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96z28ss

04-30-2013, 09:35 AM

This one was interesting to me. Exp. 1/25, f/3.5, ISO 5000, Canon IS 18-55 lens @ corrected 28mm, lighting was natural indirect filtered through a mini-blind. I've never seen the yellow color emerge from that paint in the 23 years I've had it.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9tt2kGk/0/XL/i-9tt2kGk-XL.jpg

I never noticed you garage floor was like a flooring showroom, how many different types of flooring you got in there?

Sieg

04-30-2013, 09:56 AM

I never noticed you garage floor was like a flooring showroom, how many different types of flooring you got in there?
Only seven, eight with concrete. Four vinyls, two woven wool carpets, one nylon carpet. :D

96z28ss

04-30-2013, 12:13 PM

Only seven, eight with concrete. Four vinyls, two woven wool carpets, one nylon carpet. :D

LOL! :action-smiley-027: :faint:

intocarss

04-30-2013, 12:31 PM

I never knew he rode trails..lets see some vid!!

Roscoe03

04-30-2013, 12:49 PM

:thumbsup: They're like Camaro's. :D

:lol: :lol:

DB Z28

04-30-2013, 01:31 PM

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0254_zpsaafb53f9.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0254_zpsaafb53f9.jpg.html)

Sieg

04-30-2013, 03:41 PM

I never knew he rode trails..lets see some vid!!
No video, I'm terrible. The guy you want to watch is DaleTx, he's a spearienced cumpediter. :D

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trials-Practice/i-7n6TJWK/1/L/IMG%209562-L.jpg

Sieg

04-30-2013, 03:42 PM

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z164/buerged/DSC_0254_zpsaafb53f9.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/buerged/media/DSC_0254_zpsaafb53f9.jpg.html)

Great..........now I want to take my camera to an air show. :sieg:

intocarss

04-30-2013, 03:47 PM

No video, I'm terrible. The guy you want to watch is DaleTx, he's a spearienced cumpediter. :D

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Trials-Practice/i-7n6TJWK/1/L/IMG%209562-L.jpg

Well seeing as I would be laying over that log or under it with the bike on top of me You look good :grouphug:

Sieg

04-30-2013, 03:51 PM

No........this looks good!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NcNC6nQ/0/X2/i-NcNC6nQ-X2.jpg

The hands of a surgeon being put to good use. :D

Sieg

04-30-2013, 06:24 PM

Three rookie cartwheels by my daughter shot with camera motor drive with shutter speeds of 1/200 and 1/250. The video is made with 42 photo's using a delay time of 0.33 per photo. The camera's auto-focus did pretty good. Play it in 1080HD.

zYZA4MxXPmg

96z28ss

04-30-2013, 06:36 PM

Only seven, eight with concrete. Four vinyls, two woven wool carpets, one nylon carpet. :D

So clean up sucks huh, you need a broom, swiffer, mop, and vacuum.

Sieg

05-02-2013, 06:18 AM

So clean up sucks huh, you need a broom, swiffer, mop, and vacuum.
Echo hand-held blower works great!

Sieg

05-02-2013, 06:20 AM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-P4WM8vN/1/X2/i-P4WM8vN-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-858LjSZ/1/X2/i-858LjSZ-X2.jpg

GregWeld

05-02-2013, 06:39 AM

What's the fps rate of the new rig Sieg?? <I rhymed!!>

Sieg

05-02-2013, 09:09 AM

What's the fps rate of the new rig Sieg?? <I rhymed!!>

8 fps using SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro compact flash card ($136!), shutter 1/8000, ISO 6400 (12800 enhanced) 19 point focusing.

The camera's ability to capture sharp images in low light, hand-held, with no flash continues to amaze me. I've never had a camera perform close to this. The image stabilization obvious works as 1/25th hand-held is a no-brainer.

Sieg

05-05-2013, 08:04 PM

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisly-5-2013/i-dM9s3R2/1/XL/_MG_1186-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisly-5-2013/i-GdbqV4B/1/XL/_MG_1189-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisly-5-2013/i-Qzm4nrC/0/L/_MG_1226-L.jpg

intocarss

05-05-2013, 09:01 PM

Those look awsome Ansieg Adams

GregWeld

05-05-2013, 09:05 PM

Big improvement over the urinal dude!

:sarcasm_smiley:

Sieg

05-05-2013, 09:28 PM

Big improvement over the urinal dude!

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisly-5-2013/i-f7tSBg2/1/L/_MG_1060-L.jpg

:D

Flash68

05-06-2013, 12:13 AM

This one was interesting to me. Exp. 1/25, f/3.5, ISO 5000, Canon IS 18-55 lens @ corrected 28mm, lighting was natural indirect filtered through a mini-blind. I've never seen the yellow color emerge from that paint in the 23 years I've had it.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9tt2kGk/0/XL/i-9tt2kGk-XL.jpg

That one is way cool! :trophy-1302:

What is the camera model (sorry if I missed it)?

cluxford

05-06-2013, 12:39 AM

I've seen a few HDR's in here.

Here are my 2 cars HDRed with an iPhone 5 and iCamera free app

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_revised_zps32e43bc9.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/958627DA-BF67-469D-A1BD-C95059B1E79F-12825-00000CD33AEF12CD_zps129f00b3.jpg

Sieg

05-06-2013, 05:52 AM

That one is way cool! :trophy-1302:

What is the camera model (sorry if I missed it)?

Thanks Dave,

It's a Canon EOS 7D, using a "cheap" Rebel 18-55mm IS "kit" lens. This lens does actually rate pretty high with Ken Rockwell and a few other reviewers. It's only a $200 lens and the viable competitors are $500-$1200. Once in awhile I get lucky!

Sieg

05-06-2013, 05:55 AM

Nice rides cluxford :thumbsup:

Look what I saw in the southern Oregon desert yesterday morning:

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisly-5-2013/i-PjBTwGM/0/L/_MG_1300-L.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

05-06-2013, 06:51 AM

Tracy Weaver would like them Bufurds...

Shot with that sophisticated iPad Mini off my deck this am.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/050614pic32_zps22d6dc07.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/050614pic32_zps22d6dc07.jpg.html)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/050614pic2_zpse2b6757c.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/050614pic2_zpse2b6757c.jpg.html)

GregWeld

05-06-2013, 07:07 AM

Whole lot of talent in the room!

GregWeld

05-06-2013, 09:57 PM

My little automotive nirvana.........

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Shop%20Pix/file-11.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Shop%20Pix/file-11.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

05-07-2013, 06:32 AM

Weld done. :cool:

Sieg

05-07-2013, 08:02 AM

Similar ambiance...........

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-jXZNvm4/0/XL/i-jXZNvm4-XL.jpg

Hand held 1/30, f3.5, ISO 1000, 0 EV, no flash

Greg - What were the exposure settings on your image?

This is our traditional stop at the summit of Hwy 58 on the way to varmint hunt in Paisley. First time I went into this tavern was in 1981........ It's an iconic destination for the snowmobilers in the winter.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zZKKGRt/0/L/i-zZKKGRt-L.jpg

GregWeld

05-07-2013, 08:22 AM

Greg - What were the exposure settings on your image?

Nikon D7000
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200 f 3.5

ISO 1000 22mm 0 EV f/5 1/5

Hand held

Basically --- just using the "night scene" setting on the camera.

GregWeld

05-07-2013, 08:26 AM

Ron in SoCal

05-07-2013, 08:57 AM

Sieg hangs out at 'Manley's' ...how poetic :lol:

Flash68

05-07-2013, 09:29 AM

Thanks Dave,

It's a Canon EOS 7D, using a "cheap" Rebel 18-55mm IS "kit" lens. This lens does actually rate pretty high with Ken Rockwell and a few other reviewers. It's only a $200 lens and the viable competitors are $500-$1200. Once in awhile I get lucky!

I don't know jack about cameras, but seeing you turkeys take some pretty decent amateur pics piques (see what I did there?) my interest. :sieg:

I acquired a Canon EOS Rebel XT and it came with a 28-135mm and a 18-55mm lens. I guess I need to start playing around with it because my pics so far don't look anything like yours! :bump:

fleetus macmullitz

05-07-2013, 09:46 AM

Sieg hangs out at 'Manley's' ...how poetic :lol:

Great...next it will be his new website name. :rolleyes:

I don't know jack about cameras, but seeing you turkeys take some pretty decent amateur pics piques (see what I did there?) my interest. :sieg:

I hope you're not including me in the 'turkey' grouping. I use an Apple product to shoot my low quality, not-even-amateur level 'piques'.

Sieg

05-07-2013, 09:56 AM

I went down to the "shed" to get something -- normally the flourescent lights are on 24/7 -- but with the warm weather we're having - I turned them off yesterday. I was surprised by the cool "scene" when I walked in... I liked the colors coming off the floor etc... so ran back to the house and grabbed the real camera. I should have used my mono-pod but it's out in the rig.

