Good Shot Gone To Waste

alphaomega16 · 24-10-2006, 5:13 PM

Ok I was taking my mum shopping and had to stop at some lights and OMFG the most beautiful shot oppertunity and all I had was a ******* 2MP Phone Camera

Take a look at this missed oppertunity

Talk about a Silver Lining I am really ****** I missed that shot with a 10MP DSLR.

DAMNIT WHERES THE CRYING EMOTION

T0MAT01 · 24-10-2006, 5:21 PM

You need a camera phone with exposure bracketing...

alphaomega16 · 24-10-2006, 5:22 PM

Would have been a cracking shot if I had my 400D even though I still got the kit lens.

ush flynn · 24-10-2006, 6:26 PM

jeez not even HDR? put some effort into it man!
Thats a crackin opportunity though, if only you werent at traffic lights

QuietRiot1983 · 24-10-2006, 6:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ush flynn

if only you werent at traffic lights

Well, the stop lights frame the light well, and it's as if they are saying "Stop! Let this godly light through!"

See what I did there?

**senu** · 24-10-2006, 8:03 PM

Try tommorow

If you have an eye for images like this i have no doubt it wont be long before another comes along :
Take you 400D with you....You may not get a 3rd chance

alphaomega16 · 24-10-2006, 9:53 PM

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Originally Posted by senu

Try tommorow

If you have an eye for images like this i have no doubt it wont be long before another comes along :
Take you 400D with you....You may not get a 3rd chance

I would but I need to get a case for it first all I have is the box it came in and when I am not using it I take it apart and put it back it can be very time consuming going back and forth.

I also seem to be a natural at taking photos which is another thing that annoyed me because when I went on holiday I had a 35mm film camera (This is when I was 10-13 years old) and near enough 75% of the shots were breathtaking and 5-10 of them were sun rises and sunsets which really spoke for themselves.

Thats why I have wanted to get a camera for so long and the £500 refund on the TV (BIG price drop when I changed TV's over) helped but then left me skint had just enough cash in the bank to buy a 2GB memory card lol

Edit
Forgot to say I was only annoyed cause I have lost the photo's

QuietRiot1983 · 24-10-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaomega16

I would but I need to get a case for it first all I have is the box it came in and when I am not using it I take it apart and put it back it can be very time consuming going back and forth.

Why not just leave the kit lens on it if that's all you have?

alphaomega16 · 24-10-2006, 10:19 PM

Because I dont have a Case for it it would be left out in the open to collect dust and I dont want that.

QuietRiot1983 · 24-10-2006, 10:21 PM

It's probably more at risk from dust if you keep removing and refitting the lens.

ush flynn · 25-10-2006, 9:12 AM

agreed your going to get more dust on your sensor by taking the lens off all the time. The camera is fine to sit as it is with the lens on, just wipe it down if the dust bothers you, you could just wrap it up. But come on... a case can be had for under a tenner!

**senu** · 25-10-2006, 9:59 AM

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Originally Posted by QuietRiot1983

It's probably more at risk from dust if you keep removing and refitting the lens.

Agree
Its definitely more at risk from frequently opening the lens fitting.
Even if you have more than one lens, the usual practice is to leave your walkabout lens on all the time: Unless you have 2 bodies ( or more) and need to keep swapping the lenses.

lmccauley · 25-10-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alphaomega16

Ok I was taking my mum shopping and had to stop at some lights and OMFG the most beautiful shot oppertunity and all I had was a ******* 2MP Phone Camera

I know the feeling. I was driving to work one morning along the A1, and there was a full 180 degrees rainbow that ended on a cottage in a clump of trees on one side. My description doesn't do it justice - it looked spectacular. I had my P&S camera on me (I always keep it in the car), but thought it a bit risky pulling across 2 lanes of traffic and stopping on the hard shoulder.

Cheers,
Liam

alphaomega16 · 25-10-2006, 10:30 AM

well I guess my last post didnt go through

was gonna ask if anyone can recommend me a case ?

**senu** · 25-10-2006, 10:50 AM

Cases abound. Lowepro is a good name .

I have 2 of them like these bought online from various sites I cant remember now.

Cambags is a good place to start though

You can get a simple case for now. With minimal padding it will protect the camera and lens from a short drop and inclement weather. The size you get will be determined by how much kit you have.
The one I have takes the 350D with battery grip and 30D as well as the 17-85mm lens comfortably. There is a little pocket for the Cf cards
Obviously with longer zoom lenses etc later I may have to change it as the flash gun came with its own case too

alphaomega16 · 25-10-2006, 1:21 PM

I have the 400D with kit lens and doubt I will be able to afford a new lens anytime soon.

alphaomega16 · 25-10-2006, 1:25 PM

Anyone recommend me a case for £20 or under that will be good for just the Kit Lens and 400D ?

There are so many to choose from lol

**senu** · 25-10-2006, 2:48 PM

Try this site
and type in Rezo TLZ 20 : It is £21.99 there are one or 2 for less!

alphaomega16 · 25-10-2006, 4:24 PM

The Tamrac Digital Convertable is half price £20 instead of £40 what do you think of that case ?

**senu** · 25-10-2006, 6:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaomega16

The Tamrac Digital Convertable is half price £20 instead of £40 what do you think of that case ?

It looks very good for the money.

Youll certainly end up keeping it as it seems to have space for more than a few lenses , perhaps a flash gun, your mem card and even its charger

alphaomega16 · 27-10-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by senu

It looks very good for the money.

Youll certainly end up keeping it as it seems to have space for more than a few lenses , perhaps a flash gun, your mem card and even its charger

I got the case through today and I must say for £20 this thing is brilliant the compartment where the camera goes has 3 clips a velcro seal at the front and a zip once you get the flap open and seems very well built am totally pleased with it.