Anyone else into photography?

[shcabbeh]

Hi all, do any other KB members have an interest in photography?

I live in central Auckland having just moved up from New Plymouth that has a lot of really nice scenery and was wondering if any of you guys know of any good spots up here to get shots of scenery/environment etc.

It'd be quite good fun going for rides for shots I think, and my flatmate is a really keen photographer, owning both the Nikon D70 and the Canon 300D D-SLRs.

Oh, last thing, if anyone's interested, some of my best shots are here:

http://shcabbeh.deviantart.com/

Keep in mind I'm an amateur:P Constructive criticism is appreciated though.

[Coyote]

Nudge nudge wink wink say no more!

[riffer]

Yeah, I have to admit I've taken the occasional photo too.

I have an OM-1 and OM-2 at home (lots of lenses) as well as a Canon-T90, and numerous other film cameras.

I gotta admit they're really taking a back seat to the digitals now.

I'd love a 350D Canon though ...

[bugjuice]

Big Dave is cocky with a cam, even got his own site for his pics..
I like to snap at whatever I can find..

Just go for a ride pretty much any direction out of town and snap away.. gotta love nz..

[Drunken Monkey]

Mostly sports photography, plus time exposure/night stuff but I'll try my hand at anything.
I use a Minolta XE-1 for film stuff (I seem to never out grow this one).
Currently using a Minolta DiMage A1 for all my digital stuff, but I'm going to chuck it for a Canon 20D w/ 18-55 and 60-300 as soon as IM get more stock.

[The_Dover]

Sorry, thought it said pornography..

[bungbung]

I do a lot for work, mostly digital with D70 and D70s bodies. I've a Bronica 6x6 and an F4, a FT2 and a couple of XAs for filmy goodness.

[XTC]

Hey I've been in some photo's. Does that count?

[Big Dave]

Keep in mind I'm an amateur:P Constructive criticism is appreciated though.

OK, if photography is Art - then art is as much about self as it d'object.
It's your 'vision', expression, interpretation and art. It's never amateur - it's yours and if they don't like it - fuck 'em.

Nice pics.


http://www.davidcohen.co.nz

has mine

[Big Dave]

Hey I've been in some photo's. Does that count?

Unfortunately they were all on the noticboard at the cop shop and post office marked 'Wanted'.

[jrandom]

Nudge nudge wink wink say no more!

oooh, candid photographs, eh, eh? veeery good, veeeeeeery good! say... no... MORE!

[SuperDave]

I took photography last year in 6th form and I really enjoyed it - we only worked in black and white 35mm film. Dropped photography this year to take art design so have not had much of a chance to do much photography lately, would like to get back into it over the summer though.

You have nice nice pics in your DA gallery. I really like the one guy on there, his username is coxi - his work is so inspiring.

[XTC]

Unfortunately they were all on the noticboard at the cop shop and post office marked 'Wanted'.
But it's nice to be wanted isn't it??

[Swoop]

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat...

[SV1000 Gal]

Hi Shcabbeh,
Yes, I'm into photography also (Dad's a photographer). I have a Nikon SL reflex but can't remember the model number. It's flash tho'. Shame I've hardly used it as I need a backpack to carry it and prefer to ride with no luggage. We should organise a scenic photo run to pretty spots to take snaps. There are some great City panoramas from the Scenic Drive and you've gotta see Piha, especially at sunset. Happy snapping! SV1000 Gal.:niceone:

[Big Dave]

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat...


You're a man of the world
know what I mean.
know what i mean.

[nadroj]

Yep currently running Sony F828 just trying to get different angles on objects (mainly bikes & planes). Purely a hobby but have done some wedding stuff a few years ago with Minolta X700 35mm. Still have the Minolta, motor drive etc & would sell to a good home.

[Badcat]

yep - running fuji S2s, a contax g1 (cant sell it, it is TOO BEAUTIFUL)...
and an old rare Minolta RD3000 full frame digital SLR (because i have some sweet lenses (like a 17mm 2.8) for the old girl and 2x weatherproof APS film bodies for the minolta system.
oh, and a couple of Fuji digis floating around too.
i used to be the product manager for adobe photoshop in NZ, so am a bit of a pixel jockey too.

K

[NordieBoy]

Sony Mavica FD-91 - Just can't let this one go, that 14X optical zoom is great.
Fuji S602Z - Nice to be able to take more than 8 shots before changing the storage media.

One of MY SITES (http://classicmx.nelson.geek.nz)

[thehollowmen]

Owner and I are, with too many cameras to count.
nice pics... you played with the festival of the lights yet?

