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 2010-11-19 7:22 PM in reply to: #3218795 |
Pro  4828     The Land of Ice and Snow |  Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A threadpeby - 2010-11-19 4:50 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 1:06 PM OK then! Thought Lightroom would make more sense for someone like me... Is there any point in trying the free trial now? While all I have is a point and shoot? Or should I wait until I give in to the DSLR............want to want to want to...... By all means, start using the trial. That way you can get familiarized with the program while making the DSLR decision. I sometimes use LR for my P&S image processing as I find it so much faster to complete the task. Well....it seems there is a NikonD90 that has chosen ME!!  Just a matter of biting the proverbial bullet. |
| 2010-11-19 7:32 PM in reply to: #3219009 |
Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread aquagirl - 2010-11-19 8:22 PM GO HELEN! GET IT NOW!!!peby - 2010-11-19 4:50 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 1:06 PM OK then! Thought Lightroom would make more sense for someone like me... Is there any point in trying the free trial now? While all I have is a point and shoot? Or should I wait until I give in to the DSLR............want to want to want to...... By all means, start using the trial. That way you can get familiarized with the program while making the DSLR decision. I sometimes use LR for my P&S image processing as I find it so much faster to complete the task. Well....it seems there is a NikonD90 that has chosen ME!! Just a matter of biting the proverbial bullet. |
| 2010-11-19 7:34 PM in reply to: #3219020 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread KOM - 2010-11-19 8:32 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 8:22 PM GO HELEN! GET IT NOW!!!peby - 2010-11-19 4:50 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 1:06 PM OK then! Thought Lightroom would make more sense for someone like me... Is there any point in trying the free trial now? While all I have is a point and shoot? Or should I wait until I give in to the DSLR............want to want to want to...... By all means, start using the trial. That way you can get familiarized with the program while making the DSLR decision. I sometimes use LR for my P&S image processing as I find it so much faster to complete the task. Well....it seems there is a NikonD90 that has chosen ME!! Just a matter of biting the proverbial bullet. Right now? OK.....can you drive me to the camera shop?? Its VERY tempting to bite the bullet.......... |
 2010-11-19 7:35 PM in reply to: #3219009 |
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| 2010-11-19 7:40 PM in reply to: #3219025 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread Teejaay - 2010-11-19 8:35 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 6:22 PM peby - 2010-11-19 4:50 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 1:06 PM OK then! Thought Lightroom would make more sense for someone like me... Is there any point in trying the free trial now? While all I have is a point and shoot? Or should I wait until I give in to the DSLR............want to want to want to...... By all means, start using the trial. That way you can get familiarized with the program while making the DSLR decision. I sometimes use LR for my P&S image processing as I find it so much faster to complete the task. Well....it seems there is a NikonD90 that has chosen ME!! Just a matter of biting the proverbial bullet. Oooo ... yes. Let it choose you! I have a Nikon D60, not quite as many bells and whistles as the D90, but a nice step up from my crappy point and shoot. It seriously popped right off the shelf and into my arms......... Seems like the right choice. Only 200$$ more than the one down from it.........but I do not want to feel like I have "not enough" camera. I would rather grow into it, so to speak. I will say that compared to all my other MANY creative pursuits over the years ( watercolours, quilting, gardening etc .....) the instantaneous nature of a photograph really appeals to me. I am loving it. So I want to immerse myself in it. Heck, its not like I can go for a run anytime soon right? |
| 2010-11-19 7:42 PM in reply to: #3219024 |
| Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread aquagirl - 2010-11-19 8:34 PM If I leave now how long to get to your house from RI????KOM - 2010-11-19 8:32 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 8:22 PM GO HELEN! GET IT NOW!!!peby - 2010-11-19 4:50 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 1:06 PM OK then! Thought Lightroom would make more sense for someone like me... Is there any point in trying the free trial now? While all I have is a point and shoot? Or should I wait until I give in to the DSLR............want to want to want to...... By all means, start using the trial. That way you can get familiarized with the program while making the DSLR decision. I sometimes use LR for my P&S image processing as I find it so much faster to complete the task. Well....it seems there is a NikonD90 that has chosen ME!! Just a matter of biting the proverbial bullet. Right now? OK.....can you drive me to the camera shop?? Its VERY tempting to bite the bullet.......... |
| 2010-11-19 7:43 PM in reply to: #3219036 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread KOM - 2010-11-19 8:42 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 8:34 PM If I leave now how long to get to your house from RI????KOM - 2010-11-19 8:32 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 8:22 PM GO HELEN! GET IT NOW!!!peby - 2010-11-19 4:50 PM aquagirl - 2010-11-19 1:06 PM OK then! Thought Lightroom would make more sense for someone like me... Is there any point in trying the free trial now? While all I have is a point and shoot? Or should I wait until I give in to the DSLR............want to want to want to...... By all means, start using the trial. That way you can get familiarized with the program while making the DSLR decision. I sometimes use LR for my P&S image processing as I find it so much faster to complete the task. Well....it seems there is a NikonD90 that has chosen ME!! Just a matter of biting the proverbial bullet. Right now? OK.....can you drive me to the camera shop?? Its VERY tempting to bite the bullet.......... Hmm....store closes in 17 minutes. Drive fast. |
| 2010-11-19 7:48 PM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread LOL, Rico is quick but not quite that fast! So Helen, to keep this in the vein of the Q&A intent of this thread, what do you like about the camera and what to you see as it's strengths and potential drawbacks? Edited by KOM 2010-11-19 7:49 PM |
| 2010-11-19 8:06 PM in reply to: #3219045 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread KOM - 2010-11-19 8:48 PM LOL, Rico is quick but not quite that fast! So Helen, to keep this in the vein of the Q&A intent of this thread, what do you like about the camera and what to you see as it's strengths and potential drawbacks? Oh isn't this photo TAN???  I decided Nikon rather than Canon.......and then the D 90 seemed like a no brainer. Has everything I will ever need, and the price point is right for me. It really did come down to price. Next model up is a big jump in price. Sadly they are going to replace the D90 with another model , which will be significantly more expensive. So I am gonna get it while I can! Only draw back I can see is that generally speaking a DSLR is just plain BIG. And thus its not likely to be hanging around my back pocket constantly like my little orange Lumix. But I guess both types of photography have their place right? Edited by aquagirl 2010-11-19 8:08 PM |
| 2010-11-19 8:22 PM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Master 2146 East Side of the Bay | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread Yes the size does mean it is not something you will have with you all the time. On the other hand having two means one can stay with the bike while the other is still waiting at home. If they are coming out with a new model maybe the current one will be discounted, kinda like bikes?? |
| 2010-11-23 7:53 AM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread Question for Newbz! How did you tweak Lynne's picture? Was it a contrast adjustment? It does indeed look like a Christmas card........ |
| 2010-11-23 8:01 AM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Expert 997 North Central WV | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread |
| 2010-11-23 8:19 AM in reply to: #3222807 |
Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread aquagirl - 2010-11-23 6:53 AM Question for Newbz! How did you tweak Lynne's picture? Was it a contrast adjustment? It does indeed look like a Christmas card........ in effect yes, but what i did was called a curves and levels adjustment vs the simple contrast adjustment. The dif between the two is that contrast simple takes total contrast up or down, with levels and to a greater extent curves, you can change single parts of the contrast profile (ie an image has a range from pure white to pure black, and every tonal level in between), with contrast adustment, it simply narrows this range, with a curve or level adjustment, you can tweak single parts of that. then slightly sharpened the photo. that could have been done with just contrast (i didn't touch it much), but more in depth levels would need something other than just a contrast tool. lastly i very very lightly toned it cyan/blue to give it a colder look. the whole process took about 90 sec. |
