The Photography Thread

[Sounava]

Oh ok I saw it. It looks more or less like the SIMPEX tripods which come for half the price.

[sujoyp]

but cross check the features...I think it have more features then Rs.1000 one..
COmpare it with a pro tripod..I think it have most of things (Compromising of course)

[Sounava]

but cross check the features...I think it have more features then Rs.1000 one..
COmpare it with a pro tripod..I think it have most of things (Compromising of course)

Which 1000 one are you talking about? I am talking about the 920/- mini tripod.
And comparing to a pro, it does not even come close. It is more or less same as the SIMPEX 1200 which retails at around 700 bucks in stores. Exactly the same thing.

[sujoyp]

r u talking about this


ooh I thought u were talking about



the 1599 model is this

Slik F 153 Tripod: Slik Tripod: Price India: Flipkart Tripods

[jagg89]

Nice shots everyone!

some sunset shots i took yesterday..

[Sounava]

@ sujoyp: Yup. You didn't see what I wrote in that post did you? >_< Anyway, I am copy pasting it again. Here you go:

Btw, I am really thinking about going for this model called SLIK Mini II. Costs 920 @ flipkart (Cash on delivery option). I have handled the tripod in a store in Kolkata Metro Gali (famous for Cameras). The build quality is really nice. This supports loads upto 2KG, which is really awesome.
You can see the following videos:
YouTube - &#x202a;SLIK MINI II TRIPOD 미니 삼�대&#x202c;&rlm;
YouTube - &#x202a;Slik Mini II Tabletop Tripod Review&#x202c;&rlm;
I was thinking that if I buy a full size tripod then I may be tempted NOT to carry it with me because of the size and weight and my purpose would be defeated and so this small size tripod might be better. Any suggestions guys?

[sujoyp]

OMG it seems I skipped a lot of info...just remembered flipcart and slik

soo the small one is very small or it could be extended...or its just for table top photography

[Sounava]

OMG it seems I skipped a lot of info...just remembered flipcart and slik

soo the small one is very small or it could be extended...or its just for table top photography

See the videos dude to get an idea of the size
Yup it is slightly extendible, but not much.

I stumbled upon another similar sized tripod which extends to a much larger height:
Velbon Tripod CXMINI
Velbon is a well known brand. This is costing only 1040. Has a quick release lock too.
From this video this looks awesome: YouTube - &#x202a;Velbon CX Mini Full Review&#x202c;&rlm;

[sujoyp]

My net at home is not working...stupid BSNL ....I hope its at least 3 feet...please tell me I cant see the video in office

[Sounava]

Its minimum height = folded height = 11 inch.
Maximum height = 26inch.

[sujoyp]

hmm too small.only 2 feet...would have to sit down to use it..I would prefer at lest 4.5-5 feet ones

[Sounava]

Just now ordered extension tube and lens reversal ring!
Macro's here I come
Now the wait begins of receiving the products.

[sujoyp]

yup its perfect time for macro soo many insects everywhere...I need a flash for that too...would check if I can get a good yougnou flash

[Stuge]

We went around 100 km south west of Delhi(place called sarkas ) .It was all cloudy and gloomy at the start of the eclipse ,but after an hour or so the sky got cleared and we got to see and capture the whole eclipse. Just mind blowing life time experience. .Have a Nice day :

Darkest Lunar Eclipse



Super Darkest Lunar Eclipse 2011 with Milky Way


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilovewalkman/5839819779/

[sujoyp]

wow stuge u r lucky and u give great effort to go to that place...I was soo disappointed to see clouds that I lost all hopes

Great shot

[Sounava]

yup its perfect time for macro soo many insects everywhere...I need a flash for that too...would check if I can get a good yougnou flash

What is the cost of the yougnou flash? I will advice you to go for the Sunpak PZ42X. Costs around 6k and its Guide Number is 42 and is fully iTTL compatible.

We went around 100 km south west of Delhi(place called sarkas ) .It was all cloudy and gloomy at the start of the eclipse ,but after an hour or so the sky got cleared and we got to see and capture the whole eclipse. Just mind blowing life time experience. .Have a Nice day :

Darkest Lunar Eclipse



Super Darkest Lunar Eclipse 2011 with Milky Way


Abhinav Singhai Photography&#039;s Photos - Super Darkest Lunar Eclipse 2011-India | Facebook

Darkest Lunar Eclipse -2011 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

THESE ARE JUST AWESOME
Btw how did you take the second photograph??

[sujoyp]

6k is too much...I cant afford it right now...I am saving for samsung galaxy 2

yognou was 3.5k and its fully manual...I dont recollect the number its of 5 series...

I would love a ITTL one...so should i wait for that r get a manual flash..

[Sounava]

6k is too much...I cant afford it right now...I am saving for samsung galaxy 2

yognou was 3.5k and its fully manual...I dont recollect the number its of 5 series...

I would love a ITTL one...so should i wait for that r get a manual flash..

Can you give me a link of the flash you are talking about?

Here is the link of the Sunpak flash I said about: Link

[sujoyp]

ok will give u the link after I reach home

[jagg89]

@stuge Awesome work man!!! Brilliant!!

[sujoyp]

Its YN - 460 Mk II flashgun cost Rs.4-5k

[Sounava]

Frankly speaking I will not go for a non TTL model flash with a guide number of 38, and without a screen, for 4.5k when I can get 42 Guide Number, TTL, LCD Screen for 6k

[sujoyp]

yup I have changed my mind now I will also go for TTL one....

BTW I was shocked to see that pop-up flash have ttl mode...never tried that setting...was using manual settings

Back to Macro

[thetechfreak]

@sujoyp

You're photography is getting better each day
Give us some tips

@Stuge
Awesome eclipse pics man

[sujoyp]

thanks thetechfreak....

This is all because of some knowledgeable people like toofan and sounava who always give great information that we should implement in practice

I am still learning

[Sounava]

yup I have changed my mind now I will also go for TTL one....

BTW I was shocked to see that pop-up flash have ttl mode...never tried that setting...was using manual settings

What? :-P The default setting is TTL and I have never changed it :-P In manual mode for the popup flash you will always have to change the flash power by diving into the menu which is a big hassle. For external flashes though it is easier.

Btw there is flash exposure compensation too. And different flash modes like rear-curtain sync, slow sync etc. Experiment with those


And btw, don't take closeups of ugly insects

[sujoyp]

once I was tinkering with all flash settings I might have changed it from ttl to manual in the 1st month itself

Remaining all modes I know and I have used it..though I dont know whats the use of rear curtain sync

Ugly insects...he he he ...I got only these 2 available...will search beautiful one for u:-P

[Sounava]

Ugly insects...he he he ...I got only these 2 available...will search beautiful one for u:-P

You will search a beautiful insect for me? Search a beautiful girl dammit!

[sujoyp]

You will search a beautiful insect for me? Search a beautiful girl dammit!

Errr sorry not available around...Would have to spy and take risk to get a beautiful gal pic...

I am looking for one myself

[Sounava]

Errr sorry not available around...Would have to spy and take risk to get a beautiful gal pic...

I am looking for one myself

Heh you have girlfriend but still on the lookout for beautiful girls?