Photography Forum http://www.photography-forum.org/ A Photography forum with photography hints, tips, competitions, advice and critique for the professional and amateur photographer. en Sun, 19 May 2013 04:42:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.photography-forum.org/images/misc/rss.png Photography Forum http://www.photography-forum.org/ Happy Birthday Keanmu http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98089-Happy-Birthday-Keanmu?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 00:14:12 GMT * Happy Birthday Keanmu * *:cake:Have a great day :cake: *
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]]> Non Photography Chat Forum paulmag http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98089-Happy-Birthday-Keanmu Connecting Pixel Kings to D600 http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98088-Connecting-Pixel-Kings-to-D600?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 23:03:06 GMT Hi all, Really need some help with alternative methods of connecting the pixel king transmitter to my D600 rather than using the hotshoe. The reason I ask is that when I put the transmitter in the hotshoe, and then my SB700 flash on top of the transmitter, the image is a good few stops over... Hi all,

Really need some help with alternative methods of connecting the pixel king transmitter to my D600 rather than using the hotshoe.

The reason I ask is that when I put the transmitter in the hotshoe, and then my SB700 flash on top of the transmitter, the image is a good few stops over exposed compared to when I just have the flash in the camera hotshoe.

I am therefore looking for a way to put the flash direct on the camera and connect the transmitter using one of the inputs on the D600 to trigger off camera flash.

The pixel king has a usb mini and pc sync but the D600 doesnt have PC. The D600 seems to have mini usb, mini hdmi and the gps input.

Is there a way I can use any of these to connect to the pixel king and trigger the off camera flash?

Many thanks. ]]> Studio Lighting Forum dz6kb4 http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98088-Connecting-Pixel-Kings-to-D600 Some advice on lighting/soft boxes please http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98082-Some-advice-on-lighting-soft-boxes-please?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:49 GMT I'd like a little advice on soft boxes please. I'm looking to have a go at single light portraits and am about to buy my softbox. I'm not sure which is going to be better as to size. and also is there a significant difference in square/rectangular to octaboxes?

I'm also going in for one of those collapsible black/white backgrounds that resemble a large reflector.

I Just bought reflector, cable release and had previously bought a Jessops 336 VM off Dave (GTE). It's going to be basic stuff really, head and shoulders and I have some willing subjects interested already. Just unsure as to what will be better on the lamp.

Any other pointers as to what I might also need would be appreciated :)

Thanks ]]> Photography Chat Forum Stormbringer http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98082-Some-advice-on-lighting-soft-boxes-please PS or LR alternatives http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98070-PS-or-LR-alternatives?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 17:09:51 GMT Just been watching some you tube vides on Photo suite 7, does any one use this and is this of any benefit to PS or LR usurers ? Just been watching some you tube vides on Photo suite 7, does any one use this and is this of any benefit to PS or LR usurers ? ]]> Robin http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98070-PS-or-LR-alternatives What Photoshop edition should i get http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98069-What-Photoshop-edition-should-i-get?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 16:54:18 GMT Used to play about with modifying cars on photoshop but really want to get back in to it again. What edition should I be looking at being a fair beginner and not wanting to spend a lot of money for a practise Thanks in advance Used to play about with modifying cars on photoshop but really want to get back in to it again. What edition should I be looking at being a fair beginner and not wanting to spend a lot of money for a practise

Thanks in advance ]]> emac1ennan http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98069-What-Photoshop-edition-should-i-get Hello everyone http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98064-Hello-everyone?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:57:41 GMT Hello , my name's Ben I'm a new recruit, Iv'e been interested in photography all my adult life, especially since I'm retired now have more time to pursue my photographic interests , I'm a former pro photographer, and photographic store manager, I try to get out with a camera every day and still enjoy shooting immensely. My current equipment is all film gear, because I prefer film
I have 2 Canon F1N AE bodys, a Canon EF and a Canon T90 and an assortment of mainly Canon FD lenses from 17mm to 300mm which includes four zooms that I use mainly to shoot slides because they need precise framing, but I prefer prime lenses. ]]> Who Are You ?? Ben Myerson http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98064-Hello-everyone Hello Everyone http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98063-Hello-Everyone?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:49:02 GMT Hello everyone,

A bit of introduction.

I'm a creative retoucher living in Reading UK wanting to make a lot of friends with interest on photography.
It's been a while a don't touch the camera and want to get back to it.
I want to learn more from this community.

Thanks ]]> Who Are You ?? diegoangarita http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98063-Hello-Everyone Removing superglue(?!?) from a zoom lens http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98061-Removing-superglue(-!-)-from-a-zoom-lens?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:44:00 GMT I'm always tied to a very small budget and decided to splash out £25 at eBay on a cheap but cheerful looking 70-210mm Sigma (as the longest I've got currently is an equally cheap Sigma 35-70mm).

