DPNow.com Discussion Forum http://dpnow.com/forum2 Discussion forum on digtal photography topics hosted by Digital Photography now, see http://dpnow.com en Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:48:03 GMT vBulletin 30 http://dpnow.com/forum2/images/misc/rss.jpg DPNow.com Discussion Forum http://dpnow.com/forum2 Which Laptop? http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6015&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:59:13 GMT My brother is wanting to buy his first computer. (He is 60!) Basicly he wants it for surfing the net, (he has an old Vincent motorbike and would... My brother is wanting to buy his first computer. (He is 60!)

Basicly he wants it for surfing the net, (he has an old Vincent motorbike and would like to follow what goes on on their website). He has a vague interest in photography and with two new granddaughters, I feel that this could grow.

Can you suggest a Laptop (he doesn't want a PC) that would be suitable for his requirements.

I don't really know much about Laptops as I have never owned one.

Obviously he doesn't want to be struggling for processing speed or RAM.

Although money is not really an issue, I don't think he wants to be throwing it away unnessarily.

He had looked at John Lewis and had seen them around £500+ which he felt was more than he wanted to pay, bearing in mind his lack of knowledge at this stage.

So, something for surfing and doing pics, probably just for personal use.

Any ideas would be very helpful.

Thanks in anticipation. ]]> Computer conundrums Autumn http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6015 Rural Setting http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6014&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:13:21 GMT Anne and I spent several hours earlier this week taking pix of men and their model gliders, some six feet in length with wingspans so much larger. ... Anne and I spent several hours earlier this week taking pix of men and their model gliders, some six feet in length with wingspans so much larger. This was a test for us having not photographed objects at speed. Also, of course waiting for the craft to turn so the sun showed them to advantage.

Nearby, was a subject that is close to my heart - the countryside in which we try and walk miles each week - one must burn the calorie intake from good home cooking which we indulge in at the various hostelries accompanied by the local brew (ale).

Here is a pic I wish you to comment on in a friendly way, I hope.

It's a rural scene without the gliders!!

Olympus E-510 + 11-22 lens A Mode.

Regards. Barr1e ]]> Eye of the camera Barr1e http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6014 Kids Are Quick http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6013&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:50:37 GMT TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America .. MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ? CLASS: ... TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America ..
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
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TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
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TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
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TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
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TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
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TEACHER: Glen, why do y you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
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TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with 'I.'
MILLIE: I is..
TEACHER: No, Millie..... Always say, 'I am.'
MILLIE: All right.. 'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.'
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TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
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TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
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TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
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TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher ]]> Did you hear about... Barr1e http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6013 Polarizing filter effects http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6012&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:18:43 GMT From a discussion on the blue skies thread, here is a series of shots taken with a circular polarizer rotated to different positions for each... From a discussion on the blue skies thread, here is a series of shots taken with a circular polarizer rotated to different positions for each succeeding frame:







Notice the effect on the sky, especially the clouds, and of course the reflections in the water.

Ian
]]> Eye of the camera Ian http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6012 Sun-ripened tomatoes http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6011&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:44:22 GMT


I'll bet they were tasty :)

More info if you click on the picture.

Ian
]]> Eye of the camera Ian http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6011 Eye http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6010&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:36:59 GMT Image: http://www.sensaciones.org/fotosub/sipadan07/sipadan001.jpg (http://www.sensaciones.org/index2.htm) ]]> Eye of the camera jaribas http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6010 Who Needs The Med http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6009&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:21:21 GMT Like ther title says I guess:D Image: http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/7235466.jpg Image: http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/7235465.jpg... Like ther title says I guess:D





Cheers all
Mike ]]> Eye of the camera Mike Parr http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6009 Lens Buying Advice Required! http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6008&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:38:51 GMT Hi All, Has anyone had any experience with the following lens: Sigma - Telephoto zoom lens - 135 mm - 400 mm - f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical - Canon... Hi All,


Has anyone had any experience with the following lens:

Sigma - Telephoto zoom lens - 135 mm - 400 mm - f/4.5-5.6 DG APO Aspherical - Canon EF

I am very tempted to invest, I was primarily going to change my Canon 75-300mm lens like for like, as I have loved this lens ever since I bought it used from Ian.