I wasn't trying to be artistic or get a particularly killer shot -- I just snapped a couple pics to see if I could capture the feeling.
The nicer camera's allow that, with image stabilization the 1/5 handheld setting you used produces a "decent" shot. Technology is our friend. :D

Sieg hangs out at 'Manley's' ...how poetic :lol:Salute! :action-smiley-027:

I don't know jack about cameras, but seeing you turkeys take some pretty decent amateur pics piques (see what I did there?) my interest. :sieg:

I acquired a Canon EOS Rebel XT and it came with a 28-135mm and a 18-55mm lens. I guess I need to start playing around with it because my pics so far don't look anything like yours! :bump:
My Canon 7D came with a 28-135 IS USM, we had a 18-55 IS that came with the wife's Rebel XTi that I've been using 90% of the time. That 18-55 is "cheap" but reviews well and produces great images, the only downside is the f3.5, if it was f2.8 I wouldn't want another lens.

The advantage Greg and I have over your Rebel is the light metering in our camera's is a little more sophisticated. Shoot on P mode and use the exposure meter in the viewfinder. Shoot multiple shots of the same subject over and under exposing them at 1/2 stop increments and see what the camera's metering system produces.

It appears my camera's meter may tend to slightly overexpose which I can adjust. The type of metering (center-weighted, evaluative, spot, averaged) you choose also impacts the exposure.

Somewhat similar to working with a carb.............. :whistling:

Sieg

05-07-2013, 10:08 AM

Couple more from the varmint trip.........

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GHhQFdk/1/XL/i-GHhQFdk-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mvWnSRp/0/XL/i-mvWnSRp-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zx25R4B/0/XL/i-zx25R4B-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-htC7cVg/0/XL/i-htC7cVg-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-x8RLfhz/0/XL/i-x8RLfhz-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dj28RCp/0/XL/i-Dj28RCp-XL.jpg

FWIW - I shot 520 rounds of ammunition and 584 photo's on the trip. If I wouldn't have taken the camera probably 850+ rounds of ammo. :D

syborg tt

05-07-2013, 10:43 AM

see the camera saved you some money:G-Dub:

Sieg

05-07-2013, 10:56 AM

see the camera saved you some money:G-Dub:

:D About $85.50 since I was shooting Hornady .17 Mach II and Mag. It did keep me from pulling out the .223.......which would have been good for at least $320 worth. Slowly chipping away at the $1800 for the camera. :lol:

syborg tt

05-07-2013, 11:57 AM

:D About $85.50 since I was shooting Hornady .17 Mach II and Mag. It did keep me from pulling out the .223.......which would have been good for at least $320 worth. Slowly chipping away at the $1800 for the camera. :lol:

Here is the lense we purchased for shooting my Daughters Gymnastics meets

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_188357_-1

intocarss

05-07-2013, 01:27 PM

Sieg

05-07-2013, 02:32 PM

Here is the lense we purchased for shooting my Daughters Gymnastics meets

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_188357_-1
Those are OK................:lmao:

What camera body are you using?

fleetus macmullitz

05-07-2013, 02:34 PM

Here is the lense we purchased for shooting my Daughters Gymnastics meets

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_188357_-1

You bought a telescope?

http://shop.usa.canon.com/wcsstore/eStore/images/ef28-300_35-56isusm_1_xl.jpg

LOL

Sieg

05-07-2013, 02:44 PM

You bought a telescope?
LOL

That's binocular class, this is telescope class.

http://shop.usa.canon.com/wcsstore/eStore/images/ef800_56lisu_1_xl.jpg

All that for only $13,999.00 :D

syborg tt

05-07-2013, 02:51 PM

Those are OK................:lmao:

What camera body are you using?

That's kinda funny. I have no clue I will have to ask her

I did you use it to shoot pictures of the Torino at Rad Rides and by far they are the best pictures I have ever taken.

Sieg

05-07-2013, 07:49 PM

That's kinda funny. I have no clue I will have to ask her

I did you use it to shoot pictures of the Torino at Rad Rides and by far they are the best pictures I have ever taken.

The Canon L series are top-end professional lenses. Even with a middle of the road camera you should get very good images with that glass. If she has the camera body to match the lens you should make sure it's insured. :D :thumbsup:

intocarss

05-07-2013, 07:52 PM

If she has the camera body to match the lens you should make sure it's insured. :D :thumbsup: Are we still talkn cameras :confused59:

GregWeld

05-07-2013, 09:22 PM

Sieg -- your camping trip shot reminded me of one I took in Italy last summer --- that yellow lighting can be really effective if you can capture some contrast with it. I like simple shots --- seems you do too.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Sienna/DSC_1266.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Sienna/DSC_1266.jpg.html)

GregWeld

05-07-2013, 09:59 PM

The beauty of digital photography is that you can just pick up the camera and go shoot stuff.... change the settings and shoot some more. If they suck - you hit delete. If you get one shot that says "it's okay" GREAT!

Tonight in my backyard....

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/file-25.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/file-25.jpg.html)

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/file-26.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/file-26.jpg.html)

Sieg

05-08-2013, 07:46 AM

Good pics Greg.

It's amazing what these cameras can capture and how one can manipulate the exposure variables........but nothing makes up for capturing nature's light at the moment.

Your photos from the F1 trip were what inspired me to upgrade cameras. Some of the shots you posted without flash in low light set the hook.

:thumbsup:

Sieg

05-08-2013, 09:39 AM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zjLmcMW/1/X2/i-zjLmcMW-X2.jpg

I promise to start posting more manly pics in the near future......:rules:

GregWeld

05-08-2013, 11:22 AM

Your photos from the F1 trip were what inspired me to upgrade cameras. Some of the shots you posted without flash in low light set the hook.

Charley has some saying -- I can't remember it -- about him always being willing to help SOMEONE ELSE spend their money. He's real good at it!

Glad I could help! :lol: :lol:

Sieg

05-08-2013, 10:02 PM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7smrJPJ/1/X2/i-7smrJPJ-X2.jpg

Diognes56

05-09-2013, 09:49 PM

Went to a show last weekend in Dubuque, Iowa called Vintage Torque Fest and got some shots I am pretty proud of. Below is my favorite.

David

Sieg

05-09-2013, 10:09 PM

Nice pic David, obviously not taken with your phone. :D

Is the image digitally enhanced?

Vegas69

05-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Diognes56

05-09-2013, 10:48 PM

Nice pic David, obviously not taken with your phone. :D

Is the image digitally enhanced?

Thank you.

One step above a phone ;) . D3000 with 18-55mm kit lens. Yep, it is enhanced, bumped up the clarity in LR4.

David

GregWeld

05-10-2013, 06:20 AM

Went to a show last weekend in Dubuque, Iowa called Vintage Torque Fest and got some shots I am pretty proud of. Below is my favorite.

David

Love this shot! Love "rat rods"..... they're so dang interesting when done right.

Sieg

05-10-2013, 07:26 AM

Love this shot! Love "rat rods"..... they're so dang interesting when done right.
Agree - Ratties are a great example of human creativity and resourcefulness.

Sieg

05-10-2013, 07:57 AM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GrHVmf7/1/X2/i-GrHVmf7-X2.jpg

intocarss

05-10-2013, 09:40 AM

Another great pic Sieg But I'd be running if that was coming at me

GregWeld

05-10-2013, 01:36 PM

I think that goofy ass dog and I are about the same height.... That's really kinda sad for one of us.

Sieg

05-10-2013, 02:01 PM

Another great pic Sieg But I'd be running if that was coming at me

This one makes ya wanna flinch a little. :D
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mhSJPKX/1/XL/i-mhSJPKX-XL.jpg

WSSix

05-10-2013, 03:17 PM

Actually, it makes me want to catch him and bear hug him. I'm sure he could handle it. Hell, he'd probably knock me over before I could grab him.

Good pictures, guys.

intocarss

05-10-2013, 03:36 PM

I think that goofy ass dog and I are about the same height.... That's really kinda sad for one of us. Who do you think you're fooling :snapout: Tucker is taller LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL :hello:

intocarss

05-10-2013, 03:56 PM

[QUOTE=Sieg;479507]This one makes ya wanna flinch a little. :D

YEAH it does, but knowing he's a big ol baby makes it all good Great pic SIEEEEGGY

Sieg

05-10-2013, 04:40 PM

I think that goofy ass dog and I are about the same height.... That's really kinda sad for one of us.

When Tucker is sitting tall his eyes are at approx. 41" :whistling:

If you're sitting on one of these http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31stU9LlwlL._AA160_.jpg you'll probably be stare'n him in the nostrils. :D

ErikLS2

05-10-2013, 11:54 PM

Here are a few, nothing special, right after I got my D7000. Learning a lot lately about this thing, it's amazing. Any tips are welcome, all right out of the camera!

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2321.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2353.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2261.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2259.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2239.jpg

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2267.jpg

GregWeld

05-11-2013, 06:45 AM

Early morning -- Big Sur, CA

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/L%20A%20Roadsters%20Show%20-%202012/file.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/L%20A%20Roadsters%20Show%20-%202012/file.jpg.html)

Sieg

05-12-2013, 02:50 PM

Mothers Day hike.....

