Best products from r/photoclass2012a
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1. Fotodiox Canon EOS Macro Extension Tube Set Kit for Extreme Close-up, fits Canon EOS 1D, 1DS, Mark II, III, IV, 1DC, 1DX, D30, D60, 10D, 20D, 20DA, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 60DA, 5D, Mark II, Mark III, 7D, Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, T1, T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4, T4i
- Quick and inexpensive way to achieve macro focus; Any combination of tubes can be used for various reproduction ratios
- No optical insert - maintains lens optical quality while remaining lightweight
- Extension tubes are designed to enable a lens to focus closer than normal
- Includes: camera and lens mounts, 7mm, 14mm and 28mm tube sections
- Limited 2-year manufacturer warranty
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2. Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head
- 62" Aluminum Proline Tripod
- Support up to 13.2 lbs
- Ballhead, quick release plate and bubble level
- Quick release leg locks and non-slip rubber feet
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3. David Busch's Sony Alpha DSLR-A580/A560 Guide to Digital Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)
- These utility knife blades have a welded, bi-metal design for a sharp edge and flexible body
- Stays sharper than traditional utility blades
- A shatter-resistant design adds safety
- Fits IRWIN utility knife handles and most other utility knives
- These blades have excellent flexibility and are virtually unbreakable under normal working conditions.
- These utility knife blades have a welded, bi-metal design for a sharp edge and flexible body
- Stays sharper than traditional utility blades
- A shatter-resistant design adds safety
- Fits IRWIN utility knife handles and most other utility knives
- Pack of 50 blades
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Another type of photography not mentioned (an one that I enjoy quite a bit) which relies heavily on a tripod is macro photography. These are some example of macro shots I have taken:
Colours
Coffee
Guitar
While a tripod is necessary in low light photography because it requires a longer shutter speed, it is vital to macro photography for that reason also, but a others as well:
But they do have some downfalls. Ones such as these (which I own) do not allow aperture control. You also lose a lot of light when using them, maybe 3 stops or so. Hence the need for longer shutter speeds.
I am going to try some light painting shots over the weekend when I have more time. I shall post my results.
Unfortunately, it is just the entry-level Dolica Proline here. With my budget, it was either the lens I wanted and a cheap tripod, or the tripod I wanted and the 50mm f1.8.
I'm just hoping that the Dolica is a worthy stopgap until I can upgrade.
Thanks for the info and the links. I know you're correct regrading the idea that basic functions are the same for each camera. I'm hoping everything will start to fall into place as the class progresses. The links are very helpful. I discovered some of them previously, but a couple are new. I'll check them out!
Nothing in particular that's troubling me, I just feel a little lost and I'm not sure where to begin. I ordered this book. I'm hoping it will get me moving in the right direction.
Not really sure if this is appropriate, but I was just browsing Amazon for interesting things, and came across this. It is a set of lenses made to give you the feel of older film cameras. I'm seriously considering buying it.
Of course, the hypocritical part of this whole thing for me is, I was arguing the other day about people using Instagram to make silly vintage pictures. So I sort of feel like an ass because of it.