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Hi guys.

Bit of a noob with the serious photography game and have just recently purchased a 2nd hand 400D with a 18-55 kit lens. I have since added a Canon 90-300mm f4-5.6 and 35-80mm f4-5.6 lenses, the latter coming with a skylight fiilter (whatever this is :thinking:)

This weekend I am going to Liverpool to take photos of the tall ships as that is where they are racing from this year and wondered if i need anything in order to get some better shots :thinking:

Any tips would also be gratefully recieved :thumbs:
 
I think you have enough kit all you need now is to get out with the camera and start taking images, post you captures here and everyone can assist you if you need ideas on improvement or ways of achieving specific effects.

have fun..

Shutterman
 
A circular polarizing filter would be handy.

It is a filter that screws on to the front of your lens and it allows you to rotate it, selectively damping out harsh light and reflections (from the sun on the water, etc). They come in different strengths but I can't reccommend as I only have the one 2X.

It is also used to help damp down the light from a really bright sky, allowing you to get a clearer, bluer sky for landscapes.

I hope I explained that right, I am kinda new to filters, but have had some success with my CPL.
 
Preacher said:
A circular polarizing filter would be handy.

It is a filter that screws on to the front of your lens and it allows you to rotate it, selectively damping out harsh light and reflections (from the sun on the water, etc). They come in different strengths but I can't reccommend as I only have the one 2X.

It is also used to help damp down the light from a really bright sky, allowing you to get a clearer, bluer sky for landscapes.

I hope I explained that right, I am kinda new to filters, but have had some success with my CPL.
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Only thing left to state is the CP works best when at 90 degrees to the light source.

Shutterman
 
ill be around taking pic of the ships as well, but i will probably be on the river sailing with them :D
 
Tripods are great. I need a really really good reason not to use one.
If you are using a tripod, and taking pictures of water, get one of the spirit level things that fit on the hotshoe. Water doesn't flow uphill.
 
hi and welcome

all the above are good suggestions, but tbh with you have a good place to start and if funds are limited i would see how you get on before running out to buy lots of kit and extras.

I would put tripod on the top of the list though. There are a few books out there some good ones are understanding exposure by brian (cant remember his last name) and
The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby

HTH
 
Take care with our answers - if there is one thing everyone loves here is shiny new kit! We could all spend your money ten times over :);)

Seriously, we are all different. Get out there, get some shots and build up your kit later. If you buy too much stuff now you will always want something different as soon as you get your head round it. Your current kit line up is good - cant wait to see some results of those tall ships.
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Thanks guys.

I come from a car club background so understand exactly how expensive and addactive a hobby can be when you see all the shiney things available :D

some shots i have taken already are in my welcome thread here

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=71922

feel free to pass comment on them :thumbs:
 
Toothie said:
There are a few books out there some good ones are understanding exposure by brian (cant remember his last name)
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Bryan Peterson, and it's a good book :)
 
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