Toronto RFD Photographers Club [Archive]

nahim.a.a

Sep 17th, 2007, 12:09 PM

I know that there are many budding photographers in this forum and I thought it would be a great idea if they were to unite under a club of sorts so they can learn from each other, share info and plan photography trips.

I would love to be part of such a club, but I won't be able to organize it. Therefore, I thought I post this and see if there is more interest and perhaps we could get the ball rolling with fall upon us!

One of our first projects could be "Fall in Toronto".

Let me know what do you think?
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Update

Thanks to VorteC, flicker group link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoRFD/
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ryan_lau100

Sep 17th, 2007, 12:16 PM

I think that is a great idea. I am always on Fredmiranda but a lot of times it has tons of photographers in different countries. Would be nice to localize it to the RFD areas. There are a few photography clubs in the GTA but none closer to me.

nahim.a.a

Sep 17th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Great to hear that.

For starters we can create a list of those interested.

Everyone interested in this club feel free to take initiative and come up with ideas and suggestions in this thread.

Sl300

Sep 17th, 2007, 12:48 PM

check out tpmg.ca

i myself havent been to any of their events but their pretty active

UrbanPoet

Sep 17th, 2007, 01:22 PM

make a public poll and then we can see whos interested.

Then set up some days to go on "photo trips" or whatever.

rubberband

Sep 17th, 2007, 02:26 PM

while you're at it, go vote in favor of a photo forum in the comments/questions forum! That would be a great venue to organize things like this.

najibs

Sep 17th, 2007, 02:42 PM

when there's an event with hot chicks to photograph, let me know... :twisted:

3weddings

Sep 17th, 2007, 02:44 PM

when there's an event with hot chicks to photograph, let me know... :twisted:

<<<rolls eyes...you HAVE a hot chick at home!!!! :twisted:

I'd be interested!!!

VorteC

Sep 17th, 2007, 03:51 PM

I took the liberty of creating a flickr group called Toronto RFD Photographers' Club. Feel free to join:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoRFD/

Whoever wants to be admin or mod whatever just say so!

VorteC

Sep 17th, 2007, 04:13 PM

C'MON PEOPLE, JOIN! (http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoRFD/)

3weddings

Sep 17th, 2007, 05:01 PM

C'MON PEOPLE, JOIN! (http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoRFD/)

I'm in I'm in!!! :lol:

hagbard

Sep 17th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Have to wait until I move to Ontario. :)

ryan_lau100

Sep 17th, 2007, 07:06 PM

just joined. posting some photos now. thanks for making the group.

najibs

Sep 17th, 2007, 07:14 PM

<<<rolls eyes...you HAVE a hot chick at home!!!! :twisted:

I'd be interested!!!

In posing, or shooting? :twisted:

HughG

Sep 17th, 2007, 07:15 PM

i joined too :)

Mystix

Sep 17th, 2007, 08:18 PM

We also need a photography subforum. Where can we talk photography really? Computers? Ot? If the parents can have a forum, we photogs should be able to get one too :)

VorteC

Sep 17th, 2007, 08:41 PM

Yeah, apparently it's hard to get a photography subforum on RFD.. until then, we can use the discussion board on Flickr, I think everyone can start topics =)

nahim.a.a

Sep 17th, 2007, 11:51 PM

Thanks VorteC for taking the initiative. I'm also glad to see a lot of enthusiasm for a photography club/group of RFD members.

I think a club such as this will really help us learn from each other, share info and have fun taking photos. Also, as a group we have better chances of taking photos where otherwise it might be a little difficult and also there is safety in numbers, so we can be adventurous.

I should also add that anyone can join as long as they like taking photographs...

... so, what should be the next step?

ak-47

Sep 18th, 2007, 12:31 AM

get more members! and those who are in the same location can organize field trips

- the truth -

Sep 18th, 2007, 12:46 AM

i really wanted to shoot up north somewhere as the leaves change colour... been trying to find a group of people to go. sounds like it would be fun.

