No need for pricey camera gear (pics included)

[TTQ B4U]

With the holidays coming up and a common misconception that camera gear needs to be pricey in order to yield good results, I thought I would share some images that prove things differently.

 

I do quite a bit of shooting and a ton of editing for others. In fact more the latter than being behind the lens. I see shots from all types of gear. Just like cars, the gear makes very little difference, except where perhaps you have a skilled photog using quality glass and gear, but then that's to be expected.

 

So, if you're considering purchasing a camera for you or someone else, keep in mind, you don't have to spend a ton of dough to get what ultimately a little practice will provide in time. You do need to buy the right type of camera and even model for the type of shots you'll be taking, but that's where the biggest limitation related to hardware is at. Otherwise, it's up to you the operator and processor of the images.

 

Here are just a handful of recent shots I've processed from cameras 3-10 years old, none of which are over 6mp's and all of which cost $150-$200 max.

 

PM me if you have any questions. I'm always happy to help if I can.

 

Springtime in Dublin, OH:

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/128764175/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/130320812/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/130084831/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/128685207/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/130320793/original.jpg

Fall along the Olentangy, Columbus OH:

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/129695333/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/128764443/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/129732000/original.jpg

 

Fall Season, Columbus, OH

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/129946649/original.jpg

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/128610814/original.jpg

 

Fall Season, Toronto, ON

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/130320759/original.jpg

Edited November 14, 2010 by TTQ B4U

[Doc1647545523]

Those look great, Tim. :thumbup:

[CRAWDAD]

So it's the editing that makes them bling.

 

Nice work

[jeffro]

dude awesome pictures! those would make some awesome desktop backgrounds!

 

 

ive got a 7mp digital camera thats a few years old and i cannot finger out how to take good, clear pics with it. i dont get it.

[TTQ B4U]

Those look great, Tim. :thumbup:

 

Thanks Doc.

 

So it's the editing that makes them bling. Nice work

 

Yes, but not always necessary. Kinda like your car. Mods not necessary to make it cool and fast; but to many, it does add some zing. Starting with a good shot helps. Although, keep in mind, even then, not all of these images were good straight from the camera but that's not always the cameras fault. More often it's not. Again, me in your car, stock or as it sits now, I'd very likely be the weak point

 

dude awesome pictures! those would make some awesome desktop backgrounds! ive got a 7mp digital camera thats a few years old and i cannot finger out how to take good, clear pics with it. i dont get it.

 

Thanks. If you need help with the camera, a cold beer or coffee sometime with your camera in hand will go a long way. Just PM me.

 

In before Ben rips on my watermarks too

[6 Speed S4]

Wow they look great! I need you to show me how to get good pics out of my Fuji 8.1mp camera.

[macpyro2]

The mountain pic HDR?

 

looks like it, im looking into trying that out, what program would you recommend?

[TTQ B4U]

The mountain pic HDR?

 

looks like it, im looking into trying that out, what program would you recommend?

 

Single shot HDR...from jpeg's even.....so no, not true HDR. More tone mapping. I use a couple different filters in Photoshop. They work about the same. I can send them to you if you like.

[macpyro2]

Single shot HDR...from jpeg's even.....so no, not true HDR. More tone mapping. I use a couple different filters in Photoshop. They work about the same. I can send them to you if you like.

 

that would be awesome i just haven't got photoshop for the Mac yet...been on my todo list. thanks though

[Tractor]

Most of those are really awesome to begin with and your processing takes them over the top to epic. A few others were just snapshots to begin with, but the processing made them great.

 

No consumer would care though, especially since as a photographer you spend time and money learning composition, styles, etc and then all the client ends up buying is the snap shots where everyone says "cheese."

 

Did you adjust the DoF of that first photo? If that was a P&S I want one because thats something you'd expect only an SLR to produce.

[TTQ B4U]

Most of those are really awesome to begin with and your processing takes them over the top to epic. A few others were just snapshots to begin with, but the processing made them great.

 

Thanks.

 

No consumer would care though, especially since as a photographer you spend time and money learning composition, styles, etc and then all the client ends up buying is the snap shots where everyone says "cheese."

 

True. More and more of my work today is leaning towards processing of other folks images. It's better money for me and easier to do in less time. More and more I take everyday snaps from my clients, improve them even just a little and watch them smile with thanks. That's what I like doing most.

 

Did you adjust the DoF of that first photo? If that was a P&S I want one because thats something you'd expect only an SLR to produce.

 

The first one is not from a DSLR. It's depth of field and depth was added via post processing.

[Tractor]

The first one is not from a DSLR. It's depth of field and depth was added via post processing.

 

So relieved, I was about to close up my website and call it quits.

[BrianZ06]

I know nothing about taking pictures and cameras I just wanted to take some pics of the flowers in our yard last year using an old Kodak Easy Share .

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/1fstws6/100_1819.jpg

 

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/1fstws6/100_1818.jpg

Nasty Storm pics from a few years ago.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/1fstws6/100_2057.jpg

 

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/1fstws6/100_2058.jpg

 

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc178/1fstws6/100_2059.jpg

[Jizzle Juice]

All these pcs are great and look amazing on my iPhone 4 screen. Great pics guys. And for not knowing about cameras and such nice shots. And those flowers look good no homo

[Xyster101]

My 6 year old point and shoot canon camera with a little photo shoping:

 

http://www.adamdaley.com/max/mr2/wheelsengine.jpg

[SpaceGhost]

Not to be a dick, but this is my official function here, so I understand this is intended to be informational and all, and watermark jokes aside, now you are incorporating a .biz web address in it. Can't really argue it's not a "Business" with a .biz address. IMO this takes it over the edge from informational to advertising. Which as you know requires a vendors fee Tim, which I believe you paid in the past and chose not to continue to do so. It's only fair to the other vendors. They paid for the right. You have not. Pm me if you wish to become a vendor and I will unlock this thread.