Here's a photo of a virtually identical one...

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It's just arrived and there's a smear of what appears to be superglue where the f/stops are marked at the bottom. This is a little frustrating on its own but some has clearly travelled up the rubber material that slides as the lens zooms. There's also some of the same stuff on the rubber grip above the focal length display.

In fairness it may not be superglue but it's definitely tacky and unpleasant and it prevents the lens zooming smoothly.

I've taken a few photos and the lens seems to otherwise take decent photos. I can zoom the full range, it's just not terribly smooth. The focus is fine, although the AF feels a tiny bit slow compared to my other lenses - not sure if that's a 'feature' of an old, budget zoom lens or whether it indicates an issue.

Part of me says I should just contact the seller and return it, but on my budget I'm unlikely to find much else for my money and if I can easily clean it up then I might as well give it a go (although I'll be leaving a neutral rating at best). I'm genuinely not sure whether something has accidentally contaminated the lens casing during packing or whether it indicates some bodged repair (my experience with lenses would suggest that anything other than absolute precision leads to a dead lens so it feels unlikely).

I'm tempted to just have at it with some nail varnish remover but am slightly worried in case I end up damaging any other components.

Thoughts?
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]]> mwclarkson http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98061-Removing-superglue(-!-)-from-a-zoom-lens Wedding preparation http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98054-Wedding-preparation?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:44:21 GMT A friend is getting married in 2 weeks time and wants a few photos to remember the day by. It is a second marriage for both of them (she is 50 & he is 64). Both can only walk a short distance and use wheelchairs (unfortunately she doesn't like photos of her in the wheelchair, otherwise I could get a shot of them in their electric chairs holding hands, as that is how they often go for 'walks'; even a video of them racing would be cool, but never mind). As she gets tired easily she does not want photos of getting ready, so I will start at the church, which will make it easier as my husband will be setting up his electric piano and guitar to play the hymns / choruses (he won't be playing both at the same time!).

I am already getting nervous even though I have taken photos at friend's weddings before. I have 32GB cards in both cameras (2 in each, set to use 2nd as backup in case of a problem with a card), plus a 32 GB set and a 16GB set in reserve, so I won't be short of space even with the D600! I normally shoot single shots, but am thinking of continuous for the vital moments, does that sound like a good idea? I might set up the 2 user defined modes so I just have to switch it over and change all the settings I want to. Rather than mess with flashes (though I will have a couple available, with triggers), I have a video light, plus a shoot through umbrella if it needs extra diffusion, that my husband will hold if I need an extra pop of light. I am getting him trained as my VAL. He is wanting to help me play with a variable density filter and multiple flashes once I have finished with this wedding. I should not let him see the webinars as gets too adventurous! ]]> Photography Chat Forum HiServe http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98054-Wedding-preparation Geeee!!! Its quiet in here today! Can we jolly it up a bit dya think? :) http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98053-Geeee!!!-Its-quiet-in-here-today!-Can-we-jolly-it-up-a-bit-dya-think-)?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:40:42 GMT Im bored! Still have 2 and half hours in work to do. The forum is sooo quiet this afternoon, farcebook is pretty quiet as well..... I even joined another forum and that is dead! So is everyone out? Having family fun on a saturday? Or just being quiet? CAN SOMEONE DO SOMETHING... Im bored! Still have 2 and half hours in work to do. The forum is sooo quiet this afternoon, farcebook is pretty quiet as well..... I even joined another forum and that is dead!

So is everyone out? Having family fun on a saturday? Or just being quiet?

CAN SOMEONE DO SOMETHING PLEASE!!!!????? ]]> Non Photography Chat Forum Jenbenjen http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98053-Geeee!!!-Its-quiet-in-here-today!-Can-we-jolly-it-up-a-bit-dya-think-) WEEKLY CHALLENGE FOR WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 24/5/2013 - Religous http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98049-WEEKLY-CHALLENGE-FOR-WEEK-ENDING-FRIDAY-24-5-2013-Religous?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:37:15 GMT I don't think this is much easier than some of the others! At least there are churches everywhere! ]]> Miscellaneous Competitions Forum borofan http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98049-WEEKLY-CHALLENGE-FOR-WEEK-ENDING-FRIDAY-24-5-2013-Religous Need spec advice for laptop http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98047-Need-spec-advice-for-laptop?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:37:27 GMT Need advice, about to place order for this laptop
. I need it for CS6 etc, and my wife for simple gaming. Please take a quick look at the spec and tell me if it seems enough for my needs


