post by punkrockpete | | Re: Just some pics of two pretty cool psch wards <Reply # 21 on 2/25/2015 8:50 PM >
I like the subjects of the photos, very cool places you've found. One thing I usually suggest to friends getting into where urban exploration meets photography is that they get a starter DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera preferably one with interchangeable lenses that have a manual focus feature.
A big problem with cellphone and point and shoot cameras is that they default to a very wide aperture and no focus controls, meaning that close-up shots (like a lot of the ones you've taken) don't have the same shallow depth of field that a mirrored camera like a Canon Rebel (~300$) or old Nikon DSLR (d50s run for under 100, I think).
A DSLR is a good investment especially if you want to shoot a lot, because the body quality isn't super crucial and as you improve your skills and become a more serious photographer you'll be able to buy specialized lenses for certain light situations or certain shots.
post by Apocalypse | | Re: Just some pics of two pretty cool psch wards <Reply # 22 on 2/26/2015 2:18 AM >
Thank you everyone! I wish I could get a canon rebel again but I don't have the money at the moment. I posted these pics more for the subjects and overall shot rather than the quality of the lighting and exposure and whatnot because I don't have a camera right now. Thanks for the feedback and the positive comments. More important than the pics, this place was a blast!
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