Photographers Meet Up

[LegacyGT]

It seems that there are a lot of us that are into photography as a hobby, I wanted to gauge interest in getting together at some point during DF to hang out and talk photography. This will be my first DF, so not sure when the best time would be, but perhaps over lunch.

 

[fancyfootwork]

If I were going to DF I would love to join in. I'm quickly becoming a photography nut. Working with Aperture 3, Photoshop, illustrator, etc.

 

[LegacyGT]

If I were going to DF I would love to join in. I'm quickly becoming a photography nut. Working with Aperture 3, Photoshop, illustrator, etc.

How do you like Aperture 3 ... I currently am using light room for 95% of my processing and I have been amazed at how well it streamlines the editing process.

 

[fancyfootwork]

How do you like Aperture 3 ... I currently am using light room for 95% of my processing and I have been amazed at how well it streamlines the editing process.

I've had it for a week and really dig it. Think iPhoto but with numerous options. It's sorting and layout makes it a dream if you have thousands of images scattered all over your hard drive.

 

[ROMEO]

I would be in, if I was going to DF...

As for lightroom, I use it all the time, and is great! But I only do 50% of my pp there, then I transfer the pic to photoshop and do there in it since I do have a few plugins I use, then, my final pics make it into my iPhoto library, what I lik about iPhoto is just how simple it is to share the pictures to Facebook, iWeb, email, iPhones iPads... ( I do carry lots of pics on my iPad, is great to show pics...)

Aperture, I have it, actually, I have lots of pug ins for it, but never got into it...

 

[05xrunner]

all I have to say is Lightroom 3 is GOD with its noise reduction algorithms. it makes my camera a good stop faster cause of it..they really did a great job in 3

 

[Bunky]

How is the performance of Lightroom? These programs usually need tons of ram to work efficiently...

 

[SeaJay's]

Sorry - I'll be at DF but when it comes to camera's I don't know my butt from my elbow! lol. Maybe I can get my gf into your convo. She is trying to get into photography.

 

[05xrunner]

i have no issues with lightroom and any performance.I only have 4GB of ram

 

[LegacyGT]

How is the performance of Lightroom? These programs usually need tons of ram to work efficiently...

A fast hard drive is going to make more of a performance difference. With an SSD 4GB is plenty, but more is always better if you have it.

 

[fancyfootwork]

Whats crazy to think is how much photographers these days rely on programs to edit their photos. How many of you used film? Also, what cameras are we all using? I have a Nikon D40.

 

[DaHen]

How is the performance of Lightroom? These programs usually need tons of ram to work efficiently...

Yes, ya do need a newer up to date machine when running some of these photo applications.
Got this machine a year ago with an Intel Dualcore 2.50GHz with 4GB of RAM. Both Lightroom and Photoshop run smooth.

They would not have on the previous computer.

Do ninety-five per cent of my work on Lightroom.

 

[2gHiBoost]

Is it sad that I don't have nor have I used Lightroom? I only use Adope PS CS4. I'd love to join in on the conversations and learn some more. I shoot with a Canon XTi for now. My cousin who shoots professionally is getting rid of a 5D Mark II soon (moving into videography and needs a true HD camera) and I'm going to pick that up. I shoot with L glass so I can live with the XTi for now.

 

[LegacyGT]

How many of you used film? Also, what cameras are we all using? I have a Nikon D40.

I have used, developed, and even made my own prints, though that was a long time ago.

I am currently shooting a Canon 7d, and still have my 20d body collecting dust.

I just got in my 24-70 EF f2.8 L
Also shoot a lot with my 50mm EF 1.8 (I love this lens)
Also in my collection:
10-22 EF-S
17-85 EF-S
And I need to rent the 70-200 f2.8 L before I decide between the f4 or the f2.8.

 

[05xrunner]

my gear is in my sig but this is what I have owned in the past
Bodies
Canon Rebel XT
Canon 30D
Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 7D

Lenses
Sigma 70-200 f2.8 DG EX HSM
Canon 17-55 2.8IS
Sigma 17-35 f2.8-4 DG EX HSM
Canon 24-70L
Canon 70-200L f4
Tamron 28-75
Sigma 10-20
Sigma 50-500 DG
Canon 85 1.8

Flash
Canon 430exII
Canon 430ex Flash
Sigma 500 DG Super

 

[ROMEO]

I have used, developed, and even made my own prints, though that was a long time ago.

I am currently shooting a Canon 7d, and still have my 20d body collecting dust.

I just got in my 24-70 EF f2.8 L
Also shoot a lot with my 50mm EF 1.8 (I love this lens)
Also in my collection:
10-22 EF-S
17-85 EF-S
And I need to rent the 70-200 f2.8 L before I decide between the f4 or the f2.8.

70-200 f2.8 IS MKII for sure!!! I just sold my MKI, and have had the MKII since it first came out! It is a great lens! No just because of the extra stop, but also the new IS system...

 

[ROMEO]

My gear:


Bodies:
Canon 7D (gripped)
Canon 5D MKII (gripped)

Lenses:
Canon 50 1.8 MKII
Canon 28-135
Canon 10-22
Canon 24-70 2.8
Canon 70-200 2.8 IS MKII
Canon 1.4 extender MKII
Flash:
580ex II

Carbon fiber tripod, 2 canon bags, 1 canon bad pack, pelican case with foam cut outs, single camera R strap, ice cube diffuser a few filters, I'm sure there is more...