DA55-300 in the dark...

heatherslightbox · 07-12-2008, 08:50 PM

This is one amazing lens!

Keep in mind that the following pics are handheld with no PP, other than converting from RAW to JPG.

Yes, Loverboy continues to rock on.

Heather

Damn Brit · 07-12-2008, 10:56 PM

Nice work Heather, that lens is good.
Gary

cupic · 07-12-2008, 11:08 PM

Any more of this and Im giving in to LBA sooner rather than later
Nice series

cheers

audiobomber · 07-13-2008, 05:09 AM

I really like the Sunkist billboard. How is it lit? I assume those are neon tubes spelling out Tropicana, but what about the lemon and the writing? Did you use flash?

roentarre · 07-13-2008, 05:20 AM

Wow, very good results.

heatherslightbox · 07-13-2008, 05:30 AM

I know I used flash on some of them, but I don't remember which ones without looking at the exif info (for faster shutter speed). Hmmm...let's see here (as she opens up LR to take a look)...

Tropicana sign--I believe that I did use flash as the shutter speed is 1/125 sec. BTW, I don't know for sure how the orange and "Pure Premium" is lit up, but my best guess would be florescent.
Roof sign--1/15 sec.
Loverboy--1/25 sec.

ISO on all pics- 400 (I was afraid to take it beyond that for fear of too much noise).

Thanks for all the positive buzz.

Heather

cupic · 07-13-2008, 07:21 AM

I have you to blame Heather LBA struck me in the ass again(Back Pocket)I love it

DA 55-300 on its way to australia soon LOL

Waiting waiting

cheers

k100d · 07-13-2008, 07:45 AM

i'm holding off on this lens as long as possible but i have a feeling that it will eventually show up in my bag ... this is not helping at all

heatherslightbox · 07-13-2008, 02:05 PM

For K100D and others that are drooling over this lens but haven't pulled the trigger, I guess all of you need to start saving those extra dollars (US, Canadian, or Australian), Euros, Pesos, Yen, etc. $350 at Amazon or Adorama isn't that expensive and you definitely won't regret this purchase.

Heather

cupic · 07-14-2008, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by hwblanks

For K100D and others that are drooling over this lens but haven't pulled the trigger, I guess all of you need to start saving those extra dollars (US, Canadian, or Australian), Euros, Pesos, Yen, etc. $350 at Amazon or Adorama isn't that expensive and you definitely won't regret this purchase.

Heather

Have ordered mine through BH Photos for the same ( seem to me everyones price matching give or take a few bucks either way)
As the aussie dollar is nearly on par with $US NOW a good time

cheers

nulla · 07-14-2008, 09:08 PM

Cupic

in ordering from BH can you tell me is it door to door or collected from post office or elsewhere?

Me and the wife both work, so being home for a parcel delivery is not an option.

How was the exchange rate mate?

have fun with the new lens.

Volvo244T · 09-08-2008, 11:34 PM

Bumping an old thread.

Fantastic pics, I do believe you just convinced me to get the 55-300.

Bramela · 09-08-2008, 11:49 PM

Nulla at the going rate as of today, $US350 will cost just under $AUS430.

B&H is delivered to the door by courier, but a notice is left to pick up at the depot if nobody in attendance. (Thats the usual in my area, anyway).

I have been doing quite a bit of thinking about this lens, myself. I think you may have just sold me, Heather.

Get thee behind me, LBA????

mhertel · 09-08-2008, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Volvo244T

Bumping an old thread.

Fantastic pics, I do believe you just convinced me to get the 55-300.

you won't be disappointed.. it's a great lens!

nulla · 09-08-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Nulla at the going rate as of today, $US350 will cost just under $AUS430.

B&H is delivered to the door by courier, but a notice is left to pick up at the depot if nobody in attendance. (Thats the usual in my area, anyway).

I have been doing quite a bit of thinking about this lens, myself. I think you may have just sold me, Heather.

Get thee behind me, LBA????

Thanks Bruce

your input much appreciated... I have since dealt with B&H and I am very happy with their service, phew 4 days from order to door resulted... Teds Cameras took 12 days for one item.

Neil
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07-12-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	DA55-300 in the dark... This is one amazing lens! Keep in mind that the following pics are handheld with no PP, other than converting from RAW to JPG. Yes, Loverboy continues to rock on. Heather

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heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599 Original Poster	I know I used flash on some of them, but I don't remember which ones without looking at the exif info (for faster shutter speed). Hmmm...let's see here (as she opens up LR to take a look)... Tropicana sign--I believe that I did use flash as the shutter speed is 1/125 sec. BTW, I don't know for sure how the orange and "Pure Premium" is lit up, but my best guess would be florescent. Roof sign--1/15 sec. Loverboy--1/25 sec. ISO on all pics- 400 (I was afraid to take it beyond that for fear of too much noise). Thanks for all the positive buzz. Heather

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cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	I have you to blame Heather LBA struck me in the ass again(Back Pocket)I love it DA 55-300 on its way to australia soon LOL Waiting waiting cheers

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k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	i'm holding off on this lens as long as possible but i have a feeling that it will eventually show up in my bag ... this is not helping at all

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heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599 Original Poster	For K100D and others that are drooling over this lens but haven't pulled the trigger, I guess all of you need to start saving those extra dollars (US, Canadian, or Australian), Euros, Pesos, Yen, etc. $350 at Amazon or Adorama isn't that expensive and you definitely won't regret this purchase. Heather

07-14-2008, 08:02 PM	#10
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Originally posted by hwblanks For K100D and others that are drooling over this lens but haven't pulled the trigger, I guess all of you need to start saving those extra dollars (US, Canadian, or Australian), Euros, Pesos, Yen, etc. $350 at Amazon or Adorama isn't that expensive and you definitely won't regret this purchase. Heather Have ordered mine through BH Photos for the same ( seem to me everyones price matching give or take a few bucks either way) As the aussie dollar is nearly on par with $US NOW a good time cheers

07-14-2008, 09:08 PM	#11
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Cupic in ordering from BH can you tell me is it door to door or collected from post office or elsewhere? Me and the wife both work, so being home for a parcel delivery is not an option. How was the exchange rate mate? have fun with the new lens.

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Volvo244T Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bettendorf, IA / wherever the truck is parked Photos: Albums Posts: 99	Bumping an old thread. Fantastic pics, I do believe you just convinced me to get the 55-300.

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Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Nulla at the going rate as of today, $US350 will cost just under $AUS430. B&H is delivered to the door by courier, but a notice is left to pick up at the depot if nobody in attendance. (Thats the usual in my area, anyway). I have been doing quite a bit of thinking about this lens, myself. I think you may have just sold me, Heather. Get thee behind me, LBA????

09-08-2008, 11:54 PM	#14
mhertel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vernon, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 274	Originally posted by Volvo244T Bumping an old thread. Fantastic pics, I do believe you just convinced me to get the 55-300. you won't be disappointed.. it's a great lens!

09-08-2008, 11:59 PM	#15
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Quote: Nulla at the going rate as of today, $US350 will cost just under $AUS430. B&H is delivered to the door by courier, but a notice is left to pick up at the depot if nobody in attendance. (Thats the usual in my area, anyway). I have been doing quite a bit of thinking about this lens, myself. I think you may have just sold me, Heather. Get thee behind me, LBA???? Thanks Bruce your input much appreciated... I have since dealt with B&H and I am very happy with their service, phew 4 days from order to door resulted... Teds Cameras took 12 days for one item. Neil __________________