Share some tips and tricks

[manicmike]

Never punch a baby.

 

[480sparky]

If you don't feel like going out and shooting, at least take some time to clean your gear, charge the batteries, and clear off the memory card. Then, when you are ready to head out, you'll be ready.

 

[gsgary]

If you want to save some money and you want to invest in a really good polarizer or ND filter from a reputable brand, then buy a filter as big as 77mm and invest in some step up rings to save a lot of money down the line.

If you want to save money don't take up photography

 

[table1349]

" Never eat at a place called Mom's. Never play cards with a man called Pop's. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own."

 

[gsgary]

And don't eat yellow snow

 

[hamlet]

Words to live by. A lot of awesome advice that makes you both a better photographer and a better human being.


Tip: spend less money on new gear and more on trips to get inspired and get the creative juices flowing.

 

[Josh66]

If you want to save some money and you want to invest in a really good polarizer or ND filter from a reputable brand, then buy a filter as big as 77mm and invest in some step up rings to save a lot of money down the line.

This is pretty common advice, but I've actually been getting away from it as much as I can recently and have been buying the same filter in multiple sizes.

Using a filter larger than intended has many disadvantages and really only one advantage - cost savings. You might notice that the sole advantage is in no way related to actual photography.

So, I say, buy filters in the size you need, not the biggest you do or *might* need - I see a lot of people recommend buying filters in the size for the largest lens you expect to own, so you'd be buying accessories for something you don't even actually own, but might one day.

(I expect this suggestion to get little to no support, but - whatever....)

 

[hamlet]

If you want to save some money and you want to invest in a really good polarizer or ND filter from a reputable brand, then buy a filter as big as 77mm and invest in some step up rings to save a lot of money down the line.

This is pretty common advice, but I've actually been getting away from it as much as I can recently and have been buying the same filter in multiple sizes.

Using a filter larger than intended has many disadvantages and really only one advantage - cost savings. You might notice that the sole advantage is in no way related to actual photography.

So, I say, buy filters in the size you need, not the biggest you do or *might* need - I see a lot of people recommend buying filters in the size for the largest lens you expect to own, so you'd be buying accessories for something you don't even actually own, but might one day.

I wasn't aware of any disadvantages when you step up.

 

[Josh66]

If you want to save some money and you want to invest in a really good polarizer or ND filter from a reputable brand, then buy a filter as big as 77mm and invest in some step up rings to save a lot of money down the line.

This is pretty common advice, but I've actually been getting away from it as much as I can recently and have been buying the same filter in multiple sizes.

Using a filter larger than intended has many disadvantages and really only one advantage - cost savings. You might notice that the sole advantage is in no way related to actual photography.

So, I say, buy filters in the size you need, not the biggest you do or *might* need - I see a lot of people recommend buying filters in the size for the largest lens you expect to own, so you'd be buying accessories for something you don't even actually own, but might one day.

I wasn't aware of any disadvantages when you step up.

The most obvious one I can think of is that you can no longer use a lens hood - which is itself an example of a cheap and easy "fix" that everyone recommends. Try putting a lens hood on with a filter in place 10mm larger than the opening of the hood.

 

[table1349]

Actually not true. 1 size fits almost all lenses.
The LEE 100mm Camera Filter System - Includes Filter Holders, Adaptor Rings and Lens Hoods

and yet there are hoods.

Universal Hood - Part of the LEE Camera Filter Range
Wideangled Hood - Part of the LEE Camera Filter Range


Set.....Match.....Game!

 

[jake337]

Gear is merely a tool for the purpose of creation.

Knowledge and vision trump gear 24/7/365.

Light is the essence of photography. You see it, modify it, shape it and create it.

Darkness(shadow) is just as important as light and can be controlled the same.

Use both. They are the paint for our canvases.

 

[Josh66]

Set.....Match.....Game!

Right, because I totally expected everyone to jump on the smaller is better wagon - like I said in my post.

Do whatever you want.

 

[limr]

When in doubt, just press the damn shutter! It's only a picture, for crying out loud. It's not life-threatening.

If you try an experiment and it doesn't work out, so what? Either try it again to see if you can do it better, or move on.

If you don't know how to shoot in manual, learn.

 

[table1349]

Set.....Match.....Game!

Right, because I totally expected everyone to jump on the smaller is better wagon - like I said in my post.

Do whatever you want.

Smaller in size or smaller in numbers of filters you have to buy and lug arround?

 

[table1349]

Never punch a baby.

Not even this one???