Dreaming To Be A Famous Photographer

[paolonaz]

THANKS!!!! :thumbsupsmiley:

[b_9904]

Great photos, unfortunately iba ang subjects ko eh, astronomical.

 

Anyway, i got a question.

 

What brand and model of digicam (SLR) can you recommend that has the following specifications:

 

1) tag price of 10,000 to 30,000

 

2) Infinity focus

 

3) Manual focusing

 

4) Interchangeable lenses

 

5) Manual shutter control (I'm shooting from 5 to 15 minute exposures)

 

6) At least 5 megapixels.

 

7) Has repair centers all over Manila.

 

8) ISO 3200

 

Thanks in advance

[staffseeker]

Well in case you know anyone interested in getting a dslr, i'm selling my canon eos 300D for 15k (Pls see my post at the marketplace).

This has just been sitting at home.

Just pm me if interested.

[thirteen]

Great photos, unfortunately iba ang subjects ko eh, astronomical.

 

Anyway, i got a question.

 

What brand and model of digicam (SLR) can you recommend that has the following specifications:

 

1) tag price of 10,000 to 30,000

 

2) Infinity focus

 

3) Manual focusing

 

4) Interchangeable lenses

 

5) Manual shutter control (I'm shooting from 5 to 15 minute exposures)

 

6) At least 5 megapixels.

 

7) Has repair centers all over Manila.

 

8) ISO 3200

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

Don't all SLRs have interchangeable lenses with manual focusing and focus set to infinity?

Anyway, the killer requirement you're looking for is ISO 3200...at that ISO, anything but the most expensive DSLRs will produce unusable pics for astronomic use. There's going to be too much noise. The only cameras I can think of with decent ISO 3200 capabilities are the Canon 5D, 1DMkIII, and the Nikon D3. All of which are several times over your budget.

[HeinrichCu]

i already am :thumbsupsmiley:

 

check out my thread

[b_9904]

Don't all SLRs have interchangeable lenses with manual focusing and focus set to infinity?

Anyway, the killer requirement you're looking for is ISO 3200...at that ISO, anything but the most expensive DSLRs will produce unusable pics for astronomic use. There's going to be too much noise. The only cameras I can think of with decent ISO 3200 capabilities are the Canon 5D, 1DMkIII, and the Nikon D3. All of which are several times over your budget.

 

hehehe,

 

just to make sure lang naman. maganda na yung complete.

 

I could easily reduce the intended exposure time and ISO by using lower f/ratio telescopes.

 

Re: Noise, you have a point there IT WILL affect my shots. I guess I'd have to experiment with different f/ratio, ISO, and exposure time settings to minimize the noise. Still I'd need the ISO 3200, or its equivalent.

[insomniac]

Great photos, unfortunately iba ang subjects ko eh, astronomical.

 

Anyway, i got a question.

 

What brand and model of digicam (SLR) can you recommend that has the following specifications:

 

1) tag price of 10,000 to 30,000

 

2) Infinity focus

 

3) Manual focusing

 

4) Interchangeable lenses

 

5) Manual shutter control (I'm shooting from 5 to 15 minute exposures)

 

6) At least 5 megapixels.

 

7) Has repair centers all over Manila.

 

8) ISO 3200

 

Thanks in advance

 

 

 

if you're shooting long exposures, then why not use large format or medium format cameras with digital back attachments (if you need to shoot in digital)?

 

anyway, gear porn for you guys, some linhof cameras, i'd love to have my hand on these and shoot to my heart's content:

Edited February 3, 2008 by insomniac

[butchochoi]

mga bossing, may idea ba kayo sa price ng Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8?

 

I'm using a canon 400D

 

thank you!

[b_9904]

if you're shooting long exposures, then why not use large format or medium format cameras with digital back attachments (if you need to shoot in digital)?

 

Ok, ahhh....

 

what are large and medium format cameras?

[insomniac]

Ok, ahhh....

 

what are large and medium format cameras?

 

 

the pictures of cameras i posted are large format cameras... they have 4x5 - 8x10 in. film size or larger. they are great for shooting inanimate objects where you set up the shot and use long exposures. plus you can print your pictures way larger than with a 35mm without loss of sharpness. they are full manual cameras too so you need to know what you are doing to get good shots. the downside is that they are heavy, the lightest is around 2 kgs without the lens. medium format have smaller film sizes (120 mm film size).

 

i haven't used large format yet so i really can't tell you much about it, but i'm saving up for it and for the lenses which could cost a fortune...