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Photography/Mothers-Day-2013/i-3JwSbPJ/0/X2/_MG_1728-X2.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Photography/Mothers-Day-2013/i-25n7gwd/1/X2/_MG_1742-X2.jpg

My 84 year old Mom being a trooper!
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R76mvjn/0/XL/i-R76mvjn-XL.jpg

RussMurco

05-13-2013, 12:04 PM

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o713/Ravenworks-PorterMuffler/192519_4819204195046_48043075_o_zps4f92e87f.jpg (http://s1339.photobucket.com/user/Ravenworks-PorterMuffler/media/192519_4819204195046_48043075_o_zps4f92e87f.jpg.ht ml)

GregWeld

05-13-2013, 04:35 PM

Okay -- That shot is AWESOME!!!

Greg from Aus

05-13-2013, 05:31 PM

I agree great shot

Sieg

05-14-2013, 08:19 AM

Here's a 108 photo's taken this morning from 5-7.

EnVm9JVecQc

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/248129_4364755891888_1766365888_n.jpg

Sieg

05-18-2013, 05:35 AM

Mother Natures painting from last night.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wQzZbrQ/1/XL/i-wQzZbrQ-XL.jpg

intocarss

05-18-2013, 08:00 AM

Awsome, You mind if i save that^^

Sieg

05-18-2013, 02:32 PM

Awsome, You mind if i save that^^
Links sent :thumbsup:

tones2SS

05-18-2013, 05:50 PM

That last pic is awesome Sieg. What time of day was that taken at?

Sieg

05-18-2013, 09:52 PM

That last pic is awesome Sieg. What time of day was that taken at?
Sunset at 8:24 pm.

The exposure was -1 stop to darken the scene.

Sieg

05-19-2013, 01:46 AM

Little better show tonight.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GShkZXM/0/XL/i-GShkZXM-XL.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

05-21-2013, 12:10 PM

Nice pic Sieg...

This one was shot with one of them fancy iPad kameras off our back deck

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/935278_4812104425520_1154979112_n.jpg

intocarss

05-21-2013, 03:55 PM

You all suck with them nice views !!

Sieg

05-21-2013, 03:57 PM

:headscratch: I didn't know sanitary napkins had kameras. :sieg:

fleetus macmullitz

05-21-2013, 04:20 PM

You all suck with them nice views !!

That kinda tone ain't gonna get you an invite to stately Sieg Manor...uh Estates. :rolleyes:

:hello:

intocarss

05-21-2013, 04:32 PM

That kinda tone ain't gonna get you an invite to stately Sieg Manor...uh Estates. :rolleyes:

:hello:PROBLEY BETTER OFF, LAST TIME SIEG WAS GONA TIE ME TO TUCKER AND YELL MUSH!! IS THAT A LAKE OR THE OCEAN SKIP? VERY NICE PICS GUYS KEEP THEM COMING :bigun2:

fleetus macmullitz

05-21-2013, 04:40 PM

PROBLEY BETTER OFF, LAST TIME SIEG WAS GONA TIE ME TO TUCKER AND YELL MUSH!!
/quote]

Really? Wow, that ain't a moderate view.

:lol:

IS THAT A LAKE OR THE OCEAN SKIP? VERY NICE PICS GUYS KEEP THEM COMING :bigun2:

During Hurricane Sandy it felt like we were on the ocean. Seriously thought of evacuating. :getout:

fleetus macmullitz

05-21-2013, 04:49 PM

:headscratch: I didn't know sanitary napkins had kameras. :sieg:

Dude, careful...that guy from Apple, Jobs, he don't like that kinda humor.

:lol:

GregWeld

05-21-2013, 05:39 PM

Anyone else manage to see the Tuckmobile smokin' across the field at about 38 seconds in.... LOL

Here's a 108 photo's taken this morning from 5-7.

EnVm9JVecQc

intocarss

05-21-2013, 07:50 PM

:lostmarbles: GUESS I'M NOT MINDING THE CONCRETE JUNGLE SO MUCH ANYMORE

THIS IS MY FRIENDS HOUSE IN THE HILLS OF ACTON, I WORK ON HIS THE RACE CAR THERE. THIS KILLER MAN EATN CRITTER CAME CRUZN IN. OH HELL NO!!! MY FRIEND TOOK THE PIC....CUZ JERDOG BE GONE FASTER THEN ROB AT A CHEVY CONVENTION!!!! I NOW HAVE HIS TRUCK HERE TO FIX THE EXHAUST AND MY TRUCK IS UP THERE, HE CAN KEEP IT!! :huh: WISH ME LUCK I GOT TO GET UNDER HIS TRUCK TOMORROW!!! SIEG SEND OVER REV I NEED SOME RECON DONE !!!! :brix:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/IMG_20130521_164216_zpsae7402a5.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/real3/media/IMG_20130521_164216_zpsae7402a5.jpg.html)

YEAH YEAH FLAME AWAY :fire: TWO WEEKS AGO HE SENDS ME A PIC OF 4' RATTLER ON HIS DRIVE WAY AND HES PLAYING WITH IT :lostmarbles:

GregWeld

05-21-2013, 08:01 PM

Them rattlers can't strike if they're not coiled!

Damn city kids....

intocarss

05-21-2013, 08:20 PM

Them rattlers can't strike if they're not coiled!

Damn city kids.... I don't care GW, coiled or not that thing is a man eater!!! ;) I'd rather lick a porcupine!! That rt there is a Gopher snake and i still did a .80 60'

Sieg

05-21-2013, 09:48 PM

JerDawgette,

I'll send my kid down to recon for ya.............
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisley-2012/i-H7SsrSD/2/L/IMAG2184-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisley-2012/i-vtNK5jk/2/L/IMAG2186-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Paisley-2012/i-HxkJ5MB/1/L/IMAG2191-L.jpg

Don't know where his lack of fear comes from.........
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nTsrHgp/0/M/i-nTsrHgp-M.jpg

What hilarious is he doesn't like spiders at all.........mother's genetics there.

Most snakes in the western US want nothing to do with humans, give them a little space and they won't bother you. :thumbsup:

intocarss

05-21-2013, 09:52 PM

YOU ARE ALL NUTZ....I like spiders BRING EM ON!! I do know that snakes just don't attack but still SEEEEEEEE YAAAAA!!!!

GregWeld

05-21-2013, 09:53 PM

Oh...... you just gave Jer a bad case o' the willies!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

fleetus macmullitz

05-21-2013, 10:03 PM

Anyone else manage to see the Tuckmobile smokin' across the field at about 38 seconds in.... LOL

Yep!

:lol:

Sieg

05-21-2013, 10:07 PM

Oh...... you just gave Jer a bad case o' the willies!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This will make him feel better............

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QBGcq2G/2/X2/i-QBGcq2G-X2.jpg

Pretty little friend hanging out in my garage a couple years ago.

intocarss

05-21-2013, 10:10 PM

Thanks Sieg

intocarss

05-22-2013, 06:43 AM

I GOT CRITTERS TOO, LIL GUY WOKE ME UP

WOODY
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/IMG_6211_zps3f3af0e2.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/real3/media/IMG_6211_zps3f3af0e2.jpg.html)

MY NEW EIGHT YEAR OLD EBAY CAMERA IS SET ON AUTO LOL. MY GOOD CAMERA BROKE

fleetus macmullitz

05-22-2013, 07:04 AM

This will make him feel better............

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QBGcq2G/2/X2/i-QBGcq2G-X2.jpg

Pretty little friend hanging out in my garage a couple years ago.

What a life! :D

Thanks Sieg

I GOT CRITTERS TOO, LIL GUY WOKE ME UP

WOODY
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/IMG_6211_zps3f3af0e2.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/real3/media/IMG_6211_zps3f3af0e2.jpg.html)

MY TEN YEAR OLD CAMERA IS SET ON AUTO LOL

The neighbors' cat left part of a bird on our deck this morning.

:disgusted:

For Jerry's sake, having already endured the Sieg aka 'Spidy' pic above, there will be no photos posted here.

:lol:

fleetus macmullitz

05-23-2013, 06:42 AM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nTsrHgp/0/M/i-nTsrHgp-M.jpg

Gives new meaning to the definition of 'snake eyes'.

:hello:

Anyways...you just need to be a proper tool...uh, have the proper tool to remove them.

G_deqBJ7yF8

RussMurco

05-23-2013, 06:48 AM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nTsrHgp/0/M/i-nTsrHgp-M.jpg
Most snakes in the western US want nothing to do with humans, give them a little space and they won't bother you. :thumbsup:

He says, with a picture of one scoping his eyeball.... Oh, HELL NO!!!
Those things are the reason I have guns!!!

Sieg

05-23-2013, 08:10 AM

He says, with a picture of one scoping his eyeball.... Oh, HELL NO!!!
Those things are the reason I have guns!!!

