Snip3rs Photography

[sn1p3r845]

Hey guys.

I just got my new camera in a few days ago and took some shots, hoping for some constructive criticism out of you guys ;)

It's a Canon Rebel XSi 12mp

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3813188468_5590688db8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3813196936_70a9988847_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3813203556_f66a3e605b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3813210506_65ced11b1a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3813475057_b24aac898a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3813477763_778b87481d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3814291746_38ba9677da_b.jpg

Thanks for looking :gap:

[J-Easy]

nice camera, the last one is pretty cool. looking forward to seeing more from you

[sn1p3r845]

just some background info, I'm 17 and I'm taking film school at the Art Institute of Vancouver. I love shooting pictures and film and I'm very picky about my work. Hopefully I can get a nice set of images from this camera to determine whether or not I should continue in photography.

[Zero]

Not bad. I liked the 3rd to the last shot. :thumbup:

[J-Easy]

good luck

[imp]

I have considered that camera, how do you feel about it?

[sn1p3r845]

i havnt used any DSLR's before, but I like it. I always used those stupid compact family girl cameras that never gave a good picture and costed an arm and a leg anyways. I find the lense feels "cheap" so I think I might buy a new one soon. It's just the one that comes with the camera.

Honestly if you're looking to start out this is a good choice. It's not bottom of the line and it's not top of the line. I got mine for $600 CDN on eBay which is a decent price.

[Klint]

off to a great start.. make sure you learn ur modes.. im still learning but im getting better

[sn1p3r845]

off to a great start.. make sure you learn ur modes.. im still learning but im getting better

yeah its pissing me off.. some of the shots took 5-10 trys to get right. :fawk:

[Klint]

yeah its pissing me off.. some of the shots took 5-10 trys to get right. :fawk:

seems right lol.. i still dont know how to use Manual mode for ****. but im workin my way up.

[sn1p3r845]

seems right lol.. i still dont know how to use Manual mode for ****. but im workin my way up.

haha yeah. it really helps that i use DVX100's on a daily basis. I cant wait until I get to use the new HD cameras that are valued at $50,000 (cant remember the name) :D

[Klint]

nice lol.. now u have an exuse to take pics of your uncles murcielago

[mrluilou]

i like the first pic :gap: once people see the pictures you take w/ your dslr you're going to love it. I started using Manual mode almost a month after i got my first dslr. its the best way to learn how to use the camera

[7th Gen]

kool shots man, very nice camera

[larryd]

i like the shot of the video camera and of the camera lens.

[sn1p3r845]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3822209909_8bb8b3e533_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3822207909_cb04a1829d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3815868904_40debffe86_b.jpg


Just some random pics i took.

[whin9000]

Your pictures looks really good for someone who just bought a DSLR. It looks like you're enjoying the depth of field if that made any sense). Keep it up and keep practicing and look at other peoples' photos and learn from them.

But IMO if you enjoy photography and filming, you should of just saved up an extra $300 and get yourself the new Canon Rebel T1i, still an entry level camera and a step up from the XSi, but it also includes 1080p recording. The XSi is still a great camera no doubt, I've actually been wanting to get one myself, but ever since I heard about the T1i, it's what I'm after now. Although I think I heard you can only record about 12 mins or so at a time... but still.

[sn1p3r845]

Your pictures looks really good for someone who just bought a DSLR. It looks like you're enjoying the depth of field if that made any sense). Keep it up and keep practicing and look at other peoples' photos and learn from them.

But IMO if you enjoy photography and filming, you should of just saved up an extra $300 and get yourself the new Canon Rebel T1i, still an entry level camera and a step up from the XSi, but it also includes 1080p recording. The XSi is still a great camera no doubt, I've actually been wanting to get one myself, but ever since I heard about the T1i, it's what I'm after now. Although I think I heard you can only record about 12 mins or so at a time... but still.

Meh, I have HD video cameras for that.

Thanks though :]

[sn1p3r845]

Scaled down experiment out the balcony of my apartment. Original is like 17000 x 3000

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/723/theview2.png

[mrluilou]

nice panoramic !!!

[sn1p3r845]

im still trying to figure out night settings. I keep screwing around with them but it seems no matter what I always get a blur on the lights in the distance. the camera is on a tripod.

Suggestions?

[phaqgm]

im still trying to figure out night settings. I keep screwing around with them but it seems no matter what I always get a blur on the lights in the distance. the camera is on a tripod.

