Topic: The photo thread

[54]

Is there any chance I can get some advice? I've agreed to do a short documentary style video for my football club, I know what i'm doing in terms of production, editing and shot selection, however I need to buy a camera, and in terms of what i'm looking for in terms of video camera, I haven't got a damn clue. So I was just wonder what people would suggest.

I saw the below recomended online, and people at work think its decent, but i'm not sure:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-G80MEB-K-Compact-System-Camera/dp/B01LXKRF7V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=PANASONIC+G85&qid=1566154943&s=gateway&sr=8-1

[Infinitely Content]

Is there any chance I can get some advice? I've agreed to do a short documentary style video for my football club, I know what i'm doing in terms of production, editing and shot selection, however I need to buy a camera, and in terms of what i'm looking for in terms of video camera, I haven't got a damn clue. So I was just wonder what people would suggest.

I saw the below recomended online, and people at work think its decent, but i'm not sure:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-G80MEB-K-Compact-System-Camera/dp/B01LXKRF7V/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=PANASONIC+G85&qid=1566154943&s=gateway&sr=8-1

What's your budget? Are the club willing to help out with it? I'd consider renting your equipment if it's just a one-off video. That'll allow you to get some of the best gear without spending thousands.

The Sony A7III is one of the best for recording video out there without using a huge director style camera. Mirrorless, full frame, beautiful quality. It's capable of 4k at lower fps settings, whilst also being capable of 120fps slow-mo. It may be worth looking at a couple of lenses although you can probably get away with the one if you choose the right range of focal length depending on what you will be mainly capturing.  A glidecam would also add a pro edge to your end product (a handheld bit of equipment that allows you to move around with your camera whilst keeping your shots steady and smooth).

[Infinitely Content]

[wibble]

I decided to give Lightroom another go and finally mess about with RAW files rather than JPGs.  They take up a heap more space, like, so will need to be a bit more organised and delete any that don't make the cut (my hard drive is stuffed to the gills with pics, many gigs of rubbish).  LR is really good, like, pretty much does everything I want it to. 

I frequently pass this barn, and it usually gets included in any sets of photos I take.  Have taken loads of pics of it over the years, so have been trying to mix up compositions a bit - here's a bit of a framing attempt:



And a more traditional landscape pic, just trying to work some interesting lines into it:

[Infinitely Content]

First roll on my Contax T2. A joy to use. Technically a point and shoot camera but it has aperture priority manually adjustable on the lens. f2.8-f16 as well as exposure compensation. I was using Kodak Tri-X - love the look of this film, beautiful contrast and sharp as anyone needs really.

[meadowfield]

love the look of film
haven't seen it for a while.
My first job was working in a photo lab - just made me remember the smells and the grain on the prints
- Brilliant

[Infinitely Content]

Thank you, and it’s cool that it reminded you of that time in your life. I’ve just got into it having switched from digital to give it a go. The feeling of not knowing what you’ve taken until the negatives come out of the fixer is kind of magical and massively addictive!

[Troll]

New Orleans Superdome last night, because most people won't click on the NFL thread.

[sbnufc]

Does a camera kind of in between a "point and shoot" and "bridge camera" exist?

I have a bridge camera now (not clued up enough to go full DSLR) and it takes good enough pics for what I need, but I would much rather a camera that can take the same quality (or at least comparable) but smaller. The main time I use it is when I go on holiday, and as I only take hand luggage, the bigger bridge camera takes up a bit of space. I'd much prefer a smaller camera, but I dunno if I can get good enough shots with a basic one

Anyone have any advice or recommendations?

After a very quick look, I found something like this which has good reviews, but the pictures in the reviews don't look good at all to me :/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-IXUS-185-Digital-Camera/dp/B01MZ2MAWI/ref=pd_sbs_421_1/261-8621466-4711457

Budget can be up to £300 fwiw

[Infinitely Content]

A selection of photos taken on my Contax T2 I bought recently. Wonderful camera. f2.8 - essentially a point & shoot but it has aperture control & exposure compensation and a choice of range focusing or auto focus. All taken using Kodak Tri-X 400.

[Jimburst]

f***ing hell they're so good, man! Absolutely wonderful.

[Jimburst]

You pay top dollar for the T2?

[Infinitely Content]

Thank you Jim, really appreciate that

I paid £670 for the T2 about 3-4 month ago. Some of them go for well over £1,000 like - mental for a point & shoot film camera, but tbf the thing is superb. Really striking quality to the images I think and it's a real pleasure to use & made of great materials with great design. Mine is in great condition both externally and functionally, that said you're always taking a chance paying those prices for any electronic kit which is 30ish year old. Really wanted to try one out though and don't regret it one bit.

[Infinitely Content]

Does a camera kind of in between a "point and shoot" and "bridge camera" exist?

I have a bridge camera now (not clued up enough to go full DSLR) and it takes good enough pics for what I need, but I would much rather a camera that can take the same quality (or at least comparable) but smaller. The main time I use it is when I go on holiday, and as I only take hand luggage, the bigger bridge camera takes up a bit of space. I'd much prefer a smaller camera, but I dunno if I can get good enough shots with a basic one

Anyone have any advice or recommendations?

After a very quick look, I found something like this which has good reviews, but the pictures in the reviews don't look good at all to me :/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-IXUS-185-Digital-Camera/dp/B01MZ2MAWI/ref=pd_sbs_421_1/261-8621466-4711457

Budget can be up to £300 fwiw

Take a look at the Sony RX100 series. Very small compact cameras with beautiful lenses. There's a newer one out going for a grand, but you can get older models for somewhere near the £300 mark new I believe.

[wibble]

Love autumn (apart from the rain):

[Ikon]

Quite a few pages to catch up. Lovely thread and so many nice shots folks. Keep up the good work

[wibble]

Walk down by the river at the weekend:

[Si]

Wow that looks stunning.

[wibble]

Thanks, here's a few more from the same set:

[Infinitely Content]

Some bits and pieces from the last few days. Still working on developing a style that I'm happy with 

[wibble]

Not many pics being posted recently - where's OpenC at these days?  I miss his tremendous giga-posts of Newcastle life.

Anyways, this is what happens if you wake up nice and early on a frosty morning and manage to catch a glimpse of that elusive sun thing:

[wibble]

Final few pics for 2019, all taken at Blyth beach...hope to see plenty of new pics in here in 2020

[kingkerouac]

Really good composition/framing on those.

[Infinitely Content]

Some new collage/photo montage pieces from the last week or so. First one took ages to find the right pieces. Second was a lunchtime thing in response to some Carl Jung ideas of the Shadow Self.

[Jimburst]

Love that last one. Very interesting.

Wibble, that last set on the beach are absolutely gorgeous! Some wonderful composition and the light down at the beach is captured so well.