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that looks exactly like my old dog.. how old?

5/14/2008 9:51:14 PM

she is 7... boxer/bulldog mix

5/14/2008 10:02:07 PM

So I think I'm going to get the Canon XSi, anyone have anything good or bad to say about it, or have another similar camera to recommend?

5/15/2008 3:27:31 AM

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awesome

5/15/2008 4:44:41 AM

well there was a bag with a 70-200 f/4L with my name on it friday night... seems as my wife decided to give me plenty of time to get used to it before our trip this fall. I can't wait to start using it

no for an even tougher decision... 50 f/1.4 or 1.4x teleconverter for the 70-200....

also anybody have any suggestions for a monopod?

5/18/2008 8:32:28 AM

I ordered a 55-250 IS lens and I can't wait till it gets here. IN the mean time I got a new position at work and can afford nice stuff now

5/18/2008 4:41:34 PM

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" also anybody have any suggestions for a monopod?"

How much you looking to spend?

I'd probably go with something like a Bogen 681. You can get it as a kit with the 3229 head, which is a quick release head that should be perfect size for your average dslr.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/353315-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto__681B_Monopod_Black_with.html

5/18/2008 4:54:56 PM

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"How much you looking to spend?"

no more than $100... I have looked at the Bogens and they seem to be the most popular out there.

5/18/2008 5:54:52 PM

pretty awesome group. i kinda like event photography. maybe i should try to get decent at that.

5/19/2008 9:08:02 PM

I've been doing some band shooting, I should upload some of those


lighting makes it difficult to get good shots sans flash, but it's a fun challenge

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5/20/2008 4:31:26 AM

canon Xsi, Yea or Nay?

5/20/2008 4:35:31 AM

5/20/2008 5:05:53 AM

cool, i'll show some more from that concert. what band is yours? mine is kepteclectic

5/20/2008 7:51:08 AM

The second picture is Origin, the other three are Dying Fetus


more from this show here http://picasaweb.google.com/paerabol/Bands


and that crazy zoom shot technique i directly ripped off this thread


I really like the second and last pictures in your post btw

5/20/2008 9:49:57 PM

hey paerbol anyway you can get this pic blown up to desktop size? i love love love it.

5/20/2008 11:15:26 PM

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"canon Xsi, Yea or Nay?"

Is this your first dSLR? If so, I'd probably buy the XTi and use the money you save over the XSi to buy a good fast lens. On the other hand, I'm probably upgrading my XT to the XSi over the 40D. This is mostly because I want a very lightweight dSLR to take with me when I'm rock climbing or in the mountains.

5/20/2008 11:41:41 PM

i'm looking through the thread and i can't find where i did the charlotte skyline with that zoom and swirl effect... but it is on my flickr i know.

5/21/2008 12:47:20 AM

^^^ Kiwi, glad you like it

if you go to the link here you can click a link on the right that *should* download the original picture to your PC. let me know if it doesn't work and I'll send it to you somehow

http://picasaweb.google.com/paerabol/Nature/photo#5199523641748566338

5/21/2008 3:28:38 AM

"new" film camera ftw

5/22/2008 11:06:31 PM

Question: How does Wolf Camera justify charging $12.99 for 11x14 prints. When places like Adorama can do them for $3. I've used both for the same picture in matte and they look and feel almost exactly the same. Shipping is $7, but if you get more than a few prints it more than makes up for the shipping cost.

just throwin' that out there.

5/23/2008 12:41:39 PM

convenience of being in person I suppose. and they are in the mall and all over the place. Its like how stuff costs more at the convenience store than at the grocery store.

I just got my 55-250is lens and will be out all day tomorrow taking pictures

5/23/2008 1:48:16 PM

I fiddled with this one a little bit. Don't know if I like it or not.

5/23/2008 2:03:53 PM

5/23/2008 5:22:29 PM

^ ooooooooooh pretty


^^ Yeah I've played with that one too to try and get a little more life and wonder out of it...just posted the original because I want to get in the habit of taking the right shot the first time

but it looks good, thanks!