 

 

or you can just visit this site for tips on astrophotography using dslr cameras: http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM

Edited February 3, 2008 by insomniac

[freeman]

Anyone of you know where I can find backup photogs for a wedding?

Edited February 3, 2008 by freeman

[tinapay666]

check out this website www.photoworldmanila.com. it's the home page of the FPPF (federation of philippine photographers foundation). they hold a workshop every month at Intramuros. at 3k it's a bargain; included in the fee are film developing costs. the workshop is comprised of 5 sunday sessions held from 9am till 5pm. it's a great way to meet shutterbugs like yourself, and get training from pros who've been shooting for decades. i'm planning to register when i get extra money.

 

i'll need to warn you that as your skills progress so will your desire to get better and more expensive equipment (, and for isang-kahig-isang-tuka guys like myself it can get really frustrating. you'll also need to buy a DLSR, and there's no better place to shop for pro cameras than at Hidalgo St. in Quiapo. you may have heard of the place, it where pros buy their equipment, and generally the merchandise sell for up to 30% less than the stuff you'll get at malls. for example, you can get a nikon d40 kit at hidalgo for just 22,500 (you can even haggle), whereas at malls, the d40 sells at around 30,000. you can also buy second hand equipment if you're really desperate.

 

my advise to you is to read everything you can about photography. you can download this really informative beginner's guide "Understanding Exposure" at MIRC channel ebooks.

[tinapay666]

mga bossing, may idea ba kayo sa price ng Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8?

 

I'm using a canon 400D

 

thank you!

 

 

check this site www.bhphotovideo.com

[b_9904]

the pictures of cameras i posted are large format cameras... they have 4x5 - 8x10 in. film size or larger. they are great for shooting inanimate objects where you set up the shot and use long exposures. plus you can print your pictures way larger than with a 35mm without loss of sharpness. they are full manual cameras too so you need to know what you are doing to get good shots. the downside is that they are heavy, the lightest is around 2 kgs without the lens. medium format have smaller film sizes (120 mm film size).

 

i haven't used large format yet so i really can't tell you much about it, but i'm saving up for it and for the lenses which could cost a fortune...

 

 

or you can just visit this site for tips on astrophotography using dslr cameras: http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM

 

Ok, thanks so MUCH!!!! :-)

 

Large format cameras are digital, right?, only that the film equivalent is higher than 35mm.

[insomniac]

Ok, thanks so MUCH!!!! :-)

 

Large format cameras are digital, right?, only that the film equivalent is higher than 35mm.

 

no they aren't digital, they are film cameras, but there are systems that accept digital back attachments instead of film cartridges so you can shoot in digital but that is i think quite expensive...

[b_9904]

^Ahhh.. hehehe...

 

I'd rather go with DSLRs or, if i have the money, ccd camera.

[agxo3]

the pictures of cameras i posted are large format cameras... they have 4x5 - 8x10 in. film size or larger. they are great for shooting inanimate objects where you set up the shot and use long exposures. plus you can print your pictures way larger than with a 35mm without loss of sharpness. they are full manual cameras too so you need to know what you are doing to get good shots. the downside is that they are heavy, the lightest is around 2 kgs without the lens. medium format have smaller film sizes (120 mm film size).

 

i haven't used large format yet so i really can't tell you much about it, but i'm saving up for it and for the lenses which could cost a fortune...

 

 

or you can just visit this site for tips on astrophotography using dslr cameras: http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/TOC_AP.HTM

 

Large formats all except the 612...that's a medium format camera. Uses 120 roll film, negative size is 6 cm x 12 cm. Wiiiiiiide.......Teknikas are great, but expensive. For much les you can get a lighter and more flexible field camera like the Shen Hao or an older Tachihara.

 

I have film cameras in just about all modern formats, including some that are no longer available - 8mm, 16mm, 110, 127, 126, 120, 35mm, and 4x5. No 8x10.

 

Medium format uses 120 roll film. Negatives are 6cm x 6cm (square!).

 

I have 2 4x5 cameras, and 4 lenses. 65mm, 90mm, 150mm, 300mm. I bought all of it used (except for the Shen Hao field camera body), and spent no more than $300 for the most expensive piece, which was the Nikkor 300mm f/8 lens.

 

It's not too expensive.....but film is. And virtually no one processes 4x5 film anymore, so you'd best get set up with a darkroom or daylight processor like the Jobo (you still need total darkness to load the processing drums but you can go into the light while processing). I'm moving away from printing in the darkroom unless I want a truly large print - 16x20 or larger at absolute TOP quality. Otherwise I scan the neg and print on an inkjet. I only do black and white with the large format - processing color film is a royal pain the the a@$, what with their very tight temperature control requirements.....