:lmao:

Ah come on Russ, they're cute little wonders of nature.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QxBX2Tp/0/M/i-QxBX2Tp-M.jpg
:welcome3:

Unlike these mean little bastages
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7Tsrfnx/0/M/i-7Tsrfnx-M.jpg

RussMurco

05-23-2013, 08:19 AM

Sieg

05-23-2013, 09:07 AM

RussMurco

05-23-2013, 09:34 AM

I did reference western US......aggressive snakes in southern US, Australia, the jungle environment, etc. are shoot to kill in my book. I've played in a 4 day golf event at Reynolds Plantation south of Atlanta (3 courses with water everywhere) three times and the number, size, and aggressiveness of the Copperheads on nearly every hole there is alarming........your don't encroach their environment and maintain a minimum 10' rule if you're quick.

Sorry if I came across as insensitive and thank you for your service. :thumbsup:

Oh, I didn't mean to come off as "Sally-Sensative" as I can laugh about it and most people who hear the story do. Perhaps I left out the "screaming like a little girl" as I ran while unloading my MP5 above my head pointing backward!!!
Happy to have served, gave me great bar stories...:patriot:

Sieg

05-23-2013, 09:50 AM

:lmao: :thumbsup:

intocarss

05-23-2013, 02:07 PM

While in the military I had the experience of spending quite a lot of time in the amazon... I've had my fill of snake and spiders and yes, I don't care for either nor do I care for "the rain forest"... F**k that, it's a JUNGLE!!!!

I did lean up against a tree once... One of those trees that looks like all roots going up... after 10 minutes or so it moved... It was actually a snake body intertwined with the tree I was leaning on... about 15 - 20' long... I unloaded 2 magazines of 9mm as I ran through the jungle, throwing off equipment as I went... So, I can't look at an earthworm today without flashbacks...
Did I mention the foot-long spiders they have down there???

Oh, I didn't mean to come off as "Sally-Sensative" as I can laugh about it and most people who hear the story do. Perhaps I left out the "screaming like a little girl" as I ran while unloading my MP5 above my head pointing backward!!!
Happy to have served, gave me great bar stories
:disgusted:

ROTFLMAO Glad to hear I ain't the only one :grouphug: And yes thank you for all you do :flag2:

RussMurco

05-23-2013, 02:17 PM

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o713/Ravenworks-PorterMuffler/486199_4819207195121_1484263164_n_zpscf6c183d.jpg (http://s1339.photobucket.com/user/Ravenworks-PorterMuffler/media/486199_4819207195121_1484263164_n_zpscf6c183d.jpg. html)

Sieg

05-23-2013, 02:43 PM

Liking that California? A friend has one, in-person they are works of art and possibly the most owner/user-friendly Ferrari's to date. :thumbsup:

RussMurco

05-23-2013, 02:46 PM

Liking that California? A friend has one, in-person they are works of art and possibly the most owner/user-friendly Ferrari's to date. :thumbsup:

Not mine, taken at a FCA meet a while back. I'm more the 599 type!

Sieg

05-23-2013, 02:54 PM

Not mine, taken at a FCA meet a while back. I'm more the 599 type!

I'm still old school F40/50, but the 599's are hot!

http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/f/ferrari/graphics-ferrari-677788.jpg http://www.ferrari-collection.net/damage/d490.jpg

GregWeld

05-23-2013, 05:01 PM

Unlike these mean little bastages
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7Tsrfnx/0/M/i-7Tsrfnx-M.jpg

Was he badgering you?????

mexMan

05-23-2013, 05:11 PM

WSSix

05-23-2013, 05:15 PM

I did reference western US......aggressive snakes in southern US, Australia, the jungle environment, etc. are shoot to kill in my book. I've played in a 4 day golf event at Reynolds Plantation south of Atlanta (3 courses with water everywhere) three times and the number, size, and aggressiveness of the Copperheads on nearly every hole there is alarming........you don't encroach their environment and maintain a minimum 10' rule if you're quick.

Sorry if I came across as insensitive and thank you for your service. :thumbsup:

It's funny that you mention Georgia. Almost all of the venomous snakes found in the US can be found in Georgia. I have no problems with snakes. Spiders can go to hell though. F those things.

Flash68

05-23-2013, 05:24 PM

Paddy McGrath, a Speedhunters' reporter just wrote an article on shooting cars' basics, and it comes with a few cool shots from him.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/05/how-to-shoot-cars-the-basics/

Enjoy.

Thanks for that. Helpful to me. And they did an intro last month I see that may be helpful for those less experienced.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/04/speedhunters-photography-guide-an-introduction/

mexMan

05-23-2013, 05:29 PM

Thanks for that. Helpful to me. And they did an intro last month I see that may be helpful for those less experienced.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/04/speedhunters-photography-guide-an-introduction/

Yup, you can see their experience from their writeups, they DO know what they're doing! Kidding. But yeah they're pretty awesome shooters.

intocarss

05-23-2013, 05:33 PM

Was he badgering you?????:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :thankyou:

Sieg

05-23-2013, 08:44 PM

Paddy McGrath, a Speedhunters' reporter just wrote an article on shooting cars' basics, and it comes with a few cool shots from him.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/05/how-to-shoot-cars-the-basics/

Enjoy.
Thanks, good solid information. I'd debate his issue a little with people asking camera settings as that's how you learn what settings will deliver desired exposures for the shot setting. Every situation is unique, but for those trying to establish a baseline database it is helpful.

I liked the fact the featured camera is the one I just bought. :D

Sieg

05-23-2013, 08:54 PM

Was he badgering you?????
Nope, they're very well behaved when they don't have a pulse.

He made the mistake of popping his head up to see what was happening in a pivot where we'd been shooting sage rats for over an hour.......DOH!

I had one charge me in wooded trail setting when I was a kid.......I still have a vendetta against those mean little bastages. :D

Ummgawa

05-24-2013, 12:00 AM

It's funny that you mention Georgia. Almost all of the venomous snakes found in the US can be found in Georgia. I have no problems with snakes. Spiders can go to hell though. F those things.

I hear ya on the Georgia snake thang. You know why a snake won't bite a lawyer?

Professional courtesy.

Oh, and the best spider is a flat one.

Sieg

05-26-2013, 04:38 PM

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Memorial-Weekend-2013/i-nQBzkkT/0/XL/_MG_2094-XL.jpg

The Great Grandparents she never met.......
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Memorial-Weekend-2013/i-2sb4m8z/0/XL/_MG_2036-XL.jpg

intocarss

05-26-2013, 05:55 PM

God Bless Scott & Thanks to all that served and serve

Sieg

06-02-2013, 01:10 PM

Witnessed something you don't see every day coming off the first green at 8:10 this morning. Some may say nature is cruel, this is just the way it's always been. What surprised me is how close this full grown Red Tail Hawk let me get to him. I was inside 12 feet..........wished I would have had the real camera vs. the phone. :(

tu3LVMrj6Jk

The photos are not cropped........
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-69SPNTN/1/XL/i-69SPNTN-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Z4xJ8hW/1/XL/i-Z4xJ8hW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b9Vvg8d/1/X2/i-b9Vvg8d-X2.jpg

GregWeld

06-02-2013, 02:37 PM

That's not a baby! It's dinner!

LOL

Eat or be eaten....

intocarss

06-02-2013, 04:35 PM

When you're hungry you're hungry Great stuff Sieg!!

waynieZ

06-02-2013, 07:28 PM

They are beautiful ! nice pictures.

ErikLS2

06-02-2013, 10:28 PM

Not sure if anyone is into HDR pictures but I love them. If you are, check these out:

http://www.hdrsoft.com/gallery/index.php

Rick D

06-03-2013, 08:16 AM

Wow Sieg that's some good stuff there. Survival of the fittest!

Sieg

06-03-2013, 02:46 PM

Stopped by a friends house on a tuning drive to BS a little and see how his grocery getter was progressing..........

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-VtdVnxn/0/L/_MG_2287-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-gqRjL8S/0/L/_MG_2291-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-RNFKLR3/0/L/_MG_2297-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-fW9HF7s/0/XL/_MG_2292-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-vxT4NW2/0/XL/_MG_2299-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-h2LJ8vP/0/L/_MG_2295-L.jpg

intocarss

06-03-2013, 07:48 PM

You got friends?? :popcorn2:

Sieg

06-03-2013, 08:09 PM

You got friends?? :popcorn2:

Mostly four legged...........works for me JerDoggie. :action-smiley-027:

Rick D

06-03-2013, 08:19 PM

Nice Photos Sieg the truck is very cool to!

intocarss

06-03-2013, 08:26 PM

Nice Photos Sieg the truck is very cool to!

