The TPU Darkroom - Digital SLR and Photography Club

[nolafotoknut]

Behind you !

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So breathtaking!!!!

 

[t_ski]

Just took this one tonight:

 

[flmatter]

One more of my daughter.

 

[flmatter]

t-ski - looks like part of the sky caught fire awesome shot man!!!!

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Belt of Venus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_of_Venus

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

A thin sheen of water across a very flat beach gave this lovely reflection

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Belt of Venus during "Blue Hour"
And an early morning arrival........ inbound to LHR

The blue hour is the period of twilight each morning and evening when the sun is a significant distance below the horizon and the residual, indirect sunlight takes on a predominantly blue hue. This effect is caused by the relative diffusability of short blue wavelengths of light versus the longer red wavelengths. During the blue "hour" (typically the period is about 40 minutes in length), red light passes straight into space while blue light is scattered in the atmosphere and therefore reaches the earth's surface. Because of the quality of the light, this period is treasured by artists.


Low tide Low Sun

 

[bubbleawsome]

Not taken with a DLSR, but a neat picture.

 

[Steevo]

Continuing with the moon theme. I got my 6" Reflector, and just hand held some shots until I make sure I like it and buy the camera mount.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

@Steevo ......"awesome" doesnt cut it......so i am resurecting a word from my youth, those pictures Sir are "stonking" please take some more.

 

[DanishDevil]

It's that time of year! Gosling family play date!

These little guys were hanging out about 10ft from our living room windows First time we've seen more than one family get along. They're usually very protective, but apparently these two families have some sort of peace treaty between each other.

 

[burtram]

Got a new camera to take when I want to travel light, a Panasonic DMC-FZ70.
Here's my first try at my usual flower photos with it, instead of my Sony Alpha A300:

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

Pendine Speed week hasnt started quite yet.... neither has this bike/sidecar combo

This is running though.........twin carbs C90

Spoiler

 

[burtram]

I've been really enjoying this Panasonic camera. Photos are noisier than my A300, but lightroom does a fantastic job of taking care of that.

Also, during one of my niece's soccer games, I saw a hawk that looked odd, flying over the nearby houses across the street. I did my best to track it in flight and zoom in on it, and discovered why it looked so odd... lol

 

[stinger608]

My god @burtram , is that a damn cat in the last picture?

 

[sneekypeet]

My god @burtram , is that a damn cat in the last picture?

I thought the exact same thing!

 

[burtram]

My god @burtram , is that a damn cat in the last picture?

From what I can tell, zooming in on it (in one of the other photo attempts in photoshop), it looks to be a squirrel, based on the ears/tail.

 

[Jetster]

That's cool

I saw an Osprey with a 5 foot snake the other day but couldn't get the shot

 

[burtram]

This is a big one.... lol

So my Sony Alpha A300 finally rolled over the 10,000 mark, in shots taken. So in celebration, I got myself a slight upgrade, an A58K. Here's some shots from today's beach wedding setup, using the kit lens.
Enjoy!

And of course, getting distracted by other things during setup:

 

[suraswami]

This is a big one.... lol

So my Sony Alpha A300 finally rolled over the 10,000 mark, in shots taken. So in celebration, I got myself a slight upgrade, an A58K. Here's some shots from today's beach wedding setup, using the kit lens.
Enjoy!

Burt, I am debating to buy a new camera or not. Current one Pentax K2000, old but reliable. Only Con with this camera is it kind of struggles in low light or tricky light even if I shoot at Auto. Since I have 2 pentax lenses, I was going to get the K50/K-5II s/K3. Also was looking at the Sony A58K or the mirror less small form factor ones (A5000). Can you post some low light pics?

 

[Ahhzz]

Pentak K series... Solid.

 

[burtram]

Burt, I am debating to buy a new camera or not. Current one Pentax K2000, old but reliable. Only Con with this camera is it kind of struggles in low light or tricky light even if I shoot at Auto. Since I have 2 pentax lenses, I was going to get the K50/K-5II s/K3. Also was looking at the Sony A58K or the mirror less small form factor ones (A5000). Can you post some low light pics?

Sure thing. I'll try taking pictures in various levels of low light through this weekend.

Quick edit: After looking up those cameras, the K-3 is a clear winner. The A58 and the K-5IIs are very close in rating, with the K50 pulling in a close 3rd. If I were in your position, I would definitely be more tempted to keep with Pentax if that's what you're used to, especially if you already have extra lenses. But it is fun to try something new... lol

 

[Jetster]

Pigs on the beach

 

[burtram]

So here's some low light shots I took, of stuff in my room when I felt it got dark enough.

All of the following, are taken from camera, exported as .jpg and then upload to TPU.
Also, No flash was used.

These were around 8pm

50mm f/5.6 ISO-800 exposure: 1/5 sec.

50mm f/5.6 ISO-1600 exposure: 1/5 sec.

50mm f/5.6 ISO-3200 exposure: 1/5 sec.

These were around midnight, with one less lamp on in the room

18mm f/3.5 ISO-1600 exposure: 1/15 sec.

18mm f/3.5 ISO-3200 exposure: 1/15 sec.

18mm f/3.5 ISO-6400 exposure: 1/15 sec.

18mm f/3.5 ISO-12800 exposure: 1/15 sec.

Then here's the extreme 16000 ISO with, and without Noise Reduction in Lightroom:

45mm f/6.3 ISO-16000 exposure: 1/15 sec. No NR

45mm f/6.3 ISO-16000 exposure: 1/15 sec. With NR

Impressive compared to my old A300 to say the least. I wouldn't have any problem printing something at the 12800 ISO with some editing. The 16000 ISO I would have to be a bit more picky, but it's still very usable with noise reduction.

 

[suraswami]

Nice control of noise, thanks for taking time to take some snaps and posting it.

Last night went to BB to check out the cameras, wife likes the A5000 or A6000 for carrying convenience and the camera was fast too. I didn't like the way A5000 felt while holding (coming from a dSLR), but 6000 I was comfortable.

From online reviews I am leaning towards K-3, but Sony A6000 also impressed me. So fighting with myself on which way to go lol.