So, what would you do, upgrade to the Sigma (if indeed it is an upgrade) or keep with what you know and love. Or do you have an alternative for me to consider? ]]> General discussion coupekid http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6008 Important Announcement http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6007&goto=newpost Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:03:44 GMT Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. We apologize for... Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off.

We apologize for the inconvenience. ]]> Did you hear about... Barr1e http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6007 flickr cctv photo stream http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6006&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:07:18 GMT I finally set up a flickr stream to show my current interest – photos about cctv. I'm hoping to add more photos each week whilst I'm working on the series.

If there are any flickr (ites/ettes?) about, you can see the photos at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ddtv/

]]> Say hello DTD http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6006 Kodak announces EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6005&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:00:11 GMT Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow: KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera offers maximum... Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow:

KODAK EASYSHARE Z1015 IS Digital Camera offers maximum versatility for serious photographers to easily handle both long-distance and wide-angle shots, while also incorporating Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, which adjusts the camera’s settings for a great picture in virtually any environment – automatically

More... ]]> Latest DPNow articles DPNow http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6005 Fujifilm announces Fujifilm Professional UDMA enabled 310x CompactFlash card http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6004&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:00:11 GMT Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow: The Fujifilm Professional UDMA enabled 310x CompactFlashTM card... Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow:

The Fujifilm Professional UDMA enabled 310x CompactFlashTM card offers the fastest sustained write speed of any memory card available today

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]]> Eye of the camera Autumn http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6003 Kodak announces EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6002&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:40:31 GMT Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow: The KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera, a sleek but... Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow:

The KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera, a sleek but powerful digital camera for style-conscious consumers, is packed with innovative features, including Kodak’s Smart Capture, which instantly adjusts the camera settings to help ensure brilliant pictures in virtually any environment – automatically

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Casio America, announced today the release of the newest model in its EXILIM® digital camera series — the stylish, slim EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150, which features a wide-angle zoom lens, a CCD-shift anti-shake function, a 3.0” LCD monitor and an 8.1 effective megapixel resolution.

More... ]]> Latest DPNow articles DPNow http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6001 Water http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6000&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:40:25 GMT Two different takes on water Image: http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/golitha.jpg Image: http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/quarrybwcol.jpg Two different takes on water


]]> Eye of the camera Mike Parr http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=6000 Which way? http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5999&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:55:20 GMT Image: http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/P7208606b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/12683) Hi everyone - have just got back...


Hi everyone - have just got back from our family holiday - a week and a bit in the Vendée, with friends. I've taken so many pictures, it's frightening (the thoought of having to sort them all! :rolleyes:

This was taken from the back garden of a neighbour of the friends we were staying with, early evening sun and I'd been looking for a field where one sunflower was looking a different way to the others - this isn't staged, hones!

Ian
]]> Eye of the camera Ian http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5999 Disused Quarry http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5998&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:27:45 GMT I haven't posted for critique in a while so I thought id make an effort:D

]]> Photo critique Mike Parr http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5998 UK photo mag looking for reader input tomorrow evening http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5997&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:22:05 GMT This is rather late notice, but if you are interested in attending an evening research event in central London tomorrow (Wednesday) concerning a... This is rather late notice, but if you are interested in attending an evening research event in central London tomorrow (Wednesday) concerning a major UK published photography magazine, please email me via admin@dpnow.com asap. There may be places left, but there is no guarantee.

