Dreaming To Be A Famous Photographer

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pnoize2k4

 

wow galing...i still have fascination with old school film developing....as in dark room stuff and all.....

 

do you think its still worth studying film photography or derecho na digital...

[UNDergroundX]

I have a friend who is selling his SLR. actually 2 of em. 5k each. Is this a bargain?

 

Btw i heard him told me as well na may photographers price/fee daw if ever you want to develop your photos. Cheaper daw yun, is that correct? I am actually trying to start learning the ropes for photography.

 

Any guys who can help me by answering my Q's ?

[pnoize2k4]

UNDergroundX: it depends on what kind of film SLR it is. Brand, Model and film size.

 

As for your question, the answer is yes, photographers get a special price from the photo labs for developing and printing. This is because most commercial photographers have their work printed in bulk on a regular basis. How much? A 4R or 4x6 print usually costs around P7.50, photographers get them at P6.50. it may not sound much but imagine if you're having 100 prints made on a weekly basis.

[deejay4]

wow! finally i found a photography thread here...

 

ako din gusto ko maging photographer...

 

i have SANYO XACTI DMX-C6®

MPEG-4 movie(vga) with stereo sound

6.0 megapixel digital movie camera

optical 5.0x zoom

 

tapos eto naka engrave dun sa may lens 6.3-31.7 1:3.5-4.7

 

i dunno mga meanings nun.

 

i think video cam talga to pero super ganda rin ng pictures pag-eto gamit ko.

 

meron din ako sony cybershot DSC-L1 (4.1 megapixel) 3.0x zoom

 

anyone pls. i need advice...

 

can these cameras can get me started?

hobby ko mag-take ng pictures. mostly landscape and different things.

 

and also sana marami pang mag-bigay ng basic infos and tips, para sa kagaya kong aspiring....

 

thanks

[Phrozhen.Khold]

Here's what I know... the numbers in your lenses are the lens ratio... its especially useful if you're using film cameras... but as far as digital is concered... it really doesnt mean much...

 

As far as printing... digital prints costs almost the same as film prints... what I like about digital prints is that they're easy to store unlike films... which most of the time discolors as time goes by... dont get me wrong... a 4MPx shot is almost the same as a 35mm shot with very minimal difference...

[pnoize2k4]

deejay4: your sanyo is a video cam. i'd suggest that you use your Sony for photos instead. You can do basic shots with your P&S (point and shoot).

 

Sabi nga "wala sa pana yan, nasa indian".

 

the 1st set of numbers (6.3-31.7) on your lens indicates the focal length of the lens, the second set (1:3.5-4.7)indicates the aperture or opening of the lens also known as f-stops.

 

and they do matter, regardless if it's digital or film as these numbers will affect the type of shots you'll be able to create.

[deejay4]

deejay4: your sanyo is a video cam.  i'd suggest that you use your Sony for photos instead. You can do basic shots with your P&S (point and shoot).

 

Sabi nga "wala sa pana yan, nasa indian".

 

the 1st set of numbers (6.3-31.7) on your lens indicates the focal length of the lens, the second set (1:3.5-4.7)indicates the aperture or opening of the lens also known as f-stops.

 

and they do matter, regardless if it's digital or film as these numbers will affect the type of shots you'll be able to create.

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thanks pinoize2k4...

 

isa pang tanong sir,

 

ano po ba mga basic stuff na kailangan para makapag-start?

 

yung tipong mga basic stuff na kapag meron ka, pede masabi ng mga frends ko na medyo advance na ako kahit paano, or masasabi ko sa sarili ko na im getting there... kahit basic lang.

 

digital cam lang kasi meron ako... what else should i have?

 

thanks.

[pnoize2k4]

thanks pinoize2k4...

 

isa pang tanong sir,

 

ano po ba mga basic stuff na kailangan para makapag-start?

 

yung tipong mga basic stuff na kapag meron ka, pede masabi ng mga frends ko na medyo advance na ako kahit paano, or masasabi ko sa sarili ko na im getting there... kahit basic lang.

 

digital cam lang kasi meron ako... what else should i have?

 

thanks.

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actually having a dSLR will definitely bring your photography to another level. you will also need a decent flash that has advanced features and a sturdy tripod for those long exposure shots.

[floppydrive]

thanks pinoize2k4...

