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airbutchie
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| Filipinoise wrote: | | BBOY BASH wrote: | Hey guys, whats up? Hope all is good around your way... ANYWAYS, what does an L Bracket for? Educate me lol 
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It's for tripods (or monopods, I guess, but rarely on monopods), primarily when you want to use the camera in portrait position when it's mounted on the tripod, and when a ball-head (which can do it too, but less-stable) is not available. |
You're somewhat correct, Eric... An L-bracket's main purpose/use is truly on the camera end... Yes, you can use a tripod to mount your L-bracket for support, but that's just one of the options an L-bracket can be used... The three main manufacturers for dSLR L-brackets (and accessories) are Kirk Enterprise, Arca Swiss, and Really Right Stuff (RRS)... Google either companies to get a jist of what they offer...
On that note, I personally use RRS products and love them to death... Light weight yet strong and sturdy... Easy to apply, configure, and use... They do cost a pretty penny, but my investment with RSS has already paid off ten-fold... I have L-brackets on both my 1D-series bodies and on my gripped 5D (before I sold it)... I've added the "Perfect Portraiture" system and a 6" mounting rail for tripod support... Sample images below:
RRS L-Bracket for 1D-series and 6" Mounting Rail for tripod support:
RRS L-Brackets mounted on a gripped 5D and 1Ds2:
RRS L-Bracket mounted on the mounting rail:
Ball head unit mounted with 6" Mounting Rail:
Full setup I use to use for portraiture work (gear labeled appropriately):
The PW would trigger my flash on top of the camera, as well as the other two strobes I had setup for the portraiture session... I can remove the setup from the tripod for flexible freedom whenever I needed it... PM me, BBOY if you have detailed questions about L-brackets and/or my system... Peace...
- Tito B 
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chris6318
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Alright this is my first year in Photo ever, prior to this year ive never taken a Photo Class, tryed taking a good Picture or anything. Well now im in Photo 1 , Photo 2, and Digital Photo in my school. And i guess since i do film im not to bad at it and im already getting moved to an AP Class. Now the point of this whole thing is i know that cameras do matter and right now im using a Canon PowerShot A560, which isnt the most impressive looking camera around. And my question is from your opinions what type of camera do you suggest in me buying. Im good at using all the settings and stuff on the camera, I can foucs manually, and etc. But yeah back to the question whats your opinion on a camera i should buy. I Guess just reply back here. And if you wanna see what i can do with the camera i have now just respond i guess. Thanks.
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Ryan.
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| chris6318 wrote: | | Alright this is my first year in Photo ever, prior to this year ive never taken a Photo Class, tryed taking a good Picture or anything. Well now im in Photo 1 , Photo 2, and Digital Photo in my school. And i guess since i do film im not to bad at it and im already getting moved to an AP Class. Now the point of this whole thing is i know that cameras do matter and right now im using a Canon PowerShot A560, which isnt the most impressive looking camera around. And my question is from your opinions what type of camera do you suggest in me buying. Im good at using all the settings and stuff on the camera, I can foucs manually, and etc. But yeah back to the question whats your opinion on a camera i should buy. I Guess just reply back here. And if you wanna see what i can do with the camera i have now just respond i guess. Thanks. |
I would recommend to get a DSLR. There are plenty of great beginner DSLRS. Check these out:
Canon:
Rebel XT
Rebel XTi
Rebel XSi
Rebel XS
Rebel T1i (if you need video)
Nikon:
D40/x
D60
D3000
D5000 (if you need video)
Hope that helps.
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Is the D5000 any good?
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| Quote: | "A giant pigeon “landed” on the grass beside London’s City Hall this morning. The life-like sculpture, which was specially commissioned to mark the UK launch of Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-ZX1 compact camera with an 8x optical zoom, graphically brought to life one of London’s most iconic and hotly debated creatures, Panasonic says. A team of five artists spent two months constructing the 1.52 metre high and 3.2 metre wide fibre glass structure which was lifted into place in Potters Fields, central London at 8am before moving further along the banks of the Thames for a national photo call in front of The Houses of Parliament. The giant pigeon is one of a series of objects which have been magnified and brought to life by Panasonic to illustrate the 8x optical zoom lens of the new, ultra-compact Lumix DMC-ZX1. Users are invited to submit their own photographs which showcase the fun that can be had with perspective for their chance to win a trip to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games by visiting the website below.
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| airbutchie wrote: | | Filipinoise wrote: | | BBOY BASH wrote: | Hey guys, whats up? Hope all is good around your way... ANYWAYS, what does an L Bracket for? Educate me lol
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It's for tripods (or monopods, I guess, but rarely on monopods), primarily when you want to use the camera in portrait position when it's mounted on the tripod, and when a ball-head (which can do it too, but less-stable) is not available. |
pew pew pew
RRS L-Bracket for 1D-series and 6" Mounting Rail for tripod support:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4087886378_a8f81e9bb8_b.jpg
RRS L-Brackets mounted on a gripped 5D and 1Ds2:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3744113373_28f2404d51_b.jpg
RRS L-Bracket mounted on the mounting rail:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4087118807_76ebf191d5_b.jpg
Ball head unit mounted with 6" Mounting Rail:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3637812300_ee7c0ff23d_b.jpg
Full setup I use to use for portraiture work (gear labeled appropriately):
[url][/url]
The PW would trigger my flash on top of the camera, as well as the other two strobes I had setup for the portraiture session... I can remove the setup from the tripod for flexible freedom whenever I needed it... PM me, BBOY if you have detailed questions about L-brackets and/or my system... Peace...
- Tito B |
Does that thing turn into a Transformers?
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airbutchie
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^ Hahhahahaa.. That's a great gif, WT... And yes, it can transform into other setups... Hehhehehhee... Gotta love that RRS system... Nonetheless, thanks for the laugh...
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| which mode is usually used for indoor lowlight flash photography? and also, how do i know when to use exposure compensation? |
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| reyangelo wrote: | | which mode is usually used for indoor lowlight flash photography? and also, how do i know when to use exposure compensation? |
You can use any mode, but I when I use a flash my camera is always in Manual. You can use exposure compensation whenever you want. Do trial and error to see different things, and see what you like. As you go on with Photography you will learn about these things and eventually develop your own style. Also, the lighting doesn't really matter if you're using a flash because you're creating your own light. If you are being creative and using small powers of light, then that's something different.
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