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 03/05/2007 02:28:21 AM · #51
My batteries for my D50 were low so I took my Canon A60 out for a walk. I can hardly remember how to use the darn thing! :)
 03/05/2007 02:47:06 AM · #52
Originally posted by Citadel:
My batteries for my D50 were low so I took my Canon A60 out for a walk. I can hardly remember how to use the darn thing! :)

that's like saying i've been running so much i forgot how to walk! :p
 03/05/2007 03:40:50 AM · #53
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Got any tips for dealing with cold? Use any special kinds of gloves, or have you tried those camping gear bags that you pop and put in your gloves?


I use three layers of gloves: a tight fitting, wind resistant base layer that I handle my camera with, a fleece mitt insert, and a waterproof shell. If its above -5C (or sunny, my gloves are black) I can usually use just my base layer for more than 15 mins at a time. Any colder, and I have to cover up.

I'm sure if I splurged more on the base layer, I could get some gloves that handle the cold a little better, but the system I have now is working out pretty well for me.
 03/05/2007 07:31:20 AM · #54
Originally posted by option:
[quote=Olyuzi] Got any tips for dealing with cold? Use any special kinds of gloves, or have you tried those camping gear bags that you pop and put in your gloves?


I tend to shoot with the inserts of my gloves on...or fleece gloves. they are easier to use. But you can only get in about 5-10min worth of shooting before you have to warm your hands up again. I'm still looking for a method to shoot longer. It's hard to gather great shots if you are so worried about the cold.

03/05/2007 08:50:08 AM · #55
Thanks both Option and Albc28 for your responses. Got any brand names of these gloves and where they can be bought? Are your choices of gloves part of an overall system that come together, or have you put them together yourself?
I've found that layering my clothes with fleece and other wicking materials, such as Duofold material, has worked very well for keeping me comfortably warm, even hot at times. Guess it should work just as well with gloves.
 03/05/2007 09:30:17 AM · #56
Ooh..Another option that I completely forgot about. I used to do this in college when I played football. You put vaseline on your hands and then latex gloves on. And then you put the fleece gloves on. That should keep your hands warmer for a longer time. The Vaseline helps keep the heat in...the latex gloves keep you from getting vaseline everywhere.
 03/05/2007 12:49:35 PM · #57
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Originally posted by option:
Originally posted by crayon:
you might want to take a closer look at all-weather ultra-compacts if snow-boarding and holding a camera is your thing ;)


I tend to ride while holding my K10D if its not too cold out (my hands get cold below -5C or so)...


I'm a bicyclist year round. It's my only way of getting around and while I have no problems transporting some heavy photographic gear with me, including my tripod, winter photography becomes really difficult as my hands get frozen pretty quickly when handling my camera and tripod with bare hands. (Hard to do with gloves.) Got any tips for dealing with cold? Use any special kinds of gloves, or have you tried those camping gear bags that you pop and put in your gloves?


I would try the chemical heating pads that they have now for aches and pains. They stay good and warm for hours when you activate them.
I can't even imagine handling a camera with vasoline anywhere near it myself. I do know however, that you can make a good impromptu soft focus spot filter by rubbing the big "V" around the outer area of a UV filter. It's hard to get it off later, but it works.
Moving to Florida would be a good option too. : )

Message edited by author 2007-03-05 13:00:08.
 03/05/2007 12:56:49 PM · #58
My camera is so good that Chuck Norris came over and asked if he could borrow it!
 03/05/2007 01:01:21 PM · #59
I dont like fleece for handling my camera as snow and water stick to it, making changing lenses a real pain. Something like this is perfect: small and thin enough to fit under your actual gloves, and they provide extra protection for when youre handling your camera. Theyre not perfect, but they get the job done. The extra grip is key, as well.

Mine happen to be Columbia gloves, but they arent really that great. Id like to get something a little beefier so I can use just that and an outer shell, skipping the extra fleece insert. Also, they would double as my spring riding gloves.

So basically, you want something windproof, NOT fleece. If those provide enough insulation, great, if not, you'll want a cheap fleece mitt to go between that and your outer shell. Oh yeah, MITTS, people! Glove for your base layer, but mitts are WAY warmer.

Message edited by author 2007-03-05 13:01:35.
 03/05/2007 01:56:46 PM · #60
Originally posted by option:
I dont like fleece for handling my camera as snow and water stick to it, making changing lenses a real pain. Something like this is perfect: small and thin enough to fit under your actual gloves, and they provide extra protection for when youre handling your camera. Theyre not perfect, but they get the job done. The extra grip is key, as well.

Mine happen to be Columbia gloves, but they arent really that great. Id like to get something a little beefier so I can use just that and an outer shell, skipping the extra fleece insert. Also, they would double as my spring riding gloves.

So basically, you want something windproof, NOT fleece. If those provide enough insulation, great, if not, you'll want a cheap fleece mitt to go between that and your outer shell. Oh yeah, MITTS, people! Glove for your base layer, but mitts are WAY warmer.


Thanks very much, Option. Just the kind of information I was looking for. Going to get the gloves and mitts this week. Glad spring is on the way, though :)
 03/05/2007 02:01:50 PM · #61
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Originally posted by option:
Originally posted by crayon:
you might want to take a closer look at all-weather ultra-compacts if snow-boarding and holding a camera is your thing ;)


I tend to ride while holding my K10D if its not too cold out (my hands get cold below -5C or so)...