Thanks,

Ian ]]> General discussion Ian http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5997 exotic pet refuge. http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5996&goto=newpost Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:08:59 GMT I went to this place on Sunday, because of their charity and refuge status they are only allowed to open 6 days a year, which they get most... I went to this place on Sunday, because of their charity and refuge status they are only allowed to open 6 days a year, which they get most funding.
The place as walking around does need a lot of help and funding and you can see they are struggling in some areas. But it was a pleasant day out and will be going and supporting on their next open days. There was birds with wings and crippled feet, monkeys that had come from some terrible situations. parrots and budgies, to a lynx and a ocelot. They take animals in from rspca and other refuges.
While we were there some children were running around and scaring the animals and the parents could not have cared, bare in mind some of these animals have been traumatised already. One child was trying to get into everything and his mother could not have cared less.

BUT
An adult thought it would be fun to play with a little capuchino monkey and rattle a pen at the bars, as you can imagine the monkey took it. I give the staff and volunteers full top marks for being polite with this group who thought it was hilarious,
The staff spent nearly half an hour trying to coax the pen of the monkey before they seriously damaged them selves or got ink poisoning.


Anyway anyone that knows me will not be surprised I have adopted an owl for a year for £20.
her name is Heidi




and she sat there so regal looking


not sure allowed to do this, if not I will remove with a sorry.:o
if you would like to have a look at the site

http://www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk/ ]]> Eye of the camera fluffy penguin http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5996 The Commanding Officer http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5995&goto=newpost Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:48:11 GMT Hi Guys

I thought I drop a B&W in for a change.

I know it misses the mark on some of the rules but any thoughts.



Cheers
Dave R ]]> Photo critique mib2 http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5995 Resting Place http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5994&goto=newpost Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:43:07 GMT While out looking for an entry into the salon comp i took these Image: http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/7215282.jpg Image:... While out looking for an entry into the salon comp i took these


]]> Eye of the camera Mike Parr http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5994 Adobe RGB v sRGB http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5993&goto=newpost Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:26:38 GMT Went to a very interesting workshop last Friday, by ColourConfidence as part of the evening Adobe RGB and sRGB were discussed. Now I have been a... Went to a very interesting workshop last Friday, by ColourConfidence as part of the evening Adobe RGB and sRGB were discussed.
Now I have been a firm advocate of Adobe RGB but what I leaned Friday threw me off balance.
Bearing in mind these people specialize in colour management I was very surprised to note they would recommend sRGB over Adobe RGB colour space.
They accept RGB is the wider space they argue sRGB is easily controlled.
They did however add a footnote saying if any photographer was getting the results they want using Adobe RGB then don't change because they say so, but did suggest the individual test it out for themselves.
Simple take a picture with plenty of colour variety in both modes, and see where it takes them. Which is fair enough.
They did tell a story of how in the studio the speaker in his pro photo days was photographing a Red Ferrari, but try as they may, even with top well profiled equipment at their disposal, the car would always print dark red/maroon.
2 days they struggled, until an inexperienced helper suggested conversion to sRGB these experts laughed but to their surprise when they tried it, it printed the true Ferrari Red.
He did go on to explain why, something to do with the bigger space leading to bigger steps.
Also to my surprise Monitors, scanners and printers are all sRGB so it makes sense if the camera colour space is also sRGB.

I shall be doing some test myself

Patrick ]]> General discussion Patrick http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5993 Flash photography http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5992&goto=newpost Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:25:08 GMT Hi Guys

Not been about with the camera the last few weeks - busy at work all the usual wrong things.

Question - I'm looking at having a go at some indoor flash photography - I would like to buy one of those systems that you see around the shopping centres where folk are taking pictures of young folk.

Can anyone advise or point me in the right direction of an article or two.

Cheers Dave R ]]> General discussion mib2 http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5992 Panasonic announces Lumix 14.7 megapixel compact http://dpnow.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5991&goto=newpost Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:10:24 GMT Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow: 14.7 megapixels and a 28-100mm (equivalent) Leica DC lens lie at... Here is a summary or excerpt from an article that has just been published on DPNow:

14.7 megapixels and a 28-100mm (equivalent) Leica DC lens lie at the heart of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 compact camera.

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