Photography Thread

[Number_25]

In an effort to regain mental control I've decided to get back into photography.

I had a Canon 30D which has stopped working after 3 or so years of being left in a damp cupboard. Fortunately, been given a Nikon D200 to play around with as I'm too skint to afford any sort of replacement.

What I lack in artistic ability I partially make up for with the use of post-processing (all free to use, and respecting of your digital rights). I'll list a couple off here if you're interested in getting into that.

• darktable: Photography workflow application and raw processor, basically a free (and arguably better) Adobe Lightroom. https://www.darktable.org/
• RawTherapee: Another Lightroom-esque application that works pretty well. http://rawtherapee.com/
• GIMP: Pixel-editing software, or a free Adobe Photoshop. http://www.gimp.org/
• G'MIC: Really sturdy framework for image processing. I used to work on this years ago, so I have a horse in the race here - but it really is excellent. http://gmic.eu/
• Hugin: Best panorama stitching/blending application I've ever used. http://hugin.sourceforge.net/
• Shotwell: What I use to strip my CF cards and get them on my system, only available on Linux. https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Shotwell

 

[Bungle]

In an effort to regain mental control I've decided to get back into photography.

I had a Canon 30D which has stopped working after 3 or so years of being left in a damp cupboard. Fortunately, been given a Nikon D200 to play around with as I'm too skint to afford any sort of replacement.

What I lack in artistic ability I partially make up for with the use of post-processing (all free to use, and respecting of your digital rights). I'll list a couple off here if you're interested in getting into that.

• darktable: Photography workflow application and raw processor, basically a free (and arguably better) Adobe Lightroom. https://www.darktable.org/
• RawTherapee: Another Lightroom-esque application that works pretty well. http://rawtherapee.com/
• GIMP: Pixel-editing software, or a free Adobe Photoshop. http://www.gimp.org/
• G'MIC: Really sturdy framework for image processing. I used to work on this years ago, so I have a horse in the race here - but it really is excellent. http://gmic.eu/
• Hugin: Best panorama stitching/blending application I've ever used. http://hugin.sourceforge.net/
• Shotwell: What I use to strip my CF cards and get them on my system, only available on Linux. https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Shotwell

Be interested to get further information on GIMP

 

[-Rob-]

I look forward to seeing some of your photography if you're going to post your photos on here. I shoot weddings professionally so if you need any tips, just give me a shout.

SPOILER ALERT - Shameless promotion approaching

If any of you are getting hitched and want to show your beloved you want to get involved in the wedding planning then come chat to me about your wedding photography.

 

[Eggs]

.....folk just seem to use mobile phones these days, I imagine camera sales are nothing like they were 10 years ago.

 

[Number_25]

Be interested to get further information on GIMP

It has been around for 20+ years, but has recently seen an upsurge in development. The interface and base toolset is now comparable to Photoshop. It has a fairly decent set of tutorials to get you started if you're interested:

https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/

.....folk just seem to use mobile phones these days, I imagine camera sales are nothing like they were 10 years ago.

Feel free to share your photos, even if it's taken by a phone camera.

 

[-Rob-]

.....folk just seem to use mobile phones these days, I imagine camera sales are nothing like they were 10 years ago.

There were far fewer DSLR sales in 2018 than in 2010 but the difference is that you can now buy a very capable camera for very little money so if you want to get in to 'proper' photography then it is affordable to the masses (although apparently not Number25 lol)

 

[Eggs]

There were far fewer DSLR sales in 2018 than in 2010 but the difference is that you can now buy a very capable camera for very little money so if you want to get in to 'proper' photography then it is affordable to the masses (although apparently not Number25 lol)

...daughter is getting married in August, Rob, but she has a photographer. I recall you’re Preston based anyway.

 

[-Rob-]

Stalker!!!!

I recall you’re Preston based anyway.

Well remembered. Glad I made an impression.

 

[Number_25]

There were far fewer DSLR sales in 2018 than in 2010 but the difference is that you can now buy a very capable camera for very little money so if you want to get in to 'proper' photography then it is affordable to the masses (although apparently not Number25 lol)

Mirrorless are also "the rage" at the moment. I was able to play around with a Z7 recently, and it was a thing of technical beauty.

Can't wait to buy one in a decades time for < £400.

 

[-Rob-]

If you're looking for a more affordable mirrorless camera, have a look at the Fuji and Sony range. Both have been out a few years and already dropping in price for the older models. I'll potentially be shifting over to mirrorless this year.

 

[chrismpw]

It has been around for 20+ years, but has recently seen an upsurge in development. The interface and base toolset is now comparable to Photoshop. It has a fairly decent set of tutorials to get you started if you're interested:

https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/



Feel free to share your photos, even if it's taken by a phone camera.

I don't think this was the answer @Bungle was hoping for.

 

[Toast]

Has anyone got any pictures of Goths or Ferraris they'd like to share ?

 

[Number_25]

I don't think this was the answer @Bungle was hoping for.

Well, here's a link to the download page.

https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

I'm hoping to go out on the train with the new(ish) camera this weekend (probably Sunday) to Machynlleth. If the weather isn't good, then I'll just stay in Aberystwyth and take a tripod up the hill for some long-exposure stuff.

I'll have a play around with darktable and GIMP, and hopefully show the results.

 

[-Rob-]

Has anyone got any pictures of Goths or Ferraris they'd like to share ?

No goths I'm afraid

 

[Loz]

Be interested to get further information on GIMP

I read your post mate,and thought I’d give you the benefit of the doubt....new year and all that....and assume for me that you’ve actually developed a liking for photography!
Then again, I shudder to think what the subject matter would be....