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i need help

siosio — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:45:53 GMT

ive recently accidentally deleted my vids of me and my grandfather who is in heaven now:(,i really need to retrive back the videos ive tried to retrieve it using recuva,it works but i cant open it it keeps on saying something about cant read,is it corrupted or?someone please help me,thank you in advance,btw its in a hp memory card..

this or that or all? (if my wallet allow me)

jnskyliner34 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:55:37 GMT

hey guys

i'm thinking about buying a couple of 58mm filters for my 18-55 lens. i have a polarizer already. should i pick up a graduated filter, neutral density filter or an orange filter? i just thought about the orange filter after my professor in photography class told us that they use orange filters for black and white landscape shots. oh and is a UV filter a must have?

oh another thing, i've been reading my photography books and magazines and they say you can use multiple filters at once? is there something i should buy or do i just stack 'em on top of one another?

Post your post-processed photos

[-0MEGA-] — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:19:18 GMT

I thought it would be interesting to see some before and after shots from those who do some heavy post-processing of their photos *coughbencough* :P.

Here are a few of my photos:

HD Video Camera

Kornowski — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:26:16 GMT

I'm looking at getting a HD video camera as I've really gotten into video editing at Uni.

I came across this one and it looks great!

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/174284...roduct_reviews

It shoots in 720p which isn't bad, it'd certainly do for publishing my videos to the web. Also, another big factor for me is the FPS, I'd be doing a lot of sports videos, so I'd want to be able to include some decent slow-mo if I wanted. The Samsung shoots at 50FPS, which is pretty decent, I found this video on YouTube before. Good quality and it shows the FPS pretty well;

What do you think? Any other suggestions around the same price?

Thanks! :)

Nikon vs. Canon

Tammy518 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:37 GMT

I'm new here, and new to photography in general. I started blogging around six months ago, and that's when my interest in photography began.

I have a Nikon D40 that I bought used from my teenage son. I mostly take pictures of tablescapes, food, and home decor, and with some outdoors shots thrown in. Most of the bloggers seem to say that you should never use a flash because the pictures come out too stark and sterile, and I've liked the look of my pics better since I stopped using the flash. A lot of times, though, the camera is so "sluggish" in the no flash mode that my pics turn out really blurred even when I know I didn't move.

Here are some of the cameras I've seen that people use around blogland: Canon Rebel XTI, Canon EOS Rebel XSi SLR, and even a Canon Power Shot SD 630 (this lady takes amazing macro shots of flowers and such with the Power Shot).

Anyway, I'm about ready to scrap the D40 and look for something else. Any suggestions for a good, not too hard to use camera?

Photo Tourny Theme: Kitchen Items

aviation_man — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:09:18 GMT

Theme: Kitchen Items
Basically anything that you can find in your kitchen. (Please refrain from posting glass pictures (Glass cups, plates etc..), those are way too easy :P )

Rules:
Playing this tournament is simple:

A tournament involves 11 different members max.
The winner of the last tournament will give a theme, and those who want to participate will post their pictures (Only one per person). Please, No more than eleven participants total.

When all participants have entered their picture in the tournament (please submit a link along with your picture), I will then create another thread to vote on the pictures via a poll. Located in the Off Topic sub forum.

New Rules:
- No spot saving; you will only be counted if you have a picture submitted.
- Only one picture may be posted at a time, if you decide to change it, please edit the original post.
- No posting an image that has previously won a competition.

So in brief:
- Users who wish to participate please post your image within this thread followed by a link to the image source.
- After eleven participants have entered the tournament, a second thread will be made with a poll to vote on the pictures.
- If entering a slightly computer manipulated photo, please post the original along with it so users who are voting can see the difference.

Winners will simply be the one who gets the most votes. He/she will then create another thread in which they propose a different theme for the next tournament.

Please resize your pictures to no larger than 1280 x 1024.
This tournament will have 4 days of voting.

You are permitted to change your image but if you could just change the URL in your original post and leave an edited comment with it.

Mine for now, but I might change it (just to give you an idea)

Ricoh R10, CX-1, CX-2 Digital Cameras - Any Good?

koalasrule — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:13 GMT

I'm searching for a new digital camera (compact) and I'm more confused now than when I started! The Panasonic TZ6 & TZ7 (ZR1 & ZR2 I believe in the US) were recommended, but unfortunately are a little above my price range (can't find any cheaper than $AUD389). I also thought about a Nikon S630, but have been told by others that it doesn't rate very well.

I have found the above mentioned cameras, Ricoh R10, CX-1 & CX-2 and they look good value - 7 x optical zoom, 9mp, wide angle lens and within my price range (under $AUD350). Can anyone rate these cameras please?