 

isa pang tanong sir,

 

ano po ba mga basic stuff na kailangan para makapag-start?

 

yung tipong mga basic stuff na kapag meron ka, pede masabi ng mga frends ko na medyo advance na ako kahit paano, or masasabi ko sa sarili ko na im getting there... kahit basic lang.

 

digital cam lang kasi meron ako... what else should i have?

 

thanks.

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Just want to add that you'll also need time to practice taking pictures, studying them, and thinking of how to take a better shot next time.

 

What's good about digital is you can compose and take the picture, then view and critique, then take a better shot all within a minute or so.

[pnoize2k4]

i agree with floppydrive.

 

the best way to improve your photography...shoot, shoot and then shoot some more.

[deejay4]

actually having a dSLR will definitely bring your photography to another level. you will also need a decent flash that has advanced features and a sturdy tripod for those long exposure shots.

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sir ano po yung dSLR?

 

sorry po kasi talagang start ako sa zero, as in wala alam.

 

expensive po ba yung mga yun?

[pnoize2k4]

dSLR = digital Single Lens Reflex

 

Simply put, these are those bulky cameras that you can change lenses. an entry level dSLR will cost about 40 - 50k.

 

Why a dSLR?

 

While your point and shoot camera is a good enough to start your love for photography, it will be limiting as the lenses on P&S are fixed to certain focal lenghts and apertures. You might want an effect like a blurred background for your subject which dSLRs can achieve easily.

 

It also gives you total control of your shots. Giving you the effect that you want for your shot.

[pnoize2k4]

Rule of thirds

 

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/8250/ruleofthirds013rc.jpg

 

you've probably read the term "rule of thirds" in this forum, photography books or magazines. the rule of thirds is a guideline in photography for better composition. I'll try to explain it as much as I can and hopefully you'll be able to compose your images better.

 

the rule of thirds is basically dividing your viewfinder or LCD into three rows and three columns. and then, put your subject on any of the intersections that were created as shown in the image above.

 

when i took this silhouette of Cueshe guitarist Jovan, you will notice that while his head does not meet the intersection, his elbow does. I chose to hit his elbow because it is an extended part of his body being attached to the arm holding the guitar. I could've also had his head meet the upper intersection and it would still be a good composition. It's a matter of personal choice.

 

when following the rule of thirds, you are not obligated to hit only one intersection, you can hit as many as two.

 

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i hope this little tip helps you in composing your shots. next, i'll post another guideline, "lines and patterns".

[pitbull69]

nice tip pnoize2k4!

[deejay4]

dSLR = digital Single Lens Reflex

 

Simply put, these are those bulky cameras that you can change lenses. an entry level dSLR will cost about 40 - 50k. 

 

Why a dSLR?

 

While your point and shoot camera is a good enough to start your love for photography, it will be limiting as the lenses on P&S are fixed to certain focal lenghts and apertures.  You might want an effect like a blurred background for your subject which dSLRs can achieve easily.

 

It also gives you total control of your shots. Giving you the effect that you want for your shot.

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wow, super expensive pala. mukhang aabutin ako ng siyam-siyam bago makabili ng ganito.

 

Rule of thirds

 

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/8250/ruleofthirds013rc.jpg

 

you've probably read the term "rule of thirds" in this forum, photography books or magazines.  the rule of thirds is a guideline in photography for better composition. I'll try to explain it as much as I can and hopefully you'll be able to compose your images better.

 

the rule of thirds is basically dividing your viewfinder or LCD into three rows and three columns. and then, put your subject on any of the intersections that were created as shown in the image above.

 

when i took this silhouette of Cueshe guitarist Jovan, you will notice that while his head does not meet the intersection, his elbow does.  I chose to hit his elbow because it is an extended part of his body being attached to the arm holding the guitar.  I could've also had his head meet the upper intersection and it would still be a good composition.  It's a matter of personal choice.

 

when following the rule of thirds, you are not obligated to hit only one intersection, you can hit as many as two.

 

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i hope this little tip helps you in composing your shots.  next, i'll post another guideline, "lines and patterns".

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nice tip sir. galing. ngayon ko lang nalaman to. i love this kind of shot.

saka yung mga blurred background na kaya ng dslr as u saidm gusto ko rin un.

di nga kaya yung blurred background sa digicam ko

 

sir keep the tips and tricks coming....