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Any serious photographers on here...

...that own the Canon 300mm f/2.8? I might really need to talk to you. lol

*drool*
I'd put it on my list to Santa, but I don't think he'd get me it

KEH has one pretty cheap, so does Adorama. But with adorama, most likely its growing mold inside. lol

jaszek said:
KEH has one pretty cheap, so does Adorama. But with adorama, most likely its growing mold inside. lol
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Ouch!
Adorama also gives a 90-day warranty on all used items, which includes a 30-day return period for exchange or refund if you at all unhappy with an item.
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Me. I use my ipad for my art photography.

Ahh also on my Christmas list Go to KEH and get it, I purchased a 70-200 F4/L last spring from them, it was "used" but came practically brand new with everything plus saved $200 Also VERY nice pictures on your flickr!

Wow Helen. I didn't expect to see you here lol. Do you know what conditions the used ones at drama are? One is an f and the other g I think.
P. S. I remember you from tpf lol
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I AM! Im off to do a MA in it next year!
I have a d300

lonelykatana said:
I AM! Im off to do a MA in it next year!
I have a d300
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But you don't have a Canon mount 300mm f/2.8

Not a photographer, but like messing with PS In fact.. You can see three bits of my work in the sigs of this thread Haha lol

jaszek said:
Wow Helen. I didn't expect to see you here lol. Do you know what conditions the used ones at Adorama are? One is an f and the other g I think.
P. S. I remember you from tpf lol
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This is the full ratings scale:
New (Brand New)
All original packaging and manuals included.
Demo (Like New)
98-100% of original condition. Like New with little or no signs of use.
Excellent Plus
90-95% of original condition. Lens Glass very clean - cosmetically may show slight wear and/or signs of use.
Excellent Minus
85-89% of original condition. Shows signs of moderate use - Lens Glass is perfect but may have some dust which will not affect picture quality.
Very Good
75-84% of original condition. Appears well-used and may include dings, brassing, scrapes and bruises but is in fully functional condition. Glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality.
Good
50-74% of original condition. Appears to have been used very heavily with multiple dings, scrapes, scratches and heavy brassing. Glass may have fungus, excessive dust and/or scratches that can affect picture quality.
Fair
Item works with certain malfunctions. Read comments for exact malfunction details. For parts only.
I hope this helps, but don't hesitate to email me directly if you need additional advice or information.
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Yeahh I DO a little, in between Homework and xda
Im borrowin my dads " Nikon D70 " =]

Trying to sell off my Leica R equipment.
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So I rented the 300mm from Adorama. Here it is compared to my 70-200 lol
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jaszek said:
So I rented the 300mm from Adorama. Here it is compared to my 70-200 lol
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How much do you reckon a lense like that could set you back?

About $4000 new, I can get it for about $2500 from KEH used. The prices might drop soon with the new version coming out. But there is a huge weight difference. I played around with the new one during the ProPhoto expo here in NY.

Just started of with DSLRs got the rebel T1i. Looking for a telephoto ( into aviation photography ) any suggestion. within 200-300 USD. Just have the kit lens ATM.
Cheers !

I got a Canon 50D
70-200 F4/L
28-135 USM
50 1.4
550EX borrowed from my neighbour who shoots for Nat. Geo.

madnish30 said:
Just started of with DSLRs got the rebel T1i. Looking for a telephoto ( into aviation photography ) any suggestion. within 200-300 USD. Just have the kit lens ATM.
Cheers !
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If you want quality you would have to spend much more that 200-300 USD on a quality telephoto. Try at about $1500

handy tip for those with straps that dig into your neck, over this side of the pond, motorfactors like Halfrauds do seat belt pads that wrap around the belt to stop it slicing your neck (especially for short people), get one for your camera strap and it's much nicer

Htc hd2 front camera

Did anyone ever think about installing/making this possible? Like with a spare Evo front camera or something? Just a thought. I'm not even sure if it's possible. But if it was I would be interested.

LOL: it would be impossible since no hardware support for front cam, the sensor on top left is a photo sensor which is used for Brightness adjustment and proximity measurement

I have 2 phone's with front cam and i think i have used them twice.
When do you need a front cam ?
Do you video call with your girlfriend.
No. i do not use it, and i do not miss it on the HTC HD2

I know about the proximity sensor and stuff. And I do video chat. And couldn't someone make software to run it. It would be interesting. Maybe put it on the right side...
No need for the hostility either. Just a thought.

maybe someone will mod a USB laptop camera and gorilla glue it to the front?