Bluetooth� Wireless Technology

mailliw — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:08:16 GMT

Bluetooth� Wireless Technology. I see this on cell phones with camera, but it says; this phone does not support PC connectivity via Bluetooth� or USB. If not what does it's Bluetooth Wireless Technology do? How can I use it differently than one without it?
Thank You;
mailliw

Imitation of a myspace pic

ScottALot — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:09:59 GMT

Okay, I want you guys to do the cheesiest imitation of a myspace/facebook whatever personal picture. For example, here's mine:

Looking for P&S Camera

voyagerfan99 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:10:40 GMT

I'm looking for a cheap point and shoot camera. Main use is to be convenient for parties, going out, etc. cause I don't always want to bring my S1500 with me everywhere. Any ideas? I was kinda looking at this Sony Cybershot on Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830179214

Im looking for a decent camera

Fatback — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:49:12 GMT

Well I had a Nikon D40 for like 2+ years and it quite working on me about a month or more ago. I picked up a $60 camera at wal-mart to hold me over for a little while and I just can't take it no more. I went camping over the weekend and took some pics, they would have been awesome if it wasn't for my camera, here are some of them http://img3.imageshack.us/g/sdc10459j.jpg/. I don't want to spend much and I probably want get one to around Christmas time since I will probably find a good deal around then.

This is the one I have been looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830122200. I'm not to big on the brand but it has decent comments(of course I don't take reviews to seriously). I just want to know what models I should look at for when I'm ready to buy in a month or two. My price range is around $200 I would get a DSLR but I'm an amateur and they are more then I'm willing to spend on a new hobby. I guess my best bet is a SLR.

New Compact Digital Camera - Recommendations

koalasrule — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:02:30 GMT

I am now looking for a new digital camera as the auto-focus on my Nikon L1 is now kaput. The camera is 3 years old, so probably not economical to fix.

I'm looking for a compact camera, 5 x optical zoom or more (I don't need massive amount), and at least a 2.5" LCD screen. I quite like the Olympus MJU 7000 which has 7 x optical zoom and 12mp but I'm concerned that it seems to be an awfully large amount of megapixals and I read somewhere that more megapixals on a compact camera doesn't necessarily mean better quality photos. My budget is around $AUD350 max, and I really want something that I can take happy snaps with; I'm off on holiday in December and will want to take some scenery shots, so as long as they come out clear and not blurred I'll be happy. Is Olympus an ok brand or are they a bit crap? I read a few reviews of cameras before I purchased my Nikon and Which magazine gave the Olympus models a good wrap. I've also seen a Canon I quite like, and also a Pentax.

Recommendations appreciated.

Camera Problems - Is It The Camera Or Is It Me?

koalasrule — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:55:27 GMT

I have a Nikon L1 Coolpix digital camera that is about 3 years old. It generally takes really good photos, but I noticed that on my last holiday last December I just didn't seem to be able to take a decent indoor photo with it - nearly all the photos I took indoors came out blurry and indistinct. It occasionally happened with outdoor shots as well, but not nearly as often. It doesn't seem to matter whether I select single shot or continuous, I get the same result with indoor photos. I took some outdoor photos of my horse yesterday and they were of outstanding quality, really clear, so I think the camera still works fine, I just can't figure out why I can't take a decent interior photo with it. I used to be able to - I have some excellent family photos from Christmas a couple of years ago. I'm just wondering - is the camera getting a bit past it, or is it me that is the problem? Can anyone help?

Photo Tourney theme - In the moment

cudenver — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:19:38 GMT

Theme: In the moment
what ever way you want to think about it.

Rules:
Playing this tournament is simple:

A tournament involves 11 different members max.
The winner of the last tournament will give a theme, and those who want to participate will post their pictures (Only one per person). Please, No more than eleven participants total.

When all participants have entered their picture in the tournament (please submit a link along with your picture), I will then create another thread to vote on the pictures via a poll. Located in the Off Topic sub forum.

New Rules:
- No spot saving; you will only be counted if you have a picture submitted.
- Only one picture may be posted at a time, if you decide to change it, please edit the original post.
- No posting an image that has previously won a competition.

So in brief:
- Users who wish to participate please post your image within this thread followed by a link to the image source.
- After eleven participants have entered the tournament, a second thread will be made with a poll to vote on the pictures.
- If entering a slightly computer manipulated photo, please post the original along with it so users who are voting can see the difference.

Winners will simply be the one who gets the most votes. He/she will then create another thread in which they propose a different theme for the next tournament.

Please resize your pictures to no larger than 1280 x 1024.
This tournament will have 4 days of voting.

You are permitted to change your image but if you could just change the URL in your original post and leave an edited comment with it.

Mine

What is the best phone out besides the iPhone?

Gulkize — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:42:41 GMT

I am looking into getting the 32gb iphone 3gS, but I am worried about a few things. I am not careless, actually quite the opposite but accidents do happen, and I would rather not destroy a $800 phone. I do not fish, ski, or anything like that but I am worried I might get it in a spill, or get a bit of water on it. What is the best case that is semi water proof for the Iphone, that does not take any funcionalitiy?

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