Could be there to compare the size of the flower and us humans

doesnt seem bright enough for a flash to have been fired. But who knows

Quite satisfied with the performance. Well, you get what you pay for, and for such a cheap price one surely can't expect L-like quality from it.
Though camera shake is really a problem. I had to bump up the ISO and use my flash to get a fast shutter speed to decrease camera shake


This one's taken at 228mm @ ISO 800 using the lens' macro mode
Aperture set at 7.1 to decrease PF and CA


248mm
ISO 800
F7.1

Still trying to get used to the increased minimum focusing distance

Those shots were shot handheld. My dumb tripod's not flexible enough >__< Might invest in a monopod
I bought my lens second hand. It was in perfect condition.
IS........I.....WANT.....IS......

got it for 450
Not the cheapest you can find, but I took it since it was in such good condition

Macam nak bunuh diri je...
Cool lighting btw

Artificial lighting done during PP?

Hey guys, just wanna evaluate the general opinion of the public regarding HDR.
Between the two HDR pics, which one do you prefer and if possible, why.
Both generated with Photomatix with a single RAW file.
18mm
F11
1/15s

The first one gives a kinda surreal mood.


The second one looks more abstract.


I personally prefer the first one though.

The human eye has a higher dynamic range than the camera sensor.
Moreover the human eye is extremely adaptive, it reacts to tiny changes instantaneously so you'll always see the "best" image
Like da3shou3 said, you can achieve higher dynamic range by utilizing a GND filter, but the GND cant be used for All occasions. The GND has a specific pattern in which only certain scenes and landscapes can fit properly.
Or you could go HDR

Actually HDR means high dynamic range. In HDR pictures one should be able to see details in the shadows and highlight. As good as that picture may be, that picture cannot be considered a HDR picture if you ask me.

This post has been edited by joyyy: Oct 21 2008, 02:01 PM

Other than that, the monkey 'showed' something else too.

Here's a HDR image taken at Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Club.

Now WHO says IS isn't effective?

70-200 F2.8L

70-200 F2.8L + 2x Extender?

Will decrease the maximum aperture by its multiplier. A 2x extender used on an F4 lens will only have a maximum aperture of F8.

Creating HDR images always amplifies the noise. This effect is more observed when the HDR image is created using only a single RAW file. >__<
Meanwhile, here's my pictar for the day



Canon 1000d
18mm
ISO 200
F11

This post has been edited by joyyy: Oct 30 2008, 07:06 PM

So...the plant is a Baseball plant??

Don't think its HDR. More to extensive PP

This post has been edited by joyyy: Nov 3 2008, 03:17 PM