DrewMullen said:
maybe someone will mod a USB laptop camera and gorilla glue it to the front?
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lol
I'm gonna install a Core i7 into mine - it's time for the upgradings
(upgrade spelled wrong intentionally)

I think it's impossible. Use mirror.

i do not miss a front camera at all

now that skype supports video call. Front camera on skype would be a dream for me on hd2

it would be nice, but most likely impossible

So where are you going to solder that camera to if you manage to drill the plastic part of the center frame? I don't see any room on the motherboard...

in fact there has a most simple (and cheapest ) way to get a "front cam function" with your HD2, all you need to do is to find a small vanity mirror like this:
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or this:
then open it in 90° angle and put this mirror behind of your hd2, in front of camera. now you can launch your camera app and adjust the mirror to the best position to show your face in app.
Done!
it's so easy! isn't it? the only bug is your face is inverse in app (if you are graduated from school you should know why), but who care! video talk is just for fun for most people! so you want it, you get it!
PS: you still need use a app which support not just front cam but also main cam, to do this. it's the only limitation my dud.

einstein is here

ok. someone has made a more "beautiful" mirror.
here's the link:
http://www.ciccaresedesign.com/?page_id=46
I think it will cost a little more than my "cheapest" way, but it's still a nice choice. people always like getting more choices, so here you are.

poiuyasdfg said:
ok. someone has made a more "beautiful" mirror.
here's the link:
http://www.ciccaresedesign.com/?page_id=46
I think it will cost a little more than my "cheapest" way, but it's still a nice choice. people always like getting more choices, so here you are.
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Too bad its only a prototype. i would get it.

Wow you people have wayyyy too much free time

Haha good find
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Is this thing for sale or only the whole project? I would buy one of this things..
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yugoport said:
Is this thing for sale or only the whole project? I would buy one of this things..
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The whole idea is for sale for manufacturing. If this happens I'm gonna get my hands on one of these.

Very good invention. But i rather buy something it had built in, no fall out and all way there when i need it.

Camera comparison: N4 vs. iPhone5 (large image file embedded)

My co-worker (iPhone5) and I (N4) each tried to take an identical photo of some bourbon I bought the other day. The side-by-side is below. Granted, this test is close to meaningless, because he might have been shaking during his photo, but I was still pleased to see how much better the N4 output is compared to the iPhone 5 for this particular photo.
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PHILLY!
What was the actual color of the wall behind?

Wow, N4 is much nicer in that situation. Probably isn't true for all though...

That 20 year old tastes fantastic - have been lucky enough to try it on a few occasions
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facetubespam said:
PHILLY!
What was the actual color of the wall behind?
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The actual wall color looks like what is shown in the N4 photo.

phillevy said:
That 20 year old tastes fantastic - have been lucky enough to try it on a few occasions
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Yeah, and the 23-year is like a symphony in your mouth! Too bad the Pappy brand is so hard to come across these days

This confirms what I have seen from these two cams. The iPhone uses a lot of algorithms to make photos "pop", much like setting an SLR to output vivid jpegs. N4 seems to be less agressive with exposure and post-processing.
I can only explain the iPhone image looking fuzzier as being due to camera movement (it does have a better lens).

Yeah, it seems like the camera on the N4 is not adding any effects, allowing you to adjust it in the app itself.
I can see why Apple wants to adjust it a bit though, they are targeting people who just want to take a picture and leave it as it is. Though it might be true of Android customers too, it doesn't seem like Google has that as a priority.

ddb540 said:
My co-worker (iPhone5) and I (N4) each tried to take an identical photo of some bourbon I bought the other day. The side-by-side is below. Granted, this test is close to meaningless, because he might have been shaking during his photo, but I was still pleased to see how much better the N4 output is compared to the iPhone 5 for this particular photo.
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Wow. The iPhone picture looks bright and washed out. The n4 looks darker yet has more detail. Also, the iPhone picture looks like you'd be drinking something watered down and the n4 pic looks like some manly stuff I'd drink even though I don't drink.
I voided my warranty.

As someone who owns both phones. This is a one off situation. The iPhone 5 has a better camera.

yeah, my gf has the iphone5 and i will say it has better photos in about 90% of situations... either way, they are two of the best phone cameras on the market so im okay with either

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As someone who owns both phones. This is a one off situation. The iPhone 5 has a better camera.
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As another person who owns both devices, I have to agree. The nexus 4 does have a decent camera though.
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elefanteVERDE said:
As another person who owns both devices, I have to agree. The nexus 4 does have a decent camera though.
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What you say is consistent to what I hear from everyone with both devices as well.
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VR Headset For Our G2

Hi Guyzzzz ...!
Anyone tried google cardboard vr or any other vr headset on g2 please share experience

Here's mine
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Made one with illustration board. I tried using the magnifying glass lens I have laying around (I conveniently have 2) but it doesn't get the job done. Everything looks blurred until I move the phone 4 inch farther... so that's why it is required to have lens with 40-45mm focal length (regardless of diameter, I think)
I'll be making another one out of vinyl tiles while I'm looking for the proper lenses here in my area.

tunichi01 said:
Made one with illustration board. I tried using the magnifying glass lens I have laying around (I conveniently have 2) but it doesn't get the job done. Everything looks blurred until I move the phone 4 inch farther... so that's why it is required to have lens with 40-45mm focal length (regardless of diameter, I think)
I'll be making another one out of vinyl tiles while I'm looking for the proper lenses here in my area.
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Looks like a pretty neat job
i too have everything just lens are hard to find still looking i found lens of 30mm focal length but getting confused will it work or not

kurogami555 said:
Looks like a pretty neat job
i too have everything just lens are hard to find still looking i found lens of 30mm focal length but getting confused will it work or not
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I think that focal length is too short? But give it a try, maybe it'll work. Report back when it did :cyclops:

tunichi01 said:
I think that focal length is too short? But give it a try, maybe it'll work. Report back when it did :cyclops:
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haan no way man i not spending 5 dollars just to experiment and that shop keeper said he won't exchange or reture if they didn't work out i am gonna wait for monday for new stuff :good:

Just bought one of these and it fits my e970 and d800 without issue.
http://www.dxsoul.com/product/neje-...-4-7-smartphones-black-901332676#.VGdvmfnF_5M

pls tell me what does it do, i cant completely understand it. does it allow u to view screen as 3d??

nauman284 said:
pls tell me what does it do, i cant completely understand it. does it allow u to view screen as 3d??
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depends on the app. Do a search for Google Cardboard. Its still a very young market, so apps are limited. I have one app that's for watching videos, but the rest are pretty much demos of 3d experiences (google earth, roller coaster, street view). The apps split the screen into two and the headset allows each eye to get one view

But the first time people use it..... A long ....woooooowwwwww....
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Here's mine, everything works fine with my G2

Hi! How are you use magnet stick? I click it but nothing happened,may be reason in CM12?

pokatusher said:
Hi! How are you use magnet stick? I click it but nothing happened,may be reason in CM12?
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Hi, the magnetometer is near IR blaster, so I have to lock my phone in the glass as high as possible to make the magnet stick work

Thank you, it work, but very shaky. May be we can change magnet to more powerful (from hard drive, e.g.)? Or can use voice, or headeset button?

In my case, I use 2 ferrite magnets and hold the phone like I do above. I think you can modify the glass with a lower magnet slider
I tried a bigger neodymium magnet (20mm diameter, 5mm thick) and it didn't work.
Voice or headset button: depends on your apps

Third Party add on wide/ telephoto lenses?

Has anyone seen any third party add on lenses that are any good for the Note 20 Ultra?

Snowleopard1900 said:
Has anyone seen any third party add on lenses that are any good for the Note 20 Ultra?
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Moment Lens have their attachment case recently released that allows for all of their lenses to be attached. I really want to get the anamorphic lenses they have, yet I just got to save up for it as they are a premium investment. There's a few other competitors to Moment Lens you might want to check out as well. I hope that helps.

cezeff said:
Moment Lens have their attachment case recently released that allows for all of their lenses to be attached. I really want to get the anamorphic lenses they have, yet I just got to save up for it as they are a premium investment. There's a few other competitors to Moment Lens you might want to check out as well. I hope that helps.
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I just checked them out, cool stuff, I did not see a case that fits the Note 20 Ultra on their site yet.... that firefly gimbal looks cool too, but not sure a Note 20 Ultra would fit on it.

Snowleopard1900 said:
I just checked them out, cool stuff, I did not see a case that fits the Note 20 Ultra on their site yet.... that firefly gimbal looks cool too, but not sure a Note 20 Ultra would fit on it.
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I don't know where you were looking at but the have the N20U cases for order:
https://www.shopmoment.com/shop/galaxy-thin-case/note-20-ultra
I plan to pick up the case and the anamorphic lenses next month.

So this is funny..... I ordered the starter kit.... which is the Note 20 U case, 2 lenses and the lens caps and cleaning brush...... to find out that Moment is no longer supporting their Android App..... what a pita. Its not even listed in the play store from what I can see.

Moment is good. Nice thing is when new phones come out, they make a new case that is compatible with their lenses extending your investment.
Pricy, but seems high quality glass.
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Snowleopard1900 said:
So this is funny..... I ordered the starter kit.... which is the Note 20 U case, 2 lenses and the lens caps and cleaning brush...... to find out that Moment is no longer supporting their Android App..... what a pita. Its not even listed in the play store from what I can see.
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What app? Works with your regular camera app. I never knew they had an app.
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You're going to have optical issues with add on lens.
Get closer to the subject etc and work with what you got.
Or do it right and get a DSLR...

blackhawk said:
You're going to have optical issues with add on lens.
Get closer to the subject etc and work with what you got.
Or do it right and get a DSLR...
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I have a D810 , lens reversing rings and a PB-6 bellows..... I don't want to carry all that gear with me in my pocket....

I have the Note 20 Ultra, the Moment case, Moment Fisheye, Moment Wide, and Tele. I have about $30K in professional camera gear. Adding lenses on the phone can work and I will sometimes use mine, especially for phone video. I carry these additional items in a small case. But, these phone add-ons start to add up in cost and I think you are better off investing in a compact camera. I my case, I also have a couple of small Canon EOS M bodies. These compact cameras will fit into the same size case as the phone add-ons and will be a much better solution than the phone. So I think it comes down to how much you can spend and how much image quality to need.
You could start with the Moment case and macro lens and give it a try.

I've seen some nice results from Moment lenses, any experience with cheaper telephoto alternatives? This one seems interesting:
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If Moment made a 100mm+lens, that would be interesting for me too, but they don't .