CSAgent

Sep 18th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Always looking for up and coming models who need a portfolio done...

Talking about classy real models, not those damn fake import models with fake everything and stuff hanging out that deviates from the focus, which is your face!

Sl300

Sep 18th, 2007, 02:50 PM

i really wanted to shoot up north somewhere as the leaves change colour... been trying to find a group of people to go. sounds like it would be fun.

2nd!

nahim.a.a

Sep 18th, 2007, 04:02 PM

3weddings

Sep 18th, 2007, 04:10 PM

Actually, there are some nice spots in Toronto to shoot fall colors. The park at Leslie and Eglinton is usually full of serious photographers during fall.

Shooting fall colors against a city scape is always more contrasting and romantic.

OR you can come out to the country....Crawford Lake/Kelso is already pretty amazing right now!!!! You can see a hint of the city in the background too!

urameatball

Sep 18th, 2007, 05:36 PM

cool, I'll join when I get home from work :)

VorteC

Sep 18th, 2007, 08:39 PM

cool, I'll join when I get home from work :)

awesome! your pics will be a great addition to the pool, bernard =0

Talamasca

Sep 18th, 2007, 10:01 PM

I joined. Great idea!

nahim.a.a

Sep 19th, 2007, 09:14 PM

there is a Canon Pro event at Ontario place and registration is free: http://www.canon.ca/cpse/

Btw, anyone have a project in mind that we can get started ?

nahim.a.a

Sep 21st, 2007, 10:10 AM

there is a new project posted on our flicker group page. check it out.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontorfd/

Also check out this event: http://www.bestbuy.ca/marketing/gameInvasion/07/en/default.asp?CMP=NLC-email_special_promo

if you have time make it down there, some good photo opportunities.

langong

Sep 21st, 2007, 10:46 AM

great idea, joined, those pics are amazzzing :)

PQpine413

Sep 21st, 2007, 11:08 AM

We also need a photography subforum. Where can we talk photography really? Computers? Ot? If the parents can have a forum, we photogs should be able to get one too :)

i agree
all my photogrpahy related questoins about lenses n such all end up in the electronics forum

joined the flickr group..would def like a photography forum
seeing how the 'post ur best picture' thread has been a constant update..i think it would be a good idea

besides..rfd will prob be able to get some sponsorship for the photography forum from henrys or something

PQpine413

Sep 22nd, 2007, 12:21 PM

i want to learn more about flash photography
especially with fill in flash for portraits

is there anywhere with tutorials which you guys found helpful?

Spray

Sep 22nd, 2007, 04:08 PM

I'm down to learn a lot more.

Unfortunately my stupid camera I JUST bought refuses to take pictures. Had Henry's send it back yesterday.

It's a Pentax IST-DL DSLR.

ryan_lau100

Sep 22nd, 2007, 05:27 PM

i want to learn more about flash photography
especially with fill in flash for portraits

is there anywhere with tutorials which you guys found helpful?

When I first started with my wireless setup I used strobist.com

Very difficult to master flash + ambient. Also a lot of fun though.

Jyeatbvg69

Sep 22nd, 2007, 08:09 PM

hey guys, i alo created a facebook group for this, which can be found here.

http://hs.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7348095498

op if u can edit this into the first post that would be good. i know that we alrdy have flickr as the main site, but it wouldnt hurt to get represented on facebook as well!

