http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:ascovit&section=today deviantART RSS for by:ascovit en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:32:48 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/28758087/ http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/28758087/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:00:02 PST I got my gear altogether, I got some pretty darn good books, I got a couple of friends as talentless as me, trying to make the effort to make themselves a little better (or a lot), I got my mood on, and I'm ready to post new stuff, as soon as I can get around to it.
So for my 2 subscribers who are actually going to read this, I'm promising myself, in front of the forementioned witnesses, that I will do my best to be as active as possible.
And as always, tips and hints are always welcomed.
I'm gonna use my EOS 30D, a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 and Cokin P120 filters to post all of my mediocre work, in hope that with your help, sometime, I will get it right.
So see all of you pretty soon...
PS: sorry for faving without commenting...I guess I'm a bigger procrastinator than I thought I am!

]]> ~ascovit http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/20612344/ http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/20612344/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:02:29 PDT I got my Canon EOS 30D...yaaay! Finally! Ok, next step... what lens to get? Well, I guess, first of all, I should ask myself what do I want to shoot? People, landscapes, macros? Well, I ended up wanting an all-day lens...
Here are the finalists (please believe me I have read about 10 times every review available on the net about these lenses, I just need some real advice):

Sigma AF 70mm f/2.8 EX DG macro (I mainly used [link])
Sigma AF 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG macro ([link])
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]([link])
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM (i thiink you all know this one)

I seem to be strangely attracted to the Sigma 24-70 MONSTER, just because of it's size and build quality, although it has some flaws (big flares, 82mm filters not that cheap, not sharp at all, some say).
The Sigma 70mm is an EISA winner, so is the Tamron.
I kinda gave up on prime lens, because I want a more "all-rounder" at this time. So...which one? The Sigma 24-70 (which is for full frames, btw) or the award winning, but smaller, cheaper-plastic feeling Tamron 17-50mm with a lot more CA ? They're both on my shopping list, but only one can remain. Comparing photos on the net doesn't really help, as my eyes cannot simply notice any big quality differences (and in any case, I'll never have to view a photo at full res, as I don't print and don't need full views on my 15 inch LCD). I just don't wanna flip the coin on this one!

]]> ~ascovit http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/14157765/ http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/14157765/ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:35:26 PDT incorrect WB, stupid out-of-focus portraits, high level of in-camera noise reduction and none of the punchy effect from a real SLR. Very dissapointed with my camera and myself...I bought a Kenko Circ Pol which cost a lot of money and does very little for that tiny CCD...so, yeah, we learn from our mistakes...I just wish I would be good at something from the start, just havin' a sixth sense about anything...'guess I'm just average

]]> ~ascovit http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/13689807/ http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/13689807/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:39:47 PDT Ok, here's the dilema...A Fuji S6500fd...which is a good enough camera for people like me (noobs @ photo ). I'm thinking of buying some filters...maybe my pics will be better this way. Although I realise that much of the filter's function can be reproduced by software, I'm still interested in at least buying a Hoya IR R72 and a ND filter, and also a CIRC POL Hoya...Thing is...I got my eyes set on CIRC POL...just 'cause, from what I've read and heard from real photographers, it's a must-have filter. So, CIRC POL it is! But what kind? I'm thinking of Hoya, but they have a lot of models...CIRC POL with HMC, Low Profile frame, Digital Multi Coated and other stuff, then there is the Hoya CIRC POL Pro series...I could give u a link to the store, but it's in Romanian, so I don't think it would be much of a help...as for my Romanian DevFriends, I'm sure u know which store I'm thinking of
I'm also thinking of buying a Cokin P system - the P120 and P121...is the investment worth on my DSLR-like camera?
Some thoughts, please...I already have an opinion on this, but I need some approval from you, more experienced photographers
Thank u for all you'r upcoming advice!


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Oh well, what doesn't kill you, leaves you with no money in your pocket, I always say!
This SUnday I went to a photoshoot with SassenachJC and soon I'll be posting new photos...
Wish me luck, anyone who reads this before 11 o'clock (GMT +2)

]]> ~ascovit http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/13042613/ http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/13042613/ Mon, 21 May 2007 18:49:06 PDT [link]

]]> ~ascovit http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/12822964/ http://ascovit.deviantart.com/journal/12822964/ Thu, 03 May 2007 01:07:48 PDT And yes, all of them are crazy!

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