Suggestions?

If you don't have a remote shutter release turn on your timer.

[sn1p3r845]

If you don't have a remote shutter release turn on your timer.

oh wow that actually makes a lot of sense now that you bring it up.

i'll try it out tonight

[sn1p3r845]

was at a wedding this weekend in Banff, Alberta, Canada so I took some pics

These are my favorite

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6140/20090822img0416.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/940/20090823img0448.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4290/20090821img0293.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/6568/20090821img0320.jpg

[mrluilou]

3rd and 4th are sweet !!! beautiful landscape ! don't forget to vote in the competition thread :gap:

[sn1p3r845]

Yeah I love Canada :D

hopefully I have time on wednesday to take the transportation shot I want for #6.

[02celica]

Great pictures so far! i love the last one of the first set! very awesome.

[sn1p3r845]

Click here for my new panoramic shot just before sunrise (http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6925/20090825coolpano.jpg)

[phaqgm]

Click here for my new panoramic shot just before sunrise (http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6925/20090825coolpano.jpg)

Do you live by the college? I think I've been to that area before.

[sn1p3r845]

Do you live by the college? I think I've been to that area before.

uhm, simon fraser is near me.

[ikhaffaji]

Beautiful shots!

[sn1p3r845]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3905818832_93f8f604a9_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3905033981_878ab947fb_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3905030097_2cfc6e2357_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3905024195_005bc26461_b.jpg

[sn1p3r845]

this last batch and these 2 are just random because i wanted to start using the camera again from my downtime (school semester was wrapping up)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3910897818_18c702db0c_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3910111001_fc51ceb833_b.jpg

[sn1p3r845]

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6229/1smallf.jpg

[sn1p3r845]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/3917743807_9708a2cca4_b.jpg

[mrluilou]

that's an interesting angle. where did you take it from?

[sn1p3r845]

my apartment balcony lol. i was going to make supper so i looked outside and there was those clouds :O

[atrac7GTS]

you're tearing it up with these pictures! amazing stuff!

also, looks like you've got yourself a nice pad :)

[sn1p3r845]

you're tearing it up with these pictures! amazing stuff!

also, looks like you've got yourself a nice pad :)

no the place is ****ty, im moving out when my contract is up haha.

the view is decent though :)

[sn1p3r845]

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4492/20090916img0664.jpg

picshure of this morning

[imp]

Just curious, what's the difference between the XS and the XSi?

[mrluilou]

google is your friend lazy !
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/compare-canon-digital-rebel.html

[imp]

Haha, forgive me. Thanks for the link though

[Zero]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1826/ripcelica00000copy.jpg

[sn1p3r845]

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1826/ripcelica00000copy.jpg

lol :)

uhm im not very active here anymore but heres some new stuff

City of Vancouver
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3978826898_fff6418edb_b.jpg

Sick clouds
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3978805052_11a0f22394_b.jpg

Landing in Saskatchewan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3978017559_700e99dff3_b.jpg

I'm in space
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3978762622_7f29eeb027_b.jpg

More Vancouver
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3978758382_21723bb1a8_b.jpg

Even more Vancouver
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3977984991_6422030ae2_b.jpg

Little fun wallpaper I made (looks sick full res)
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1748/dreamisrealfull2small.png

[mrluilou]

i like the one where you say you're in space.

[imp]

That whole last set is astounding

[sn1p3r845]

:)

thanks!

i went out and took more neat pictures of North Vancouver today while looking for a new apartment. i'll get them up tomorrow night hopefully

[Zero]

Airplane shots are my fave! :thumbup:

[~02SpecelicaGT~]

damn dude...that camera takes some sick photos.. ive been wanting to get one myself, just need to save up $

[Xx04xGTxX]

Wow you take some great pics man keep it up

[sn1p3r845]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1893/img1032tiltphoto.jpg

[sn1p3r845]

Little bit of editing :)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/3121/sickwallpaper.jpg

full res:
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/5342/sickwallpaperfull2.jpg

[sn1p3r845]

its been awhile but here

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/4119176840_7a22ee361d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4118409635_d8d413a823_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4119182780_358362d4cd_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4119186914_304855ef80_b.jpg
p.s. this is me standing there :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4119189408_00806db483_b.jpg