[insomniac]

Large formats all except the 612...that's a medium format camera. Uses 120 roll film, negative size is 6 cm x 12 cm. Wiiiiiiide.......Teknikas are great, but expensive. For much les you can get a lighter and more flexible field camera like the Shen Hao or an older Tachihara.

 

I have film cameras in just about all modern formats, including some that are no longer available - 8mm, 16mm, 110, 127, 126, 120, 35mm, and 4x5. No 8x10.

 

Medium format uses 120 roll film. Negatives are 6cm x 6cm (square!).

 

I have 2 4x5 cameras, and 4 lenses. 65mm, 90mm, 150mm, 300mm. I bought all of it used (except for the Shen Hao field camera body), and spent no more than $300 for the most expensive piece, which was the Nikkor 300mm f/8 lens.

 

It's not too expensive.....but film is. And virtually no one processes 4x5 film anymore, so you'd best get set up with a darkroom or daylight processor like the Jobo (you still need total darkness to load the processing drums but you can go into the light while processing). I'm moving away from printing in the darkroom unless I want a truly large print - 16x20 or larger at absolute TOP quality. Otherwise I scan the neg and print on an inkjet. I only do black and white with the large format - processing color film is a royal pain the the a@$, what with their very tight temperature control requirements.....

 

 

thank you sir for the additional information. yea, a friend told me that the shen hao costs considerably less than most large format cameras and performs relatively well.

[insomniac]

Large formats all except the 612...that's a medium format camera. Uses 120 roll film, negative size is 6 cm x 12 cm. Wiiiiiiide.......Teknikas are great, but expensive. For much les you can get a lighter and more flexible field camera like the Shen Hao or an older Tachihara.

 

I have film cameras in just about all modern formats, including some that are no longer available - 8mm, 16mm, 110, 127, 126, 120, 35mm, and 4x5. No 8x10.

 

Medium format uses 120 roll film. Negatives are 6cm x 6cm (square!).

 

I have 2 4x5 cameras, and 4 lenses. 65mm, 90mm, 150mm, 300mm. I bought all of it used (except for the Shen Hao field camera body), and spent no more than $300 for the most expensive piece, which was the Nikkor 300mm f/8 lens.

 

It's not too expensive.....but film is. And virtually no one processes 4x5 film anymore, so you'd best get set up with a darkroom or daylight processor like the Jobo (you still need total darkness to load the processing drums but you can go into the light while processing). I'm moving away from printing in the darkroom unless I want a truly large print - 16x20 or larger at absolute TOP quality. Otherwise I scan the neg and print on an inkjet. I only do black and white with the large format - processing color film is a royal pain the the a@$, what with their very tight temperature control requirements.....

 

 

thank you sir for the additional information. yea, a friend told me that the shen hao costs considerably less than most large format cameras and performs relatively well.

[rys]

i'll need to warn you that as your skills progress so will your desire to get better and more expensive equipment (, and for isang-kahig-isang-tuka guys like myself it can get really frustrating. you'll also need to buy a DLSR, and there's no better place to shop for pro cameras than at Hidalgo St. in Quiapo. you may have heard of the place, it where pros buy their equipment, and generally the merchandise sell for up to 30% less than the stuff you'll get at malls. for example, you can get a nikon d40 kit at hidalgo for just 22,500 (you can even haggle), whereas at malls, the d40 sells at around 30,000. you can also buy second hand equipment if you're really desperate.

any info on nikon d40x?

magkano kaya sya sa hidalgo?

[ralph_130]

I agree if you want to buy camera, lenses and other accessories, Hidalgo is the place to be.. Got my D50 from Henry's and it is lower by at least 25% from the mall price...

 

shops' contact numbers from this site... http://www.photo.net.ph/buyingcameras/

Edited February 26, 2008 by ralph_130

[sprinter92]

any info on nikon d40x?

magkano kaya sya sa hidalgo?

 

sir,

 

nasa 27K ata ang d40x kit ngayon

[sprinter92]

sirs,

 

newbie here in photog.. me mga ebs po ba kayo dito w/ regards sa photography?

 

thanks

[insomniac]

sir,

 

nasa 27K ata ang d40x kit ngayon

 

 

22K sa henry's ang d40x...

Edited February 29, 2008 by insomniac

[rys]

sir,

 

nasa 27K ata ang d40x kit ngayon

22K sa henry's ang d40x...

nice :thumbsupsmiley:

thanks mga pare. i'll check it out