I'm a bicyclist year round. It's my only way of getting around and while I have no problems transporting some heavy photographic gear with me, including my tripod, winter photography becomes really difficult as my hands get frozen pretty quickly when handling my camera and tripod with bare hands. (Hard to do with gloves.) Got any tips for dealing with cold? Use any special kinds of gloves, or have you tried those camping gear bags that you pop and put in your gloves?


I would try the chemical heating pads that they have now for aches and pains. They stay good and warm for hours when you activate them.
I can't even imagine handling a camera with vasoline anywhere near it myself. I do know however, that you can make a good impromptu soft focus spot filter by rubbing the big "V" around the outer area of a UV filter. It's hard to get it off later, but it works.
Moving to Florida would be a good option too. : )


I agree with you about the vaseline, but albc28's idea is intriguing and worth a try, although maybe not with camera equipment. I'm going to keep the chemical heating pads for emergency use only. I thought they really only stayed warm for about 30 minutes, but I could be wrong on that. Thanks for your input.
 03/05/2007 04:17:44 PM · #62
Originally posted by albc28:
Okay here is a chance for you to brag about how good your camera is.....



My camera is so good........ that Chuck Norris came and
took it from me.'

EDIT:

Oooops forgot to recommend a camera. I suspect you can get a Nikon D70 or D70s almost new with the 18-70 kit lens for just about your budget. Many ribbon winners in here with that combo.

Message edited by author 2007-03-05 16:20:07.
 03/05/2007 04:21:30 PM · #63
Originally posted by fir3bird:
Originally posted by albc28:
Okay here is a chance for you to brag about how good your camera is.....



My camera is so good........ that Chuck Norris came and
took it from me.'

EDIT:

Oooops forgot to recommend a camera. I suspect you can get a Nikon D70 or D70s almost new with the 18-70 kit lens for just about your budget. Many ribbon winners in here with that combo.


My camera is so good...Chuck Norris asked me to take it cos he was scared of it!! K100D/K10D recommended!
 03/05/2007 04:23:53 PM · #64
My camera is so good that when Chuck Norris came to take it from me, the camera delivered a roundhouse kick to the face so devastating that Chuck himself shattered into a million pieces. Years later, it was determined that the kick landed with the force of 2 magnitude 9.3 earthquakes, 5 krakatoan eruptions, 11 atomic bombs, and one supernova.
 03/05/2007 04:31:39 PM · #65
Hey, option, does a Centon FG30D flash work okay with the K100D. Perhaps you are not familiar with this model as it is a UK Flash supplied by Jessops UK??
 03/05/2007 04:32:48 PM · #66
Originally posted by formerlee:
Hey, option, does a Centon FG30D flash work okay with the K100D. Perhaps you are not familiar with this model as it is a UK Flash supplied by Jessops UK??


I have no idea, haha. I'm still using the onboard flash...
 03/05/2007 04:36:13 PM · #67
Originally posted by option:
Originally posted by formerlee:
Hey, option, does a Centon FG30D flash work okay with the K100D. Perhaps you are not familiar with this model as it is a UK Flash supplied by Jessops UK??


I have no idea, haha. I'm still using the onboard flash...


Okay, it's just that there a FG30D dedicated Pentax flash on ebay (new) for £9.99!! Maybe I should take a chance, but I don't want to fry the camera due to wrong voltage. Thanks anyway.
 03/06/2007 09:35:08 PM · #68
Just curious...I tried shooting in raw yesterday...and when I downloaded it to my cpu, photoshop didnt read it and it was type .CR2

Anyone use photoshop for these raw file types...or do you use the software that came with it and then do photoshop??
 03/06/2007 09:39:54 PM · #69
Originally posted by albc28:
Just curious...I tried shooting in raw yesterday...and when I downloaded it to my cpu, photoshop didnt read it and it was type .CR2

Anyone use photoshop for these raw file types...or do you use the software that came with it and then do photoshop??


you have to get raw converter from adobe. it is free. i use adobe and it works great
 03/07/2007 05:13:03 PM · #70
Just worked out something. Have had this Pentax for a month and done more with it then I ever did with the Canons. It is so easy to use that it makes you experiment.

Guess the Canons frightened me off! Think I will stay with Pentax and play somemore :))
 03/13/2007 11:08:27 AM · #71
Okay..I know this is a lil' premature now...but I came into some more money so I'm curious.

Whenever I'm not tanking and wasting DPC's time with my horrible challenge shots, I do alot of portraits. What's a good zoom lens for portraits (good as in under $300, preferably under $250)
 03/13/2007 11:11:56 AM · #72
Originally posted by albc28:
Okay..I know this is a lil' premature now...but I came into some more money so I'm curious.

Whenever I'm not tanking and wasting DPC's time with my horrible challenge shots, I do alot of portraits. What's a good zoom lens for portraits (good as in under $300, preferably under $250)


I know it doesn't totally answer your question, but for a good portrait lens, I'd go for a prime. On a 1.6 crop sensor, a 50mm lens is perfect for portraits. You can get a 50 1.8 for around $75, or the 50 1.4 for around $300.
 03/13/2007 11:15:06 AM · #73
I love my Canon G7...the best point and shoot, with all the extra controls and features you could want. Amazing macro capability. Very happy I bought it. Pretty much don't shoot with my 20D anymore only because the G7 is with me every where.
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