KorruptioN

Sep 22nd, 2007, 08:15 PM

When I first started with my wireless setup I used strobist.com

Being a Strobist reader will cost you a ton of money. :(

najibs

Sep 22nd, 2007, 10:06 PM

I just got my 40D today...anyone wanna buy a Canon 1D classic? :cheesygri

PQpine413

Sep 22nd, 2007, 11:06 PM

we should probably put what camera we use.

i realize any camera can make beautiful images but if we can list everyone's cameras then perhaps we can refer to people who have the same brands to tlak about more technical aspects

i use a Nikon D70

ryan_lau100

Sep 23rd, 2007, 02:37 AM

Being a Strobist reader will cost you a ton of money. :(

Ummm it really depends. They have a really good article which explains what you can manage with on a budget. I'm using a 580 + 430 + 420 which gives decent light. I find that a lot better esp when you are doing outdoor jobs. No need for outlets or chords. You can go for the Vivitar 285HV x 2 and fire it using non-pocketwizard triggers. I think you can get away with spending probably $350 or so. Not bad considering you will typically pay $1/watt when you buy real strobes.

urameatball

Sep 23rd, 2007, 03:35 AM

lol, strobist.

I ended up spending about $2000+ because of that site.
but it was money well spent.

nahim.a.a

Sep 24th, 2007, 10:40 AM

So, who's going to Nuit Blanche? is it worth it?

There is a Caribbean fair on Dundas square this Wednesday from 8am - 8pm. i will be going there around 5 or 6. if anyone of you can make it there let me know. http://www.caribbeanweek.ca/calendar-of-events.asp

We can also setup a trip to photograph the lantern festival.

A trip to one of the parks in Toronto for photographing the fall colors.

Btw, I have a Nikon D40 and my beloved F80 film camera. I have the 18-55 kit lens for D40, 55-200 VR, 50mm 1.8D and 28-85mm F80 kit lens.

Sl300

Sep 24th, 2007, 08:44 PM

I know this is short notice, but I just got asked to shoot a soccer game on sept 25th for my university newspaper. Im nervous, and im not really sure what im getting into. I've shot for a 'sports photography company this summer but that was just single/team shots. I've never done pictures during games or practice before.

Anyone wanna help me out with some pointers?

urameatball

Sep 24th, 2007, 10:33 PM

soccer's pretty challenging.
my tip is 2 SLR bodies :D 24-70mm, 100-400mm YEAH!

nahim.a.a

Sep 24th, 2007, 11:35 PM

Sl300

Sep 25th, 2007, 12:03 AM

read this: http://photo.net/learn/sports/overview

let us know about your camera and lens(es)?

Thanks for the link

I have a d50, sigma 10-20 4.0, nikon 50 1.8, nikon 70-200 2.8
The university should have some equipment that I can use. Hopefully they will have a x2.0, because i doubt they will have anything in the 400mm range.

^^ I think I will use two bodies, makes sense, and definitely save me time

AudiDude

Sep 25th, 2007, 01:29 AM

I just got my 40D today...anyone wanna buy a Canon 1D classic? :cheesygri

Enjoy, I just got mine and made my 20D sad (or scared). If you want to draw a crowd, shoot on high speed continuous shooting. This camera is a machine gun!!

najibs

Sep 25th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Enjoy, I just got mine and made my 20D sad (or scared). If you want to draw a crowd, shoot on high speed continuous shooting. This camera is a machine gun!!

Coming from the 1D that shoots at 8FPS, the 40D shutter sound is less than impressive...

nahim.a.a

Sep 25th, 2007, 11:43 AM

typical Canon shooters, bragging about the sound of their cameras. lol

j/k

najibs

Sep 25th, 2007, 12:32 PM

typical Canon shooters, bragging about the sound of their cameras. lol

j/k

Actually, as a Canon shooter, I must say that Nikon has always had the nicer shutter sound.

nahim.a.a

Sep 25th, 2007, 05:44 PM

Btw, 40D has a silent mode setting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LEi3E3grlc

Sl300

Sep 25th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Btw, 40D has a silent mode setting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LEi3E3grlc

wow, thats some goodwork

najibs

Sep 25th, 2007, 08:07 PM

Btw, 40D has a silent mode setting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LEi3E3grlc

Using LiveView on an SLR is sooo amateur...the day I see someone taking pics with LiveView using a 40D, I'll laugh and take a picture to post on the net, and laugh some more!

twotterdhc6

Sep 25th, 2007, 08:39 PM

Using LiveView on an SLR is sooo amateur...the day I see someone taking pics with LiveView using a 40D, I'll laugh and take a picture to post on the net, and laugh some more!

lol +1

The other gripe I have is the single LCD screen for preview and camera settings. Why do people like that?
The day I give up my 350D body for a new one will be one where I miss the separate LCD display.

