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12/30/2006 01:27:20 AM · #1 |
So, I've been really busy since Christmas day. I finally have time to talk about my new accessories from Santa.
Here's what ole St. Nick left for me under the tree:
o Cokin Filter System-P Series (Filter holder, adapter rings for two of my lenses--52mm and 62mm, ND Gradient Filter (P121/ND8)
o Lowepro CompuDaypack--camera backpack that carries a notebook computer (up to 17"), and is airplane-friendly (a necessity for me). Color: gray/black
o Wireless Remote Control shutter release
o 2Gb SD card (Kingston)
I'm going out in the morning before sunrise to get some beach/ocean shots (that is, if I can crawl out of bed at that time). Once the sky starts to brighten, I'll try the ND filter.
I'm not sure when I'll use the remote. Since remotes are mostly for self portraits, that could be a while--I'm kinda camera shy, for those who haven't figured that out yet. Maybe the remote is a good excuse to "break out of my shell." ;-)
I'll be shooting onto the 2Gb card. I need that extra room for all my RAW captures, which I've been filling my 1GB card too often. Of course, I'll be carrying all this in the new backpack. :-)
Message edited by author 2006-12-30 02:51:21.
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12/30/2006 02:44:58 AM · #2 |
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12/30/2006 06:47:36 AM · #3 |
Dont forget that remotes are great for any long exposure shot. I use mine quite a bit more than just for SP's. Have a blast! (jealous over the cokin/filter setup not to mention a cool location to use it).
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12/30/2006 08:10:36 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by timfythetoo:
Dont forget that remotes are great for any long exposure shot. I use mine quite a bit more than just for SP's. Have a blast! (jealous over the cokin/filter setup not to mention a cool location to use it). |
I didn't even think of using it for long exposures--thanks, Tim.
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12/30/2006 11:48:59 AM · #5 |
| I use a remote (wired) anytime I'm using a tripod. Just avoids one more bit of vibration. |
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12/30/2006 11:59:29 AM · #6 |
The manual for my camera states that when using a remote, I should cover the viewfinder to "prevent stray light from entering the camera and causing exposure problems".
However, nowhere does it state to do this when using any of the timers.
What's the difference between covering the VF when using the remote and when using the timer? Has anyone ever experienced any "stray light exposure problems"?
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12/30/2006 12:02:45 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by lesgainous:
The manual for my camera states that when using a remote, I should cover the viewfinder to "prevent stray light from entering the camera and causing exposure problems".
However, nowhere does it state to do this when using any of the timers.
What's the difference between covering the VF when using the remote and when using the timer? Has anyone ever experienced any "stray light exposure problems"? |
That may be for longtime (~30min+) night exposures to prevent any other light source other than the sky..
Message edited by author 2006-12-30 12:03:09.
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12/30/2006 12:56:03 PM · #8 |
| Remotes are also great for lanscape stuff where you're waiting for a particular action to happen (like waves crashing or waterfalls blowing in the wind etc) and don't want to look through the viewfinder for that long, or you are at such a wide angle it's easier to see with your own sight. Congrats with the new stuff and happy shooting! |
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