Challenge 79 part 2 Dark Side Of The Moon

Techo · Apr 17, 2005

ok make that 4 = final answer ;-) - nt

Olaf.dk · Apr 17, 2005

thefly said:
My only lens is the kit lens.

Lee, the kit lens is not a bad lens! Being an architect and all, you may find the distortion annoying if you shoot architecture with it. The good news is that the distortion can be corrected for in post-processing. I use a free plug-in software called Panotools - not very intuitive, but I have found the settings that work for correcting the distortion of the kit lens set to 18mm. It really makes a big difference in architectural shots!
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Olaf

rodbam · Apr 18, 2005

Olaf.dk said:
Lee, the kit lens is not a bad lens! Being an architect and all,
you may find the distortion annoying if you shoot architecture with
it.

The good news is that the distortion can be corrected for in

Olaf.dk said:
post-processing. I use a free plug-in software called Panotools -
not very intuitive, but I have found the settings that work for
correcting the distortion of the kit lens set to 18mm. It really
makes a big difference in architectural shots!
--

Gday Olaf

Are you saying the distortion of the kit lens is because of the wide angle or that the kit lens has distortion therefore not good for architectural shots? The second part of you message leads me to believe you mean the wide angle. I'm still hovering whether to get the kit lens or put the money into something a bit better.
Regards Rod

Olaf.dk · Apr 18, 2005

rodbam said:
Are you saying the distortion of the kit lens is because of the
wide angle or that the kit lens has distortion therefore not good
for architectural shots?

The kit lens has a very pronounced mustache (sp?) distortion in the wide end of the zoom range. I am not talking about key-stoning or falling lines, if that's what you mean?
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Olaf

iso3200 · Apr 18, 2005

I noticed we have two entries called breathe. It's also possible that by the end of the challenge there could be other dupes. The voting booth needs unique names to function properly so we'll have to alter and watch out for this.

To get around this, I've added brackets to your asterisk Olaf to make it different from Paul's earlier entry.

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iso3200
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http://www.isopic.net

Hergest Ridge · Apr 18, 2005

Thanks, i wasn't aware that a problem would occur with the voting. I was originally going to encourage only using the song titles as titles for the photographs but thought it might be confusing to view, i didn't realise it would bugger up the voting too. Good job i didn't. Is something as simple as putting the asterix in brackets enough? Olafs titled Breathe works much better with his title than mine so i can go and change mine, i don't mind.

Regards
Paul

Pops92470 · Apr 18, 2005

I know the voting booth needed unique names at one time. I'm not so sure anymore.

There was a CSLR Challenge so time ago that had two pictures with the exact same name. I added a post to the CSLR Challenge thread about changing the names but that never happened. I watched the voting booth during that challenge and there seemed to be no problem.

Today the voting booth assigns a unique number to each photo as it builds its database. I think that is how it identifies images and tallys votes. I believe that unique names are no longer required by the voting booth.

Of course, I could be wrong.

Now the question of maintaining a unique name for the benefit of the voters is a different question.

Pops

iso3200 said:
I noticed we have two entries called breathe. It's also possible
that by the end of the challenge there could be other dupes. The
voting booth needs unique names to function properly so we'll have
to alter and watch out for this.

To get around this, I've added brackets to your asterisk Olaf to
make it different from Paul's earlier entry.

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iso3200
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http://www.isopic.net

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PBase.com/pops
'Remember, The wind is your friend.'

Olaf.dk · Apr 18, 2005

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Olaf

Abstract · Apr 18, 2005

knowing a little about database designing i am 100% sure that same name wont create any problem.

just for the clarity, I would suggest that poster please add his/her name after the title or may be just a counter.
for an example: "breath_abstract" OR
if 3d breath entry then..."breath_3"

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'Abstract'
http://www.abstract.photoshare.co.nz

Abstract · Apr 18, 2005

earlier system was allowed to edit comments (within 30 minutes only) after posting it but now that option seems to be missing from galleries.

it was quite helpful especially to varify some minor mistakes...at least to me.

anyway to get it back? thanks.