[mrluilou]

you guys have some nice structure in vancouver

[l!zerd]

u still got lots to learn bro.
i was once in ur shoes.....last year
ahahahha

just go out and keep shooting, u'll learn tricks on ur own.
check out this forum if u really want C&C from professional photographers.
http://forums.dieselstation.com/

dont take their C&C (hate) to heart, theyre there to help u.
lol

[sn1p3r845]

u still got lots to learn bro.
i was once in ur shoes.....last year
ahahahha

just go out and keep shooting, u'll learn tricks on ur own.
check out this forum if u really want C&C from REAL photographers.
http://forums.dieselstation.com/

dont take their C&C (hate) to heart, theyre there to help u.
lol

Where did I say I was a REAL photographer?

God damn :/ I'm doing this on my own time just cuz, taking my camera and capturing some cool stuff I see and learn a few things on the way... I'm still focused with college right now. Oh and don't act like your stuff is amazing, because you arn't and it's pretty standard **** to me. Seriously dude, look at the first post when I said i JUST got my camera in like August or whatever..

**** off and have a good day. But hey, don't take me from heart, I'm just out there to help you.


*edit*

ok that may have came off harsh, basically I don't post everything Ive done. And lately I havn't been able to go out and take pics because it's been rainy as hell here (****ing vancouver) and I don't exactly have a car anymore to get to some sick spots I saw.

[stealthjet]

very nice!

[Zero]

Where did I say I was a REAL photographer?I think he's referring to us, and how we aren't REAL photographers. :sadpace:

I never said I was one to begin with. :ugh:


Nice cityscapes.

[sn1p3r845]

I think he's referring to us, and how we aren't REAL photographers. :sadpace:

I never said I was one to begin with. :ugh:


Nice cityscapes.

I... see..

Well the adventure continues on. There's actually some sick graphiti on some of the walls in some alleys downtown that I want to go and take pics off because, dont you know, when we stumbled across it i didn't have my camera :/

[mrluilou]

u still got lots to learn bro.
i was once in ur shoes.....last year
ahahahha

just go out and keep shooting, u'll learn tricks on ur own.
check out this forum if u really want C&C from REAL photographers.
http://forums.dieselstation.com/

dont take their C&C (hate) to heart, theyre there to help u.
lol

you still have lots to learn too brah :gap:
most of us on here its just a hobby. I'm nowhere near being a pro, and i'm satisfied for now on how they turn out.

[sn1p3r845]

you still have lots to learn too brah :gap:
most of us on here its just a hobby. I'm nowhere near being a pro, and i'm satisfied for now on how they turn out.

Same :)

[l!zerd]

LOL FAWWWWWWK
i didnt mean to downgrade u guys.
i just joined that forum and im lookin from help from them

i was just saying i dont think a car forum is the best place to look for C&C on photography.

that forum is a forum of PROFESSIONAL photographers that are also into cars.
i didnt mean REAL photographers in the way you took it but yea thas mybad.
i wasnt trying to say my stuff is the sh!t cuz i noe it isnt. thats y i joined that forum. to get help and criticism from photographers that know ALOT more than me. i was just also tryna say that i was a total n00b when i began taking pictures and going out to take pictures really helped me out and taught me alot of things that one cant learn just by reading sh!t online. sometimes u just gotta go out and shoot to get better.


i was just tryna help you improve wat u currently have. isnt that why u posted up this thread in the first place?

sorry if my first post seemed like i was being a dick or something but i was just trying to help out.
mybad bro.

[sn1p3r845]

sorry if my first post seemed like i was being a dick or something but i was just trying to help out.
mybad bro.

yeah seemed that way, forgiven though. i understand what you're trying to say.

[l!zerd]

yea. imean u want to improve right?
everyone here is just giving u props. nothing to help you improve ur photography.
this site helped me out a bit and im sure it will for u too
check it out:
http://digital-photography-school.com/tips

[mrluilou]

i lurk nikoncafe for helpful tips and read magazines on photography :gap:

[l!zerd]

^those always help.
but then again, reading wont do much, goin out and practicing what u read will help out a lot.

[sn1p3r845]

edit

[sn1p3r845]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4323830183_4aa4e7ba99_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4324614582_79a2156947_b.jpg
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[sn1p3r845]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4352275459_1da654a5df_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4353027748_9891507ff1.jpg
(this one was hand held at night, so it was a little blurry but still a cool pic)