Monday, February 16, 2009

Reversed Lens Test Shoot

Even before when I have not yet had any camera of this kind I always wondering how could they do such macro shots with just all by the kit lens which I thought only you could come up of such a macro shot is to set another expenses for buying a lens meant for macro. But until this tutorial which I found from deviantart.com has illustrated how to reverse a lens to have a macro shot. Though it needs to have this adapter to stably fit in the lens what I did was just simply tighten the lens with camera body of rubber bands. It really had to be mounted to a tripod because of how naturally shaky your hands are will double the effect through the lens.

CPL Test Shoot


After a long week of cloudy and bad weather since I finally got my camera and wait until when the sun would come out now I am glad of what this little piece brought me, It is called CPL or Circular Polarizer Lens. Ever since I am fond of shooting clear blue sky that is why I immediately bought this filter together with my camera but not until now which I finally had a proper shots taken with it as the first one was quite darker, and got fully fascinated of the results.

Mini Studio Shoot

Here are the shots I took with my improvised mini studio
This was just made up of a white paper as the background and a tiny lamp which I just picked nearby to have this good lighting. It was quite exhausting as I had to lay down and steadily carry over this heavy camera.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000d

Finally, the most anticipating long time one of my wish list has just coming true. February 2,2009 was when I bought it worth 30k plus 1k for the CPL filter. This would not be possible without all the support of funding this cost. From my mama who gave me consideration of this craving which is going to be my serious hobby and most especially to my brother whom at first I settle it by borrowing him money which I promised to pay it after when I have my stable job but a surprise was then I received, he decided to just not account me to pay for it instead it will serve as gift for my graduation. I am so glad of what had happened.
As of now, I handed the camera with just all in basics as I am yet undergoing a series of tests to study and distinguish several different adjustments. Until now I could not imagine of carrying this stuff and by just a simple way of having its strap right on my neck was just a bizzare even in my wildest dreams. I am so grateful for this kind of blessing.
Below was my first shot. I tried to create a bokeh with the canon cap as foreground and it never prove me wrong. Next shot was when I tested my CPL(Circular Polarizer Lens) filter. And as what I expected from a result of this filter it brought up a bluer sky and more contrast to the image. I was so happy the day I tested my camera and it was all worth it. I am looking forward for chances to shoot outdoor and might as well meet some of the hobbyists of photography.