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12/10/2004 10:06:34 AM · #1 |
since I work in a photo store with lots of cameras, I've arranged to borrow a camera for a day of two during this weekend. i'll probably use it to shoot a challenge entry. question is - does anyone think its 'cheating' to do this? i don't want my first ribbon to have an * beside it... ;-)
and while i'm at it..
i can borrow:
nikon 8800
canon pro 1
pentax IST DS
canon rebel
which would you take? |
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12/10/2004 10:08:11 AM · #2 |
I hope not since I'm manager for a camera store. :)
I'd play around a bit with the Nikon 8800 for starters. The incamera features are pretty cool.
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12/10/2004 10:16:58 AM · #3 |
I don't get why you think that'd be cheating? That being said, no, it's not cheating. If you set up a shot and take the photo yourself, no one really cares what or who's camera you used.
Good luck!
(I'm not familiar with any of those models except the rebel so I can't really say what's better). |
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12/10/2004 10:23:34 AM · #4 |
it's like having an unfair advantage for a day or two .. hehe... then again, most people on the site have $500+ cameras anyway, so i guess it doesnt matter.
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I don't get why you think that'd be cheating? That being said, no, it's not cheating. If you set up a shot and take the photo yourself, no one really cares what or who's camera you used.
Good luck!
(I'm not familiar with any of those models except the rebel so I can't really say what's better). |
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12/10/2004 10:25:31 AM · #5 |
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12/10/2004 10:28:16 AM · #6 |
| I'd say it all depends on what lenses they allow you to play with. If it's only mid-level lenses then I would go for the Pro 1. If it's L quality (or equivalent) then the Rebel and *ist are the way to go. |
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12/10/2004 10:44:36 AM · #7 |
There's nothing unfair about having a decent camera, even if it's just for one day :-) There's always someone with better gear, so don't worry about it. The more important question is WHAT are you going to shoot? YOu're shooting for the "wind" challenge?
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12/10/2004 10:59:45 AM · #8 |
Take the Pentax *ist Ds! I want to buy it, and would love to see some photos from it by someone on here.
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12/10/2004 11:09:51 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
There's nothing unfair about having a decent camera, even if it's just for one day :-) There's always someone with better gear, so don't worry about it. The more important question is WHAT are you going to shoot? YOu're shooting for the "wind" challenge? |
maybe wind, but for sure broken. broken wind challenge would be a little different.
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12/10/2004 11:11:15 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Artyste:
Take the Pentax *ist Ds! I want to buy it, and would love to see some photos from it by someone on here. |
i played around with the pentax, not so great at low ISO but i was very impressed with its performance at 800 and 1600.
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12/10/2004 11:14:18 AM · #11 |
| The Pentax and Rebel are DSLR's, the choice should be obvious. And the "L" lens in the Pro1 isn't L quality, it has CA like you'd expect from a 7x zoom. |
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12/10/2004 11:17:43 AM · #12 |
| I would like to own the pentax, but if you only have it for a few days I bet the pro 1 still takes a hell of a good shot/ |
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12/10/2004 11:21:02 AM · #13 |
My fiance' won a ribbon and she didn't even own a camera. She had borrowed mine. Looking back, after talking her thru different photoshop possibilities (she's a complete beginner) - I remember saying to her, "Don't let it bother you if you only get a score in the high 4, low 5 area". LOL! I didn't think the submission was very strong. Goes to show you what I know :)
ps ... She just bought the Canon A95 ... I love it. Very cool little camera. |
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12/10/2004 12:01:06 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by hopper:
My fiance' won a ribbon and she didn't even own a camera. She had borrowed mine. Looking back, after talking her thru different photoshop possibilities (she's a complete beginner) - I remember saying to her, "Don't let it bother you if you only get a score in the high 4, low 5 area". LOL! I didn't think the submission was very strong. Goes to show you what I know :)
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yes, i could borrow one of those too. not a bad consumer model.
ps ... She just bought the Canon A95 ... I love it. Very cool little camera. |
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