I agree Rick, maybe Sieg can start a build thread. His pics are very detailed

Sieg

06-03-2013, 08:56 PM

I agree Rick, maybe Sieg can start a build thread. His pics are very detailed

Tucker's gonnna send you a care package...........:brix:

FWIW - That's the place I took delivery of my Camaro............24 years ago. :geezer:

GregWeld

06-03-2013, 09:13 PM

#1 - Thanks for taking those in B&W.... and no - you dumbazzes -- that's not Bowers and Wilkins... Those are speaks not film. :lol:

Lots and lots of hours in metal work in that truck! Wow!

toy71camaro

06-03-2013, 09:18 PM

Yesterday the Sante Fe train rail derailed almost right behind my house! Went and snapped a few pics.. here's a couple. Full album (about a dozen pics) here: http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/denair_train

And have some of it "fresh" yesterday just snapped from my phone on our way home.. they on are on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/albertd.photography

http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v79/p1673284654-3.jpg

Make shift repairs to get the line back working:

http://albertdphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v95/p1627815023-3.jpg

Sieg

06-03-2013, 09:30 PM

#1 - Thanks for taking those in B&W.... and no - you dumbazzes -- that's not Bowers and Wilkins... Those are speaks not film. :lol:

Lots and lots of hours in metal work in that truck! Wow!

Thanks.........and I'm surrounded by Bowers & Wilkins, their 12 year old crap though. :unibrow:

Ron's got tools and he knows how to use them............
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-2QbB7bR/0/XL/IMG_1170-XL.jpg

DaleTx

06-03-2013, 09:50 PM

The photos are not cropped........
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-69SPNTN/1/XL/i-69SPNTN-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Z4xJ8hW/1/XL/i-Z4xJ8hW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b9Vvg8d/1/X2/i-b9Vvg8d-X2.jpg

Awesome photos here Sieg :thumbsup:

syborg tt

06-04-2013, 07:01 AM

You got friends?? :popcorn2:

he's got more then me I only have 1

intocarss

06-04-2013, 07:24 AM

Tucker's gonnna send you a care package...........:brix:

FWIW - That's the place I took delivery of my Camaro............24 years ago. :geezer: You may want to check shipping costs first on that care package. It may have to come frieght!! Very cool history you have with your friend..

Thanks.........and I'm surrounded by Bowers & Wilkins, their 12 year old crap though. :unibrow:

Ron's got tools and he knows how to use them............
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-2QbB7bR/0/XL/IMG_1170-XL.jpg WTH do you do with those? :confused59:

he's got more then me I only have 1

I feel your pain :hello: :grouphug:

Sieg

06-04-2013, 05:56 PM

Boing!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bscJnRW/1/XL/i-bscJnRW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QTFPNqb/0/XL/i-QTFPNqb-XL.jpg

He was jumping all over the orchard this morning looking for squirrels.........#GoofyMutt!

Rick D

06-04-2013, 07:51 PM

Man he gets some height Sieg!! My little poch can get about 2 feet off the ground, but he's much smaller only 32lbs.

intocarss

06-04-2013, 08:54 PM

Enter him on "So you think you can dance"

glassman

06-05-2013, 08:57 PM

Enter him on "So you think you can dance"

Thats funny right there!!!! my wifey and daughter got me hooked on that dam show...lol

fleetus macmullitz

06-06-2013, 06:19 AM

These 1st two are my favs.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Memorial-Weekend-2013/i-nQBzkkT/0/XL/_MG_2094-XL.jpg

The Great Grandparents she never met.......
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Other/Memorial-Weekend-2013/i-2sb4m8z/0/XL/_MG_2036-XL.jpg

The photos are not cropped........
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-69SPNTN/1/XL/i-69SPNTN-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Z4xJ8hW/1/XL/i-Z4xJ8hW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b9Vvg8d/1/X2/i-b9Vvg8d-X2.jpg

Stopped by a friends house on a tuning drive to BS a little and see how his grocery getter was progressing..........

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-VtdVnxn/0/L/_MG_2287-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-gqRjL8S/0/L/_MG_2291-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-RNFKLR3/0/L/_MG_2297-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-fW9HF7s/0/XL/_MG_2292-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-vxT4NW2/0/XL/_MG_2299-XL.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/Hot-Rods/i-h2LJ8vP/0/L/_MG_2295-L.jpg

Boing!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bscJnRW/1/XL/i-bscJnRW-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QTFPNqb/0/XL/i-QTFPNqb-XL.jpg

He was jumping all over the orchard this morning looking for squirrels.........#GoofyMutt!

Some great pics there Sieg.

Sieg

06-06-2013, 08:10 AM

Some great pics there Sieg.
Thanks Skip - getting pics is like fishing, if you don't have bait in the water or your camera with you........you get nothing.

Diognes56

06-06-2013, 09:27 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8975295236_d262635630_b.jpg

Took this out at the Midwest Musclecar Challenge.

David

ErikLS2

06-07-2013, 08:17 AM

^^^ That's a great shot, I would try to Photoshop those cones out of there and it would be awesome, that is if I knew how to use Photoshop. :rolleyes:

intocarss

06-07-2013, 10:05 AM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8975295236_d262635630_b.jpg

Took this out at the Midwest Musclecar Challenge.

David Now that's a race car :thumbsup: I love it!! You mind if i post it on my FB page??

fleetus macmullitz

06-07-2013, 12:19 PM

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7286/8975295236_d262635630_b.jpg

Took this out at the Midwest Musclecar Challenge.

David

Nice shot. :thumbsup:

It's been foggy like this all day here on the water. Taken with iPad mini.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/deck%20pics/photo3_zps990c4651.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/deck%20pics/photo3_zps990c4651.jpg.html)

Rick D

06-07-2013, 04:20 PM

^^^ nice photos above!!!

Nice shot. :thumbsup:

It's been foggy like this all day here on the water. Taken with iPad mini.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/deck%20pics/photo3_zps990c4651.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/deck%20pics/photo3_zps990c4651.jpg.html)

Skip do you LIVE on the lake??? Nice shot!

fleetus macmullitz

06-07-2013, 05:10 PM

^^^ nice photos above!!!

Skip do you LIVE on the lake??? Nice shot!

Rick,

Glad you like the pic.

I was hesitant on posting it since ya can't see nuttin. :lol:

Yesh, (Sean Connery pronunciation...lol) we live on Lake Ontario, maybe 30 miles across from Canada.

Rick D

06-07-2013, 05:57 PM

Rick,

Glad you like the pic.

I was hesitant on posting it since ya can't see nuttin. :lol:

Yesh, (Sean Connery pronunciation...lol) we live on Lake Ontario, maybe 30 miles across from Canada.

Nice Skip!!! Now let's see some shots on a sunny day? :hello:

fleetus macmullitz

06-07-2013, 06:25 PM

Nice Skip!!! Now let's see some shots on a sunny day? :hello:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=478666&postcount=284

GregWeld

06-07-2013, 09:27 PM

^^^ That's a great shot, I would try to Photoshop those cones out of there and it would be awesome, that is if I knew how to use Photoshop. :rolleyes:

I like the contrast the cones give this shot --- and it says "I'm for kicking cones butts".... I like the way they frame the shot as well...

Killer car -- and an even better guy that owns and drives it.

Diognes56

06-08-2013, 02:42 AM

Now that's a race car :thumbsup: I love it!! You mind if i post it on my FB page??

Cool with me :) .

Thanks guys. I like this one with the cones, but I definitely would have liked to have gotten a shot without the cones using a wide angle lens. Any suggestions on a good (Nikon mount) full frame wide angle?

Thanks

David

Sieg

06-08-2013, 05:49 AM

Any suggestions on a good (Nikon mount) full frame wide angle?

Thanks

David
This should work:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520635-USA/Nikon_2163_AF_S_Zoom_Nikkor_14_24mm.html

Greg from Aus

06-08-2013, 05:51 AM

This should work:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/520635-USA/Nikon_2163_AF_S_Zoom_Nikkor_14_24mm.html

That would be nice, are you paying? :poke:

Sieg

06-08-2013, 06:02 AM

That would be nice, are you paying? :poke:
Mate with your tight budget you should throw the guy a bone. :twak:

:peepwall:

I'm in the market for a Canon EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM Lens. Being an inferior brand they're only $1K.

Greg from Aus

06-08-2013, 06:10 AM

Mate with your tight budget you should throw the guy a bone. :twak:

:peepwall:

I'm in the market for a Canon EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM Lens. Being an inferior brand they're only $1K.

I'm broke. I have thought about coming to live in the US and sponge of you guy's :idea:

intocarss

06-08-2013, 07:12 AM

Skip do you LIVE on the lake??? Yes he does Rick :welcome3: :poke:

intocarss

06-08-2013, 07:21 AM

Nice Skip!!! Now let's see some shots on a sunny day? :hello:
WELL,,,,, YOU ASKED

:theresa: :underchair:

y51_bBQZ1a4

fleetus macmullitz

06-08-2013, 07:28 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/gif_zpsc3dc3610.gif (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/gif_zpsc3dc3610.gif.html)

GregWeld

06-08-2013, 07:43 AM

Cool with me :) .

Thanks guys. I like this one with the cones, but I definitely would have liked to have gotten a shot without the cones using a wide angle lens. Any suggestions on a good (Nikon mount) full frame wide angle?

Thanks

David

I just bought a Tamron 10-24 for my Nikon... I wanted to buy the Nikkor version but the Tamron actually has less distortion around the edges..and was half the price... go figure.

http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_wide/b001.html

If you've never used it --- try reading about lens on www.KenRockwell.com he has great info and reviews.

