Canon Cameras are Junk!

[skanter]

Of course they're not! But stupid headings like the one above seems to be the only way people will click on a thread. When I asked people to take a look at a gallery I put up yesterday,

http://skanter.smugmug.com/gallery/534435/1/22095666

I got ZERO responses -- not ONE person was interested in taking a look, or making comments. Why do ludicrous troll threads seem to be interesting, while a serious photographer seeking feedback is not?

End of rant...

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Sam Kanter, NYC

 

[Aussie in Tokyo]

I agree with you !

I have been reading this forum for many months and learnt a lot from many people but I get so annoyed with the usele*s brainle*s remarks about how inferior this is, how superior something else is, how slow this is blah blah blah...

I say LET YOUR PHOTOS SPEAK !

Oh...I love the roasted pig !! made me hungry instantly !!

Keep up the good work !

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Rod Rolirad
http://www.pbase.com/roliradr

 

[skanter]

Yea! I got ONE person to look at a gallery!

;-)
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Sam Kanter, NYC

 

[MOJO]

I genuinely enjoyed your photos. They offer the viewer a slice of life. Were you using the kit lens? If so, the quality if amazing. My congratulations to you,

MOJO
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JoeLin

 

[Sirthx]

I like the gallery. The pig kinda freaks me out, but nice shots. I love NY!

 

[YoungJedi]

This site goes through threads so fast its crazy. Its happend to us all.

 

[robinhud]

you have good vision skanter! the pics of crowds and expressions on the vendors had nice life to each. thank you for sharing!

 

[Dezdan]

Maybe that is because this forum is a "place to discuss the Canon EOS 300D and 350D digital SLR's (Digital Rebel's)." Nowhere do I see where it says that this forum is a place to share photos and to receive commentary about ones photos.

 

[PhilGil]

No one on the forum is allowed to comment on your gallery until you post the obligatory duck and cat photos ;-)

A lot of newbies are still getting their hands around the mechanics of operating the XT – many of them don’t feel secure enough in their own abilities yet to comment on photos. In addition, all the technical questions lead to forum posts moving off the front page exceptionally fast. When the forum settles down there will be a lot more posting, vewing and commenting on photos.

It takes time to build up a reputation on this forum (I’m still working on mine – I usually don’t get a lot of comments on my photos). Some things that can help: (1) Comment on a lot of other photos, (2) Enter the Challenges (a lot of people look at those), (3) Post to the “show us your…” threads (again, a lot of people will view your photos), (4) Keep a positive attitude – you’re taking photos to please yourself, not everyone on the forums (although it’s always nice to share).

FWIW, I did look at your gallery yesterday and was just not that excited by the photos (remember, this is just one person’s opinion). I generally choose not to comment in situations like this – you’re excited about the photos you took and that’s great. I found the roast pig really unappetizing; I prefer the faces be removed from my meals before preparation . With all the photo opportunities you have in New York I’m sure you’ll be shooting like a pro in no time.

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Phil
http://www.pbase.com/pgilston

 

[Dan Richardson]

Nice photos - they look grainier or noisier than I would have expected at those low ISO's. What filters are you using? Did you do a lot of sharpening? Were you on Green mode (full auto)?

I'm assuming it's the Kit lens since they're all 18-55mm.

I really liked the overview of the street - was that from the Empire State building? It really "felt" familiar....

-Dan

 

[Habemus_Canon]

Because this is the wrong forum for that. This forum is for disucussing 300D/350D issues. There is a forum "Samples and Galleries" for posting galleries and asking for criticism.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1005

 

[psychmike]

Of course they're not! But stupid headings like the one above seems
to be the only way people will click on a thread. When I asked
people to take a look at a gallery I put up yesterday,

http://skanter.smugmug.com/gallery/534435/1/22095666

I got ZERO responses -- not ONE person was interested in taking a
look, or making comments. Why do ludicrous troll threads seem to be
interesting, while a serious photographer seeking feedback is not?

Man, why don't you leave it up to people to decide what they want to look at and what they want to comment on? I saw your gallery too, it was nice but there was nothing I particularly wanted to say. If you have to try to trick people into looking at your work and commenting, maybe you have too high a need for attention. Offer what you have to offer but you can't force people to care about your work.

