A 365 thread - Page 4

petemc · 28-06-2008, 21:31

My new compact camera. Its a Canon G9. Why do I need a compact when I have such a great Canon 30D? Well, there are times when its just a bit annoying having to lug it around just incase I see something I want to photograph. It always happens so I always need a camera. I also wanted to test a compact for HDR goodness as part of my HDR book. The G9 is about the best compact with RAW support on the market. I had a quick play today and for black and white work the ISO is usable up to 800 and just about ok at 1600. Its a really nice camera. I fully expect it to be replaced in September at Photokina but I need it now and its good. I'll give it a proper field test tomorrow at the Radiohead gig.

petemc · 30-06-2008, 16:57

Sunday - 29th June

Radiohead. Live. Manchester. Just so damn awesome. I've seen people live before but when they came on I just couldn't believe it. They started playing and I went cold. "That is Radiohead playing right there." Fantastic set and god I want them to release a live album.

This was also the first real test of my G9. I became everything I hate at gigs. I was that guy holding his camera up using the video feature. I was that guy holding his camera up taking photos from so far away that I wouldn't get a good shot. I found the controls fiddly, partly because I didn't know them. I kept wanting it to be my 30D, to be so easy but it wasn't. The screen is fantastic but I kept thinking that the photos looked bad. I really didn't feel like a photographer. I know they say that its the photographer that makes the camera but I did feel that I couldn't make the camera do what I wanted. Still, I like this photo. So I guess I didn't do too bad.

petemc · 30-06-2008, 23:13

Todays photo is a little special. What you see on there is my book. I took this while I was at the book designers discussing various details. That isn't the final cover design, its just something we're playing around with. This is why I'm glad I'm doing a 365 project. The G9 is great because I can get good quality photos when I don't want to have to lug the 30D around. So I can capture those extra little moments like this. Plus without this project I wouldn't think to take a photo to document the lead up to publication.

Haly · 30-06-2008, 23:24

Cool

Sorry for the lack of posts from me here, always read, rubbish at posting

Darryn · 30-06-2008, 23:38

Good stuff, another 365 for me to watch. Ive got to say of all the 365s ive seen most seem to be end up being snap-shot type photos, which is something ive never seen from you... Yours always have something about them thats great.

These so far seem to have a heavy Vignette effect, is that part of youre style or just happens to be present in these?

petemc · 01-07-2008, 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

Cool

Sorry for the lack of posts from me here, always read, rubbish at posting

No probs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darryn

Good stuff, another 365 for me to watch. Ive got to say of all the 365s ive seen most seem to be end up being snap-shot type photos, which is something ive never seen from you... Yours always have something about them thats great.

These so far seem to have a heavy Vignette effect, is that part of youre style or just happens to be present in these?

Cheers. Thats the reason why I started it really. Not to take photos to branch out, or try new things but simply to document those little moments of my day so I'll be able to look back on them. If I can find one thing a day to photograph that has meaning then the day was worth it.

The vignetting is due to the processing for the most part. But its something I like.

petemc · 01-07-2008, 13:08

We've got a couple of ideas for the book. One is a panoramic wrap around but I feel its too easy a photo. It just doesn't stand out enough from other Liverpool shots. I want to use my all time favourite of the reflected sunset and 3 graces but it may not work. I think thats the shot that will make people pick the book up.

petemc · 01-07-2008, 20:27

Todays blood sugar level. 4.2mmol is apparently the edge of normal / low blood sugar. I could feel it starting to take affect. So I had to grab food. Every time I try and diet I get this. Its hard enough trying to diet but when you get low blood sugar its a real pain. All you want is food. Crisps, chocolate, toast, coke, anything. Just anything! I shake, start sweating and find it a little hard to concentrate. Its a horrible feeling and I eat anything that'll get rid of it quickly. I've been tested for diabetes and I don't have it. I've had this problem since I was a kid. Its just something I have to live with which means I always have to carry lucozade sweets and not knowing when it'll happen.

petemc · 02-07-2008, 22:25

Another special one today. That there is a nearly 13 meter wide panoramic that I took. 13m x 3m. Taken with my 30D no less. I used Genuine Fractals to upscale it to the required resolution. Uncompressed it was 2gb, and a very slow process editing. It was commissioned by Pizza Express and is available for viewings at their new spot by the Echo Arena across from Albert Dock. They do a lovely chocolate ice cream. I'm really very happy with the result. It doesn't look soft or pixelated as I feared and it just goes to show what my camera can really do. Oh and yes, that there is your basic 13m wide HDR image. Yeah baby

