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[KevinPutman]

I posted the pictures and asked for tips on the lighting.

Did I anywhere say "oh these pictures are God's gift to mankind, I bet no one can take better pictures, blah blah blah"?

I made this thread to ask for advice on lighting. Not to be told that better pictures can be taken with a sh*ttier camera.

 

[Geaux]

*insert "YOU MAD" image* .... again.


But in all serious dude, people aren't getting angry b/c you posted the shots. They're firing back at you b/c you have a certain attitude (typical 17 yr old imo) in how you respond to others. Just say "thanks...I'll try that out" instead of "I know the triangle!!"

 

[Overread36]

I made this thread to ask for advice on lighting. Not to be told that better pictures can be taken with a sh*ttier camera.

Yes but you are being told that fact - and you are being told it for a reason. The reason being that in the past of this thread you have blamed your equipment for failings in the shot - and whilst your fact on this might be true the attitude you have is that the gear is at a certain level and thus won't get any better. What people are trying to show is that learning to use a camera (any camera from camera phone to the best SLRs) is in part learning its limits and working within them when you get the chance - and when working outside of those limits to improve the lighting/situation as best you can in order to get the best possible result.

 

[kundalini]

How about we get someone with the exact same setup as the images I posted in this thread..same lighting, same backdrop, etc etc etc.
And see what kind of shots they pull off with their iPhone?

Sure, anyone can get better pictures than the ones in this thread, with any type of camera..IF they're taken in the right place/time/setup/composition, etc etc etc.
A picture of some elegant flowers, will ALWAYS look better than me testing out some lighting on my bunny, in my room, on my blanket, with some crappy house lighting.

So sure,
you can get better pictures of a beautiful sunset, or the Grand Canyons, or a waterfall on your iPhone.
But in this place, and situation, no. You can't.

I posted the pictures and asked for tips on the lighting.

Did I anywhere say "oh these pictures are God's gift to mankind, I bet no one can take better pictures, blah blah blah"?

I made this thread to ask for advice on lighting. Not to be told that better pictures can be taken with a sh*ttier camera.

Well, that's two people shot down in flames for me today. And I had such a brilliant weekend to boot.

 

[KevinPutman]

Not sure what you're saying kudalini,
also, think you might have missed this post, mind reading?

Also @ Kudalini, on the first page or so you posted a lighting set up,
I tried that last night, (although I kept the black sheet in the background), and the pictures turned out pretty much the same as the ones I posted on here.
I did try a lighter, tan colored background (all I could find to use), but it looked...icky.

Is there some example of a photo that you could post using that setup and a different color background, just to let me know how it should turn out?

 

[kundalini]

Not sure what you're saying kudalini,
also, think you might have missed this post, mind reading?

Too late she cried.

 

[subscuck]

Wow, last time I actually read this thread it was one page. Six pages and he doesn't even have a hawt avatar with or without a duck face.

OK, on a more serious note, some great advice was given that you seem to have let slip by. No, you don't have an SLR. I don't have the winning Power Ball ticket. I think in time we'll both get over it. Stop using your P&S like an SLR and use it where it works best. The suggestion was you go outside under good light and work on the fundamentals. Have a look at P-Base.com. Do a search on there for photos using various P&S cameras. Some of the pics will blow you away. Here's the thing, the people posting these pics are using their P&S's within the cameras capabilities. They're not trying to take hand held low light shots (unless they have a tripod). They're not trying to work with improvised lighting. In short, they're giving their P&S's the light and conditions a P&S needs to excell. So instead of constantly reminding us you don't have an SLR (which sounds more and more like self excusing failure everytime you say it) get your P&S in the environment where you give it the best chance to succeed. And who cares what the photos are of as long as they're sharp and well exposed and show that you're getting the fundamentals of exposure and focus. Once you can start posting pics that are technically good, sans excuses, people will lighten up on you. And take heed of what Emily said (bless her little duck face); understanding a thing and actually being able to implement that thing are two entirely different things. It takes time to ingrain the habit of checking your ss and aperture for every shot. Quit trying to be a student and arteest at the same time. You need to be a student first. Jesus.

 

[Geaux]

I know you said you can't afford a real tripod and you like taking shots close to the ground. Ever thought of a mini tripod?

Amazon.com: Universal 8 Inch Mini Tripod: Camera & Photo

4 bucks.

 

[enzodm]

Flickr: Canon S5 IS User Group

Flickr: Canon PowerShot S5-IS: macro & super macro

 

[subscuck]

I know you said you can't afford a real tripod and you like taking shots close to the ground. Ever thought of a mini tripod?

Amazon.com: Universal 8 Inch Mini Tripod: Camera & Photo

4 bucks.

Do you hate homeless people or something?

 

[subscuck]

Flickr: Canon S5 IS User Group

Flickr: Canon PowerShot S5-IS: macro & super macro

Thank you. This is exactly what I was talking about.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Fancy Squidward | Flickr - Photo Sharing!



http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimnixon/4892840764/in/pool-442125@N23

 

[Geaux]

Do you hate homeless people or something?

lolwut?

I don't, nor do I think he should stop giving money to them, BUT ... a 4 dollar tripod + his charity money will work besides a 50 dollar tripod + charity money.

 

[Ginu]

Yay... this post was on page 1 and didn't think it was worth my time posting, but seeing how far its gone, I can't help it and will post some of my thoughts...

@OP - you need to start showing some respect towards some of the members if want help in the future... honestly your attitude is disrespectful and you seem to blame the results on a number of excuses (camera, light, knowledge etc...). Instead of arguing with the members of this forum, please take some notes and go try their suggestions then post some results so they can tell you how to improve.

At your age you should still be in HS unless you're finished so if you can, take Photography 11 and 12... funnest and best courses I've taken for free... Sure the cameras I got to shoot with were SLR's not DSLR's, but that was over 15 years ago not to mention it was the proper way to learn exposure... Since them, I'm sure schools have upgraded and you can use DSLR's; please do yourself a favor and join one of those classes if you still can.

Remember one thing... photography is all about the light (cant swim in the dessert; so same way you can't shoot in the dark without the proper equipment which is costly, very costly). At your age its understandable you have no money, but seriously you are supporting a website instead of purchasing a 5$ used mini tripod.... yet you complain you cant afford anything. Hell you can still use some books or table to stabilize the camera.
Knowing photography is tied to light, then use a lamp, a window or simply put a white sheet and cover the window to try to get the best natural ambient light... be creative and try different unique techniques which will separate you from the average Joe...

Watch the iPhone photo shoot video really closely. What does the shooter use besides an iPhone and really hot model? Lots and lots of lights and the phone is not even an iPhone 4, its a 3G or 3Gs.

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Below is a video to one of my first rides down Whistler on my bike to test the capabilities of the iPhone.


@ the TPH members - Have you guys heard of the "Boy who cried wolf"?
This type of attitude sure reminds me of exactly that story... I wonder how much you guys will take

@ the model - very cute, we hope to see more and better shots of you.



Edit: totally screwed up the links due to working and typing all this

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

I like the part where you fall off your bike.