As others have said, this forum is about the 350d and 300d. Issues specific to these cameras are probably technical in natrure rather than 'look at the pictures' I took which can go in lighting or open forums as well where other people with different equipment can comment as well.

Michael

 

[tocar]

On the first picture what catches my eye is that... aren't those two buildings the twin towers? Haven't been to NY for a long time but they look awfully like them. If not, what are those two similar buildings?

 

[essayasse]

i saw your 'hungry' post but don't know what to comment of a bbq pig

cheers

 

[skanter]

I genuinely enjoyed your photos. They offer the viewer a slice of
life. Were you using the kit lens? If so, the quality if amazing.
My congratulations to you,

Gee --- thanks!

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Sam Kanter, NYC

 

[skanter]

you have good vision skanter! the pics of crowds and expressions
on the vendors had nice life to each. thank you for sharing!

I'm feeling better already! ;-)

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Sam Kanter, NYC

 

[skanter]

Maybe that is because this forum is a "place to discuss the Canon
EOS 300D and 350D digital SLR's (Digital Rebel's)." Nowhere do I
see where it says that this forum is a place to share photos and to
receive commentary about ones photos.

Well, it seems to me that posting and discussing photos -taken- with the Canon 300D and 350D would be somewhat relevant (sarcasm mode on).

What are these cameras FOR anyway?

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Sam Kanter, NYC

 

[PhilGil]

I have been following this forum for a long time, first as a lurker then as a participant, and it has always been about more than gear. Over time, people in each forum form a community and like to share photos with their friends. This is how the forums here have evolved, and no amount of ranting is going to make everyone “take it to Samples and Galleries”. Spend some time in the Sony or Canon Talk forums and see how many people still post there even though they have upgraded to DSLR’s

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Phil
http://www.pbase.com/pgilston

 

[skanter]

A lot of newbies are still getting their hands around the mechanics
of operating the XT – many of them don’t feel secure enough in
their own abilities yet to comment on photos. In addition, all the
technical questions lead to forum posts moving off the front page
exceptionally fast. When the forum settles down there will be a
lot more posting, vewing and commenting on photos.

Makes sense...

It takes time to build up a reputation on this forum (I’m still
working on mine – I usually don’t get a lot of comments on my
photos). Some things that can help: (1) Comment on a lot of other
photos, (2) Enter the Challenges (a lot of people look at those),
(3) Post to the “show us your…” threads (again, a lot of people
will view your photos), (4) Keep a positive attitude – you’re
taking photos to please yourself, not everyone on the forums
(although it’s always nice to share).

Good advice -- thanks!

FWIW, I did look at your gallery yesterday and was just not that
excited by the photos (remember, this is just one person’s
opinion). I generally choose not to comment in situations like
this – you’re excited about the photos you took and that’s great.

Not really -- I don't think these are exceptional photos at all. It was just the first chance I've had a day out with the camera, and I really wanted comments about the technical quality of the photos, how the kit lens seems to be performing, and if they seem on a par with similar XT shooting situations. My experience was that the XT was great to work with -- I actually kept it in a small case worn on my belt like a holster. This was far superior than hanging on my neck, as i didn't have to worry about gettin food on it!

If some enjoyed the NYC scenes -- fine. No great works of art here.

Phil
http://www.pbase.com/pgilston

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Sam Kanter, NYC

 

[skanter]

Nice photos - they look grainier or noisier than I would have
expected at those low ISO's. What filters are you using? Did you
do a lot of sharpening? Were you on Green mode (full auto)?

I was either in P mode, Tv or Av. I think I may have oversharpened a bit -- I just switched to paramater 2 and am experimenting with new USM settings. Do you generally USM at 100% size, or a more natural screen size?

This is the type of feedback I 'm looking for, as PS PP is a continuing learning experience...

I'm assuming it's the Kit lens since they're all 18-55mm.

Yep.

I really liked the overview of the street - was that from the
Empire State building? It really "felt" familiar....

Actually -- that was from the terrace of my apartment. I live on the 40th floor of 9th Avenue, overlooking North (uptown) and West -- the Hudson River.

Thanks so much for your comments...

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Sam Kanter, NYC