hi guys..
this is my 1st time posting here
abit shy want to host my pics that i have been taking with various cameras.
testing abit of the cam and also my skills
will post the final jpeg..
wanna ask, hw do i create water mark or add text on my pics? use photoshop?
other den photoshop what can i use to edit raw?

1.session1~SE Z800i (lots old pics from past 2 yrs)
2.session2~eos 5d (random shots of BTS)
3.session3~eos30d (cosplay event at BTS)
4.session4~eos 450d

This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 21 2008, 09:33 AM

test machine #1: SE Z800i 1.3mpx
location Sabah n Labuan

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This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 15 2008, 09:32 PM

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your k800i just like lomography camera.. awesome..

Lols.... Lomo..

Is that sandakan? hahaha... if that is, THAT's MY HOMETOWN!

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lomo??haha..not reli lo
its z800i..old 1

i took at KK airport..imagine damn deserted..
den the rest are at labuan
no chance to snap at sandakan coz when i was there..rushing lo..

ooh.. haha... KK airport.... i missed KK!!! one day i'll drive around KK and non-stop snap em pictures! i missed sutera harbour... hope it's not polluted now. hahas..

the last i was there..sutera harbour is still clean

LOL...lomo... erm, by saturation/brightness/contrast adjustments also can make lomo right?

to TS, why dun u post ur DSLR pics, very eager to see la

who is TS??
haha..nasib onli look like lomo..

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Added on April 16, 2008, 11:11 pmi didnt adjust anything via photoshop..just my HP camera n me lo

This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 16 2008, 11:11 PM

part2 of z800
location: penang

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woh! funky with number 7!

hey!!why mods move my topic to HPs and communication???
am i not taking photographs?
its my lesson journey la
i start from hp's to dslr la...
im goin to put my dslr photos soon also...

TS = ThreadStarter = you lah
the pic quality isn't gud lar.... not enjoying the photos.

i knw wat u guys will enjoy..
gals pics rite?
u wan dslr pics?
i will give u dslr when i get moved back to the photography section
dont condem my pics coz its not from a dslr..its from a cam phone..
just tot sharing it with you all only
if i have a dslr at that time..it will be a very different quality

since ppl dont understand what is my stuff about..
nah here is DSLR for u
canon EOS 5D
1st time using ok
didnt use any photoshop to edit..this jpeg is from the cam itself. i have the raw..but dont knw how to do.








This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 20 2008, 03:34 PM

now mods..move it back please

why sound so pissed? lol
ppl just leaving comment only
btw yr dslr pics is...... not impressive

as i mentioned..im new using dslr..
i didnt use flash or anything
i didnt edit use photoshop!
yes..im pissed
i wan good n constructive comments lo..
not those kopitiam style spamming

i try to be humble (wanting comments and tips) n start slow..den mods simply move my thread
im from a hp cam guy to a loan dslr kinda guy..
im trying to play around the dslr..without flash..adjust the shutter speed n iso
you wont expect anything nice so soon
coz as i say..im just startin out





This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 18 2008, 05:46 PM

why notyet moved back?
how can i ask them to move back????

dude chill,

i start out from scratch from here too you know. if you showed them
good attitude they wouldn't mind posting some comments for you.
at least try to google for good composition tips, your photos are only
mere snap shots, nothing special IMHO. you need to improvise some
composition techniques such as the rule of third. try shoot interesting
subject. landscape, abstract or whatever suits you.

if you're really serious about photography, you'd probably need a lot
of reading and references.

you are not the only one who's new to photography around here.
so its kinda gets repetitive to give out the same thing all over again.
hope this helps keep it up.