[enigma51]

do the odd photo canon 350D Just switch from a 35mm to digital

[Zapf]

wow... all nice big cameras.... I love photography... however have decided that I'll not use anything I can't carry in my pocket or hip pouch...

So have been thru Sony DSC P1 / P3 / P7 / V1 and now Panasonic LX1

I used to do a large part of my photography in night clubs and dance parties.

[zadok]

You've done a nice job there. I really like the sunsets and clouds, but they are all great. I only have a modest Canon A70. Still getting used to it.

[oldrider]

I am inept about photography but would like to try and capture some of the great photo opportunities that I see while out on my bike etc.

I have zeroed in on a digital camera that I thought might be suitable for me because it is waterproof, dust proof, shockproof and reasonably simple to use.

As yet I have not been able to get into town to have a look at it.

Perhaps you guy's might be able to give me a bit of an idea if it would be suitable.

It is a RICHO Caplio 400G 3x28mm wide angle zoom. Any ideas? Cheers John.

[Drunken Monkey]

Sony Mavica FD-91 - Just can't let this one go, that 14X optical zoom is great.

Photography wankery: Any camera that rates its zoom in "n X" instead of the top and bottom focal length is just a toy. Those Sony's stuff with your colours as well. Actually most consumer cameras do. Used to have one, never will again.
Meh, just ignore my old man rantings, I think even my A1 is a toy camera...

BTW, nice pics!

[Badcat]

well - your A1 (if you mean canon A1 35mm slr) is plastic bodied.... it is a toy.
when they wear through the black, there's a thin layer of brass-like plating over the plastic chassis.
it's a toy - an old school "OG" toy, but a toy nevertheless.
Nikon F2 - that's a MAN's camera mate!

Ken

[riffer]

Argh. The A1... You forgot to mention "Squeaky mirror syndrome" - So many of that A range had the mirror problems.

As for the Nikons - sorry BC but any camera that focusses the wrong way round is never going to make the top of my list...

[Zapf]

Photography wankery: Any camera that rates its zoom in "n X" instead of the top and bottom focal length is just a toy. Those Sony's stuff with your colours as well. Actually most consumer cameras do. Used to have one, never will again.
Meh, just ignore my old man rantings, I think even my A1 is a toy camera...

BTW, nice pics!

Mr Sony makes most people look nicer... :spudbn:

[cruzer]

Heres some of mine

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&userID=607377

[Beemer]

Yep, you could say I've got an interest in photography - I've been working as a photographer for the past nine or 10 years!

Currently got a Nikon F5 for film work and have used both Canon and Nikon digital kits in previous jobs. I bought a Nikon 5700 digital a few years ago that does a pretty good job, but I am looking to upgrade that to a Nikon D2X when I can afford it.

I resisted digital for years but now it is of such good quality, I can't knock it.

I started off with an Olympus OM10, then graduated to a Nikon F301 with which I took many of the photos that appeared in both Kiwi Rider and the (former) Evening Post. It's not necessarily what camera you use, it's how talented you are. I've seen some great shots taken on very cheap cameras and some crap photos taken by so-called professionals with hideously priced gear.

Can't help with any photo locations around Auckland though, never wasted much film on that location!

[shcabbeh]

Owner and I are, with too many cameras to count.
nice pics... you played with the festival of the lights yet?

I must confess, night shots are really not my forte. Most of the shots I've taken come from batches of shots, I take a lot at one time and pick the best ones. With night shots, the batches are wayyy bigger. I also feel festival of the lights is a bit cliche, might give it a try next year though, depending on what camera I have.


Hi Shcabbeh,
Yes, I'm into photography also (Dad's a photographer). I have a Nikon SL reflex but can't remember the model number. It's flash tho'. Shame I've hardly used it as I need a backpack to carry it and prefer to ride with no luggage. We should organise a scenic photo run to pretty spots to take snaps. There are some great City panoramas from the Scenic Drive and you've gotta see Piha, especially at sunset. Happy snapping! SV1000 Gal.

Hiya:) That's a good idea. I know what you mean in terms of luggage, although I haven't had a camera that doesn't fit into my front jacket pocket yet. That will change soon though, may buy the Nikon off my flatmate.

