New camera advice? - Page 2

sworks · 2nd October 2012, 18:43

I have a post running on Talk Photography too and it was said that 800 iso is about the limit? I agree that frame rate isn't everything on the 5D2 but when your used to 8 maybe 3 is a drop, plus the reach that I would lose? how do you find noise ninja, is it better than photoshop or LightRoom?
Thanks

coolcat · 2nd October 2012, 18:46

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Originally Posted by sworks

I have a post running on Talk Photography too and it was said that 800 iso is about the limit? I agree that frame rate isn't everything on the 5D2 but when your used to 8 maybe 3 is a drop, plus the reach that I would lose? how do you find noise ninja, is it better than photoshop or LightRoom?
Thanks

Hi Mark,

I have the new firmware on my 7d and you can set the max Iso so you don't push it to far but I go to 3200 all the time and without pixel peeping find the results really not bad at all.
I use noise ninja because it was my first intro into noise reduction and it works for me :-)
I'm sure ps would give you the same results as well.

sworks · 2nd October 2012, 21:28

I use LR3 but I'm told LR4 is much better. When you shoot sports do you use One focus point and recompose, multi points or manual?

coolcat · 2nd October 2012, 21:53

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Originally Posted by sworks

I use LR3 but I'm told LR4 is much better. When you shoot sports do you use One focus point and recompose, multi points or manual?

Bit of both

Single spot point expansion with ai servo for cars coming towards me and usually manual focus for panning shots.
I've yet to use Lightroom but I am tempted for speed of workflow.
Cs5 is a bit slow and over complex for me for the type of photography I do.

sworks · 2nd October 2012, 22:24

I have been using single point focus as it's supposed to be sharper (If I get it in the right place lol) with Ai servo and high speed shutter. I probably use LR 90% of the time and just then use PS to clone, crop etc

Rocket · 2nd October 2012, 22:42

I use lightroom for about 85% of the time and sometimes dip into photoshop when things get tough. My camera is always set with single spot A/F for the good reason that I like it that way. My cheapo Pentax KR is great in low light.
I don't know one end of a Canon from the other.

The cheaper end of the DSLR market and the Bridge and Compact market are awash with good makes. Every few months I have a look and a new model and maker looks best, yet in those sectors I have never picked out at Canon or Nikon as favorite.

Mid to high end DSLRs however, Canik come into their own. There are a few other good options but the big two have great range off accesories and lenses.

Pentax make some excellent mid/high end DSLR's which I think are every bit as good as the Canon/Nikon yet if I had the money I would most likely get a Canon/Nikon.

I've always wanted a Nikon and I have no idea why.

This post is of course completely of no use to the OP

coolcat · 2nd October 2012, 22:52

Hi Paul,

I've got a yearning for some new glass again, it happens every few months or so

I've had the 120-300 f2.8 for at least a few months, must be time for something else

I'll never get me an Mg V8 with all those lovely lenses out there saying 'buy me'
Cars and cameras, expensive hobbies aren't they!

And this post doesn't help either ! Oops , back on topic.
Just blow the lot on a 1d x and tell the Mrs, oh that old thing, it's been in my camera bag for ages....

Rocket · 2nd October 2012, 23:03

Will this be for the cars again?

I get the yearning and then start looking at reviews and prices. I am still hopeful of father christmas bringing me a 90mm macro.

I am lucky in that the subjects I shoot do not call for quick glass and I can keep the cost down. At the moment if I can't get the shot I get the tripod out or give up muttering about my lrns choice Lol. Good job I don't do it for a living.

sworks · 3rd October 2012, 19:52

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Just blow the lot on a 1d x and tell the Mrs, oh that old thing, it's been in my camera bag for ages....

Think she might miss the £5k+ missing from the bank account

coolcat · 3rd October 2012, 20:36

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Originally Posted by sworks

Think she might miss the £5k+ missing from the bank account

Buy her a new pair of shoes to create a diversion

Following your threads over on Talk as well btw.

2nd October 2012, 18:43	#11
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sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,071 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I have been using single point focus as it's supposed to be sharper (If I get it in the right place lol) with Ai servo and high speed shutter. I probably use LR 90% of the time and just then use PS to clone, crop etc __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I use lightroom for about 85% of the time and sometimes dip into photoshop when things get tough. My camera is always set with single spot A/F for the good reason that I like it that way. My cheapo Pentax KR is great in low light. I don't know one end of a Canon from the other. The cheaper end of the DSLR market and the Bridge and Compact market are awash with good makes. Every few months I have a look and a new model and maker looks best, yet in those sectors I have never picked out at Canon or Nikon as favorite. Mid to high end DSLRs however, Canik come into their own. There are a few other good options but the big two have great range off accesories and lenses. Pentax make some excellent mid/high end DSLR's which I think are every bit as good as the Canon/Nikon yet if I had the money I would most likely get a Canon/Nikon. I've always wanted a Nikon and I have no idea why. This post is of course completely of no use to the OP __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/ Last edited by Rocket; 2nd October 2012 at 22:54..

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,221 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Hi Paul, I've got a yearning for some new glass again, it happens every few months or so I've had the 120-300 f2.8 for at least a few months, must be time for something else I'll never get me an Mg V8 with all those lovely lenses out there saying 'buy me' Cars and cameras, expensive hobbies aren't they! And this post doesn't help either ! Oops , back on topic. Just blow the lot on a 1d x and tell the Mrs, oh that old thing, it's been in my camera bag for ages.... __________________ Jeff.

2nd October 2012, 23:03	#18
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	Will this be for the cars again? I get the yearning and then start looking at reviews and prices. I am still hopeful of father christmas bringing me a 90mm macro. I am lucky in that the subjects I shoot do not call for quick glass and I can keep the cost down. At the moment if I can't get the shot I get the tripod out or give up muttering about my lrns choice Lol. Good job I don't do it for a living. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/