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walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:06 pm

Dave B wrote:
walker111 wrote:70-300mm F/4-5.6 DG Macro Lens

Bought.
The same Tamron lens? How much?

Yeah, just now. Hell, I didn't even know the artist's name, only that he's "crazy"

I bought a sigma lens, it had better reviews then the tamron and was cheaper by 6 bucks. It cost me 135 including expedited ship[ping, should be here by saturday.

this dude has been out for awhile.

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:10 pm

We'll have to compare pics then. I wanna see what your does.

<------ pondering getting something that does 500mm.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:16 pm

Dave B wrote:We'll have to compare pics then. I wanna see what your does.

<------ pondering getting something that does 500mm.

well if you can find one under 200 bucks lmk and I'll cancel my order and get that one...

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:17 pm

walker111 wrote:
Dave B wrote:We'll have to compare pics then. I wanna see what your does.

<------ pondering getting something that does 500mm.
well if you can find one under 200 bucks lmk and I'll cancel my order and get that one...

Yeah right. I doubt that will happen.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:18 pm

looking now

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:19 pm

GL, dunno if you can find one of those that cheap. Probably closer to the 500-700 range just for the lens. Those are expensive.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:22 pm

Quantaray 600-1000mm Zoom Lens for 350!!!

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:24 pm

walker111 wrote:Quantaray 600-1000mm Zoom Lens for 350!!!

REALLY??? Damn.

*counts the pennies on his desk*

I'll probably have to wait a bit but I'll be getting something like that.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:25 pm

Dave B wrote:
walker111 wrote:Quantaray 600-1000mm Zoom Lens for 350!!!
REALLY??? Damn.

*counts the pennies on his desk*

I'll probably have to wait a bit but I'll be getting something like that.

I think 600-1000 is a bit much for me....

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:30 pm

Nah. But I'll need something between the 300 and 600 of that one.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:33 pm

Dave B wrote:Nah. But I'll need something between the 300 and 600 of that one.

Im anxious to see what 300 is.

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:37 pm

300's not bad, but don't shoot all the way at 300, use like 290ish so you can focus.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 3:51 pm

Dave B wrote:300's not bad, but don't shoot all the way at 300, use like 290ish so you can focus.

Isnt ur lens auto focus?

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 3:58 pm

walker111 wrote:
Dave B wrote:300's not bad, but don't shoot all the way at 300, use like 290ish so you can focus.
Isnt ur lens auto focus?

LOL. Jim, please step away from the auto focus...

Yes it is, but that doesn't mean I use it.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 4:05 pm

Dave B wrote:
walker111 wrote:
Dave B wrote:300's not bad, but don't shoot all the way at 300, use like 290ish so you can focus.
Isnt ur lens auto focus?
LOL. Jim, please step away from the auto focus...

Yes it is, but that doesn't mean I use it.

fuk that, I always use auto focus

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 4:09 pm

LOL. Well, use it for now. I'm trying not to use anything auto. "trying" being the key word. I'll say for example take a pic in auto. Then try to duplicate in manual. Also, remember you said you couldn't take certain pics.... Try that same pic in manual.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 4:13 pm

Dave B wrote:LOL. Well, use it for now. I'm trying not to use anything auto. "trying" being the key word. I'll say for example take a pic in auto. Then try to duplicate in manual. Also, remember you said you couldn't take certain pics.... Try that same pic in manual.

I'll give ya that, but usually auto focus works perfectly fine.

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 4:15 pm

walker111 wrote:
Dave B wrote:LOL. Well, use it for now. I'm trying not to use anything auto. "trying" being the key word. I'll say for example take a pic in auto. Then try to duplicate in manual. Also, remember you said you couldn't take certain pics.... Try that same pic in manual.
I'll give ya that, but usually auto focus works perfectly fine.

It works for some pics, but for others it will not. Take the night shots I'm taking for example. With low light, there's not a whole lot to focus on.

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 4:17 pm

Dave B wrote:
walker111 wrote:
Dave B wrote:LOL. Well, use it for now. I'm trying not to use anything auto. "trying" being the key word. I'll say for example take a pic in auto. Then try to duplicate in manual. Also, remember you said you couldn't take certain pics.... Try that same pic in manual.
I'll give ya that, but usually auto focus works perfectly fine.
It works for some pics, but for others it will not. Take the night shots I'm taking for example. With low light, there's not a whole lot to focus on.

I dont have problems taking pics...

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 4:19 pm

You will. It's just a matter of time.

Those night tree outline shots I took in fully manual. I couldn't get the autofocus to focus on the outline. I had no choice but manual. Then there's pics where there is so much going on the camera can't pick on thing to focus on.

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 4:22 pm

Jim, here's a quick vid to watch while your bored...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzcFvsbPOIU

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 4:51 pm

Well I'll try the manual mode this weekend

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 4:52 pm

I'm going for the page!!

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » August 10th, 2006, 5:00 pm

Do it. It's so much more rewarding when you capture that pic fully manual

walker111 · Post by **walker111** » August 10th, 2006, 5:01 pm

I find it rewarding if it looks good!!!