AndyC_772

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On the Canon DSLR forums at DPReview, they've been running a series of photo competitions for a while now. One thing they're doing, which we're not, is hosting an 'exhibition' gallery for pictures which fit the theme of the competition but which are not actually eligible to enter. It gives a means for people to display some of their best work and provide inspiration, without getting in the way of the competition proper.

Why don't we have an 'exhibition' thread as well next time round?

Mr.Cookie

Sonic

Cracking pic, one question

Did you pot it ?

Si

*Sonic*

Thanks

erm not sure now, I potted so many, trying to get a good shot (with the camera )

If one thing, this photo comp gave me an incentive to clean my garage of car bits, and have a game or ten of pool

ianmiller999

Just to check we are allowed to change the picture at a later time? Because I have taken two pictures but am not completely satisfied with them.

AndyC_772

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Yup, no problem. Rule no. 4, change your entries as often as you like.

Hanslow

I'm miffed (or thick).

Was trying to do one of them zoom in/out long exposure pics to get that nice effect as in the above pics. Can't do it on my Canon Powershot S40

Does anyone know if this is possible, or is this one of them optical cameras only things?

If anyone knows if my camera supports it, or how to do it, please let me know

AndyC_772

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I think you'll find it's something that can only be done on a camera which has a fully mechanical zoom. Motorised zoom lenses, where the motor is controlled by the camera, are unlikely to let you zoom during the exposure - it's not something that people often want to do, and there's a good chance that electrical noise from the motor would interfere with the sensor and affect the picture even if you could.

Sorry

MartinM

I'm looking sad by replying so quick...but this is the first time I've browsed SN today - honestly

Just a bit more detail about my picture...

It maybe surprising, but it was actually taken hand-held (but I may have been bracing myself against a barrier - I can't remember)with an exposure of 1/10 second - so not that long at all.

It was taken with a 16-35 zoom lens, which was zoomed, by hand, but obviously pretty quickly to get the zoooooom effect in 1/10 second.

I think the big trick that kept all the lines straight was that I started the zoom from the 35mm end, then pressed the shutter and I think the 1/10 second exposure finished before I hit the end stop at 17mmm. That keeps everything nice and clean with no jerks on the camera (except me of course ) caused by taking the picture and starting the zoom at the same time, or hitting the end stop of the leans while the shutter was still open.

Of course, having a camera that has virtually no shutter delay (well, about 80ms IIRC) allowing 'start zoom' > 'open shutter'> 'close shutter' > 'end zoom' to actually happen in that sequence is significant contributor to the overall success

Hanslow

Oh well. Probably explains why the zoom got locked once the subject was focused

I'll stick with fiddling in Photoshop then

Shame, cos it looks a really cool, but simple, effect. I like these photography threads cos I'm learning something

IWatkins

Bump, for new entry.

Cheers

Ian

flat4

BTTT


kev

matrix

Votes I am thinking of casting because voting hasn't started yet

1. OZ Racing used as my desktop background if thats o.k

2. On the Bus

3. Model Mania

keep them coming






[Edited by matrix - 1/10/2004 10:59:38 PM]

*Sonic*

Voting hasnt started yet, as the competition is still open

MartinM

...but I like the voting so far

Wizzbang

BTTT for another entry from me


WizzBang

matrix

MartinM

Any chance you have a higher resolution version of OZ Racing ?

My other half likes it and it's the first Car related thing she has shown an interest in

Mike

Your number 1 fan

ianmiller999

Can I ask what flat 4s picture is?

Looks superb but cannot possible tell how he did it. LOL

AndyC_772

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Dunno - maybe that's why the first one's called 'be patient'?

My third entry is now up, replacing the first - I fancied a change from model cars since several other people have done them rather better than I did

Just a few more days to go now, get those films processed

MartinM

Mike - Like any self-respecting artist, I trash my originals when they've served their purpose (aka I seem to have lost the original). Sorry

matrix

MartinM

Damn not too worry I have it on my desktop so I will have to do with that.

Cheers anyway

Mike

[Edited by matrix - 1/13/2004 9:21:42 AM]

BOB.T

My films are being processed as we speak, come on

555-Shaggy

Springbok, you a paddler mate or just found the river maggots there and took photos?

I was going out tonight to try and get some kayak photos but it looks like you beat me to it - I'll try and think of something else.

Give us a shout (mail as per profile) if you are a kayaker, it'd be nice to get a Scooby Kayak meet going (even if it was incredibly small) Can do Dart / Hurley / Nottingham (where I am) / Wales...

Hope to hear from ya mate

BOB.T

Got my films back, 72 shots, about 5 that are 'acceptable', RUBBISH!!!!

Will post em up later

BOB.T

and they're up

Mr.Cookie

Well i've got one up lol, there's some nice images up there too

Well done all
Si

Ps Bob email me your images or talk to me on msn and i'll sort hosting for you

springbok

Hey Shaggy,
No not a water person I'm afraid, Last time I was in a canoe I was in the scouts paddling up the tamar many moons ago.

I must say those guys deserve a lot of respect, it was freezing and I was stood by the river bank. I felt guilty rubbing my hands together when they were freezing most of there parts off.

I was supposed to be going to a Press Day on Dartmoor for a Rally (Newton Abott Audi stages) as I had been asked to take some pics for them. Ideal entry I thought Rally car and the title motion. Unfortunately it has been cancelled due to to lack of entries, so I popped dpown to the Dart as I knew with the rain that we have had that there would be some mad people out on the water

555-Shaggy

Springbok, sorry mate just thought you might be.

Tell me about it, was out in Nottingham last night and it was freezing - just have forget about the cold and do it anyway for the love of the sport.

Shame the rally was cancelled, then I could have used my kayak photos for this comp - may enter some tonight anyway.

AndyC_772

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BTTT as a reminder that the competition closes tomorrow. Last chance to catch a fleeting snapshot of the cat fleeing a cold bath...

Mr.Cookie

Beat me to it Andy

Has anyone seen Judge Jules around aswell

Si

Goochie

Just postsed my entry. Hope you all like it