Had to add that Ken hates this lens --- but for the kind of photography I do -- it works just fine. For a pro like him - it probably sucks... it just wasn't worth paying almost double for the Nikkor when I couldn't tell the difference.

intocarss

06-08-2013, 07:51 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/gif_zpsc3dc3610.gif (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/gif_zpsc3dc3610.gif.html):lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

GregWeld

06-08-2013, 07:51 AM

I'm broke. I have thought about coming to live in the US and sponge of you guy's :idea:

I heard SW is looking for a good Au Pair... Texas is similar to Australia... :idea:

Sieg

06-08-2013, 08:39 AM

I'm broke. I have thought about coming to live in the US and sponge of you guy's :idea:
:lmao:

Sorry, the first available spot on the USS Seppo is January of 2021.

Sieg

06-08-2013, 09:07 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/gif_zpsc3dc3610.gif (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/gif_zpsc3dc3610.gif.html)
Tightly Priceless Skippah :D
I just bought a Tamron 10-24 for my Nikon... I wanted to buy the Nikkor version but the Tamron actually has less distortion around the edges..and was half the price... go figure.

http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_wide/b001.html

If you've never used it --- try reading about lens on www.KenRockwell.com he has great info and reviews.

Had to add that Ken hates this lens --- but for the kind of photography I do -- it works just fine. For a pro like him - it probably sucks... it just wasn't worth paying almost double for the Nikkor when I couldn't tell the difference.
We have a newer Tamron 18-200mm on the wife's Rebel and a Tamron 28-300mm.......no image quality complaints other than the f3.5.

Ken's lens reviews are somewhat out of date IMO, so I've also been referencing B&H's customer reviews, Digital Photography Review, Digital Camera Review.

FWIW - I'm down to these two lenses:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002AA_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/652136-USA/Tamron_AFB005C700_SP_AF_17_50mm_f_2_8.html
Somewhat concerned on the reviews of the VC (vibration control/image stabilization) of this lens as it appears to cause focusing issues resulting in soft images which doesn't appear to be an issue with the non-VR lens.
Just when you think you've found a deal, a serious for me shortcoming pops up. :bang:
The Canon lens appears to shine in autofocus performance.
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
If that wasn't classic Skippah I don't know what is...........

DaleTx

06-08-2013, 09:07 AM

Here is another Great Dane photo :sieg: I saw this dog at the Beaches Cruise In last Wednesday... The dog had a gray coat and powder blue colored eyes... nice looking dog. Pretty brave to take a big dog like this for a ride your classic car.

http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/daltol/2013-06-05173017_zps6a665d5c.jpg (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/daltol/media/2013-06-05173017_zps6a665d5c.jpg.html)

Sieg

06-08-2013, 09:17 AM

Pretty brave to take a big dog like this for a ride your classic car.
:sieg: I'm thinking about taking the backseat out and making a platform so Tucker can cruise too. It would also work for the future roll cage/harness plan. :D

He stays in one spot in my double cab truck, Rev's like a damn super-ball jacked on meth in the cab, going front back left right center with complete reckless abandon. :shakehead:

fleetus macmullitz

06-08-2013, 09:43 AM

Tightly Priceless Skippah :D

If that wasn't classic Skippah I don't know what is...........

Thanks Sieg. :thumbsup:

It's a GIF, and not a curse.

:D

:sieg: I'm thinking about taking the backseat out and making a platform so Tucker can cruise too. It would also work for the future roll cage/harness plan. :D

With your http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/images/smilies/weld.gif skills, you can... http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/images/smilies/grd.gif .

intocarss

06-08-2013, 10:53 AM

:sieg: I'm thinking about taking the backseat out and making a platform so Tucker can cruise too. It would also work for the future roll cage/harness plan. :D

He stays in one spot in my double cab truck, Rev's like a damn super-ball jacked on meth in the cab, going front back left right center with complete reckless abandon. :shakehead:Now that's classic Siegallya stuff rt there. Hey Sieg.. you could put a sun roof in and give Tucker some goggles!!

Thanks Sieg. :thumbsup:

It's a GIF, and not a curse.

:D

With your http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/images/smilies/weld.gif skills, you can... http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/images/smilies/grd.gif .

I'm outta screens here guys :headspin: :computer:

Sieg

06-08-2013, 11:09 AM

He looks so calm............

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nCTVvMq/0/XL/i-nCTVvMq-XL.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

06-08-2013, 11:17 AM

...Rev's like a damn super-ball jacked on meth in the cab, going front back left right center with complete reckless abandon. :shakehead:

Meth and animals don't mix well...

dglPLht3rps

He looks so calm............

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nCTVvMq/0/XL/i-nCTVvMq-XL.jpg

Great pic. :thumbsup:

intocarss

06-08-2013, 11:32 AM

He looks so calm............

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-nCTVvMq/0/XL/i-nCTVvMq-XL.jpg

OH yeah, calm just before the storm!! Great pic you got talent :thumbsup:

Rick D

06-08-2013, 12:47 PM

Meth and animals don't mix well...

dglPLht3rps

Great pic. :thumbsup:

Skip that's awesome!!!

Sieg you definitely have some skillz there! Great pictures as always.

ErikLS2

06-09-2013, 12:42 AM

A little tweaking with ViewNX2, the only software I have so far

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2215.jpg (http://s886.photobucket.com/user/PuckheadCamaro/media/DSC_2215.jpg.html)

GregWeld

06-09-2013, 06:22 AM

Caught this one of Gwen last night --- sometimes it's hard to capture the bright lights and movement - in a low light environment... but I managed to get this one.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Gwen/file.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Gwen/file.jpg.html)

fleetus macmullitz

06-09-2013, 07:13 AM

fleetus macmullitz

06-09-2013, 07:16 AM

Sieg

06-09-2013, 07:19 AM

Nice shot GW.........hope Gwen didn't burn her face too bad blowing that candle out. :sieg:

FETorino

06-09-2013, 07:48 AM

Rick D

06-09-2013, 07:51 AM

Eric,

I like it. :thumbsup:

Very cool Eric this could be some kind of art right there? Frame it and put it on the wall.

Rick D

06-09-2013, 07:53 AM

GregWeld

06-09-2013, 08:15 AM

Nice Greg was that with the Nikon 7000??? I just love mine although I haven't used it as much as I would like to.

Yes ---- and my 18-200 lens.

I was messing with the "SCENE" settings switching between the "indoor" setting and "candlelight" --- this was with SCENE set on candlelight.

GregWeld

06-09-2013, 08:17 AM

BTW --- I'm an internationally licensed Pyrotechnician ---- Don't try this at home!

waynieZ

06-09-2013, 10:19 AM

Cool!

Sieg

06-09-2013, 05:59 PM

Knee slowed my activity level down today, fair warning...........

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-vFBSdPt/0/XL/i-vFBSdPt-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6sMhMJF/1/XL/i-6sMhMJF-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Rfbd7kJ/2/XL/i-Rfbd7kJ-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qc5vSrV/1/XL/i-qc5vSrV-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZmfCHzq/1/XL/i-ZmfCHzq-XL.jpg

Greg from Aus

06-09-2013, 06:07 PM

Great shots Sieg, I need to go and take a class. I bought a Nikon 7000 a Little while back, but I have no idea on how to use it.

ProTouring442

06-09-2013, 06:19 PM

A visitor I had in the garage...

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z336/OneBill2mny/DSC_0006_01_zps9b01b2d8.jpg

Sieg

06-09-2013, 06:49 PM

Great shots Sieg, I need to go and take a class. I bought a Nikon 7000 a Little while back, but I have no idea on how to use it.

Just like the TIG, patience and experimentation. You've got the camera now just learn how to set it for the job you want it to do! Just remember, if you don't have decent lighting you won't get decent photo's no matter what you do.

All those photo's were shot in gusty wind conditions so shutter speed was in the 400 range. I typically shoot multiple photo's and vary the exposure in 1/3 stops sometimes 0 to -1.33 to insure I capture a proper exposure. When in doubt slightly under-exposed is better than slightly over, editing software can correct under-exposed easier than over.

Shutter speed controls movement
Aperture controls light gathering and depth of field

Other fine tuning options:
Light meter settings
Focus point settings

Frame the images larger than you want when shooting and crop them in editing software for the best compositions.

Good lenses make all the difference! I was comparing lenses when I shot those pics.

A few minutes ago I just bought a used Canon EF-S 10-22mm F/3.5-4.5 USM on eBay...........wish me luck! With my APS-C (small sensor camera) this lens appears to be the ticket for shooting cars, landscapes, sunsets, parties, etc.
It's supposed to be sharper than any lens I currently own so we shall see........

fleetus macmullitz

06-09-2013, 06:52 PM

Enjoying all the pics here. :thumbsup:

This thread is turning me into a pic taker. Next step, a decent camera. These are with an iPad 3.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/11329%20Shadigee/0609131JPG2_zps95bd7e49.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/11329%20Shadigee/0609131JPG2_zps95bd7e49.jpg.html)

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/11329%20Shadigee/0609131JPG6_zps5ae8f7a4.jpg (http://s87.photobucket.com/user/wnyjazz/media/11329%20Shadigee/0609131JPG6_zps5ae8f7a4.jpg.html)

waynieZ

06-09-2013, 07:17 PM

That makes me miss being out on my boat. Beautiful pictures ! All of them.