| 2010-11-23 8:29 AM in reply to: #3222816 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread Malgal - 2010-11-23 9:01 AM Helen, I just want to say I AM JEALOUS Of what?? ? Sorry......you lost me! |
| 2010-11-23 8:31 AM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread |
| 2010-11-23 8:32 AM in reply to: #3222859 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread newbz - 2010-11-23 9:19 AM aquagirl - 2010-11-23 6:53 AM Question for Newbz! in effect yes, but what i did was called a curves and levels adjustment vs the simple contrast adjustment. The dif between the two is that contrast simple takes total contrast up or down, with levels and to a greater extent curves, you can change single parts of the contrast profile (ie an image has a range from pure white to pure black, and every tonal level in between), with contrast adustment, it simply narrows this range, with a curve or level adjustment, you can tweak single parts of that. then slightly sharpened the photo. that could have been done with just contrast (i didn't touch it much), but more in depth levels would need something other than just a contrast tool. lastly i very very lightly toned it cyan/blue to give it a colder look. the whole process took about 90 sec. How did you tweak Lynne's picture? Was it a contrast adjustment? It does indeed look like a Christmas card........ David , since we discussed PT vs Lightroom previously....is this something that one could accomplish with Lightroom? |
| 2010-11-23 8:45 AM in reply to: #3222880 |
Elite 3290 Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada" | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread aquagirl - 2010-11-23 6:32 AM newbz - 2010-11-23 9:19 AM aquagirl - 2010-11-23 6:53 AM David , since we discussed PT vs Lightroom previously....is this something that one could accomplish with Lightroom? Yes, easily. |
| 2010-11-23 10:33 AM in reply to: #3222877 |
| Expert 997 North Central WV | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread aquagirl - 2010-11-23 9:31 AM Oooooh....new camera you mean Leah? I am soooo excited to learn how to work it!! Ha ha ha - yes, the new camera. I wanted a Nikon but could get more Canon for my buck at the time. |
| 2010-11-24 9:17 AM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Elite 4201 washington state | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread This is not really a photo question as much a resizing and posting experiment. These were my feeble attempts at trees, but not really worth posting in the contest. However, I am enjoying the way the contests are making me look at my surroundings! eta: guess it doesn't matter since I can't figure out how to make it post from my album, oh well. Edited by deehtz 2010-11-24 9:19 AM |
| 2010-12-05 4:19 PM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread Well then. I finally downloaded a free trial of Lightroom. Ugh. Clearly I am a moron........ but can anyone point me to an easy to learn online workshop for this? I am totally lost...... |
| 2010-12-05 5:34 PM in reply to: #3237415 |
| Elite 3290 Oliver, BC, "Wine Capital of Canada" | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread aquagirl - 2010-12-05 2:19 PM Well then. I finally downloaded a free trial of Lightroom. Ugh. Clearly I am a moron........ but can anyone point me to an easy to learn online workshop for this? I am totally lost...... I find the Adobe web site a great resource for tutorials. Try here: Adobe TV |
| 2010-12-06 6:11 PM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Veteran 276 Holden, Ma | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread What are the advantages for a fixed focal length lens? I want something for macro and wide angle closeups. Will this lens work or do I need a straight Macro lens? Nikon 35 F1.8G DX autofocus SLR Wide Angled Lenz. |
| 2010-12-06 7:21 PM in reply to: #3238916 |
| Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread at this point in time, the real advantages are wider aperture at a cheaper price, normally a bit faster focusing (although this is quickly becoming a non-issue), they are lighter, most of them offer a closer min focus distance. that specific lens, i have no idea |
| 2010-12-06 8:19 PM in reply to: #3181207 |
| Veteran 276 Holden, Ma | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread Thanks, used the numbers on the lens for an example. Pretty much no Zoom right? Just have to focus? |
| 2010-12-06 8:38 PM in reply to: #3239049 |
| Champion 7233 | Subject: RE: COJ photo class/Q&A thread |
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