Geoff posts some more water-photography. Enjoy!

[Geoff]

Originally Posted by Jennifer

Nice pic composition on that last one, Geoff.
Very good eye, you found and made the most of the natural "S" there.

Are you calling me a sensor?




If you, are thats cool

[Zergling]

Awesome Pictures. Quite nice to look at.

(I wonder how you get the colors, they seem brighter/bolder than when I go outside and see things myself.)

[Geoff]

Originally Posted by Zergling

Awesome Pictures. Quite nice to look at.

(I wonder how you get the colors, they seem brighter/bolder than when I go outside and see things myself.)

Wearing polarising lenses that aren't tinted will do this. Secondly, you need to boost the saturation a little. Which I do.. the effect I use is designed to be similar to velvia slide film (so about the same vibrancy boost as a quality traditional film)

Not sure if you can do both those things with the naked eye! Still, that's what art is for...

[Jennifer]

Originally Posted by Geoff

Are you calling me a sensor?

No, goof, the "S" in the stream!

If you, are thats cool

Oh. well, sure, then -- okay!

[Geoff]

Originally Posted by Jennifer

No, goof, the "S" in the stream!



Oh. well, sure, then -- okay!

Yeah, I know. Just playing off the normal interpretation of "good use of the natural S" on a forum like this!

[Beat]

Sensor pride.

[Tallulah]

Those photos are truly amazing, Geoff.

[EffEmDoubleyou]

Originally Posted by Geoff

I really need some sort of macro for answering a question like this (as it must be 20+ times on this forum alone)

It's a Canon EOS300D (Digital Rebel in US) SLR with a 17-40L, usually with a circular polariser. In these shots there is usually a tripod involved.

Are you happy with your Canon, Geoff? Would you buy it again? I'm considering a Digital Rebel XTi, which is the newest iteration.

[Geoff]

Originally Posted by EffEmDoubleyou

Are you happy with your Canon, Geoff? Would you buy it again? I'm considering a Digital Rebel XTi, which is the newest iteration.

I would.. I might go just one model up in the range though, after years with the Rebel. It's been a good camera though, reliable and good in varied conditions.

The trick is pairing it with good glass. The kit lens is OK, but you'll notice a big difference with some L glass. Regrettably, so will your wallet.

I'm pretty sure you won't go wrong with it. You can always buy a better lens later too. Make sure you get at least a UV filter to protect the lens, and a polariser if you want some of the neater skies and colours to come through.

Canon and Nikon Digital SLRs are both good though, and I doubt there is much to choose between them as being the two main prosumer choices. I find some good advice on Steve's Digicams - Main Menu - good reviews and samples.

[Geoff]

Originally Posted by Geoff

I would.. I might go just one model up in the range though, after years with the Rebel. It's been a good camera though, reliable and good in varied conditions.

The trick is pairing it with good glass. The kit lens is OK, but you'll notice a big difference with some L glass. Regrettably, so will your wallet.

I'm pretty sure you won't go wrong with it. You can always buy a better lens later too. Make sure you get at least a UV filter to protect the lens, and a polariser if you want some of the neater skies and colours to come through.

Canon and Nikon Digital SLRs are both good though, and I doubt there is much to choose between them as being the two main prosumer choices. I find some good advice on Steve's Digicams - Main Menu - good reviews and samples.

I think it's probably the XSi that's the latest one. Here's the Steve's Digicams review of it :

Steves Digicams - Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D - Hands on Review