GregWeld

06-09-2013, 09:07 PM

Here's your boat fix Wayne

Coming back in to Seattle (Elliott Bay) on our Grand Banks...

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Boat%20trip/Turkeyday055.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Boat%20trip/Turkeyday055.jpg.html)

Headed in to Desolation Sound -- a "boat park" -- well north of Seattle in Canada.... No roads - no towns - no cars.... Just inlet after inlet of beauty and waterfalls.... and hidie holes....

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Boat%20trip/BoattripJuly2002047.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Boat%20trip/BoattripJuly2002047.jpg.html)

GregWeld

06-09-2013, 09:12 PM

Here's another water shot --- the haze is due to the humidity in New York City on the 4th of July.....

4500 mortars/shells on this barge.... Yeah it takes a few days for a couple Pyro's to set it up. Big mortars on the perimeter are 12" and 10" guns... They shake the entire barge when the lift charge on those bad boys get lit.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/4th%20of%20July/LowerManhattanfromBigBlue.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/4th%20of%20July/LowerManhattanfromBigBlue.jpg.html)

waynieZ

06-10-2013, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the fix! That Isolation Bay looks beautiful.. My boat was only a 21ft with a cuddy cabin but it took me 45 miles offshore Tuna fishing.

Sieg

06-10-2013, 02:50 PM

How come that bow shot reminds me of Caddy Shack? :D

Sieg

06-10-2013, 02:51 PM

Tucker doin his thing

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bkTz9d8/1/XL/i-bkTz9d8-XL.jpg

ErikLS2

06-10-2013, 09:27 PM

Great shots Sieg, I need to go and take a class. I bought a Nikon 7000 a Little while back, but I have no idea on how to use it.

Greg, highly recommend the book "Mastering The Nikon D7000" by Darrell Young. It taught me every single setting on mine and then some, only thing it didn't teach me was how to remember them all.

ErikLS2

06-10-2013, 09:30 PM

Nothing special but I like playing around with these adjustments

http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac65/PuckheadCamaro/DSC_2216.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

06-10-2013, 10:34 PM

Here's your boat fix Wayne

Coming back in to Seattle (Elliott Bay) on our Grand Banks...

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Boat%20trip/Turkeyday055.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Boat%20trip/Turkeyday055.jpg.html)

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Boat%20trip/BoattripJuly2002047.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Boat%20trip/BoattripJuly2002047.jpg.html)

Water is good. :unibrow:

I enjoyed those pics Greg Weld... a man for all seasons. :D

GregWeld

06-11-2013, 07:20 AM

Greg, highly recommend the book "Mastering The Nikon D7000" by Darrell Young. It taught me every single setting on mine and then some, only thing it didn't teach me was how to remember them all.

Erik! OMG.... that is so true. I was down at the V8 Supercar races and wanted to take some video with the D7000.... the camera is more than capable but damned if I could remember how to do it!!! :disgusted:

ErikLS2

06-11-2013, 10:12 PM

Erik! OMG.... that is so true. I was down at the V8 Supercar races and wanted to take some video with the D7000.... the camera is more than capable but damned if I could remember how to do it!!! :disgusted:

I know what you mean. Only way you can take video is with "Liveview"? You probably knew that, did you know the autofocus in Liveview is MORE accurate than it is in Viewfinder mode, although slower? It also is supposed to, according to Nikon, be able to track up to 35 faces at once while filming if it is set to "Face Priority" focus mode. If you can figure out how to make the autofocus work it should take some pretty nice videos. My very limited experience with it is that it keeps changing what it's focused on. Need more practice!

Sieg

06-13-2013, 09:00 AM

Here's a view of Central Oregon taken Tuesday afternoon

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BXDzwtF/0/XL/i-BXDzwtF-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-N7Zj9Ms/0/XL/i-N7Zj9Ms-XL.jpg

Sieg

06-15-2013, 06:44 PM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-WPdR2MB/1/XL/i-WPdR2MB-XL.jpg

GregWeld

06-16-2013, 06:47 AM

Nice! 56??

Did you have a star filter on??

Sieg

06-16-2013, 09:14 AM

Nice! 56??

Did you have a star filter on??

Yes it is a nice '56! LS1/T56, 6/4 piston Wilwood's car No star filter, just a Tiffen UV haze on my new (used) Canon 10-22mm lens.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-qv3Ckp3/0/L/i-qv3Ckp3-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VFrCfVF/0/L/i-VFrCfVF-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Qp43LfM/0/L/i-Qp43LfM-L.jpg

It's a great driver and pretty quick with the 4:10 gearing. We had a 1-2-3 gear race off the line yesterday and it was pretty close with my 3:31 gearing.....I see 3:73's in my future. :D

intocarss

06-16-2013, 12:30 PM

"The Sieg"

:king:

Sieg

06-16-2013, 01:10 PM

Whoa JerDawgy! You're not thinking that '56 is mine are you?

Odd couple pic for clarification............
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ws63PqF/1/XL/i-ws63PqF-XL.jpg

intocarss

06-16-2013, 01:25 PM

Whoa JerDawgy! You're not thinking that '56 is mine are you?

I know it's not... BUT all the pictures are! :hello:

WSSix

06-16-2013, 06:39 PM

Seriously, your pictures are nice, Scott. The ones I took from riding in CO yesterday are crap by comparison. Biggest thing I need to do is resize mine I think. This thread is inspiration though. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

fleetus macmullitz

06-17-2013, 08:29 AM

Not mine. ;)

From the U.S Open yesterday.

So cool to see our flag up there.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BM7RHlZCIAASvzR.jpg:large

Sieg

06-17-2013, 08:51 AM

That flag should be flying half-mast considering the number of victims there were due to the USGA's course setup. :(

Sieg

06-17-2013, 09:03 AM

First morning light........
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-6NFBgQW/1/X2/i-6NFBgQW-X2.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QXHnFFG/0/XL/i-QXHnFFG-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-GvcM4Kr/1/XL/i-GvcM4Kr-XL.jpg

fleetus macmullitz

06-17-2013, 09:12 AM

Sieg,

Some awesome shots there. :thumbsup:

Just saw this one...great looking interior.

Always like those Impala style steering wheels in a Tri5. :cool:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-VFrCfVF/0/L/i-VFrCfVF-L.jpg

Sieg

06-19-2013, 10:08 PM

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-QWzM3bv/0/XL/i-QWzM3bv-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-hPpzxTR/0/XL/i-hPpzxTR-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-w3NXGMB/0/XL/i-w3NXGMB-XL.jpg

Rick D

06-20-2013, 05:27 AM

Wow Sieg those are some awesome shots there! :thumbsup: I still haven't done enough with my camera, maybe with the new project ill get to use it more :knokwood:

Sieg

06-20-2013, 06:19 AM

Wow Sieg those are some awesome shots there! :thumbsup: I still haven't done enough with my camera, maybe with the new project I'll get to use it more :knokwood:
Thanks - I dropped my daughter off at basketball camp and snuck in and took a few shots. I'm really liking my new 10-22mm lens.

I spent a couple hours reading the manual and tinkering yesterday.........things like custom functions for micro focusing adjustment of individual lenses. It's almost unbelievable how complex these new DSLR's are.

I had a weak moment earlier in the day and ordered this to complete my lens collection: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/853533-REG/Sigma_692_101_50_150mm_f_2_8_EX_DC.html.

That F2.8 lens should be awesome for my daughters sporting events and a LOT more. :thumbsup:

Sieg

06-20-2013, 06:36 AM

Last night at 9:30. 1/4 second @ ISO 200 handheld resting against a post no image stabilization.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-62PxB5n/0/XL/i-62PxB5n-XL.jpg

glassman

06-20-2013, 06:52 AM

Last night at 9:30. 1/4 second @ ISO 200 handheld resting against a post no image stabilization.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-62PxB5n/0/XL/i-62PxB5n-XL.jpg

To me, its not the backround that captures, its the foreground and the way the light is coming through the thin cloud cover. Looks great and different....

Sieg

06-20-2013, 07:49 AM

To me, its not the backround that captures, its the foreground and the way the light is coming through the thin cloud cover. Looks great and different....Thanks. In my manual reading I found when shooting in mode monochrome (B&W) that you can set the camera to apply yellow orange red & green filter and sepia blue purple and green toning effects to the images.........that opens up all kinds of creative avenues.

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 07:49 AM

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 07:51 AM

Sieg

06-20-2013, 07:53 AM

I knew you'd like the 10-22 lens -- I love the 10-24 I'd just bought. It just captures so much more... It gives a great perspective in a close up - and just captures so much more on those "big" shots.
With my cropped sensor it definitely helps, your large sensor with the 10-24 must be really good. :thumbsup:

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 08:01 AM

With my cropped sensor it definitely helps, your large sensor with the 10-24 must be really good. :thumbsup:

I just wished I hadn't taken the salespersons suggestion to get the Tamron lens over the Nikkor. It might be "fine" optically -- but it FEELS like a cheap lens to me. Once you've run a Nikkor or other quality lens - it's hard to go backwards. I might go up today and get the Nikkor.