Ooh, yeah, I've seen some pics of Piha too, it's a beautiful place. I'm trying to move away from cliche sunset shots but sometimes they're just too stunning. Thanks for all your comments! :yes:

[Busy]

I do photography, used to sell a lot of my stuff at Craftworld (westgate - end of NW motorway) made a nice profit but the time making the frames (yeah I do that too) just become to much.
SLR - Nikon 601 (old faithful)
Digital - sony S1 IS (highly recommend)

Places out west that are good, depending what you're after of course (I perfer waterfalls, lakes, rivers and old trees etc and the disappearing roads)
Huia, little Huia (both have dams), Up around scenic drive way are a few hidden waterfalls (1/2 hour treks), Piha, Kare kare (waterfall basically beside the road is big thou - also good for romantic trips), bethells (has big sand dunes) bethells area (lakes, waterfalls, sand - black and white), muriwai (often horses on the beach), helensville, old quarry out back of Kumeu.
There is a information center heading up the Waitakeres, sorry forget the name of the place but they sell a book called "Untamed coast" lots of maps and mentions of hidden or out of the way places, like fairy falls.

If anyone is after a digital, there is a place in Newmarket, think it's called e-toys or something (left hand side about 3/4 way down that road that takes you on to broadway - I'm useless with street names) they are one of the cheapest in Auckland, or if you want to compare go to pricespy.co.nz

[thehollowmen]

I must confess, night shots are really not my forte. Most of the shots I've taken come from batches of shots, I take a lot at one time and pick the best ones. With night shots, the batches are wayyy bigger. I also feel festival of the lights is a bit cliche, might give it a try next year though, depending on what camera I have.


It is a bit cliche if you show the photos locally. but internationally they get some good oohs and aahs.

Does good to bring up the confidance though and estimating eposures (if you're truely manual) and that reflects later in other photography you do

[shcabbeh]

You've done a nice job there. I really like the sunsets and clouds, but they are all great. I only have a modest Canon A70. Still getting used to it.

I wouldn't worry about that. The camera I used in all those shots was a mere A85, and only a couple at the resolution that sets the A70 and 85 apart.


It is a bit cliche if you show the photos locally. but internationally they get some good oohs and aahs.

Does good to bring up the confidance though and estimating eposures (if you're truely manual) and that reflects later in other photography you do

Yeah, I know what you mean, but it still feels cliche to me and that takes some of the enjoyment out of it I think. Although that's more the actual festival's fault than the photography of it. I can imagine getting some really nice abstract shots from it.

[Matt Bleck]

Nice pics dude...:2thumbsup

I got a D70 digi and a F90X film.

SlickD & I run KMC (http://www.kiwimotorcycle.co.nz), mostly racing pics on there tho, but like you, I like the sunset pics, something about the colours you get i guess. :blink:

keep up the good work.

[shcabbeh]

Nice pics dude...:2thumbsup

I got a D70 digi and a F90X film.

SlickD & I run KMC (http://www.kiwimotorcycle.co.nz), mostly racing pics on there tho, but like you, I like the sunset pics, something about the colours you get i guess. :blink:

keep up the good work.

Cheers, all of the outdoor pics are from my old backyard. Very fortunate to have such a spot. Kinda miss it now that I've left home, but then again, that's what I'm on here looking for new places for ;)

[avgas]

I used to be into photography years ago when i still had my massive Minolta and the lovely Olympus.
But lost interest.... now i just take photos for fun.
This year me girlfriend got a new 5MP KODAK, and while it has some features that are awesome (i can take pitures at night and it seems like daytime)..... i never want to own another Kodak dig cam. I hate their service, software and video/film (only in QT not AVI). Had a real nice 4MP chinese camera last year (till it got stolen... at BBT) - TEXON or something. Really good camera.

[Skyryder]

Always dabbled with it over the years. Got an old Voightlander, still a good camera but limited in todays environment. Have an OM1 and usually carry a point and shoot. It's also and Olympus with a zoom. Wife wants a digital but still not convinced that's the way to go for me. usually get my photo's put on a CD then just load in the PC. Time in useing up the film is the downside but the plus I get clarity with film that you do not get with digital. Not unless you spend megabucks.

Skyryder

[babyB]

could say i dabble in it abit with my cannon EOS300D +lenses

[Big Dave]

Always dabbled with it over the years. Got an old Voightlander, still a good camera but limited in todays environment. Have an OM1 and usually carry a point and shoot. It's also and Olympus with a zoom. Wife wants a digital but still not convinced that's the way to go for me. usually get my photo's put on a CD then just load in the PC. Time in useing up the film is the downside but the plus I get clarity with film that you do not get with digital. Not unless you spend megabucks.

Skyryder


Commercially,
if you are going to reproduce more than a few prints it all gets digitised in the printing process anyway. It saves a sometimes expensive step if you shoot on digital to start with.

My digital equipment produces superior images to my 35mm from around $2k.

