Good images first, then decent photoshop skills

Honestly, I didn't even touch the sharpness much. Most that you see is the adjustments I did in shadow/highlight to bring out more detail and light in the car. From possibly turning the sharpness up to +30, I took it to +2.

 

finally something worthy of posting...
excuse the watermark.. its not normally that big on the other photos. just on the panos.

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not to mention this one:

 

the watermark just kills me lol.

the best part of #3 is covered up by it

 

it wouldnt be there if you printed it... (hint hint)....

 

how would i know if i want to print it if i cant see it? just post low res copies, i dont think you will have much to worry about.

 

a watermark shouldn't be red like that...it distracts from the actual image.
i don't look at the whole of any of those images my eye is drawn straight to the red becuase it obviously not suppose to be there and stands out like a sore thumb.

 

My latest

 

Just got the camera and took some random pics...

 

cereal83, i need to try this. i hate to copy what has already been done though. after a few shots, i might try some different views.

 

Hey, try it man. I copied the image from somebody else so its ok. I am just trying to see what I can learn. Different views might be possible but to get the heart shape shadow, the light has to be infront of you coming down on the ring.

 

very far from the truth... in these images it stands out because of the white.. but I cant change it just because of an image.. so well see..

 

So I bought a Rebel XS this morning... beautiful camera... takes absolutely amazing pictures, but my GF loves doing macro stuff and I really can't afford a macro lens, nor do we want to haul around multiple lenses and it's not exactly the best camera to take on a trip and not have it be annoying to carry around.

So we returned it and picked up the SX10 IS, which is still fairly large, but the lens does a much larger range, so no need for additional lenses. I'm a little disappointed now because there is a noticeable difference in the quality of the pictures. Am I crazy, or should this be expected between those two cameras? I'm just wondering if I should get the XS and just a cheap, slim point and shoot for her to play with and for us to take on trips and such.

I guess my biggest concern is that it's only $200 cheaper, still has the bulk of the XS, but without as much functionality and from my amateur opinion, not as good quality. Are my concerns valid, or will I be happy with the SX10 IS once I get better at photography?

Opinions and advice are very welcomed.

 

if she ONLY wants macro. Take the camera back get the XS and pick up a small point and shoot. I would recommend getting the Sony W-120. It's a solid little camera and enough for all she will probably need.

The XS is much more versatile for the majority of the pictures you want to take. Plus you do have the ability to switch lens and use different ones if you want. Which you may find out if you really get into this that you want different lenses.....With the XS you have room to grow, the SX110IS leaves you kinda stuck right there and no room to grow.

 

Your crazy to return a DSLR for a point and shoot camera. Yeah maybe it has more zoom but with the SLR, you can get other lens and if you don't want to carry other lens then I guess a P&S works for you. But imo, your doing it ass backwards.

 

First of all, the sensors are COMPLETELY different. Point and shoot = CCD sensor (P&S formatted), DSLR (XS) = CMOS sensor (SLR formatted). The different in image quality is very noticeable, so you are correct. Just get here a $150-200 point and shoot (nikon or canon are good), and go back and get your XS. It's a great starter camera!

 

Yeah... good point everyone. I'm going to take care of that tomorrow. will kind of feel like an ass doing another exchange just to go back to what I had.... oh well!

 

They'll thank you. We love doing DSLR sales more than P&S lol

 

You will not regret it!!

 

Speaking of better gear. Anyone know of a 5D owner wanting to sell or trade for a 50D plus some cash on my end?

 

image one needs some adjustment ... possibly coulda been better with a cpl to regain the sky a quick adjustment in photoshop reveals much more color detail is possible while maintaining some of the foggy look and the white balance appears to be wrong 2 and 3 are nice

 

you change cameras to often! didnt you JUST get the 50D? hahaha.

 

lol 50D as soon as it came out. Jumped the gun a little early. It's got 3230 shots on it. I'd just like to grab a used 5D for weddings. It'll be more useful.

 

whoa... also just realized that with sales on right now, the XS is only $100 cnd more than the SX10... even more reason to go with that one

 

Yeah, so I just picked up a Canon Rebel XT 8.0 mp. First DSLR camera and I actually like it. Bought it for 350.00

So im looking forward to reading tips

Thanks!

 

wow! how did you pull that off..or where did you buy it from?