PS: I know deleting the comment and entering it again is an alternative

'Abstract'
http://www.abstract.photoshare.co.nz

Oved · Apr 18, 2005

One change I'd like to see is reversing the current order of comments, so that the new ones will be down and not up. The current order makes reading them chronologically very unnatural :-( Specially when needing to move pages...

Regards,
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Oved

Techo · Apr 18, 2005

Hello

thefly · Apr 18, 2005

Thanks Olaf, That is something I wanted to do.

Never have been interested in architectural photography. I get enought of it at work. I also never had the right camera.
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Lee
~ Be the person your dog thinks you are. ~
http://www.flyfamily.org

photocat · Apr 18, 2005

Thanks Techo,

This is very informative. The one that I like is 24-70 L. I am also eyeing the 70-200 USM.
Your links are very helpful.
-Cat
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--Photocat
http://www.pbase.com/photocat

'It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning' -- Claud Bernard.

Abstract · Apr 18, 2005

i dont care much about the order and definitely not to argue...

but i like the current ordering. this way i dont have to scroll down to see latest comments.

most of the time all the comments are independent...if they are related and i am following some on-going conversation mostlyi know whats been said, so would like to read the latest one first.

just my 2 cents...

Oved said:
One change I'd like to see is reversing the current order of
comments, so that the new ones will be down and not up. The
current order makes reading them chronologically very unnatural :-(
Specially when needing to move pages...

Regards,
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Oved

'Abstract'
http://www.abstract.photoshare.co.nz

Abstract · Apr 18, 2005

Paul and others too...

would it be okay to name a shot whatever we like and mention PFs title/lyrics under the caption?
for an example, my latest submission: colored shadows maze (any color you like)
http://www.pbase.com/image/42229281

let me know Paul...if you want the shot title to be PFs title/lyrics only.

thanks,

'Abstract'
http://www.abstract.photoshare.co.nz

Abstract · Apr 18, 2005

reading from some other earlier posts, looks like this is a part of the system change...

'Abstract'
http://www.abstract.photoshare.co.nz

Techo · Apr 18, 2005

Happy to be of some help

There are plenty of new discussions in the canon slr lens forum. I haven't updated the list in the last week and a half.

The 24-70L is a sweet len, I think Lonnit has that lens. She recently got it and posted some photos

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=12449317

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=12524257

It's a little over my budget. I can't spend more than $600 on a single lens at the moment. Primes are cool, the one I'll surely get someday is the 50mm.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1.4-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

Techo · Apr 18, 2005

...from the past 5 days:

Though I may rule out the Canon 17-40mm F4L since I probably wouldn't be able to use a flash for many indoor photos. Seems the lens vendors including Canon have been having quality issues. Many Canons need to be sent it for recalibration and there are plenty of stories with the Sigma and Tamron. Some 3rd party lenses also have to be re-chipped. I've decided that if I decide to buy a lens it would be from some place locally or from a very reputable dealer online who has a great return policy, just in case.

Review of the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens
Comparison with Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 and Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX
http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/17-40/index.htm

17-85 kit vs 17-40 L
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13128458

17-85 convert???
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13086937

Going to try the 17-85 IS finally
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13096080

sigma 18-125 vs. Tamron 28-75--any idea?
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13099464

Sigma 70-200 F2.8 EX or Canon 70-200mm F4 L?
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13101074

Sigma 18-50 EX: Good news and bad news...
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13078747

Canon 24-70L 2.8
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13073744

questions about 17-85 IS
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13106753

Question for 17-40L owners
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13119449

Sigma 18-125 query
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13126222

70-200 2.8L vs. 4L
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=12987300

17-40mmL sweet spot
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13122675

1dmkII, 24-70L vs 70-200 f2.8LIS
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13124746

17-85 IS does springflower closeups (6 pics)
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13119894

70-200/2.8 IS with 2x TC
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=12982282

jstrong · Apr 18, 2005

Wow your board certainly is well organized and clean! Maybe I can that effect next time.... Thanks Lee

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