Photoshop. Every cover I've done, model, object and widget runs through it. Opening a digital camera file is soooo much easier than scanning negs. Modern cameras can capture images at similar resolution to wot a lot of design office 35mm film scanners can these days too.

chz

[awesker]

Photography.. Hell yes!! :niceone:

some of my stuff:
http://awesker0.deviantart.com/

[shcabbeh]

could say i dabble in it abit with my cannon EOS300D +lenses

Mm, expensive hobby.. but I guess biking is too really. Hopefully I'll be able to afford a new camera soon.. and a new bike! :sweatdrop

[shcabbeh]

Photography.. Hell yes!! :niceone:

some of my stuff:
http://awesker0.deviantart.com/

Nice, I like your stuff. You've got some shots that are similar to mine.. great minds huh ;D

[What?]

... and my flatmate is a really keen photographer, owning both the Nikon D70 and the Canon 300D D-SLRs.

So which one does your flattie rate as the better, and why?
I have a low to mid-range digital (upper end of Kodak's range), but for fast action or quality shots I prefer my Pentax film camera any day. No manual focus and long shutter delay on the digital give me grief. Watching r4q2 yesterday with his D70, it seemed to be good on both shutter delay and auto-focus.

[shcabbeh]

He likes the 300D better, but his reasoning is that he's had it for longer and just likes the quality of Canon cameras better.

From what I can see they're very similar, you'd be happy with either.

[Drunken Monkey]

well - your A1 (if you mean canon A1 35mm slr) is plastic bodied.... it is a toy.

Erm, no. As I posted on page 1, it's the minolta dimage A1.

[Badcat]

Erm, no. As I posted on page 1, it's the minolta dimage A1.

oh - sorry.

yep - that's a toy too.

[Big Dave]

oh - sorry.

yep - that's a toy too.

Nah - wrong, it's actually a very nice camera.

[Drunken Monkey]

It generally does a very good job. Sometimes I find the lens a bit short, some spectator areas jut aren't close enough to the action. The 28 equiv. wide is good. The motor drive, sorry, continuous shooting, is a little slower and has a too small buffer for what I'd like ideally. These are just nit-picks I guess.

What's your tool of trade, B.D. ?

[skidMark]

ahhh my hidden talent can now be revealed im a dum dum dum..... qualified photographer :2thumbsup



yet i assemble motorbikes... random

[skidMark]

i have a canon d30 but usually convince dad to let me borrow his 20d damn it takes nice pics :yes:

[Big Dave]

What's your tool of trade, B.D. ?

Dimage A2 and accessories

[Drunken Monkey]

Are you stalking me?

[NordieBoy]

Photography wankery: Any camera that rates its zoom in "n X" instead of the top and bottom focal length is just a toy. Those Sony's stuff with your colours as well. Actually most consumer cameras do. Used to have one, never will again.
Meh, just ignore my old man rantings, I think even my A1 is a toy camera...

BTW, nice pics!
What is a focal length and do I need one?
I like "nX zoom" 2x is twice, 3x is thrice, 4x is four times etc.

The Fuji doesn't like low light stuff though, well neither does the Sony for that matter :D
Only been able to get a few good sunset/night shots.
The shot of Mars was using the Sony at 14x with a 2x optical adapter on top of that.

[Drunken Monkey]

What is a focal length and do I need one?

meh, like I said, just wankery. There are many people out there who take better pictures than me with cheaper cameras, and I reckon some of my pics are better than what some alleged 'professionals' can do...

[The Stranger]

I'm into photography, but on the otherside of the lens.


For the IRD mostly.

[Drunken Monkey]

I'm into photography, but on the otherside of the lens.

For the IRD mostly.

So you're a tax-evader model?? :spudwhat:

[shcabbeh]

I'd do astro-photography if I had the equipment, I love that stuff. Oh and err.. talent.

[Big Dave]

Just on photography, In case any of you were wondering how we get the killer shots in Kiwi Rider? - Geoff Osborne's skill and cameras mainly (and others).

The shot of Gee off was on the Sprint ST shoot - I think this is only the middle size lens of 3. There is a matching number of high end bodies as well.

All cannons.

Lou Martin is the doyen of the Aussie MC press and he uses similar.

I feel somewhat priveledged to have been schnapped by both of them.
Gives us something to aspire too when you see the quality of their images.

[NordieBoy]

Just added a Canon 300D to the list :woohoo:
Now to find some nice (cheap) lenses for it :rofl:

[steved]

What is a focal length and do I need one?
I like "nX zoom" 2x is twice, 3x is thrice, 4x is four times etc.

The Fuji doesn't like low light stuff though, well neither does the Sony for that matter :D
Only been able to get a few good sunset/night shots.
The shot of Mars was using the Sony at 14x with a 2x optical adapter on top of that.The first photo in your thumbnail series is a beauty. I love the colour and the angle composition. Really nice. :niceone: