Cameras

snuffaluff · #21

Guys, this is a great response! I didn't think I'd get that.

Wec, I actually think the first picture looks better than the second one. It seems more natural to me and you can see the details of the knife better, while the second one seems to be a bit too bright. Just my opinion though, i'm no expert by far.

It seems as though most of use about the same range of camera's, just different brands. I love the photoboxes. I guess I should make one.

malice4you · #22

I use one of four Canon digital SLR's - two 1D Mark II N, a 1Ds, and a 20D.

I took that photo a while ago, I need to update it, since I also have a Sigma 300-800 5.6, 35 1.4L, 15 fisheye, and 70-200 2.8L IS, plus the 1DIIN #2 and 1Ds not pictured.

wec12 · #23

snuffaluff wrote: Wec, I actually think the first picture looks better than the second one. It seems more natural to me and you can see the details of the knife better, while the second one seems to be a bit too bright. Just my opinion though, i'm no expert by far.

Hm... Now the second pic looks too bright to me, too :p . Really appreciate your suggestion, snuffaluff :) .

JBE · #24

David Lowry wrote:I use a Nikon Coolpix 4100. It's just a regular average Joe type of camera (4 Mega pixels). I simply have good lighting and use the Macro setting on the camera. I take almost all of my pictures directly underneath a lamp in my basement that I put a 150 watt bulb in. The lamp is only on during pictures because the bulb exceeds the allowed wattage on the lamp.

That's the exact same camera I have and use... :cool:

Shike · #25

snuffaluff wrote:Wec, I actually think the first picture looks better than the second one. It seems more natural to me and you can see the details of the knife better, while the second one seems to be a bit too bright. Just my opinion though, i'm no expert by far.

I agree with you. First one looks more natural.

Simple Man · #26

I use a Panasonic Lumix ??? on macro and a homemade box like enyong's with shop lights. I then color correct on the computer. It does well enough for me.

snuffaluff · #27

Malice, :eek: that's some serious lenses you've got there!! Do you have a photo album somewhere? I'd love to see some pics that you've taken.

Simple Man, What knife is that? I don't think i've ever seen it.

Simple Man · #28

That would be the 3002S Stag Spyderkey, later called the Hummingbird, blade length is 1 1/2” and 2 1/8” overall closed. Pretty much a LLK.

enyong112 · #29

malice4you wrote:

I use one of four Canon digital SLR's - two 1D Mark II N, a 1Ds, and a 20D.

I took that photo a while ago, I need to update it, since I also have a Sigma 300-800 5.6, 35 1.4L, 15 fisheye, and 70-200 2.8L IS, plus the 1DIIN #2 and 1Ds not pictured.

Woweee... a whole lot L-serires lenses... hey malice, you're a photographer by profession? I'm going try me a SLR, make it as a hobby, I know this hobby is gonna cost me more than knives... :)

malice4you · #30

enyong112 wrote:Woweee... a whole lot L-serires lenses... hey malice, you're a photographer by profession? I'm going try me a SLR, make it as a hobby, I know this hobby is gonna cost me more than knives... :)

Yes, I do photography professionally as well as for fun. It's a lot of fun, and generally a lot less frowned on in public than me carrying 61 spydercos :p It's something different every day for work, and no matter what your experience, there's always something new to try.

To start out, stick with just the camera and kit lens. The kit lens (generally an 18-55) is generally a decent lens for average use. Once you have used that lens for a while, you will see if it's not wide enough or long enough or fast enough for you. For $100, it's a fine lens to start out with. Many users opt for a 75-300 zoom next. For many people, that combination is fine for average shooting.

Whatever you do, never, EVER get interested in night-time sports shooting, or long range birding....at least if you want any money in your wallet. And never join a photography forum, especially if, by seeing photos of knives here, you decide that you MUST have that knife.

Don't worry about the gear - better gear won't make you a better photographer - it's all about your eye. And seeing that you're here on the Spyderco forums, you've obviously got a good eye

These are generally my sporting and wildlife lenses:

Jay_Ev · #31

Wow. The posts from some of the people here make me feel kinda embarrassed. I use a simple point-and-shoot 7.2 mp Sony Cybershot DSC-W55. I know it's not much but it gets the job done. Here is a pic taken with that camera:

Jay

mrappraisit · #32

If these posts inspire anyone to get a new camera here is a really good digital camera review website:

http://www.dpreview.com/

I've purchased two cameras after reading the reviews here and have always been happy.

OuchThatsSharp · #33

I got the idea from a professional knife photographer who is over at Bladeforums and goes by the name of "Sharp By Coop". Here's the link:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... p?t=328550

My lighting setup:

My studio setup:

My EDC Native III (actually the very first Spyderco I ever bought):

XM-18 Group shot:

Howard Viele/Liong Mah "Push":

Howard Viele/Liong Mah "Push" back view:

Closeup of Push bolster work:

Brian Fellhoelter Kwerk:

Brian Fellhoetler Kwerk back view:

More pics to follow later in separate posts.

buglerbilly · #34

A very very nice selection of knives and some great shots mate!

The photographing set-up stimulates my need to do something...........I've got a very nice camera! :rolleyes:

The Viele knife just makes me go weak at the knees.........simply superb.

Great link back to the Blade Forum.......... :spyder:

Regards,

BUG

amen74 · #35

Great pictures! They're coming along really nice.

I like the Viele, so that's were the Phoneix is coming from.

snuffaluff · #36

malice, those pictures make me jealous! lol One day I hope to take at least one great shot like those.

Ouch, i like that set up better than a box. Seems like it doesn't take up room when not in use. Would some lights/filters on the side make it better?

WhyNot · #37

OuchThatsSharp,
Your setup works for you very well!
Excellent photos! Now I cannot wait to see Spyderco's version of Viele.
Thanks,
WhyNot.

OuchThatsSharp · #38

What's nice about this setup is that I can move/add lights around. I can put up side reflectors if needed. Due to the width of the diffuser, it spreads the light out pretty good. I have two 8X10 acrylic picture frames, one with black paper on it and the other with a mirror paper, both used as reflectors as needed.

Fdrotary · #39

Malice since you shoot Canon, are you a member of PoTN? That sight as cost me roughly $7k... If i had to do it all over... I would of probably spent more. About to upgrade my 70-300 is to a 70-200 f/2.8 IS.

merthyrmafia · #40

I use a Nikon D80.
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