Chatting thread. (Every forum must have one lol) - Page 22

Nuggs · 22 Apr 2015, 7:00 pm

Anyone else tried Photoscape?
Completely free.

I find it very good, but admittedly haven't used anything else in a long time - so I may be biased.

phytrix · 22 Apr 2015, 8:52 pm

Midget wrote:You're using a cheap wide-angle adapter, which is never a good thing. Get the real thing.

Ah s*** I figured that was the case. Really should've checked up on that before I bought a camera kit, it seems like just buying the body + kit lens from a shop and then buying extras may have been a better option, at least not by much though. Can you link me to a good place to buy the real thing possibly? :3 It's for a D3200 if it's relevant, just don't want to mess up again

phytrix · 22 Apr 2015, 8:53 pm

Nuggs wrote:Anyone else tried Photoscape?
Completely free.

I find it very good, but admittedly haven't used anything else in a long time - so I may be biased.

I actually have tried this, but it lacks a lot of features that other programs (Lightroom, for example) has, and usability for its more advanced functions is kind of sloppy. That being said, I don't claim to be a master of photo editing, so I really couldn't tell ya

No+Pro · 22 Apr 2015, 9:14 pm

phytrix wrote:
Midget wrote:You're using a cheap wide-angle adapter, which is never a good thing. Get the real thing.
Ah s*** I figured that was the case. Really should've checked up on that before I bought a camera kit, it seems like just buying the body + kit lens from a shop and then buying extras may have been a better option, at least not by much though. Can you link me to a good place to buy the real thing possibly? :3 It's for a D3200 if it's relevant, just don't want to mess up again

the sigma 10-20mm is a good option, set me back about $400 for a nikon mount... there are two models, one has lower f-values, I wouldn't bother with the more expensive model though, you might find one cheaper second hand i guess. someone on here uses a tamron wide, lightknight i think?

No+Pro · 22 Apr 2015, 9:16 pm

Crispex wrote:Yay, Lightroom now works on my phone!
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this has become a photography thread, i like it.
i also like how you get a preview with the different filters, i dont use them on the puter as its a pain without preview - or does LR5 have preview i dont know about?

phytrix · 22 Apr 2015, 9:22 pm

No+Pro wrote:the sigma 10-20mm is a good option, set me back about $400 for a nikon mount... there are two models, one has lower f-values, I wouldn't bother with the more expensive model though, you might find one cheaper second hand i guess. someone on here uses a tamron wide, lightknight i think?

Thanks for the suggestion

From the sounds of it, the two mentioned are somewhat interchangeable, at least for me. I'll keep an eye on Gumtree, I'm sure something will pop up :p

Crispex · 23 Apr 2015, 11:13 am

No+Pro wrote: i also like how you get a preview with the different filters, i dont use them on the puter as its a pain without preview - or does LR5 have preview i dont know about?

I don't believe it does, but the latest update seems to indicate it will start to function as Picasa did with its facial recognition though I still have not found a better application to organise social photos by person/location etc.
No preview, but I think I broked it somehow...

Echo · 23 Apr 2015, 12:47 pm

Does anyone here bet on sport? I've got $210 down on various games this weekend.

Midget · 23 Apr 2015, 2:54 pm

phytrix wrote:...

For a cheaper option, go with NoPro's recommendation. Great value for money, but if you can stretch your budget a little more, the Tokina 11-16mm is an absolute beast for crop sensors. f/2.8 constant aperture all the way through. It'll give you a bit more room to play with, and don't worry about the slightly smaller range compared to the Sigma 10-20mm. You won't notice it.

Surprisingly, both the Sigma and the Tokina have a little less resolution compared to your kit lens.

You won't notice it until later anyway, and for what it is, it's pretty darn good.

Sigma 10-20mm $449
Tokina 11-16mm $525

Midget · 23 Apr 2015, 2:54 pm

Echo wrote:Does anyone here bet on sport? I've got $210 down on various games this weekend.

