Photo/Photographer thread.

[Tankman]

The media mod won't solve the lens protection problem. Unlike previous models, the 8 does not have a replaceable lens so if it is damaged in any way the whole camera must be replaced. Ouch.

 

And the Media mod doesn't offer a mount for a lens cover or protector.

 

Strange I know but hey..

 

One thing I forgot to mention is that I will predominantly be using this on my motorbike, not MTB (I think) so sound is quite important for atmosphere. There will be some off-the-bike shots too and I have a lav mike for that but of course need the adapter.

 

Thanks for your input. Appreciated.

Strange indeed, having an action cam without a replaceable lens.

On my 3 I replaced the lens twice. The 7 is still holding stong.

 

One thing I have seen the guys do with the 8, is to switch off the auto mic selecting function (not sure of the correct terms right now, its Friday afternoo) and selecting only the rear facing mic to eliminate as much wind noise as possible.

 

On the motorbike, you are face with plenty of wind noise unfortunately.

Edited August 7, 2020 by Tankman

[Slowbee]

Finally got my arse off the couch and used the big glass for the first time in a long time. Man it was good!

 

When you're still buff front and back but a bit middle aged and jowly in profile and lock down hasn't helped.

_DSC3324.JPG

 

_DSC3340.JPG

 

_DSC3344.JPG

 

 

Just a quick question.

 

The tones in your first and third pics, are really rich. However your second image looks more "white" as if you are shooting into the sun.

 

Is this because of the settings you used or were you actually shooting into the sun?

 

As an aside, what were the settings of the images? And also, did you do this on purpose? Asking because this always happens on my images and they always seem more "white" or over exposed.

[DJR]

Greyton in its best pre-storm coat

[geomark]

Just a quick question.

 

The tones in your first and third pics, are really rich. However your second image looks more "white" as if you are shooting into the sun.

 

Is this because of the settings you used or were you actually shooting into the sun?

 

As an aside, what were the settings of the images? And also, did you do this on purpose? Asking because this always happens on my images and they always seem more "white" or over exposed.

They're all shot in jpg at F4 1/2500, 1/320 and 1/400 respectively at ISO200.  So it is not from post processing, just the quality of the light. He is walking towards me, low evening sun behind me, so first image has depth of colour, then he walks past me and stops in the shade, to get the exposure right for him in the shade the background gets a bit over exposed and you loose the rich colour from the sunlight, as he walks off again into the sunlight so you get the richer colours where the sun strikes him. In the images below the differences is just a few steps as he moves from the shade to the sun, this is why you hear people refer to the magic hours around dusk and dawn when the light is soft , gentle and rich, it makes all the difference.

 

[DJR]

Had some business to attend to in Dales' neck of the woods earlier today. It really is a picture at the moment. Sommer with my phone, because that's all I had with me, but I like it.

[Fruity]

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/photography-day/

[Fruity]

[geomark]

1st trip to the Cape in 5 months and didn't get any riding in between weather and work (tell me again Capetonians how your winters aren't really that bad etc etc while I get rained on at 8C). So went up to W Coast Nat Park for the flowers, quite a show after 5 years odd of poor rain. Only had a phone with me but the best camera is the one you have with you and all that.

 

 

 

 

[DJR]

Crazy wet and wonderful Rondebosch Common yesterday. I only had my phone with me, and I know I should have gone home to fetch the proper camera, but lazy is such a bitch.   Still, I like the picture

[The Ghost]

Crazy wet and wonderful Rondebosch Common yesterday. I only had my phone with me, and I know I should have gone home to fetch the proper camera, but lazy is such a bitch. Still, I like the picture

Oh no, a broken down Land Rover... phew, there’s a Suzuki there to tow it out of trouble [emoji2957]

[ChrisF]

1st trip to the Cape in 5 months and didn't get any riding in between weather and work (tell me again Capetonians how your winters aren't really that bad etc etc while I get rained on at 8C). So went up to W Coast Nat Park for the flowers, quite a show after 5 years odd of poor rain. Only had a phone with me but the best camera is the one you have with you and all that.

 

IMG_9273.JPG

 

IMG_9292.JPG

 

IMG_9297.JPG

 

IMG_9303.JPG

 

Some very nice pics.

 

 

Went back to the office this week .... REALLY enjoyed working from home !!  Rainy days like today I would clock lots of extra hours.  There were some excellent weather days mid-week .... when I would enjoy an afternoon ride ...

 

Real win-win .... work got way more hours out of me, and I got to ride in the best weather .....

 

 

now back to the old routine .... 

[Tankman]

A bit of family fun in Plett...

[geomark]

Some cameos from Kruger this week, dry and dusty and overcast with very flat light but always enjoyable.

 

 

 

[Tankman]

Since there seems to be a lot of animals in here of late...

This is the closest I have ever gotten to a whale!

 

[Tankman]

Captured these while making the video above with the DJI Mavic Mini

 

[The Ghost]

Autumn portrait time