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 08:15 AM

I just wished I hadn't taken the salespersons suggestion to get the Tamron lens over the Nikkor. It might be "fine" optically -- but it FEELS like a cheap lens to me. Once you've run a Nikkor or other quality lens - it's hard to go backwards. I might go up today and get the Nikkor.

Regarding "other brands and using them on your NIKON"

Here's what KEN ROCKWELL says about buying "off brand" or as he comes right out and says... CHEAP LENS.... LOL so politically incorrect!!

You're always on your own with off-brand lenses like Sigma. Readers tell me that their Sigma 105 Macros don't work on the D7000. Potential incompatibility with future cameras is one of the steep prices one pays for trying to save a few dollars yesterday on a cheap lens. Nikon shares nothing with its competitors about lens compatibility, so if you want to buy a Tamron or Sigma, you're gambling that it will work with tomorrow's camera. Good luck.

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 08:22 AM

I'm thinking that SIEG has learned to FART before he snaps a shot... it helps!!!

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fart.htm

Sieg

06-20-2013, 08:26 AM

I have to say --- I use the long lens VERY VERY little. Even at some sporting events it's almost too much lens. When you need it you gotta have it! But actual hours spent connected to the camera -- not much.
It definitely will not be my go to lens, the Canon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 STM should end up being the go to.

Ken Rockwell says:
This is my favorite all-around zoom for 1.6x Canon cameras. It covers all the focal lengths I need, and it zooms and focuses like a dream.

With manual-focus override and smooth zooming, it handles better than most Canon lenses.

I'd buy one of these in an instant if I was shooting a 1.6x Canon camera, like the 7D or T4i or whatever.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/18-135mm-stm.htm

The Sigma f2.8 50-150 is the best option in class for 1.6x Canon cameras and will hopefully be the go to for indoor basketball and volleyball games which I will be spending a lot of time at over the next few years with my 11 year old daughter. Capturing this period of her life somewhat justifies the investment. I can also see it being very good for motorsports action, the f2.8 aperture will let me use the 8 fps speed of my 7D. Who knows, I might even take a couple pics of the mutts with it too. :sieg:

syborg tt

06-20-2013, 08:28 AM

Here are a couple pics that my wife has taken while riding in a cab in Abu Dhabi

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallaIMG_6726a.jpg

well not this one.
http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_6886a.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallaIMG_7194a.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_6965a.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7013a.jpg

syborg tt

06-20-2013, 08:31 AM

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7211a.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7254.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7274.jpg

this one is one of my favorites

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_6740b.jpg

I've never wanted to ride a Camel but I think I would give it a shot now.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7292.jpg

waynieZ

06-20-2013, 08:36 AM

Marty I love the one you said was your favorite. Guys keep these coming They're all very interesting.

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 08:40 AM

Personally --- I like the first shot Marty.... it captures the low light and a little shadow... and really fills the frame.

The camel? Not so much.... Mangy critters that spit. LOL

syborg tt

06-20-2013, 08:40 AM

couple more

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7347a.jpg

yes that is 24k Gold.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7364a.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7375.jpg

walking on the beach

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_6946b.jpg

Sieg

06-20-2013, 08:41 AM

You're always on your own with off-brand lenses like Sigma. Readers tell me that their Sigma 105 Macros don't work on the D7000. Potential incompatibility with future cameras is one of the steep prices one pays for trying to save a few dollars yesterday on a cheap lens. Nikon shares nothing with its competitors about lens compatibility, so if you want to buy a Tamron or Sigma, you're gambling that it will work with tomorrow's camera. Good luck.
Completely understand this liability. I have a couple Tamron's that work well on my camera. Never have been very impressed with Sigma, but this based on hundreds of very positive reviews I've read from multiple sources this NEW 50-150 may be an exception. Though one retaliatory firmware upgrade by Canon could make it worthless. Sadly Canon doesn't have a decent class option for their 1.6x camera's, the zoom range on the L series f2.8 70-200 on a 1.6x camera misses the mark..........and it's twice the $$$.

http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/fart.gif

Sieg

06-20-2013, 08:44 AM

Good stuff Marty. Talk about a target rich environment!

syborg tt

06-20-2013, 08:45 AM

Personally --- I like the first shot Marty.... it captures the low light and a little shadow... and really fills the frame.

The camel? Not so much.... Mangy critters that spit. LOL

Okay the spitting thing has me worried. I have yet to be spat on.

Sieg

06-20-2013, 08:48 AM

Okay the spitting thing has me worried. I have yet to be spat on.You're hangin' with the wrong crowd. :mock:

GregWeld

06-20-2013, 08:52 AM

I'm positive that these companies make good lens -- and at FAR less cost (the 10-24 I bought was about half!)... and for our uses are better than we are!

Really -- I also believe that the amount of hours and actual pics the average person takes -- you'd never wear them out - and you'd never really "get your money's worth" --- except that you'd have the pictures/memories. Thus I bought the TAMRON over the Nikkor lens.

I just don't like the way the lens FEELS and then start to kick myself for buying it. If I was working and spending hard earned money -- then A) - I wouldn't probably own a Nikon in the first place... and B) would buy all my lens USED rather than new.

I bought the 70-200 f2.8 telephoto lens for the express reason of going to the Monaco Grand Prix... and wanted the speed and the telephoto. My kids are grown so I'm long past the sports events.. and that's where these length lens really shine! I can guarantee you that if I had the Sigma vs the Nikkor - you'd never be able to see the difference...

syborg tt

06-20-2013, 08:55 AM

Good stuff Marty. Talk about a target rich environment!

I think she took 2000 pictures on that trip. The one's she took from her hotel room window in Turkey are just incredible. I will try to find those as well.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7381a.jpg

I think this was the Swarovski Crystal Chandelier with 24k Gold. At the time they were the worlds most expensive ever made. Something over 2 million each.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7465.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7521.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7706b.jpg

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Builders/Sportmachines/Travel/SmallIMG_7716.jpg

THE END

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toy71camaro

06-20-2013, 10:06 AM

Those are some great Pics!! only 2000 pictures? Hell, i'd be taking that a DAY. LOL

As far as the lens debate.. I'm kinda on the fence of "buy it right the first time".. Thus, I "went big" and got the Canon L F/2.8 70-200 (II series) as my first big lens purchase. They hold their value real well, I could sell it for almost what I paid for it. Its great with the speed and the low fstop. I havent been doing much photography as of late, after moving and dads health issues, but hope i can get back into it. Doing my cousins family tonight tho. But doubt i'll use the 70-200. More likely the 50mm. I DO want to get my hands on a good wide angle 10-35 or somewhere in that range. And get my hands on a new full frame pro body (6D?). Aw.. the wishes. lol

Curious to see how the new sigma f/1.8 18-35mm lens turns out, for $799, thats a pretty good buy if its clear.

Edit: also. If you arent sure of a lens (and if your gonna throw down some money on one), I'd highly recommend checking out borrowlenses.com. Rent the lens for a weeked to make sure your happy with it. Pretty inexpensive.

syborg tt

06-20-2013, 10:21 AM

Were lucky as there is a local Camera place that let's you rent the lens 3x and if you buy it they put 80% (or something close) towards the purchase of the lens.

Those are some great Pics!! only 2000 pictures? Hell, i'd be taking that a DAY. LOL

As far as the lens debate.. I'm kinda on the fence of "buy it right the first time".. Thus, I "went big" and got the Canon L F/2.8 70-200 (II series) as my first big lens purchase. They hold their value real well, I could sell it for almost what I paid for it. Its great with the speed and the low fstop. I havent been doing much photography as of late, after moving and dads health issues, but hope i can get back into it. Doing my cousins family tonight tho. But doubt i'll use the 70-200. More likely the 50mm. I DO want to get my hands on a good wide angle 10-35 or somewhere in that range. And get my hands on a new full frame pro body (6D?). Aw.. the wishes. lol

Curious to see how the new sigma f/1.8 18-35mm lens turns out, for $799, thats a pretty good buy if its clear.

Edit: also. If you arent sure of a lens (and if your gonna throw down some money on one), I'd highly recommend checking out borrowlenses.com. Rent the lens for a weeked to make sure your happy with it. Pretty inexpensive.

ErikLS2

06-20-2013, 10:05 PM

Last night at 9:30. 1/4 second @ ISO 200 handheld resting against a post no image stabilization.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-62PxB5n/0/XL/i-62PxB5n-XL.jpg

Sieg, I know you created this thread for unedited pics (sorry for posting the ones I did not realizing this). It may not be your thing like it is mine but if you bracketed this shot in say 3 different exposures of -2.0, 0.0, +2.0 and then merged them together with something like Photomatix software it would blow you away. Great shot as it is though and loving this thread :thumbsup: