FlyerTalk Forums - Travel Photography http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Share your travel photos and discuss the techniques and equipment you used to take them. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:18:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Travel Photography http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Canon G11 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1018475-canon-g11.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:01:35 GMT Got my hands on a G11 a few weeks ago.

I was already working with the G9 but I become an early-adopter of the G11 because the new DIGIC4 technology, equiv 28mm W to 140mm T lens & the Canon-inferred better imagery at higher ISO caught my imagination ( helps that I was wholly satisfied with the G9 & I take Canon at their word about the improvements ).

Thus far, I'm quite happy with the G11. It has a flip/swivel LCD display & functions mostly like the G9 ( a few changes in placement schemes ). I've not sat down and done a careful low light pixel analysis, but my fiddling around has produced some good off hand results as I compare it to my in-hand G9 results. Part of the low light pixel solution involves a retreat to 10 Mpx ( from 12.4 on the G9 ).

So I'm quite satisfied with the purchase & I'm enjoying all of the manual control & flexibility that the G11 offers. It's a good solution for folks who want a robust, full-featured P&S which is rugged & allows you to travel P&S light. It's not a DSLR, but the G11 will assuage my own urges to move up to the DSLR platform. I've gotten spoiled by the lighter camera kit & the G11 will help me make another couple of years before pondering that DSLR transition.




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Barry ]]> Travel Photography jerseyfinn http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1018475-canon-g11.html Anyone recommend lens repair place? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1015361-anyone-recommend-lens-repair-place.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:41:12 GMT I have an older Kiron 28mm f/2 Nikon Mount lens that I love.

However, it's got a problem. The aperture is stuck wide open. I'm guessing some oil got in there. It's usually not a problem for me, as I like to shoot wide open. But I decided that maybe I should bother getting it fixed.

Here in PR there is literally a single person who offers camera/lens repair services. And since he has a monopoly, the prices are ridiculously high.

My travel schedule it putting me in MIA, PTY, and LA/OC over the next month or so. Any recommended places in these cities? Or any recommended places online to send it to? ]]> Travel Photography mkt http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1015361-anyone-recommend-lens-repair-place.html downloading photos from Flickr? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1015015-downloading-photos-flickr.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:42:32 GMT hello,
In Flickr, is there a way for me to download a friend's photo?
There seems to be no way to do this. (even if I am signed in thro Yahoo)

Google picasa on the other hand has a clear "download photo" link.

Thanks for any suggestions. ]]> Travel Photography snod08 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1015015-downloading-photos-flickr.html Singapore Time Lapse http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1013250-singapore-time-lapse.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:14:23 GMT Hi All, Took a little MR to Singapore this weekend and made a Time Lapse video of it. Enjoy! http://vimeo.com/7410637 cheers, dave Hi All,

Took a little MR to Singapore this weekend and made a Time Lapse video of it. Enjoy!

http://vimeo.com/7410637

cheers,
dave ]]> Travel Photography harley164 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1013250-singapore-time-lapse.html Lightroom 3 beta http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1012831-lightroom-3-beta.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:34:29 GMT Lightroom 3 is available (http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom3/) to the public Lightroom 3 is available to the public ]]> Travel Photography pierre mclopez http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1012831-lightroom-3-beta.html single lense for Nikon DSLR - help please http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1011860-single-lense-nikon-dslr-help-please.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:01:35 GMT OK.... so after not buying any Camera stuff for over 4 years, I bought my Nikon D300 a couple of months ago... and Im now in the market for one nice new lens. I do have quite a bit of glass in my camera bag but the newest pieces are already 4-5... OK.... so after not buying any Camera stuff for over 4 years, I bought my Nikon D300 a couple of months ago... and Im now in the market for one nice new lens. I do have quite a bit of glass in my camera bag but the newest pieces are already 4-5 years old, so Im not being able to use all the functionality of my camera body.... hence its time to upgrade !!! :D

I would ask the resident Nikon experts to point me in the right direction..... here are my guidelines for what Im looking for:

a) zoom lens with a solid fixed max aperture

b) I dont mind a heavy/bulky lense - I want top quality glass & specs

c) Im quite flexible with my budget

d) VR is highly desireable

e) Im looking for a zoom that includes proper wide angle coverage (a low teen zoom range would be good)

So... what say the experts...??? What are the top 2-3 options for something like this...?

Thanks,
Gaucho100K ]]> Travel Photography Gaucho100K http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1011860-single-lense-nikon-dslr-help-please.html Picking a DSLR...advice needed http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1011818-picking-dslr-advice-needed.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:44:08 GMT Hi! I'm looking to move up from a point and shoot, and am looking to buy an entry level DSLR. I've been looking at the Nikon D60, Canon XSI and am just now learning about the Sony, Olympus and Pentax models.

Here's some background:

* I'm primarily going to be taking action/sports shots (my husband completes in cyclocross, and I'm tired of taking pictures in which he's just barely in the frame)

* I probably need some sort of image stabilization, because I don't have the steadiest of hands

* I will be shooting in a lot of damp conditions, if that makes a difference (his cycling is primarily in Portland, OR in the fall & winter -- last weekend I was shooting in a light drizzle)

* I'm going to be traveling with the camera between BUR and PDX on primarily RJs with limited overhead space

* I've never used an SLR of any kind before

* I'd like to keep my total initial purchase under $700 if I can.

With that in mind, I think I'm down to 2 choices (but I'm open to other suggestions): the Olympus E520 dual lens kit, and the Canon XSI with kit lens, plus I think with that I might buy the EF 50mm f/1.8 lens.

Some things I'm not sure about: Olympus is on the four-thirds standard - is that something to be worried about? I'm not really sure what the practical implications of that are, particularly w/ the aspect ratio. Also, I looked at the differences between the E520 and E620 and didn't see anything that would meaningfully impact what I'm looking to do, and it's a big price difference. I also can't find a local Olympus dealer that has it in stock, so I'd be buying online w/o seeing it, which makes me a little nervous. I like the smaller size of the Olympus, plus people seem to really like the kit lenses, so it sounds like a good value. On the other hand, I'm unsure about buying a less common brand. I think that (together with something I've read that suggests that the XSI is faster for action shots) has me leaning towards the XSI, but I'm not sure that's a good enough reason. Finally, I posted on a photo board (which led to a lot of recommendations of $1500+ camera bodies), but a couple of people have recommended the Pentax K-20D for its weather sealing and performance in low light.

As you can see, I'm a little overwhelmed for choice! I should note that I am slightly flexible in price, meaning if there's a lens or some feature in a camera that would be useful, I can go up to $750-800, but not up to $2,000. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Travel Photography Buster http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1011818-picking-dslr-advice-needed.html Canon S90 - Opinions? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1011615-canon-s90-opinions.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:05:27 GMT From what I've read this looks really nice. I've been a Canon guy for years now with the P&S models and have been looking to upgrade to a more semi-pro model. I can't get over the heft of a SLR, so this seems to be a nice compromise. Thoughts? ]]> Travel Photography BobbySteel http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1011615-canon-s90-opinions.html film\slide converter http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1009581-film-slide-converter.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:55:01 GMT Saw this over at Buy.com VuPoint Film and Digital Slide Converter (http://www.buy.com/prod/VuPoint-FSC1VPBX2-Film-Digital-Slide-Converter/q/loc/111/212651540.html?adid=17654). My folks have a boat load of 35 mm stuff Anyone have this or used one... Saw this over at Buy.com VuPoint Film and Digital Slide Converter.

My folks have a boat load of 35 mm stuff
Anyone have this or used one similar?
Thoughts ]]> Travel Photography windwalker http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1009581-film-slide-converter.html Camera Bag for : Nikon D5000 with 18-200 lens http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1008709-camera-bag-nikon-d5000-18-200-lens.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:36:15 GMT I've been looking for a camera bag that will fit my Nikon D5000 with 18-200 lens and which have space for a extra battery and memory card. Any recommendations? ]]> Travel Photography Rubal http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-photography/1008709-camera-bag-nikon-d5000-18-200-lens.html