A few shots from today

[sparkie1263]

Here are a few shots from down by the lake.

[dr4gon]

I really like the colors

I think a CPL (maybe?) would help bring out more of the frog on the last one. At first I didn't see the body and was like what's that... OH wow cool he's got really long legs!

[oric1]

Sparkie,

Those were very beautiful shots. I'm loving it!

Are those color original or you used some software to enhanced it?

Can I know what lens are you using for all those shots? I was thinking of getting one too.

[dr4gon]

Here's the EXIF on the frog

Camera Make: SONY
Camera Model: DSLR-A100
Image Date: 2008:08:04 21:18:34
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 300.0mm (35mm equivalent: 450mm)
Exposure Time: 0.013 s (1/80)
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Center Weight
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

I'm 99.9% sure he's using the Tamron 70-300mm Di f/4-5.6 lens. It's a great lens especially considering the price!

And I'm pretty sure those are the original colors.

[oric1]

Here's the EXIF on the frog

I'm 99.9% sure he's using the Tamron 70-300mm Di f/4-5.6 lens. It's a great lens especially considering the price!

And I'm pretty sure those are the original colors.

Thanks dr4gon. I'm currently using Sony A300 with the DT55-200mm
f/4-5.6 kit lens. Comparing the Sony 55-200 against Tamron 70-300 in term of color quality & sharpeness, do you think both of them are on par or the Tamron is much superior than Sony?

Sparkie, could you confirm the type of lens you're using? Thanks.

[seanhoxx]

I also use the Tamron lens above, rich full colors, I just need to use the camera settings better It is also a VERY nice lens for the price IMHO. and has been highly suggested for quality/price/function.

[sparkie1263]

Thanks Dr4gon
Yes it is my Tamron 70-300. I am real happy with the lens. Those are the original colors. I did edit in PS just contrast, curves and some sharpness. I had the Quantary 70-300 and was happy with that until the AF got stripped. I was told this was a common problem with these lenses. Don recommended the Tamron an as usual with his recommendations they are right on.
Frank

P.S. Dr4gon I will try to post the EXIF on my posts.

[dr4gon]

Camera Make: SONY
Camera Model: DSLR-A100
Image Date: 2008:08:04 21:18:34
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 300.0mm (35mm equivalent: 450mm)
Exposure Time: 0.013 s (1/80)
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Center Weight
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

Don't know what happened, there it was. I think I forgot to hit paste!

I love tamron lol, just got ordered my 3rd lens today and can't wait for it (90mm Di Macro F/2.8). Their 6 year warranty is great and their quality on their lenses is excellent. Some are better than others but on the average they all work well.

[sparkie1263]

That is my next lens also. I cannot wait to get it.
Frank

[dr4gon]

That is my next lens also. I cannot wait to get it.
Frank

yeah you and sean and I (will) have similar setups.

tamron 70-300 di f/4-5.6
tamron 17-50 di-ii f/2.8
and tamron 90 di f/2.8

I think this will be the only new lens for a while. Other ones I have in mind are the Tamron 200-500mm (Don's pics were awesome!) and probably a minolta 50mm f/2.8 prime if I can find a nice cheap used one (doubtful). Those 2 should keep me set for a while (I hope)....

Other things on the "to buy list" are a tripod, head, (thinking a bogen), sony flash (the low end simple one), and a new case for my new lenses and somethign that fits my laptop.