BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts

Go Back   7Post - 7 Series Forum > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board > Photography/Videography

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-14-2012, 10:45 PM   #2443
dcstep
Major General
United_States
1296
Rep
7,389
Posts

Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 M3  [8.40]
My Windows 7, 64-bit, 8GB RAM, SSD is processing 30MB RAW files in 4 to 10-sec. On my prior 32-bit system the same files were taking 1 to 2-minutes each. Windows 7, 64-bit has been very stable and fast in all applications.

Dave
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 09:31 AM   #2444
Chewy734
Major General
United_States
490
Rep
6,798
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA, CA

iTrader: (15)

well, I'm heading out to Detroit in a little bit to attend the auto show. Wish me luck (e.g. not get raped, mugged, etc).
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 09:32 AM   #2445
The1
Major General
Canada
76
Rep
5,114
Posts

Drives: white 135
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily

iTrader: (0)

enjoy.... The show i mean, not the raping and mugging...

have you been to the detroit show before? it's in an alright area.

I like the Toronto show better, seems to be better selection of cars displayed.
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 09:34 AM   #2446
Chewy734
Major General
United_States
490
Rep
6,798
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA, CA

iTrader: (15)

thanks. yeah, I've been there from '02-'06. Since then I haven't been able to make it. I hope it's not insanely crowded, but who knows... weather is nice, albeit a bit cold, and it's opening weekend.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 09:35 AM   #2447
The1
Major General
Canada
76
Rep
5,114
Posts

Drives: white 135
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chewy734 View Post
thanks. yeah, I've been there from '02-'06. Since then I haven't been able to make it. I hope it's not insanely crowded, but who knows... weather is nice, albeit a bit cold, and it's opening weekend.
well, i look forward to the pictures I'm off to the boat show tomorrow, so i'm going to be missing detroit's auto show this year.
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 10:26 PM   #2448
oneintheory
no longer a BMW owner
United_States
170
Rep
1,463
Posts

Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA

iTrader: (0)

i just discovered that my 50 1.4 got stolen. was missing it at a shoot last week and forgot about it, but went to grab it when i was shooting in studio today..and, well...it's not here. that's what i get for trusting people, i guess. must have been stolen at the bar i do a photobooth at on tuesdays.
Appreciate 0
      01-15-2012, 10:56 PM   #2449
M_Six
Free Thinker
M_Six's Avatar
United_States
19079
Rep
7,532
Posts

Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Foothills of Mt Level

iTrader: (0)

That sux, Josh. Scumbags are everywhere.
__________________
Mark
markj.pics

"Life is uncertain, eat bacon now."
-UncleWede
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2012, 01:48 PM   #2450
Chewy734
Major General
United_States
490
Rep
6,798
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA, CA

iTrader: (15)

For those of you with a Canon EF system and a Sony NEX...

http://conurus.com/sony

It's the first EF lens adaptor for the NEX that actually allows you to automatically control the aperture. Supposedly works with the IS lenses as well.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2012, 02:37 PM   #2451
dcstep
Major General
United_States
1296
Rep
7,389
Posts

Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 M3  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chewy734 View Post
For those of you with a Canon EF system and a Sony NEX...

http://conurus.com/sony

It's the first EF lens adaptor for the NEX that actually allows you to automatically control the aperture. Supposedly works with the IS lenses as well.
Nice.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2012, 02:40 PM   #2452
Chewy734
Major General
United_States
490
Rep
6,798
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA, CA

iTrader: (15)

this is impressive at a 2160mm equivalence.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2012, 03:06 PM   #2453
dcstep
Major General
United_States
1296
Rep
7,389
Posts

Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 M3  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chewy734 View Post
Yes, we're not far from some astounding performance. We're now seeing EVIL cameras with DSLR sized APS-C sensors and I wouldn't be surprised to see "pro" cameras in a year or two that have full-frame sensors and really small pixel-pitches that will stand 500+% crops. Keeping capatibility with legacy lenses will assure a fast transition for many pros as the technology matures in the very near future.

It'll be interesting to watch... and participate.

Dave
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2012, 04:54 PM   #2454
M_Six
Free Thinker
M_Six's Avatar
United_States
19079
Rep
7,532
Posts

Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Foothills of Mt Level

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dcstep View Post
Yes, we're not far from some astounding performance. We're now seeing EVIL cameras with DSLR sized APS-C sensors and I wouldn't be surprised to see "pro" cameras in a year or two that have full-frame sensors and really small pixel-pitches that will stand 500+% crops. Keeping capatibility with legacy lenses will assure a fast transition for many pros as the technology matures in the very near future.

It'll be interesting to watch... and participate.

Dave
I'll say.





I knew those NASA bastards left more junk up there.
__________________
Mark
markj.pics

"Life is uncertain, eat bacon now."
-UncleWede
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2012, 05:14 PM   #2455
dcstep
Major General
United_States
1296
Rep
7,389
Posts

Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 M3  [8.40]
Quote:
Originally Posted by M_Six View Post
I'll say.

...

I knew those NASA bastards left more junk up there.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-18-2012, 10:11 AM   #2456
The1
Major General
Canada
76
Rep
5,114
Posts

Drives: white 135
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily

iTrader: (0)

haha wrong generation coke can
Appreciate 0
      01-18-2012, 10:28 AM   #2457
dcstep
Major General
United_States
1296
Rep
7,389
Posts

Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 M3  [8.40]
Good article about super-tele lens, various sensor sizes and pixel-densities and how it all interacts in real life photography of distant subjects. What is "reach"?

http://www.clarkvision.com/articles/telephoto_reach/
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-18-2012, 10:38 AM   #2458
M_Six
Free Thinker
M_Six's Avatar
United_States
19079
Rep
7,532
Posts

Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Foothills of Mt Level

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by The1 View Post
haha wrong generation coke can
Yeah, and there's a bunch of dead twigs and stuff. But I didn't have much time to devote to it.
__________________
Mark
markj.pics

"Life is uncertain, eat bacon now."
-UncleWede
Appreciate 0
      01-18-2012, 11:23 AM   #2459
The1
Major General
Canada
76
Rep
5,114
Posts

Drives: white 135
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by M_Six View Post
Yeah, and there's a bunch of dead twigs and stuff. But I didn't have much time to devote to it.
lol, still a good laugh. you should post that up on flickr
Appreciate 0
      01-18-2012, 01:34 PM   #2460
Chewy734
Major General
United_States
490
Rep
6,798
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LA, CA

iTrader: (15)

well, my new laptop flies... the SSD is insanely quick. I did some benchmarks before and after, but I haven't gotten around to analyzing it yet. I'll post it up when I'm done.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2012, 02:02 AM   #2461
scollins
Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin'
scollins's Avatar
143
Rep
2,372
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Renton, WA

iTrader: (3)

So, who will be the first to shoot at ISO 204,800?

By the way, anyone want to buy a D3 for $3,000? I'll cover the remaining $3,000 for the new D4.....
__________________
Scott
2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles
2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White
2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2012, 02:24 PM   #2462
MetsFan
Lieutenant
MetsFan's Avatar
96
Rep
440
Posts

Drives: 2013 G37x
Join Date: May 2009
Location: MA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2007 BMW 328xi  [0.00]
I have a question for you pros. Why is it that when I shoot in auto mode the exposure appears to be better than when I shoot in manual? I emulate the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure bias, etc., but my pictures are almost always darker than when I shoot in auto.

I've recently switched to using the presets for shooting since the photos look better without having to resort to post processing.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2012, 02:32 PM   #2463
Weebl
Weebl wobbles but eats Pie
97
Rep
1,794
Posts

Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SF Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Auto will change the exposure values (contrast,saturation,color,sharpness and others). Where manual will not.
Shoot the green box and your pictures will be fine but might as well bought a good point and shoot. All the buttons and dials help give you finer control over the image and if set correctly will give you the same results as auto, it is more than just shutter speed and aperture.

A comparison would be Canons 18-55 kit lens and the 17-55 F2.8 lens, at the same F stop, focal length and speed the images are different. It is the other things that come into play.
__________________
Kevin Goto
2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
Appreciate 0
      01-23-2012, 01:46 PM   #2464
MetsFan
Lieutenant
MetsFan's Avatar
96
Rep
440
Posts

Drives: 2013 G37x
Join Date: May 2009
Location: MA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2007 BMW 328xi  [0.00]
Thanks man, I guess I will keep experimenting.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 PM.




7post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST