PHOTOS PLEASE

[sliver]

I fixed it - they are actually all there, the Image link was from the lame way that imageshack formats their links for forums now to include that fucking quiz bullshit. I looked more closely at it and realized I can just delete that extra shit, so now they should all be working.

When you upload an image, go to the bottom and click Show Advanced Linking and it will give you the direct link to the image, which you can then stick in [IMG] tags and everything should be fine. I never understood what the dumb quiz has to do with anything but noobs just do as they're told so they copy-paste the first code they are given with the additional image & quiz link in it.

[Doombrain]

tnf, you've already managed to get dirt on your sensor.

[plained]

ey sliver are you the person wit ur hands on hilery?

[tnf]

Facebook ruined the quality, but I'm on my laptop so I don't have the raw files at hand. (Hopefully the hotlinking works.)

These were taken at Manassas Park, VA, the night before election day: Obama's very last rally.

24 hours later he was in Chicago and Oprah was sobbing on some white man's shoulder.

Those need to have some of us photoshopped into them.

[tnf]

tnf, you've already managed to get dirt on your sensor.

Its a spot on the lens I believe because it only shows up with the 18-55 mm lens, not the zoom lens. I need to clean the thing.

Which brings me to a question - what do you recommend for cleaning lenses?

[Doombrain]

a soft lint free cloth

[tnf]

Are there any types of cleaning solutions that are ever used? I just used a bit of compressed air to get rid of any dust or particles that could scratch the lens, then a soft glass cleaning cloth and that took care of the spot.

Is it best to take the camera to a professional for cleaning if you get dust on the mirror or sensor?

This camera has that 'sensor cleaning' function that apparently keeps dust off of the sensor, but I am afraid that over time it will be inevitable that a bit of dust gets onto the mirror or something.

[Mr.Sparkle!]

You have some nice shots, tnf. Keep up the good work, you only get better with practice. As far is cleaning the lens, I bought a kit from: http://www.copperhillimages.com/

The kit is this: http://www.copperhillimages.com/shoppin ... n.php?id=6
Comes with one of the best lint free cloth I've ever used on my lens.

I never touched the sensor, I don't think I will cause I have bad hands.

[Mr.Sparkle!]

Getting dust on the sensor is inevitable. I have a camera bag and I keep in the closet. Change lens in a less dusty place if possible.

[Mr.Sparkle!]

Spent the afternoon by the lake..

Always enjoyed your work.

[Doombrain]

Are there any types of cleaning solutions that are ever used? I just used a bit of compressed air to get rid of any dust or particles that could scratch the lens, then a soft glass cleaning cloth and that took care of the spot.

Is it best to take the camera to a professional for cleaning if you get dust on the mirror or sensor?

This camera has that 'sensor cleaning' function that apparently keeps dust off of the sensor, but I am afraid that over time it will be inevitable that a bit of dust gets onto the mirror or something.

I don’t use any special cloth for cleaning the lens. Just anything that doesn’t leave fibers behind and my breath.
Cleaning the sensor is different though, you need to be careful. You can keep down the amount of partials by only removing lenses when you need to, keeping the camera body face down and using a good air blower (I use Rocket Air) to gently blow away dust. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx
Your cleaning system will help remove dust just fine, the problem is partials like pollen will sick to anything they touch and over time need to be physically removed with a sensor cleaning kit (I use Sensor Swab). http://www.morco.uk.com/latest/eclipse_sensor_swab.htm

It’s an easy process to complete, you just need to take your time and don’t use too much fluid. Only do this when you need to other wise you risk unnecessary damage should you do something wrong. Have said this, camera sensors are more robust than most people let on. If you consider yourself a technical person you should have no problems.

[StormShadow]

Spent my afternoon by a lake also:

[Mr.Sparkle!]

Are there any types of cleaning solutions that are ever used? I just used a bit of compressed air to get rid of any dust or particles that could scratch the lens, then a soft glass cleaning cloth and that took care of the spot.

Is it best to take the camera to a professional for cleaning if you get dust on the mirror or sensor?

This camera has that 'sensor cleaning' function that apparently keeps dust off of the sensor, but I am afraid that over time it will be inevitable that a bit of dust gets onto the mirror or something.

I don’t use any special cloth for cleaning the lens. Just anything that doesn’t leave fibers behind and my breath.
Cleaning the sensor is different though, you need to be careful. You can keep down the amount of partials by only removing lenses when you need to, keeping the camera body face down and using a good air blower (I use Rocket Air) to gently blow away dust. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx
Your cleaning system will help remove dust just fine, the problem is partials like pollen will sick to anything they touch and over time need to be physically removed with a sensor cleaning kit (I use Sensor Swab). http://www.morco.uk.com/latest/eclipse_sensor_swab.htm

It’s an easy process to complete, you just need to take your time and don’t use too much fluid. Only do this when you need to other wise you risk unnecessary damage should you do something wrong. Have said this, camera sensors are more robust than most people let on. If you consider yourself a technical person you should have no problems.

Not to mention the different types of coating used for the sensors which need certain types of fluid to clean them.

[Mr.Sparkle!]

I EFES.

[tnf]

Was bored today (no work due to weather again) so I experimented with splashing water some more...there wasn't much thought put into these or anything, just thought the details of the splashes were kind of interesting.

[andyman]

god damn that is a close up shot... can't wait for mine to come in the mail

[tnf]

god damn that is a close up shot... can't wait for mine to come in the mail

It's not as sharp as I would have liked in the foreground and I don't have any of the technical abilities of the experts here, but I'm happy enough with how close ups look with just the kit lens so far. This summer I'll be looking at getting a decent macro lens for some form form inspired bug shots.

[Doombrain]

[tnf]

Is the blur at the foreground processing or is that just the shot itself? Either way it looks nice - good, desolate area to take the picture in.

[CaseDogg]

or rape someone in.

[tnf]

You scout out locations fairly often?

[Doombrain]

Is the blur at the foreground processing or is that just the shot itself? Either way it looks nice - good, desolate area to take the picture in.

no mate, it's what's called 'bokeh' from using a small f stop number.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh

[LawL]

Duumbrain.

[tnf]

Is the blur at the foreground processing or is that just the shot itself? Either way it looks nice - good, desolate area to take the picture in.

no mate, it's what's called 'bokeh' from using a small f stop number.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh

Yea, I'd heard that term before but I guess I was used to seeing it in the background instead of the foreground.

[ForM]

I just like the cool colors.