5/23/2008 5:54:51 PM

Apologies for this post -- Im sure it has been answered somewhere but search didnt help out

Im looking to pick up a DSLR on the relative cheap. Ebay has some deals for a Digital Rebel or D40, 1gb card, 18-55 stock lens, basic stuff, etc. They go for around 400-450 depending on whether you get a one year warranty or a bag.

Is this a good route to go? In terms of ebay, camera and price? Feel free to reply or PM, thanks in advance

5/23/2008 8:12:30 PM

craigslist.

with newer cameras that just came out somebody must have something they want to get rid off. There is a section just for photo/video

5/23/2008 8:14:10 PM

Some pictures from the Brewery last night

5/23/2008 9:12:43 PM

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"Ebay has some deals for a Digital Rebel or D40"

Do you plan on purchasing more lenses in the future? That's the only thing that bothers me about the d40, you have to buy lens with internal focusing motors.

5/24/2008 1:13:03 PM

^Canon lenses are internal motors as well.

5/24/2008 10:45:57 PM

I know canon has internal motors available. I mean the d40 will only auto focus with lenses that are F mount and have internal motors. The XT that the d40 was compared to will auto focus any EF or EF-S lens.

5/24/2008 11:39:57 PM

Oh, right. I forgot that there were f-mount lenses that used a body mount motor.

5/25/2008 12:37:28 AM

got one today!

snapped a couple quick ones of the kitty before charging the battery

5/25/2008 5:39:12 PM

How do you take such good pics? Do you mess with them before posting them on tdub?

I've been playing with an slr recently knowing NOTHING about taking them except I tend to find cool angles and things pleasing to the eye. Are there logistics? Any advice? Is it really all photoshop?

5/25/2008 5:43:44 PM

^ Start paying attention to light and framing (composition). Those two things cover the majority of what makes a photo good.

5/25/2008 6:08:02 PM

^^^Are you sure the cat prefers red claw covers versus clear or others?

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5/25/2008 6:08:50 PM

we've done tons of different colors, these are now pink

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5/25/2008 6:09:42 PM

Thanks darkone.......

5/25/2008 6:11:46 PM

advice on this camera, please.. didn't want to sort through 56 pages
http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=527540

5/25/2008 9:06:50 PM

set em up

5/25/2008 9:09:22 PM

57

5/25/2008 9:26:15 PM

still learnin

5/26/2008 1:53:57 AM

^The cat picture is nice, the fact that you had the lens wide open blurred the background and put focus on the cat's face. The background in the cat picture doesn't show any sharpness or detract focus from the subject.

The dog however, has a little too much going on in the background.

5/26/2008 2:24:38 AM

whats a d50 going for these days

also how well do lenses hold their value

5/26/2008 7:00:34 AM

^go for a d40, you can find the package, with lens for around $400

and lenses will hold their value (as long as they are cared for) for a damn long time...of course you have digital and nondigital lenses so that may make a difference in what you are looking for...but ya know

5/26/2008 7:22:26 AM

5/26/2008 8:23:26 AM

wow, beautiful

5/26/2008 8:33:49 AM

not looking to buy, thanks though... just wondering how well my stuff has held its value. acutally might buy more if it holds value and it wont cost a lot to upgrade. haha

5/26/2008 9:07:22 AM

^^^Sweet picture

5/26/2008 11:38:33 AM

Just playing with it....

5/26/2008 9:17:45 PM

wow kiwi, nice. that second flower picture is amazing. what surface was it on?



and statefan24, the cat picture is probably "better" as far as "pleasing to the eye" goes, but in terms of interest I like the dog. The framing could use some work and the flash washed it out a little, but you caught a curious expression in his face. I also like the color juxtaposition from a midnight bluish to dog-white or whatever you want to call it. Anyway, for what it's worth, I spent more time looking at the dog than the cat



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5/27/2008 3:14:32 AM