister took, our whole family does photography)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/editbig.jpg
This is me and my cousin round house kicking on the beach... I believe my sister took this one...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/edit3small.jpg
Me jumping my 450r, sister took this pic.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/atvold.jpg
Drifting the 450... Sister took this pic and I edited it...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/DSC00850.jpg
Pic I took on a cruise... Its ok... I just like the water...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/DSC00530.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/_MG_9607.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/_MG_9872.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/_MG_9653.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/_MG_9634.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-iraspics1109.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-IMG_7041.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-iraspics1489.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-IMG_4234.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-IMG_0427edit.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-IMG_0418.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-_MG_1863.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/giga-byte/mini-3.jpg


I need to find all my old pics I took, a lot better than these here...

[QuadJunkies]

VERY NICE^^^^

Heres a few Ive taken over the last few months
http://www.pbase.com/image/74312063/large.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/74559148.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/74559227.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/74559152.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/75569793.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/75570310.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/75571743.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/75571760.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/75571742.jpg



This one turned out a little grainy, I was also experimenting with my new flash :(
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/75570298.jpg

[ravage3000]

Did you get a new lens ??

What I've been up to !

http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/129336564-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130560965-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130561441-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/132097472-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/132099566-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/132099602-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/133746328-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/133746362-M.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I did!
a 70-200 2.8 and a 580ex flash!! Also multiple batteries,chargers,battery grip... ect.. I want a Fisheye and wide angle next!

The flash I am still clueless with ,especially indoors :o :p
I just keep playing, I just dont get the manuals "LINGO":ermm:

Nice pics BTW!

[armysig]

Now this is a cool thread! I'm just starting out so any tips would be great.

I just picked up the Olympus Evolt 500 DSLR. I'm looking at getting better at this hobby and I would like to know where I could improve.

This weekend I'm working on the illusion of movement with the camera and the subjects...I'll post those on Monday or Tues.

My equipment:

Olympus Evolt 500E

Lenses:

14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses


No flash yet. That's another $300.00. (wife won't let me get it for another month or so...grr)

Here are some pictures I took last week.


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/GOMXpic1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/P1010331copy.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP4.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP5.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP7.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP9.jpg

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by ravage3000
Did you get a new lens ??

What I've been up to !

http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/129336564-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130560965-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/130561441-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/132097472-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/132099566-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/132099602-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/133746328-M.jpg
http://goodwin03.smugmug.com/photos/133746362-M.jpg


those are some nasty spikes on that banshee :eek2:

[QuadJunkies]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by armysig
[B]Now this is a cool thread! I'm just starting out so any tips would be great.

I just picked up the Olympus Evolt 500 DSLR. I'm looking at getting better at this hobby and I would like to know where I could improve.

This weekend I'm working on the illusion of movement with the camera and the subjects...I'll post those on Monday or Tues.

My equipment:

Olympus Evolt 500E

Lenses:

14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses


No flash yet. That's another $300.00. (wife won't let me get it for another month or so...grr)

Here are some pictures I took last week.


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/GOMXpic1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/P1010331copy.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP4.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP5.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%20Pictures/PMP7.jpg

[img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/foosmania/MX%




Not bad!!!
I would say for one on one rider photos, maybe zoom in abit more,a little fill flash(dont shoot facing the sun if you can help it) get some angle shots,those are always fun !Play in the manual modes,if theres one thing I did learn to do right from the beginning from the photographers here is Imoved out of Auto mode immediately. And have fun!Photography is almost as addicting as quads, and about just as expensive!:scary: :p

[ravage3000]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I did!
a 70-200 2.8 and a 580ex flash!! Also multiple batteries,chargers,battery grip... ect.. I want a Fisheye and wide angle next!

The flash I am still clueless with ,especially indoors :o :p
I just keep playing, I just dont get the manuals "LINGO":ermm:

Nice pics BTW!
Well then.. I just got a 70-200 2.8 also, trying to sell the 75-300. Untill I need a primary slave I'm good with my 430EX ! Everything you just listed is what I want !! except, a 100-400 or 300mm L series :devil: .

[jrspawn]

Heres a couple i took on my honeymoon, not close to the quality of the other pics posted on here, but i thought they turned out decent.

Justin

[jrspawn]

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[jrspawn]

..

[wvspeedfreak]

Here is a pic I took at Motorama.In most respects there is alot of things "wrong" with this picture but I thought it had a pretty neat effect.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Here is a pic I took at Motorama.In most respects there is alot of things "wrong" with this picture but I thought it had a pretty neat effect.

lol..i thought that was one of the best pics from all the motorama shots i saw! sometimes it works and any "correction" would make it not work!

[Jonesy]

Well I never did get a SLR, since some other financial things came up. Looking at buying a D50 to begin shooting with. I am debating whether to buy the basic kit with the 18-55 lens, or just buying the body and buying a half way decent lens.

