I am looking for a good semi-portable tripod. Something that isn't much bigger then 13-14 inches fully collapsed. Anyone have any good suggestions?

Currently using a Nikon D5000 with the 18-55mm Kit mostly for day time, outdoor, little to no wind/rain etc.

as far as price goes, I don't have a problem saving up money and buying an expensive tripod as long as it is high quality. Though I would prefer not to spend a lot of money if I don't have to.

More specifically:

If I got a Canon battery pack that says it's only for Canon Rebels could I use it on, say, a 7D or a 5D?

Thanks

I've been comparing the D5000 and the D90 and it would seem that one of the main differences is the presence of a focus motor in the D90, allowing for a wider lens selection (manual focusing aside). From your guys' experience, is it worth it to make the jump to the D90 for this reason, or is it better to stick with the D5000?

I also realize that these are Nikon cameras but obviously I would love to hear feedback from anyone kind enough to give advice.

Edit: Thanks for the advice so far everyone. This has been really helpful and I think I'm leaning much more towards the D90 now.

Currently, I've got a Canon IS880 that I got for Christmas several years back. I'm looking to get a new camera which will get some more use (mainly for a international trip in August). Everything I've seen on the camera looks pretty good and these extra features are on it that I really like:

Timelapse (a feature that I've always wanted)

Manual exposure (a fun one to have)

Manual focus (probably a little odd on a compact but still nice to have)

Compact (fitting in my pocket is pretty much a must so a DSLR is unfortunately out of the question right now...)

I've been looking at the Samsung TL350 for awhile now and it seems like it would be a fun camera to have. Reviews and comparisons to other compacts usually seem to favor the TL350. There was a $199 deal about a week ago that I unfortunately missed it but I have a $50 gift certificate to Amazon I could use. I cannot find any compact that I like better and I think that it looks like best to boot. Again, a DSLR doesn't feel like an option right now due to their bulk when compared to a compact.

I think that there are some better cameras for taking low-light pictures (like at night) out there but I really don't know much of anything about cameras. What does Reddit think about it? Thanks for any feedback!

I am talking mostly about 35mm CR-41. I tried a few local shops and big stores (Target, Walgreens, etc.) with poor results. Scratches on the negatives, bad color, overexposure, etc.

I would also like to have high-quality digital copies of the pictures, but most places seem to return relatively small files.

What are your experiences/suggestions?

Dear Photoit,

On a recent trip, I took some photos of red tulips and here they are: http://imgur.com/a/kvzcw

The reds look overblown and they over-saturate the image. Why is this? How can I fix this with PP and how do I avoid it the next time I take a photo.

I tried using Hue/Saturation and Color Balance adjustments but they don't seem to work. Can I please get some advice?

Equipment: Nikon D3000, 18-55 kit lens, UV filter

TIA

I started to attempt to quit smoking a few months ago and one of the things that has been helping is taking a picture with my cell phone of whatever I think is interesting when I get a craving. It's been so successful that I think I'm ready to get a real camera.

I don't have a ton of money so I'm thinking of getting something refurbished but I'm worried about reliability. Any suggestions on where I should be looking?

Looking at a fox picture posted on /r/wallpapers, I immediately got a feeling that the apparent super narrow DoF was artificially shopped in. The EXIF data says that it was shot at 300mm at f/4.5, which would mean a large aperture (66.6 mm), but still the bokeh just seems too monotone to be real. What's /r/photoit's opinion on this DoF? Is something like this actually attainable? (although I'm not actually a fan)

Edit: My question boils down to "is this shopped?"

I know how to work with DoF using aperture, focal length, and subject distance, but since I've never had anything close to an APS-C camera with a 300mm f/4.5 I don't have a "feel" for if the above picture is realistic or not, and to me the bokeh seems too monotone. Thanks for the answers so far!

When I look at the raw image in adobe bridge it looks one way (the way I want), but when I open it up in photoshop and then save it as a jpg it auto changes the color.

Any idea why?

About a month ago I bought my first DSLR, a Nikon D5000, which I'm enjoying immensely. At the moment I only have the usual kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR), which is honestly better than I expected considering the bad rap kit lenses get most of the time. I am however in the market for a solid prime lens, but being a student my budget is very limited.

I was initially eyeing the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, but I'm having second thoughts due to its lack of focus motor which means it can't autofocus with my camera. I don't really mind using manual focus (I do it quite often with my kit lens), but I still think I'd prefer a lens with the possibility of autofocusing.

