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06/19/2006 08:28:06 AM · #1
Well if you take a look at my default camera, you will notice something different...Friday the store called and they hand my e500 in (but with only the 17.5-44mm kit len) so I finally did the very long desired, (and I think needed) upgrade to DSLR.

I did it for many reasons, some I actually didn't find out until after I got it.

First reason was I didn't feel my old OLY was giving me the shots I needed to be successful here and more importantly in the biz world. Particularly at night...just couldn't handle the noice and lack of sharpness.

Second, I'm moving to Okinawa, Japan in early Septemeber for one year. I was there once back in 1990 and only had a P&S film camera that did ok but I couldn't imagine going back there without a quality camera. Plus one of my buddies reminded me that A LOT of military personnel will want and need pro photos but it is difficult to get due to the language barrier and such, so there is the potential to make good money too and upgrade more.

And the thing I found out this weekend is that really cool click. I did not grow up using SLR's (or many cameras for that matter) and one thing I really found exciting was the click of the mirror moving then the shutter working. I mean how cool is that?! Sure I could set my old 5050 to play a click sound but it is nothing like that real thing. I even found myself doing rapid shots just for the heck of it so that I could hear the fast clicking and came to realize...I need a bigger faster CF card so I can hear it longer lol.

Then this morning I realized a problem with "the click". While getting dressed I noticed a doe out back with her fawn so I ran downstairs and grabbed my camera (yes I was dressed by that time) and went out to take some shots but I think the click bothered them. They didn't do their normal gental walk around and eat thing. I had tried to photograph them with my 5050 and was able to get closer (but not better shots) to them than I was with this. Is there anyway to quiet the click or at least lessen it?

I really do like having this sound confirmation that the camera is operating correctly but also worry about it in some situations, can anyone help?

And on a side note...you all got lucky that I missed the "Desolation II" challenge...I was so stoked to shoot for this one...oh well off to try my hand at Bokeh and Motion blur.
06/19/2006 08:35:01 AM · #2
Originally posted by sabphoto:

Is there anyway to quiet the click or at least lessen it?

I really do like having this sound confirmation that the camera is operating correctly but also worry about it in some situations, can anyone help?


There aren't a lot of options. For this reason some pro's revert back to P&S cameras. Dave Black (www.daveblackphotography.com) for example, used a Nikon Coolpix to get shots of Tiger Woods teeing off (a mandatory silent period) - and he got publishable results doing so.

The only options I have heard of are sound boxes and waterproof housings - basically something that totally encloses the camera to absorb the sound. They are expensive and clumsy. I remember reading something recently where the boxes are used on movie sets so that photo's can be taken whilst filming.

Thankfully, the new point and shoot camera's can be quite capable. Yes, they have their limitations but for short-range wildlife shots you might need to switch back from the DSLR.
06/19/2006 09:48:01 AM · #3
A big zoom lens, the next best thing to being there... :)

Congrats on the Cam!

I did my Oki tour in 82-83 and don't have a picture to show for it (well I got some snaps others took). Do it up, that place has some awesome opportunies.
06/19/2006 10:02:25 AM · #4
Some bodies are quieter than others...You just need a longer lens.
06/19/2006 02:22:51 PM · #5
Originally posted by awpollard:

...Congrats on the Cam!

I did my Oki tour in 82-83 and don't have a picture to show for it (well I got some snaps others took). Do it up, that place has some awesome opportunies.


Thanks.

I plan on seeing a lot of the island again. I know of some particular spots I want to hit but I'm sure I'll find many many more.

Anyone up for an Okinawa GTG? lol
06/19/2006 02:25:34 PM · #6
Or maybe lock up the mirror first, away from the quiet zone.
06/19/2006 02:27:02 PM · #7
Originally posted by dahved:

Or maybe lock up the mirror first, away from the quiet zone.


I forgot all about this, I'll have to find out how to do it. I've heard people mention it for long exposures also so you don't get shake.

Thanks, great tip.
06/19/2006 02:41:48 PM · #8
You're welcome. Of course, your shutter may still make enough noise to spook animals.
06/19/2006 03:11:01 PM · #9
Or the birds ma like the click:
Bird

On a Mac the video seems to get stuck before the best parts so go watch it on a PC.
06/19/2006 03:15:31 PM · #10
The point and shoot cameras are ok for studio shots and etc. I have found though (since my Canon is still in the shop) that my old Olympus has served me very well during my down time (so to speak). My scores have jumped up since I have been using my old Olympus. Although I must say for wildlife shots you cannot beat a DSLR. The difference is phenominal.
I guess I used the old Olympus for so long I know how to use it, still in the learning process of my Canon. Supposed to get it back this week, sure have missed it. I am just thankful I had a back up camera. I would have gone completely nuts without a camera.
06/19/2006 06:03:19 PM · #11
Originally posted by emorgan49:

Or the birds ma like the click:
Bird

On a Mac the video seems to get stuck before the best parts so go watch it on a PC.


That is too funny lol, he even does chain saws and car alarms lol.
07/03/2006 05:15:36 PM · #12
Originally posted by sabphoto:

Originally posted by dahved:

Or maybe lock up the mirror first, away from the quiet zone.


I forgot all about this, I'll have to find out how to do it. I've heard people mention it for long exposures also so you don't get shake.

Thanks, great tip.


But then you won't be able to compose properly, as the mirror reflects the light to the viewfinder...
07/03/2006 06:21:16 PM · #13
does anyone know how to lock up the mirror on the e500? I can't find it in the manual or menu.

Thanks in advance.
07/03/2006 06:40:41 PM · #14
Originally posted by sabphoto:

does anyone know how to lock up the mirror on the e500? I can't find it in the manual or menu.

Thanks in advance.


I think it's called anti-shock; you program a delay, and it uses that delay time. Try looking for that in the manual. On a Canon, with mirror lockup enabled the first click locks up the mirror and the second click takes the picture. As far as I can tell, on the Oly it's a programmable, specified-delay, one-click operation. But I haven't seen one so I can't say for sure.

R.
07/03/2006 06:53:50 PM · #15
I believe Bear is right. At least that's how it seems on my E-300--but admittedly I haven't used that function yet. Anyway, if I can do it on the e-300, then I'm sure you can on yours. If you can't find it I will try harder on mine to let you know.
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