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I'd be interested to join the group too, btw, although school is going to limit my partipication

najibs

Sep 25th, 2007, 09:41 PM

While we're on the photography topic...here's a shot from some testing I did today with a 40D & 85mm f/1.2L. So far, I'm impressed.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/susynww.jpg

KorruptioN

Sep 25th, 2007, 09:44 PM

Needs moar DOF

thelefteyeguy

Sep 26th, 2007, 12:15 AM

While we're on the photography topic...here's a shot from some testing I did today with a 40D & 85mm f/1.2L. So far, I'm impressed.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/vantecs/susynww.jpg

your pussy is picking up your bad habits ;)

Exas

Sep 26th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Any Oly shooters? E-1 for the win :lol:

I have a feeling I'm not going to be liked by the Canikoner's....

EDIT: You guys can't beat my shutter sound =p toooooo quiet....

CSAgent

Sep 26th, 2007, 12:32 PM

Went to Lantern festival last weekend, nothing really impressive to shoot at. The lanterns gets mundane and dull afterawhile. Shot it with my 17-85mm, haven't worked on them yet though...

I'm up for Fall colors if there is an outing for that.

PQpine413

Sep 26th, 2007, 01:01 PM

Sl300

Sep 26th, 2007, 01:06 PM

nahim.a.a

Sep 26th, 2007, 01:53 PM

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492296

some of you have already commented on my post here..but wondering if anyone else can give me some more advice

also, selling the 18-70 for a 18-200 VR? yes, no, maybe?

forget about the sigma, its slow and cheap glass.

18-200vr is great but it costs a lot.

you can buy the 55-200vr (make sure you get the vr version because there is a regular version as well) for $300 and imo its the best value for performance lens for nikon bodies.

PQpine413

Sep 26th, 2007, 02:05 PM

i guess its more about laziness for switching between the 2 lens or have the full range in the 18-200

Insane_Pikachu

Sep 26th, 2007, 02:56 PM

Nice forum. I'm new to photography and I have no clue what to do. I don't have a digital camera..just my 35 mm camera..I've taken some pictures and I'll post it in the photo gallery. For some reason, I like film better than digital. I used to have a digital camera but it was so crappy and it broke. I'll just do it the old fashion way and when I get better, I'll invest in a digital SLR camera. I'm the type who enjoys observing my surroundings and I am currently studying graphic design. I'm sure photography and graphic design work well together so it's best if I start taking pictures now.

PQpine413

Oct 2nd, 2007, 07:57 AM

it's great to see how in a very short time this forum has thrived with a close group of contributors!

ah802

Oct 3rd, 2007, 05:59 PM

C'MON PEOPLE, JOIN! (http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoRFD/)I'm here...

The club should have a sticky here.... looked around didn't see a lot of info about this DAY DATE ETC. "so far only one person has responded to my post on rfd about meeting up. anyone els that wants to meet at 9 at the timothys at bay and queen let me know and i will alert everyone as to who will be showing."

nahim.a.a

Oct 3rd, 2007, 06:22 PM

I'm here...

The club should have a sticky here.... looked around didn't see a lot of info about this DAY DATE ETC. "so far only one person has responded to my post on rfd about meeting up. anyone els that wants to meet at 9 at the timothys at bay and queen let me know and i will alert everyone as to who will be showing."

that was for nuit blanche.

hopefully we'll organize something in the near future.