That's a lot of money. O.O

Echo · 23 Apr 2015, 4:28 pm

Midget wrote:
Echo wrote:Does anyone here bet on sport? I've got $210 down on various games this weekend.
That's a lot of money. O.O

It is lol especially when you don't have a job but whatever, probably another moment of me doing something stupid.
But I have bet on the favorites except for the $10 which I still think I might win. I'm going to the Melbourne Storm game. Should be good assuming we win haha.

phytrix · 23 Apr 2015, 4:36 pm

My cat just farted

Fudoh · 23 Apr 2015, 4:43 pm

Shouldn't gamble wat u can't afford to lose...
That being said I hope u did ur research first before throwing down ur dosh, just cause they're favourites don't mean they'll win. Also those are pretty s*** odds, if you're confident than u might as well parlay it and only risk $100@$1.61
...but anyways I'm not n expert but definately shouldn't get into it if you don't know what ur doing

Echo · 23 Apr 2015, 4:47 pm

Fudoh wrote:Shouldn't gamble wat u can't afford to lose...
That being said I hope u did ur research first before throwing down ur dosh, just cause they're favourites don't mean they'll win. Also those are pretty s*** odds, if you're confident than u might as well parlay it and only risk $100@$1.61
...but anyways I'm not n expert but definately shouldn't get into it if you don't know what ur doing

It's just like going to the Casino, which I admit might've been more fun. If I win I may go to the casino, can't resist a good game of casino war or blackjack.

phytrix · 23 Apr 2015, 4:47 pm

Pretty much what Fudoh said ^
Gambling is a game of statistics, and unless you can manipulate your odds somehow (by having extremely in-depth knowledge of the game, for one), the odds are against you. Hope you've done proper research.

Echo · 23 Apr 2015, 4:50 pm

Oh trust me I know how bad gambling can be. I lost $1500 at Crown Casino. I think sports betting is at least a bit more 50/50 if you're betting on a winner as draws are highly unlikely.

Anyway that's me done on this subject. I'll let you know how much I win, or lose lol.
Its just money, life will go on.

Midget · 23 Apr 2015, 5:23 pm

Welp, let's see how you go.

If you win, you might be able to get more urbex gear.

phytrix · 23 Apr 2015, 5:37 pm

Got myself a rooftop party tonight

16 stories, so should be high enough to get some good shots. Only thing is that there is a reasonable prospect of rain, so I'm debating leaving my gear at home... we'll see.

Midget · 23 Apr 2015, 8:09 pm

phytrix wrote:Got myself a rooftop party tonight 16 stories, so should be high enough to get some good shots. Only thing is that there is a reasonable prospect of rain, so I'm debating leaving my gear at home... we'll see.

Take me there, fuark.

phytrix · 24 Apr 2015, 9:36 am

Midget wrote:
phytrix wrote:Got myself a rooftop party tonight 16 stories, so should be high enough to get some good shots. Only thing is that there is a reasonable prospect of rain, so I'm debating leaving my gear at home... we'll see.
Take me there, fuark.

Lucky you missed out, I feel like death and can't stop vomiting

Crispex · 24 Apr 2015, 11:04 am

Today is so slow and boring, may as well have been a public holiday - I could have at least splored some places though overcasty isnt ideal for snapping flicks.

Kto · 24 Apr 2015, 11:46 am

Crispex wrote:overcasty isnt ideal for snapping flicks.

I have always found over cast and rain to be the perfect weather for day time shots.

Crispex · 24 Apr 2015, 12:45 pm

Kto wrote:
Crispex wrote:...
I have always found over cast and rain to be the perfect weather for day time shots.

Depends if you want shots like this

Or shots like this

Echo · 24 Apr 2015, 10:07 pm

Lol GG $100.... Let's hope I win all my other bets and only end up losing like $50. Lol

Midget · 25 Apr 2015, 4:00 pm

Lmao.