Photos wot I took with my new 40D today.

Stan_Lite · 28-06-2009, 23:31

I got my new (to me) EOS 40D a couple of days ago and finally got a chance to give it a bit of a workout this morning. I took a walk down to the Quayside in Newcastle and then up into town and took quite a few shots trying to get the hang of it. I'm really liking it; it has a nice weight and feels comfortable (although I will want to get a grip for it as it's a little small for my hands). The controls are easy to work and it's much more responsive than the 300D. I definitely need to get some better quality glass for it as I feel that's holding me back at the moment but that'll have to wait for now.

Anyway, here are a few of the shots I liked from today. They all seemed perfectly fine when I was editing them but when I went to view them afterwards, they all looked a bit dark to me. Are they dark for everybody else, or is my monitor playing silly buggers?

The first four are of the swing bridge over the Tyne. Click on the images for full size versions.

The entrance

The control room & light

The central pier where the bridge sits when it's swung round with the Millennium Bridge in the distance

A little jetty beside it

This next one is of the underside of the Tyne Bridge with the gulls nesting in it

The last one is my favourite. It's the God of the River who is stuck on the side of the Civic Centre. I love this guy and will probably be taking many photos of him in the future. I love the water stains and the patina on him.

Your comments will be most welcome as always

Joe 90 · 28-06-2009, 23:45

damn you... wish i had a 40D.

A friend of mine got one about 2 years back, and i've still just got the 300D i bought back in '05!

but yeah, i'd agree that you could do with some better glass (and more to shoot!) the last shot is pretty cool though.

btw... got a couple whilst up in't north east with my ex a few years back with my 300d;
http://bigshowuk.deviantart.com/art/...ouse-127579551
http://bigshowuk.deviantart.com/art/...idge-127578875

theres some good stuff to shoot up that way

Kell_ee001 · 01-07-2009, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

The entrance

Never seen this up-close sober

It's quite pretty

Kitten · 02-07-2009, 11:54

Nice pics Stan. Like the jetty & the water guy the best. You'll be able to get some great angle/colour shots of him as your lens/filter collection grows. Also using PS to bring out the brightness

Show, there are 40D's to be had fairly cheaply second hand. Couldn't you sell your 300D and use the funds towards one?

Dunketh · 02-07-2009, 12:06

That last one is fantastic!

Joe 90 · 02-07-2009, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Show, there are 40D's to be had fairly cheaply second hand. Couldn't you sell your 300D and use the funds towards one?

I'm going to wait until after I've finished uni before I get a new camera. by then there'll be something fancy and new out, and i'll get one brand new - always more satisfying.

Kitten · 02-07-2009, 18:26

Good idea

I hate new expensive toys though I'm just terrified I'll break it. I got mine at 2 months old or so for around 3/4 - 1/2 the new selling price. Now THAT is satisfying!

Stan_Lite · 02-07-2009, 18:32

I got mine with less than 700 shutter actuations for 3/4 of the new price - with a 4GB CF card, an Op/Tech shoulder strap and a spare battery thrown in

SCM · 02-07-2009, 22:19

Stan there are settings in the camera that you can tweak to boost colours, contrast etc for an in camera boost before photoshopping them.

The photos look great what white balance setting did you shoot them under? As this can mute the colours if on wrong one which is my usual boneheaded mistake forgetting to adjust the white balance.

Stan_Lite · 02-07-2009, 23:03

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Originally Posted by SCM

The photos look great what white balance setting did you shoot them under? As this can mute the colours if on wrong one which is my usual boneheaded mistake forgetting to adjust the white balance.

I shot them all in RAW on auto WB allowing me to choose which WB suited in Camera Raw.

28-06-2009, 23:31	#1
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Photos wot I took with my new 40D today. I got my new (to me) EOS 40D a couple of days ago and finally got a chance to give it a bit of a workout this morning. I took a walk down to the Quayside in Newcastle and then up into town and took quite a few shots trying to get the hang of it. I'm really liking it; it has a nice weight and feels comfortable (although I will want to get a grip for it as it's a little small for my hands). The controls are easy to work and it's much more responsive than the 300D. I definitely need to get some better quality glass for it as I feel that's holding me back at the moment but that'll have to wait for now. Anyway, here are a few of the shots I liked from today. They all seemed perfectly fine when I was editing them but when I went to view them afterwards, they all looked a bit dark to me. Are they dark for everybody else, or is my monitor playing silly buggers? The first four are of the swing bridge over the Tyne. Click on the images for full size versions. The entrance The control room & light The central pier where the bridge sits when it's swung round with the Millennium Bridge in the distance A little jetty beside it This next one is of the underside of the Tyne Bridge with the gulls nesting in it The last one is my favourite. It's the God of the River who is stuck on the side of the Civic Centre. I love this guy and will probably be taking many photos of him in the future. I love the water stains and the patina on him. Your comments will be most welcome as always __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

28-06-2009, 23:45	#2
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	damn you... wish i had a 40D. A friend of mine got one about 2 years back, and i've still just got the 300D i bought back in '05! but yeah, i'd agree that you could do with some better glass (and more to shoot!) the last shot is pretty cool though. btw... got a couple whilst up in't north east with my ex a few years back with my 300d; http://bigshowuk.deviantart.com/art/...ouse-127579551 http://bigshowuk.deviantart.com/art/...idge-127578875 theres some good stuff to shoot up that way __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter Last edited by Joe 90; 29-06-2009 at 00:02.

02-07-2009, 11:54	#4
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Nice pics Stan. Like the jetty & the water guy the best. You'll be able to get some great angle/colour shots of him as your lens/filter collection grows. Also using PS to bring out the brightness Show, there are 40D's to be had fairly cheaply second hand. Couldn't you sell your 300D and use the funds towards one? __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

02-07-2009, 18:26	#7
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Good idea I hate new expensive toys though I'm just terrified I'll break it. I got mine at 2 months old or so for around 3/4 - 1/2 the new selling price. Now THAT is satisfying! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

02-07-2009, 18:32	#8
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I got mine with less than 700 shutter actuations for 3/4 of the new price - with a 4GB CF card, an Op/Tech shoulder strap and a spare battery thrown in __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

02-07-2009, 12:06	#5
Dunketh Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 178	That last one is fantastic!

02-07-2009, 22:19	#9
SCM As endorsed by Mr Black Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hell/Scotland take your pick Posts: 443	Stan there are settings in the camera that you can tweak to boost colours, contrast etc for an in camera boost before photoshopping them. The photos look great what white balance setting did you shoot them under? As this can mute the colours if on wrong one which is my usual boneheaded mistake forgetting to adjust the white balance. __________________ The sun is rising The screams have gone Too many have fallen Few still stand tall Is this the ending of what we've begun? Will we remember what we've done wrong?