This post has been edited by MR.Shiney: Apr 18 2008, 07:23 PM

how about you let us enjoy ?

moving this back to photography.

camera phone obviously is not competent enough even if compare to digicam. however, it is still a camera if you know how to use it and definitely deserves a place in photography. a great skilled photography anytime can win someone heart with their camera phone's photo compare to a no talent DSLR user.

anyhow, we also have gallery for cameraphone here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/541928

that was what i thought when i first joined the photo gallery section..but my thread was closed in less than 2 hours..and my pics were still acceptable pics from a w800i hope mods will ALL agree to allow cam phones in photogallery sections... we post in the photo gallery for one reason...which is to learn how to compose..why must we be put together with those snapshots in the cam phone gallery just MO hope the mods could take into consideration

but if someone obviously making joke of photography field or this section with their stupid camera phones' photos, i 100% agree they dont deserve a place in here.

okk..i un i un...
sorry all sifu
will post more of my dslr shots
i just got the 5d dat day..so nothing in mind, my playground was at BTS onli..kinda limited lo
i luv to take pictures of ppl n also buildings/architecture
my dad was the one who structure my training for now
so far, i used 5d, 30d, 400d
so im getting used to all these functions and also limitations and also the pros of each diff cam.
from there i learn lo..
so far im learning on diff cam n diff iso setting and wats da results
shutter speed on different lighting and also subject speed
im stil not at the stage of using a flash yet

u're such a gear masturbator...
it doesn't matter which camera u use to take picture...its the skill tat counts...
using 5d, 30d, 400d doesnt justify anything...again...

i knw it doesnt count..
im getting familiarized with the equipment and finding what suits me

more shots with 5d








This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 20 2008, 03:35 PM

^ shots are too underexposed, you'll need to learn how to quick read the 5D's Exposure dial and do variance shooting. I see that your shutter is low and the pic is still dark so try to boost the ISO next time around.

There's an inbuilt AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) which makes life easier by producing 2 other shots with lower and higher exposures.



Let people buy what they want. I believe in buying first, practicing later lol and it has suited the way i shoot.

If the TS is comfortable with the 5D then so be it. I'm comfortable with it, it's chunk ass heavy with the grip and all, but still i feel better using it than with a 40D and i believe it contributes.

This post has been edited by empire23: Apr 19 2008, 01:02 AM

thanks for the tips..
will look at this with the 5d

This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 19 2008, 01:14 AM

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This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 20 2008, 04:02 PM

comments plz all sifus..
my 30d session is comin up lo..
but to shy to show..
i didnt do white balance before and the noise too abit high coz i use high iso..
all da pics not very nice

This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 19 2008, 01:38 AM

izit legal to took pics in shoping complex especially in time square?

i think it is..
is there an issue meh?

Before i would comment more, pls think of a subject u wanted to shoot. Most of ur pics were mainly snapshots.

Hint: that skoda car outside BTS. Try that out.

I think I same to empire , alot picture is underexposed especially those indoor shots.

let me suggest one thing. try doing HDR.

bro, he hardly understand the camera functions and yet you suggest him to do hdr? . at softwares later on. Better idea give that 5d to me .

On a serious note, ts you could learn more on photography on the web. Start searching with "photography beginners" or "photography tutorials" for instance. Among basics you should know are iso, aperture, shutter, exposure values and composition.

hdr not that hard la.. plug your cam to the tripod. shoot different exposures. use photomatix to stack the photos into 1, then tonemapping secukup rasa.

unless u'r talking about good hdrs, then that comes with creativity la.

i think he meant that the ts should be learning basics first

hmm..okok..i un..
thanks for comments
mayb i will try on 450d tomolo...hehe

how many cameras u have leh.

all also not mine la

got 5D you dont want use ?
and you go try 450D ?

using 30d
didnt do white balance wen use..mistake to use high iso n no flash..
dats y so warm n also not very nice..haih
actually shy wan show u all...








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This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 20 2008, 04:07 PM

mind sharing the camera setting? and what mode are u using.. such as M? P? Tv? Av?

i was using M
iso High
shutter speed 1/25

most of yr shots are blur IMO... high iso means how much? try not to shake when pressing the shutter...hold on to yr breath...