Oh and theres a little sign under the ship with my name on "Thats me!"

petemc · 02-07-2008, 23:28

Aw

I'd be in there all the time if I liked pizza. I might have to force myself to like it just so I can go often. God I wish they did steak

28-06-2008, 21:31	#31
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	My new compact camera. Its a Canon G9. Why do I need a compact when I have such a great Canon 30D? Well, there are times when its just a bit annoying having to lug it around just incase I see something I want to photograph. It always happens so I always need a camera. I also wanted to test a compact for HDR goodness as part of my HDR book. The G9 is about the best compact with RAW support on the market. I had a quick play today and for black and white work the ISO is usable up to 800 and just about ok at 1600. Its a really nice camera. I fully expect it to be replaced in September at Photokina but I need it now and its good. I'll give it a proper field test tomorrow at the Radiohead gig. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

30-06-2008, 16:57	#32
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Sunday - 29th June Radiohead. Live. Manchester. Just so damn awesome. I've seen people live before but when they came on I just couldn't believe it. They started playing and I went cold. "That is Radiohead playing right there." Fantastic set and god I want them to release a live album. This was also the first real test of my G9. I became everything I hate at gigs. I was that guy holding his camera up using the video feature. I was that guy holding his camera up taking photos from so far away that I wouldn't get a good shot. I found the controls fiddly, partly because I didn't know them. I kept wanting it to be my 30D, to be so easy but it wasn't. The screen is fantastic but I kept thinking that the photos looked bad. I really didn't feel like a photographer. I know they say that its the photographer that makes the camera but I did feel that I couldn't make the camera do what I wanted. Still, I like this photo. So I guess I didn't do too bad. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

30-06-2008, 23:13	#33
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Todays photo is a little special. What you see on there is my book. I took this while I was at the book designers discussing various details. That isn't the final cover design, its just something we're playing around with. This is why I'm glad I'm doing a 365 project. The G9 is great because I can get good quality photos when I don't want to have to lug the 30D around. So I can capture those extra little moments like this. Plus without this project I wouldn't think to take a photo to document the lead up to publication. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

30-06-2008, 23:24	#34
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Cool Sorry for the lack of posts from me here, always read, rubbish at posting __________________ Halycopter

01-07-2008, 13:08	#37
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	We've got a couple of ideas for the book. One is a panoramic wrap around but I feel its too easy a photo. It just doesn't stand out enough from other Liverpool shots. I want to use my all time favourite of the reflected sunset and 3 graces but it may not work. I think thats the shot that will make people pick the book up. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

30-06-2008, 23:38	#35
Darryn Loves his cars more than his friends Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 108	Good stuff, another 365 for me to watch. Ive got to say of all the 365s ive seen most seem to be end up being snap-shot type photos, which is something ive never seen from you... Yours always have something about them thats great. These so far seem to have a heavy Vignette effect, is that part of youre style or just happens to be present in these?

01-07-2008, 20:27	#38
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Todays blood sugar level. 4.2mmol is apparently the edge of normal / low blood sugar. I could feel it starting to take affect. So I had to grab food. Every time I try and diet I get this. Its hard enough trying to diet but when you get low blood sugar its a real pain. All you want is food. Crisps, chocolate, toast, coke, anything. Just anything! I shake, start sweating and find it a little hard to concentrate. Its a horrible feeling and I eat anything that'll get rid of it quickly. I've been tested for diabetes and I don't have it. I've had this problem since I was a kid. Its just something I have to live with which means I always have to carry lucozade sweets and not knowing when it'll happen. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

02-07-2008, 22:25	#39
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Another special one today. That there is a nearly 13 meter wide panoramic that I took. 13m x 3m. Taken with my 30D no less. I used Genuine Fractals to upscale it to the required resolution. Uncompressed it was 2gb, and a very slow process editing. It was commissioned by Pizza Express and is available for viewings at their new spot by the Echo Arena across from Albert Dock. They do a lovely chocolate ice cream. I'm really very happy with the result. It doesn't look soft or pixelated as I feared and it just goes to show what my camera can really do. Oh and yes, that there is your basic 13m wide HDR image. Yeah baby Oh and theres a little sign under the ship with my name on "Thats me!" __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station! Last edited by petemc; 02-07-2008 at 22:29.

02-07-2008, 23:28	#40
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Aw I'd be in there all the time if I liked pizza. I might have to force myself to like it just so I can go often. God I wish they did steak __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!