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| bio | website | grumpyjohns.com |
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| location | Toronto, Canada | |
| age | 44 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 11 months |
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Software architect and developer. I use a variety of technologies but at work it's generally C++, HTML, ASP (JScript), Flex, and SVG. For personal stuff, I tend to use PHP, C#, perl, and everything I use at work. :)
I've been designing and developing for well over a decade in the enterprise software market, first with IP billing, now with ticketing (no, not TicketMaster). I'm a classic case of a jack-of-all-trades, but my intuition is good and I pick up programming languages like a sponge picks up water.
For fun, I'm an avid amateur photographer and especially enjoy nature and macro photography. I've also started getting into more studio oriented stuff, acquiring some lighting, background stands, and other gadgets for that purpose. My current weapon of choice is the Nikon D800. Check out my website for some of my photography DIY projects, some of which have been featured on the well-known DIY Photography site.
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May 16 |
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What are the pros and cons of Canon 5D III / 6D HDR Mode Vs HDR using a computer + HDR software? I would recommend rephrasing this a little... Right now it seems to be a bit opinion-oriented. A pros/cons of the two models may be more valuable long term. |
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May 16 |
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Does the diameter of openings on photographic lighting grids affect brightness? A grid is used to concentrate the the light to a tighter circle, the smaller the grid, the tighter the circle. There may be other light loss, but not sure of amount relative to grid size or depth vs light source. |
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May 16 |
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Does the diameter of openings on photographic lighting grids affect brightness? Are you sure about white? All the grids I have are black, both for my speedlight and my Alien Bees. |
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May 16 |
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Is there camera technology that detects if an object is still? A lack of motion sensor? Seems like something that would be extremely challenging to put into a camera, just consider how much of the world is not actually in motion and how accurate your focus would have to be to not include that in the decision process. |
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May 15 |
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Standard zoom lens recommendation I would suggest some research on a lens review site is the optimal approach. Here, people are either going to have to do that research for you or offer their opinion, which is why the close votes. |
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May 15 |
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How do you achieve sharp bokeh circles? My experience is that shallow DoF and distance from the lights matters quite a bit. I've done it with f/1.8 and the subject about 5 or 6 feet from the lights (size of subject matters). |
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May 14 |
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Why does a bigger sensor have better dynamic range? Nice, I'll now up vote. |
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May 14 |
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Why does a bigger sensor have better dynamic range? AFAIK, 5 of the top 10 dynamic range cameras on DxOMark are APS-C sensor cameras and all of them are 35mm form factor and no medium format is there. So, the opening premise of the question isn't really true. |
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May 14 |
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What must I buy to take amazing product photos? Start with practice using smaller objects before buying anything. I think you're really asking the wrong question here, this isn't answered by a list of things to buy. |
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May 13 |
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How to simulate different focal length and sensor size on an image? @MichaelClark his question does say differing focal lengths. Maybe I'm reading that wrong, but... I basically read that has simulating the crop factor on the lens. |
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May 12 |
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How to simulate different focal length and sensor size on an image? If you have a recent Nikon, put it into DX mode to simulate. Doing it after the fact doesn't really show it because the DOF for the same angle of view will be different between the sensor sizes. |
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May 12 |
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How do you choose among different 70-300mm lens for Nikon DSLRs? This is technically a duplicate of Which 70-300mm f4-5.6 lens is “better?” except that the answer to that isn't all that good. |
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May 12 |
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How do you choose among different 70-300mm lens for Nikon DSLRs? @Sourav - An open-ended "which should I buy" is less than useful I think. I think you'll get better answers with pros/cons/features comparison request. Right now, I think you'll get opinion responses. |
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May 11 |
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Why is buying lens so satisfying? LBA is fun, but this isn't a good question here. It's better in chat. |
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May 10 |
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What are the qualities of a good macro lens? I haven't voted to close yet, since that will close it, but if you think the above questions don't contain the answer you need, please refine this question to cover what is missing. |
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May 10 |
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What are the qualities of a good macro lens? I think this answers your question: What are the different focal lengths of macro lenses and their advantages? |
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May 9 |
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What questions should I ask when looking to hire a photographer? @AJHenderson - That's very true, but it's equally true that the buyer should be armed with reasonable questions. |
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May 9 |
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Are there issues with using Cokin/Lee style filter systems with compact cameras? @MichaelClark - It's both actually. For example, the A is for 36-62mm in diameter with a focal length over 35mm. The P is up to 82mm in diameter with a focal length of 28mm and above. The LX5 is 24-90mm equivalent, hence the P recommendation (next step up is overkill). I have that camera, I've just never put filters on it since I bought it for when I don't carry my SLR. |
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May 8 |
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Are there issues with using Cokin/Lee style filter systems with compact cameras? @Roddy, that's mostly about focal lengths. I advised P because of the equivalent range on your camera. |
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May 8 |
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Are there issues with using Cokin/Lee style filter systems with compact cameras? @Roddy - That's the sign, I think, that says you can. |