I can pick up a used body at the local camera shop for around $250-300. I then thought of spending up to $500 on one ortwo lenses. I really would like an 18-135mm lens and a fisheye to play with right now.

Any suggestions, tips, or opinions?

And a pic

[wvspeedfreak]

You will be better off getting just the body and spending a little extra for a good lens.

[Jonesy]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
You will be better off getting just the body and spending a little extra for a good lens.

Well I won a D50 body last night on ebay for $350 shipped. Now I just need to buy a lens. Should I stay with Nikon lenses or are there other brands that are decent. I don't need a real high end lens yet. I just need something that will work decent while I learn more about photography.

Thanks
Jonesy

[Ralph]

Originally posted by Jonesy
Well I won a D50 body last night on ebay for $350 shipped. Now I just need to buy a lens. Should I stay with Nikon lenses or are there other brands that are decent. I don't need a real high end lens yet. I just need something that will work decent while I learn more about photography.

Thanks
Jonesy

From talking with harlen and pappy, and a little first hand experience the lens makes the camera. People are gonna tell you to get the best one there is. The more you spend the more you get.

BUT, i think a lower end lens will still be good for now as you develop your eye and technique. I'm not the greatest photographer but i know theres worse out there. Go for the cheaper lens and just shoot as much as you can. Play with settings. This way i believe you will benefit much more once you do get one of those fancy scary expensive lenses.

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by Jonesy
Well I won a D50 body last night on ebay for $350 shipped. Now I just need to buy a lens. Should I stay with Nikon lenses or are there other brands that are decent. I don't need a real high end lens yet. I just need something that will work decent while I learn more about photography.

Thanks
Jonesy

Ralph made some excellent points.

As far as alternative lens choices go,Sigma makes some good quality ones.Look on Ebay for them too.

[Jonesy]

something like this (http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-18-200mm-3-5-6-3-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U0GZC/ref=sr_1_13/002-7865381-5128813?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1174434649&sr=1-13) work for starting out with? Seems like decent focal range with out having multiple lenses and it has a relatively low price.

Jonesy

[mx428]

Originally posted by Ralph
From talking with harlen and pappy, and a little first hand experience the lens makes the camera. People are gonna tell you to get the best one there is. The more you spend the more you get.

BUT, i think a lower end lens will still be good for now as you develop your eye and technique. I'm not the greatest photographer but i know theres worse out there. Go for the cheaper lens and just shoot as much as you can. Play with settings. This way i believe you will benefit much more once you do get one of those fancy scary expensive lenses. Yeah a body is only as good as the glass infront of it. Get the best lens you can afford, you deffinatley won't regret it. And try to stick to either Canon or Nikon genuine glass, stay away from sigma and those other brands.

[wvspeedfreak]

Hey mx428,aren't you a photojournalist for the site?What races have you covered?

[Pappy]

Todays cameras all do more then the pro level cameras of just a few short years ago! more bells and whistles can actually cause you problems if you do not take the time needed to learn what they do. Even the higher end point and shoot digitals are fantastic for most situations!

If you are serious about photography then buy the most camera you can while allowing you to buy the absolute best(fastest) lens you can afford. think of the lens as the suspension on a quad, stock versus custom axis.

Far to often people buy equipment and when they dont get the results they think they should, they blame the equipment. photography is far more then who spent what, the best shots come from you combining the tech stuff with your artistic creativity!

[Pappy]

Dont get bogged down with what to buy, get something you can afford and learn all you can. Knowing what to get a picture of sometimes means far more then how techincally correct it is.

[Pappy]

the biggest thing is to practice!

when a pro rider is coming at you at 60 mph, you dont have time to think and if you know your gear you can make it all come together!

[Pappy]

the drawback for me with digital is that i LOVE black and white. I havent played with it much(mainly because i dont know how to edit pictures much beyond cropping and resizing:p) i havent thus far been able to match digital black and white with what i can get from my 35mm

[Pappy]

and with regards to flash, it is a love/hate thing for me. i know its needed but I REFUSE to shoot it at oncoming riders in the woods unless its known ahead of time so the rider expects it. i prefer dramatic lighting that shows exactly what i saw over flash most of the time

[mx428]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Hey mx428,aren't you a photojournalist for the site?What races have you covered? Kind of. I don't have much of an opportunity to get to races beings i'm 15 and can't drive, and I would feel bad having my parents shuffle me around since theres no tracks that allow quads within like an hour and a half. So basically I never did anything, so yeah I never really was one i guess. But I prefer just shooting for fun and having a good time anyway, not trying to cover all the motos and stuff. Just not for me i guess.

[WhiteYFZ]

your 15??? i thought u were like 20 something..lol:p .. u got aim?

EDIT: i got ur screen name. now get on.lol

[mx428]

Originally posted by WhiteYFZ
your 15??? i thought u were like 20 something..lol:p .. u got aim?

