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Airframes · 10-12-2008, 06:02 PM

Sorry to interupt the flow, but a quick question for Eric. I've been using a pair of Olympus OM1's since they were first introduced, with various lens combinations. I'm keeping them, but think it's about time I got into the digital world. I won't be doing any air to air anymore, maybe, rarely the odd bit of ground to air at airshows. My main requirement would be model (plastic, not female!) photography, so I'm wanting good close up and depth of field as standard. Looking at Olympus E420 , Nikon D60 and Sony DSLR A300. My ex-wife's got the Nikon, which I find slightly cumbersome (for me) and off balance. Any thoughts on my choices Eric?

Airframes · 10-12-2008, 06:22 PM

Here's one of the other screens I use, from a very recent commission. So recent, in fact, that the client hasn't got the painting yet!!

javlin · 10-12-2008, 07:32 PM

From http://www.aviation-arthouse.com/wie...ramed_1920.jpg

evangilder · 10-12-2008, 07:59 PM

Not sure I can help you with that one, Terry. I don't know the Nikon D60, and the others I can unfamiliar with. What I will say is that the camera body does not make the difference, the glass makes a huge difference. You can have the most kick-ass camera body in the world, but if you put a crappy lens in front of it, it's still going to take crappy pictures.

For that kind of photography, I'd look at a short zoom with macro, like an 18-135, or something like that. Make sure it has macro so you can get the details.

109ROAMING · 10-12-2008, 10:38 PM

Hey Terry

I'm no camera expert but my brother says nikon and canon are very good but as Eric said it's the lenses that make the shot

Him and my Dad both have 30D's which is why I've got full acess to the 350D

my borthers currently loooking at upgrading to the 40D or 50D

Don't know if this helps but thought it may in some way

What do you use Eric?in that siggy it looks like you've got a pretty nice sigma?

Screaming Eagle · 10-13-2008, 12:38 AM

very cool painting terry!

GrauGeist · 10-13-2008, 02:17 AM

Hey Terry,

Nice job on that painting, also wanted to mention that I have a Pentax K100D DSLR and I use the 100 Macro lense for extreme close in shots. It gives me great results under varying conditions.

Not sure if we have a Photography (camera and related) thread, but perhaps we should, so we could discuss the equipment...lol

eddie_brunette · 10-13-2008, 02:30 AM

Screenshot:

capture_13102008_092635.jpg

Airframes · 10-13-2008, 07:51 AM

Thanks for the help, Eric, Daniel and Dave. Totally agree about the lens, was once a tech rep with Kodak, on the pro side.
I will be able to use some of my existing lenses, with (fairly expensive) adaptor, but, it was more the quality of the digital body I was looking at, as digital is still new to me. I'll probably go for the Nikon, as a local deal includes a good Nikor lens, short zoom. Thanks again. and thanks for compliments on the painting. Back to the thread!

drgondog · 10-13-2008, 09:40 AM

another wolfie.

I also have an A-10 pic with 30mm ripping but it is 3-4mb and the mods would kill me - I really don't want to shrink it as the detail is unbelievable

Marcel · 10-13-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javlin

From http://www.aviation-arthouse.com/wie...ramed_1920.jpg

322nd

Les'Bride · 10-14-2008, 08:24 AM

Awww..Bill, I love that one!

No_Nickname · 10-19-2008, 10:34 PM

Ok, I picked this one for halloween

Captain Dunsel · 10-20-2008, 12:53 PM

Most of my desktop wallpaper consists of pictures of my wife, our dogs, and our models. I change pictures pretty much every other week.

Here's my current shot: My wife and HER Piper Cub model at our local R/C field.

Soren · 10-22-2008, 02:32 AM

Here's mine:

10-12-2008, 06:02 PM	#46
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,572	Sorry to interupt the flow, but a quick question for Eric. I've been using a pair of Olympus OM1's since they were first introduced, with various lens combinations. I'm keeping them, but think it's about time I got into the digital world. I won't be doing any air to air anymore, maybe, rarely the odd bit of ground to air at airshows. My main requirement would be model (plastic, not female!) photography, so I'm wanting good close up and depth of field as standard. Looking at Olympus E420 , Nikon D60 and Sony DSLR A300. My ex-wife's got the Nikon, which I find slightly cumbersome (for me) and off balance. Any thoughts on my choices Eric? Last edited by Airframes; 10-12-2008 at 07:09 PM.

10-12-2008, 07:59 PM	#49
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,426	Not sure I can help you with that one, Terry. I don't know the Nikon D60, and the others I can unfamiliar with. What I will say is that the camera body does not make the difference, the glass makes a huge difference. You can have the most kick-ass camera body in the world, but if you put a crappy lens in front of it, it's still going to take crappy pictures. For that kind of photography, I'd look at a short zoom with macro, like an 18-135, or something like that. Make sure it has macro so you can get the details. __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

10-12-2008, 10:38 PM	#50
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,869	Hey Terry I'm no camera expert but my brother says nikon and canon are very good but as Eric said it's the lenses that make the shot Him and my Dad both have 30D's which is why I've got full acess to the 350D my borthers currently loooking at upgrading to the 40D or 50D Don't know if this helps but thought it may in some way What do you use Eric?in that siggy it looks like you've got a pretty nice sigma? __________________ RIP Wigram AFB 1916-1995-2009 Last edited by 109ROAMING; 10-12-2008 at 10:46 PM.

10-13-2008, 12:38 AM	#51
Screaming Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 3,627	very cool painting terry! __________________ "Success is nothing more than taking advantage of an opportunity." - Hitman! - The Technical Guide for the Independent Contractor.

10-13-2008, 02:17 AM	#52
GrauGeist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Redding, California Posts: 3,996	Hey Terry, Nice job on that painting, also wanted to mention that I have a Pentax K100D DSLR and I use the 100 Macro lense for extreme close in shots. It gives me great results under varying conditions. Not sure if we have a Photography (camera and related) thread, but perhaps we should, so we could discuss the equipment...lol __________________ "Look back over the past, with its changing empires that rose and fell, and you can foresee the future." - Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome > I Support Doug Gillis <

10-13-2008, 02:30 AM	#53
eddie_brunette Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Posts: 561	Screenshot: capture_13102008_092635.jpg __________________ ...to be continued...

10-13-2008, 07:51 AM	#54
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,572	Thanks for the help, Eric, Daniel and Dave. Totally agree about the lens, was once a tech rep with Kodak, on the pro side. I will be able to use some of my existing lenses, with (fairly expensive) adaptor, but, it was more the quality of the digital body I was looking at, as digital is still new to me. I'll probably go for the Nikon, as a local deal includes a good Nikor lens, short zoom. Thanks again. and thanks for compliments on the painting. Back to the thread!

10-14-2008, 08:24 AM	#57
Les'Bride Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: my azz is in Mississippi, but, I am a true Texan. Posts: 1,002	Awww..Bill, I love that one! __________________ "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend, to the death, your right to say it." - Voltaire A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving. - Albert Einstein Life is tough..its even harder when you're stupid. -John Wayne

10-19-2008, 10:34 PM	#58
No_Nickname Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 22	Ok, I picked this one for halloween __________________

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