Dell Vostro 3560
Components
PROCESSOR 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3632QM (2.2GHz) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM English Windows® 7 Professional (64 BIT) edit
OFFICE 2013 Microsoft® Office 2013 trial edit
SECURITY SOFTWARE Trend Micro Titanium (24 Month) Software MUI edit
COLOUR CHOICE Aberdeen Silver Cover, WLAN edit
Services & Software
SUPPORT SERVICES 1Yr ProSupport and Next Business Day On-Site Service edit
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ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE PROTECTION Declined Accidental Damage offer edit
DELL SERVICE No Installation edit
Accessories
MICE & KEYBOARDS Dell WM311 Wireless Mouse- Black edit
Also included with your system
Base Standard Base Vostro 3560
Memory 6144MB (2 Dimm, 1x2048 + 1x4096) 1600MHz DDR3
Keyboard Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Chiclet Keyboard with Multi - touch Touchpad compatible with Windows 8
Hard Drive 1TB (5400 Rpm) Hard Drive with MSATA card
Cable 1 Meter Power Cord D-Series - UK
Shipping Documents English Documentation
Video Card AMD Radeon HD 7670M 1GB Discrete Graphic Card
Optical Devices 8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+/-R write capability
Primary Battery Primary 6-cell 48W/HR LI-ION
LCD 15.6" Full High Definition (1080p) LED Display with AntiGlare Vostro
Packaging Packaging Brown Box
Operating System Recovery Options OS Windows® Recovery Media Not included
Non-Microsoft Application Software Resource DVD for 3560
Optical Software Cyberlink Power DVD 9.5
Wireless Intel© Centrino© 2230, 2x2 bgn + Bluetooth v4.0+LE
Driver Dell SRV Software N2230
Widi Wireless Display Application
Documentation Not included
FGA Module MBE1305_018/MBE1401_019/BTO
Order Information Vostro 3560 Order
CFI Included (Smart Selection) CFI Not Included
Hard Drive Software Software Driver for HD and mSata card
Bundle SBN35637
NETWORKING Not included
Retail Registration Not included
NETWORKING Not included
Online Backup Software Online Back Up Not Included
ONLINE BACKUP DataSafe Online Backup Not Included
]]> The Computer Clinic Forum Tenorplayer http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98047-Need-spec-advice-for-laptop New canon L lens announced http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98045-New-canon-L-lens-announced?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:05:49 GMT Thought this might interest you canon peeps, especially wildlifers - the new canon 200-400 f4 L

http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/05/a...0-f4l-is-1-4x/

Don't all rush at once for it :) ]]> Photography Chat Forum carlb40 http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98045-New-canon-L-lens-announced Cultural effects http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98043-Cultural-effects?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 10:59:32 GMT I have been wondering about the effect of culture on how brides react (especially hearing about some Bridezilla's!). My daughter (as many of you know) is a makeup artist and yesterday she was making up a Malaysian bride who lives in Singapore. She stayed until the bride was totally ready and about to leave - when she started to pick up all her equipment (she has a lot!) the bride picked up a bag to help carry it out! My daughter quickly grabbed it from her and said although it was very sweet of her, she did not want her carrying stuff around while in her wedding dress.They also gave her a tip for going above & beyond which was very nice as well. ]]> Photography Chat Forum HiServe http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98043-Cultural-effects Stupidly cheap camera - virtual giveaway! http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98042-Stupidly-cheap-camera-virtual-giveaway!?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 09:33:23 GMT I have had so much help and advice off this forum - and I would like to give something back as a thank you. I hopefully come up with some useful help and advice for newbies, but want to give more. I have a Sony Cybershot H2 digital camera with 12x zoom. It is only a 6MP camera but I think... I have had so much help and advice off this forum - and I would like to give something back as a thank you. I hopefully come up with some useful help and advice for newbies, but want to give more.

I have a Sony Cybershot H2 digital camera with 12x zoom. It is only a 6MP camera but I think something with the way sony do their mp's its more!? Anyway, I know that it produces fantastic pics. This is the camera in question:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cybershot...N%3DB000ENN9BK

It takes ordinary double AA batteries - either ordinary or rechargable. It needs a memory card - but there are loads on ebay!! Takes the sony pro stick ones. Comes with the lead to connect it to computer to download the pics.

I would like this to go to a beginner preferably - it has the full modes on it - basically its a bridge camera, the only thing you cant do is change the lens.

I would like £10 to cover postage please - which can be paid into my paypal account.

If you would like it then please say here and then I will pull a name from the hat on Monday night and post the result :) ]]> The Trading Post Forum Jenbenjen http://www.photography-forum.org/showthread.php/98042-Stupidly-cheap-camera-virtual-giveaway!