EDIT: i got ur screen name. now get on.lol Yeah i'm not 16 until August.

[ravage3000]

Pappy, what camera and lens and what not do you use ? The quality and colors are out-standing !

Mark

[QuadJunkies]

Heres a couple I got at last wk ends MX
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76026415.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76026414.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76026412.jpg

[ravage3000]

Looking good ! You must have your Contrast parameter at 4/4 ?

Mark

[Pappy]

Originally posted by ravage3000
Pappy, what camera and lens and what not do you use ? The quality and colors are out-standing !

Mark

i use 2 Nikon D200 body's, and a few lenses

Nikon 70-200 2.8
Nikon 105 1.4
Nikon 17-55 2.8
(2) sb-800 flash units

[Merriman]

I cannot believe that I haven't stumbled upon this thread yet

[Merriman]

Almost got hit by this guy;)

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by Merriman
I cannot believe that I haven't stumbled upon this thread yet

that almost looks fake its so good ( i know its not fake lol im just saying)

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Heres a couple I got at last wk ends MX
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76026415.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76026414.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76026412.jpg



been a long time since i have seen a husky in an MX race...nice pics

[ravage3000]

Merriman, good looking stuff ! What do you use for camera and such ?

Mark

[Merriman]

I have a canon 30D and a rebel plus a few good lenses, and flash. Still plenty of things yet to buy, but for now I make due:chinese:

[XCAdam89]

Anyone heard anything about the new Sony Alpha DSLR?? I went to best buy and the guys there were raving about it..It's only $800 too! Says you can use the old Minolta len's too which is nice I suppose.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra100/

[armysig]

Ok guys,

I had taken a lot of pictures and I was experimenting with shutter speed and ISO

Well I deceided to work with the ISO setting at about 400 because I don't have a flash to do fill flash (I doubt the on board flash will work like I want it to)

The shutter speed was any where from 1/500 to 1/1250.

I would like to know If I should go with a slower shutter to get more of the blurred back ground and the effect of movement with the subject?

Camera is the Olympus Evolt 500

The lens I was using is: Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f3.5-4.5 lens (equivalent to 80-300mm in 35mm photography)

I'm trying to be more on the subject as to make them the focus of the picture. Should I zoom out a little more or come into the subject?



http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/Nomads_MX/P1011128.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/Nomads_MX/P1011142.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/Nomads_MX/P1011154.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/Nomads_MX/P1011200.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/Nomads_MX/P1011183.jpg

[ravage3000]

Need opinions on battery grip for Canon Rebel XT, please reply asap !

[QuadJunkies]

Thisis what I have
LOVE IT as it makes it ALOT easier to support a large lense
http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-Grip-for-Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XT-XTi-BG-E3_W0QQitemZ280097814821QQcategoryZ29967QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

Even with it,Its still a small body though:ermm:
Its a must have!

[ravage3000]

I got the Canon Rebel XT / XTi Accessories Kit and very very happy with it !

[wvspeedfreak]

Here is a pic I took today.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/march311.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

niiiiccce^^^:cool:

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
niiiiccce^^^:cool:

Thanks QJ.What lens did you end up getting?

[JRP]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Here is a pic I took today.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/wvspeedfreak/march311.jpg

IMO best pic youve ever taken of your son! soooo sick man!:devil:

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by wvspeedfreak
Thanks QJ.What lens did you end up getting?
I FINALLY got the 2.8 70-200
I got a few pics today
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76513577.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76513571.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76513568.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76513572.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76513576.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/76513570.jpg
http://upload.pbase.com/image/76514333/original.jpg

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I FINALLY got the 2.8 70-200
I got a few pics today



sick pics QJ!

[QuadJunkies]

Thanks :)
I really like doing stuff lately with the B&W.Its kind of fun to experiment and see what you come up with.
Some shots I think look better w/o color.

[TXATVRIDER]

SWEET pics!

[wvspeedfreak]

Originally posted by JRP
IMO best pic youve ever taken of your son! soooo sick man!:devil:


Thanks Jordan.

[ravage3000]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
[B]I FINALLY got the 2.8 70-200
I got a few pics today

Those are pretty wild !

Mark

[Pappy]

is ya skeert yet:eek2:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/400ex127/HIL_00322.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

I tried to get a shot like that but I couldnt get it rightfor some reason:ermm:
What do ya gotta do... Lay on the ground?!! lol

[Pappy]

i was on one knee actually:p if i was setting up a shot like that i would have used a double and been completely underneath the rider etc....but grabbing shots from a pratice track and not knowing what a rider will do had me on a table top and slightly off to one side. this rider^ liked an outside line which helped as he would sail overhead very close to the edge of the jump. a few laps around and i was able to get a keeper.

i also tweaked my flash output each lap and picked the shot i liked best.