MY advice is avoid using M for the time being coz u did not even know how to use it, which explains the shots here are poor. Try use P for beginners. I do recommend using Appeture priority for standstill subjects.

why were you shooting at aperture F16? no wonder almost all your shots are blur. You should be using small F number insted of big f number when indoors. Using small f number will allow you to use higher shutter speed.

teddy i serously think you shoud go read up some articles on what are apertures and shutter speeds as they are what determines the end result of your photos... the stickied thread in the photography section has very good links...i learnt it all from there before i started using a SLR..

hmm..thanks for your comments
will improve!!

guys..session4
eos 450d
used macro mode lo

u donno how to change it vertically? aiya..

anyway..kinda soft i can say.. and what for four 'kinda same' shots? u try different exposures?

dono hwo2change lo..
yes..use diff exposure

could u please post the exposure settings?

when using a SLR try out the aperture mode, shutter mode or the least use P mode... NEVER use scene mode it is just a waste...

as i said earlier on...you can read up some articles on what they are...

Teddy , Not to harrasing you but you put DSLR user to the shame
Looks like using PNS Camera to take photo but some PNS camera can do better than it.

Just my comment.

Try to read some articles same with orenzai, learn how to use aperture value and shutter speed ?

sigh here here are the links that i feel is VERY helpful for beginners...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/

this should teach yo all the basics..spend time to read and experiment it...

Don't be afraid to use the green box or P mode. In fact, you can use it all the time and instantly get good picture while learning the basics.

walau...all also -ve comments?
hmm
i think i gotta buck up..

comments on these please:

all soft one.. and kinda blur..OOF..which part r u focusing? erm..what aperture r u using?

This post has been edited by razuryza: Apr 22 2008, 10:03 AM

RT, u canon salesman eh? i want the minature canon eos1d+600mm lens can ah?

I have no idea where r u focusing at . Try use appeture priority n set the highest appeture in ur lens to get the highest possible sharpness.

lol...we are guiding you to the right path

Yup, turn all -ve to learn ur mistakes n soon u will be a good photographer. But i admit ur guts here for posting pics with ur raw skills and dare to be commented.

i want to learn..dats y im not shame to let you guys comment
with this hope i will be better

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Added on April 22, 2008, 5:59 pmim not salesman la..
dats my limited edition..hehe

This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: Apr 22 2008, 05:59 PM

Is that 400mm F2.8 L there ?
I want it

Btw , your 450D shows a good result , just image is Out Of Focus or maybe I dont know where you focusing

Err , what lens did you use for that 3 photo ?
Dont tell me its L lens

nope...he is using kitlens.. 18-55...

a nifty tip is to download the picture and use adobe bridge to check

Oh , read through exif data ?
But , it doesnt show lens model right ?

thats why i said use adobe bridge

i admit im not very good at focusing..
i didnt c da focus point correctly..n didnt knw i can adjust the focus point..haha
yes..im using kit lens

If u cant even know how to focus, i suggest u to keep ur dslr n move back to pns or go to a prosummer, like canon S5. Focusing is one of the essential skills for photography mate.

so buckle up!!!!! Hope for more improvement frm u.

This post has been edited by travis_ckf: Apr 23 2008, 01:55 AM

98 percent of all my beginner shots were OOF, and badly at that. I believe shooting crap is a learning process. I admit that 50 percent of my EOS5D shots are of my room, my ceiling fan and my toilet bowl, just for the sake of practice and coordination.

One thing Prosumers can never teach you effectively is the use of customized AF and MF, due to the controls, and the fact you're dealing with a much larger sensor and thus a large DOF.

TIP to TS : Learn to select the focus points individually and practice on small objects like pencils and stuff. Also learn to read the flashing red focus points, they generally tell you 2 things, the location of the focusing area, and the general plane of focus.

sorry been silent these past week..too busy with work..
will get more pics dis weekend

walau..long time no post..no time to shoot..so sorry

just took pics with 450d n also 40d..its comin up very very soon!!

why are you posting 3 posts together telling us how busy you are?

rockstart, use 1D mark III la...

Why got mark III dun want to use, use 450D pula...

hahah..
im newbie ma..must start off small n low..huhu

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Added on May 26, 2008, 9:35 amsorry..giving too much anticipation ma

This post has been edited by rockstar teddy: May 26 2008, 09:35 AM