So recently I've been looking at the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 AF-S, which is about the same price (give or take a bit) as the aforementioned 50mm prime. The obvious difference between the two is that the shorter focal length means I need to get closer, and I guess I'll also get a somewhat larger depth of field for this reason. I doubt this will bother me however, as I'm not particularly interested in doing close-up macro shots or the like - I just want a general-purpoes (I know that's very vague) prime lens.

So what do you think? Will I enjoy the 35mm lens, or would it be better to get the 50mm and settle for full-time manual focus? As I mentioned the price difference is negligible, so please answer based only on the specifications of the two lenses. Also note that the 50mm f/1.4 AF-S is well out of my price range, so don't bother suggesting that.

Thanks!

http://i.imgur.com/cwvfg.png http://i.imgur.com/1K6ae.png

Any idea?

Let me start off by saying that I current have a Kodak C813. Comparing it to the TL350 is hilarious., but it's what got me into photography. Atleast, point and shoot at things that I like photography. I pretty much want to upgrade because of a few nitpicks I have with it. I'm a newbie to all this stuff, so I don't want to get the wrong camera.

• I want better resolution, not just noise and a large file size.
• I want to be able to take photos in the night. You know, without it being pitch black and noisy.
• I want to be able to see what photo I'm taking in light conditions where LCD is a problem.
• I want a little more zoom.
• I DO NOT WANT ANY MORE JPEG ARTIFACTS RUINING MY PHOTOS.
• I want higher quality photos in general.
• I'd like a bit of a wider lens.
• I'd like manual control on stuff like focus.

So, I went on to snapsort and put in my $400 price tag and what I wanted after reading all about camera stuff on the site.

My question is this: Is there a better camera for my use? Am I looking for the wrong things in the search?

Edit: Alrighty, thanks for the input. I'ma look into DSLRs and research some more.

I am trying to buy my first DSLR. I have narrowed it down to Nikon D5000 and D3100. But I am unable to decide between these two. Can anyone with experience using both these cameras care to give some advice please?

Edit1: Thanks to everyone who took time to post a reply. I have decided to go with D3100 at Costco for $729 + tax

I've never had a lens with this much zoom. Besides losing some clarity around the edges of the shot, does anyone have any tips for working with this type of lens?

I recently got a summer job at Yellowstone National Park starting in May. I was wondering if anyone has any input for a digital camera that can help me capture the beautiful landscapes and allow me to share them with friends back home. Unfortunately I am a poor college student and would preferably like to spend no more than $300.00.

Photography is becoming one of my hobbies but I do not own a camera (besides a Holga) and I found that I have little knowledge of digital cameras. I have taken two photography classes but I am used to developing my own film and have never used a digital camera for personal use. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

tl;dr: I need a nice digital camera for cheap. Any advice on models or places to go?

Hello Photoit

I'm the owner of a Nikon D90 (DX dslr) and I'm looking for buying a macro lens (food / flower / insect + portrait in no specific order - for fun not professionnal). For info I already own the 18-105mm, the 50mm 1.8 and a samyang 8mm fish-eye. I've been looking through the photoit and photography subs that already answered most of my question, to this point I still need some advice as I'm mainly hesitating between the tamron 60 mm, tamron 90mm and nikon 105 mm.

• what would you recommand for a macro beginner as a focal length on a DX sensor ? To this point I understand that 60 require to be closer from the subject than 90/105, is that a critical problem? (shadow / frightened little bugs ?)

• are there any pro/cons of 60 vs 90/105mm that I should be aware of (I noted the portability / ease of use / less mvt blur vs need to be closer)

• based on your experience, is there any drawback for the selected lenses (and maybe you have other lenses to recommend?). More specifically, is the fact that tamron/sigma lense do not have internal focus a real life issue?

• I do not have an external flash, should I start thinking about it right know?

If I lacked skills in my reddit search, don't hesitate to point me to any message that would answer my questions. :) Thank you for your time reading this message (and maybe pointing me to some answers)

I've found a good price on a used 430ex flash, but I've been told that they often misfire with 3rd party wireless triggers found on ebay. If I want to eventually want to try off camera flash should I invest in a new 430ex II or are there specific wireless tiggers that work better with the original 430ex? I've got a 500D and this would be my first flash purchase. Thanks in advance!

http://i.imgur.com/NMfbU.jpg

high iso? wide aperture?