gatto Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Well i bit the bullet and bought a camera, the Panasonic Lumix FZ45, Im really happy with it. Thought more about getting an DSLR and i knew i just would never by lenses etc so this was the best option for me. I took a few pics over the weekend so thought i would let you see, I like the picture quality an when plugged into my tv at home there even better. My dog Diesel as he was waiting patiently for his supper, getting a bit grey now too i think Was just bout to wash the car saw a few flowers so decided to try a close up My very first few pictures, whats your thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 motor related, these are the only good snaps i have @ 1/80th it took hundreds of attempts to get one this sharp but this is what i do all the time this last one is taken on a converted D200 infrared camera I use Lightroom for basic edits and adjustments, then onto PS CS5 for main editing, my best tool is a wacom tablet, which i have just upgraded to the one with an lcd screen in so im editing on top of the photo, btw the old tablet is in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Interesting invention: http://vimeo.com/23068544 Edit: Just spotted that bike crash photo. That's amazing! I bet when you realised you'd captured it so well you were so happy! Edited May 6, 2011 by Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Just finished painting a pair of harley tanks for a customer, they came out really nice so thought i would take some pics to go on my new website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 What have you used as the back drop? Just a big piece of white paper/fabric or have you chopped them out of the background and added a white background? What about lighting? They've come out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Chopped by the dodgy lines on the left one I'd say lol. Good pic though! I like this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 What have you used as the back drop? Just a big piece of white paper/fabric or have you chopped them out of the background and added a white background? What about lighting? They've come out well I nipped next door and used a photographers studio..lol They are sat on a light box and i had a further 2 remote flashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawn Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Chopped by the dodgy lines on the left one I'd say lol. Good pic though! I like this thread Not!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32507 Some amazing shots in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smacken Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Daz That's where I post my shots Cheers Steve http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32507 Some amazing shots in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smacken Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Bike crash shot is superb !!!! motor related, these are the only good snaps i have @ 1/80th it took hundreds of attempts to get one this sharp but this is what i do all the time this last one is taken on a converted D200 infrared camera I use Lightroom for basic edits and adjustments, then onto PS CS5 for main editing, my best tool is a wacom tablet, which i have just upgraded to the one with an lcd screen in so im editing on top of the photo, btw the old tablet is in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Bike crash shot is superb !!!! thanks, got me a FIAP Silver medal that did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Daz That's where I post my shots Cheers Steve *Cough Cough* Gaz Ah I'll keep an eye out for some of your work on there. Frequent browser but never posted up on there before. After seeing how crisp your shots are I'm tempted to try out the 100-400 lens. I've been reading up about it and everyone gives it rave reviews. thanks, got me a FIAP Silver medal that did As it should have done. It's a truly amazing shot. I bet you were so happy when you realised you'd captured that. What PP (if any) went in to it? Edited May 10, 2011 by Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Bird in Flight by Gaz_Jones, on Flickr Edited May 21, 2011 by Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Simmply amazing! http://vimeo.com/22439234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smacken Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Now that is seriously cool Simmply amazing! http://vimeo.com/22439234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy rogers Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Simmply amazing! http://vimeo.com/22439234 that is amazing! must be one expensive camera too because the quality is very good. very good views and shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 that is amazing! must be one expensive camera too because the quality is very good. very good views and shots! Not necessarily. You could get the same kind of shot with a budget DSLR with good glass in front of it. He's a very skilled photographer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy rogers Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Not necessarily. You could get the same kind of shot with a budget DSLR with good glass in front of it. He's a very skilled photographer though maybe i should invest in a dslr then and learn some skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 You should You can pick cameras up so cheap nowadays. Hours of fun to be had with them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 yep, don't need to spend loads to get some good shots. this photo is a 5-minute exposure of a waterfall, giving the lovely smooth effect to the water. normally a 10-stop filter needed to achieve this would set you back at least £100, this one was taken through welding helmet glass that cost me £3: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 , this one was taken through welding helmet glass that cost me £3: I saw a load of people on talk photography talking about this. Amazing results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I saw a load of people on talk photography talking about this. Amazing results! yeah, that's where i got the idea for it from, it's been a while since i took that and to be honest i'd like to rework the tint etc so as to remove more of the green that the glass applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 As it should have done. It's a truly amazing shot. I bet you were so happy when you realised you'd captured that. What PP (if any) went in to it? Surprisingly little actually, there was some bike gyres in the background that I cloned that's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 £3? I paid half that for 2 on TP lol still to use though, might go out tonight and see what I can do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...