DSLR 101 2.0

[ebiggs1]

Maybe you will like these better.  I try to please! 

All with my best of class, 1.3 body the EOS 1D Mk IV.  Birders favorite camera!  I love this camera. 

[jazzman1]

Not bad, pretty good I'd say.

You might want to make sure you keep your horizions straight.  It is a big rookie mistake and easily spotted instantly by viewers.  It is always good to try and keep lines straight that are supposed to be straight.  A little work on composition and you'er gonna by fine

That's a nice comment coming from you.   I know my lines have been off, I'm trying to work on that, not sure why I keep doing it.  My lines seem to be lower on my right side. of my pics  I've noticed Obiwan, just can't seem to correct every shot.  I even did a few shots lopsided today, even with me trying not to.  I've been thinking it may be either barrel, cusion distortion or both.  I do see barrel distortion I think, sometimes, but mostly at the widest angle range (18 or 24mm)  18mm with the 18-200mm and 24mm with the 24-105mmL.  I'm hoping to learn how to correct these things in post ed if i can. 

BTW, I don't know what strap you are considering but never, never, never, never attach it to the camera.  Always go with the lens.  The big white anything lens is too heavy.  Was that clear?  Especially on a 60D as you will rip the mount right out of the body and it will be virtually unrepairable

1st time I've heard that.  All the peeps I know that use a sling strap, use it attached to the camera tripod mount.  I always have.....always attached my sling to my camera tripod mount with all my lens, it's a case logic.  Ok, now what???   Do I go back to using my neck strap???   I don't have any sling/strap attachments for my lens.  I don't have any lens collars.   Ok, what do I do now????

Actually, I try to keep my gear inconspicuious because of onlookers that may think they want it more than I.  That would be a mistake on their part as I am not willing to let it go easily.  I am capable of defending it.  You learn over the years.

I see you have'nt run into any "real" thugs in years.  You must live around a nice area.   Real thieves would spot that a mile away.  I suggest you take a different course for self defense Obiwan.  That will niether fool any determined thieves, nor stop them from trying you.  Your best bet is to keep your gear in plain sight (but secure) and put on your best game face.  If they think you have no fear, and will not give up your gear without a fight, your chances of being left alone are much greater.  Punks sense fear and one feeling intimidated right away and they may mark you as a target.  Covering your gear with the jacket may suggest fear to some.   My only other suggestion if it worries you, is get a CCW permit.

[jazzman1]

Another really nice one.  Your pics always are nice. 

I posted mine for your opinions and suggestions you think I can use to do better.  Never fear offending me about my pics.  If they're bad I need to know.  The truth will set us free, even though it may not feel so good sometimes.  I'll never get mad at you for telling me the truth.

[jazzman1]

Hey bob thanks for your imput.  What I said to Obiwan about telling me the truth applies to you to.  I also trust your judgement and knowledge in photography.  see my comments to biggs.

I'll try to frame up my shots better, thanks for the tip.  I'll talk to some of my club members this week about this when we meet for a class on composition.  One of the oraganizers for this event is a pro and owns a photo studio.

Biggs did'nt say to not connect my sling to a tripod. he said not to the tripod mount on my camera.  That blew me out the water, never heard that one before.  My sling is specifically made to attach to the camera tripod mount.  Why would they make it if it's dangerous???   And why would anyone buy one if it'

s not good for our camera????     And why would I connect my sling to my tripod???   It's made to attach to the camera tripod mount.  You and Obiwan got me confused now     Would'nt the camera/lens weight be the same with the camera attached to the sling at the 2 corner hooks or the camera tripod mount???   I'm not arguing with you guys, I'm trying to understand what you're trying to tell me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jazzman1]

You might want to make sure you keep your horizions straight.

If you look good at the 4th pic the building on the right side of the pics looks pretty straight, maybe a tad to the right.  But the building on the left side of the pic still looks crooked, leaning to the left.    Is'nt that a distortion issue???

[jazzman1]

I just noticed my 60D says in the menu, under settings, "peripheral illumin. correct."Enabled..... correction data unavailable, for my EF 70-300mm L.     It registers data for all my other lens except the 70-300.   Do I need a firmware update or something???   What do I do to fix this????  Should I disable this setting???

[ebiggs1]

Bob from Boston,

"I don't doubt it, but keep in mind that, like the rest of us, you aren't getting any younger. What you could do to a wannabe thief twenty years ago may not be matched by what you could do to him today."

This is Kansas not Massachusett,  we have 'ways'.  It doesn't matter the age. 

[ebiggs1]

"I see you have'nt run into any "real" thugs in years."

God made man, Colt made them equal.

[ebiggs1]

OK now for some 'more' clarification.

I warned I had no idea what strap you are considering. I still don't?   But when you have a heavy lens like any 'big white' the strap must be attached to the LENS tripod mount.  NEVER to the camera.  Not to the little rings at the top nor the camera's own tripod mount.

You will damage the camera otherwise but you do as you see fit.  You have a choice, do it my way or to however the other "peeps" tell you. The 60D is not built to take that extreme abuse for very long.  It will be a matter of time.  It is a plastic over metal construction similar to the Rebel line.  Not a full on metal body as the 7D, 5D, 7D Mk I, 5D Mk IIII or 1 series cameras.

Not to try and push you to LR again, I am over that but "Straighten" is a simple click of the mouse.  As I get older I find I have more of a issue with that too.  Maybe why I see it as easily as I do.

Next for you to concentrate on is composition.  After exposure, compsition is the main most important thing.  Some may put it as first.  I can't argue.

Remember the Golden Rule and/or Rule of Thirds.

[jazzman1]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

"I see you have'nt run into any "real" thugs in years."

God made man, Colt made them equal.

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Then you already have taken my CCW permit suggestion....Good 

[jazzman1]

I warned I had no idea what strap you are considering. I still don't?   But when you have a heavy lens like any 'big white' the strap must be attached to the LENS tripod mount.  NEVER to the camera.  Not to the little rings at the top nor the camera's own tripod mount.

So are you saying to get a lens mount sling only for those big L's or for all my lens???   What about my 24-105mm L?   And all my other lens encluding my 70-300mm L???   If you're saying that...... I will have to get a lens collar mount for every lens I have.   Ok., I'll look into it.     You've just told me something I never considered in the quality and build of a camera body.   I learn something new everyday.

I have a upcoming class on composition this Sunday.  I'm taking all the classes that come my way.

You missed an important question (to me)  about my 60D and my 70-300mm L lens.   Can you help me here???? (read missed question)