[XCAdam89]

What do you guys think of this camera?

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra100/

It's the new Sony Alpha-100 DSLR. The review's on it are pretty good, and my dad has been considering getting one for us. It's aroudn $800 for the basic setup, but all of the minolta len's will fit on it as well.

[mx428]

Originally posted by XCAdam89
What do you guys think of this camera?

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra100/

It's the new Sony Alpha-100 DSLR. The review's on it are pretty good, and my dad has been considering getting one for us. It's aroudn $800 for the basic setup, but all of the minolta len's will fit on it as well. For that price, get a Rebel XT.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Pappy
i was on one knee actually:p if i was setting up a shot like that i would have used a double and been completely underneath the rider etc....but grabbing shots from a pratice track and not knowing what a rider will do had me on a table top and slightly off to one side. this rider^ liked an outside line which helped as he would sail overhead very close to the edge of the jump. a few laps around and i was able to get a keeper.

i also tweaked my flash output each lap and picked the shot i liked best.
what lense did you use?
I may have to try that again this wk end!:cool:

Maybe the jumps were too magnified with the lense I was using or Maybe they was not high up enough for me to catch it.
I only have a portrait lense and two tele. lenses right now.I too was on the side of the jump even kinda on my side.

I really want a fisheye soon, but with all this travleing with Nationals I cant buy anything for a bit.:ermm:

[Pappy]

Nikon D200
2005/04/21 14:53:03.5
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 17-55mm F/2.8 G
Focal Length: 17mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
1/400 sec - F/9
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-C
Flash Sync Mode: Front Curtain
Auto Flash Mode: Balanced i-TTL
Auto Flash Comp: +1.0 EV
Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto

[QuadJunkies]

Yup.. those specs explain it.. lol I dont have a lense that small :(
Maybe I could still try the 28-80 3.5-5.6 I have and see how it goes.
Thanks Pappy :)
As for the flash... I still dont get it .:ermm:

[Pappy]

meter your light, set the camera for the correct exposure without flash and then use manual flash. start at say 1/2 power, and chimp it from there.

i try and use riders as the pass by to get everything good to go and then when i see a picture happen in front of me i take it. on this shot, he only whipped it good once, and i wasnt ready(i would have liked to added another step in flash output to brighten the underside of the bike)

Nikon D200
2007/03/31 06:40:17.9
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: 2310 x 1982
Color
Lens: VR 70-200mm F/2.8 G
Focal Length: 82mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Center-Weighted
1/500 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Cloudy
AF Mode: AF-C
Flash Sync Mode: Front Curtain
Auto Flash Mode: Balanced i-TTL
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Auto
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment: (C)KEN_HILL=304-754-7609
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: On (Normal)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/400ex127/dd.jpg

[mx428]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
what lense did you use?
I may have to try that again this wk end!:cool:

Maybe the jumps were too magnified with the lense I was using or Maybe they was not high up enough for me to catch it.
I only have a portrait lense and two tele. lenses right now.I too was on the side of the jump even kinda on my side.

I really want a fisheye soon, but with all this travleing with Nationals I cant buy anything for a bit.:ermm: Fisheye's are really cool. I got one a couple months ago and i really like it. I think these were shot with a 10mm fisheye.

http://www.motonews.com/mototalk2/files/637031-DSC_6460.jpg
http://www.motonews.com/mototalk2/files/637031-DSC_6499.jpg

[Pappy]

Originally posted by mx428
Fisheye's are really cool. I got one a couple months ago and i really like it. I think these were shot with a 10mm fisheye.



i was contacted by a photographer a few months back about those photos, and he stated they were taken in texas. can you provide the details on the shots.

[mx428]

Originally posted by Pappy
i was contacted by a photographer a few months back about those photos, and he stated they were taken in texas. can you provide the details on the shots. The pictures are of Brett Cue I think he said they were taken during a shoot for the Thor gear. He posted them on motonews a few months ago, I remeber someone saying they were taken with a 10mm fisheye. I think the photographers name was Chris, not sure about that though. Judging by the dirt they were probably taken at or near Brett's house in Enid, Oklahoma. I never said i took the photos, I was just showing the cool pictures that could be taken with one.

**EDIT** I found the post i was talking about on ronronmx

"Very cool shots. Chris did an awesome job.

Squid48, it's a 10mm fisheye lens, though I don't know what brand."

The original motonews link doesnt work, i guess the thread is gone...

More- the photographer is Chris H. from AmatuerMX magazine (as you can tell by the logo). Here's what he told me about what he was using-


Glad you like the shots. The lens I was using was the 10.5mm f/2.8 Nikkor. Definitely an awesome lens and well worth the price.

I didn't mean to make it seem as if i took the pictures, i'm used to dirtbike message boards where everyone recognizes logos like AMX or motoplayground. my bad.