I’m doing pretty well with Lightroom. Peter McKinnon runs some good tutorials.
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Peter McKinnon is legit. Everything he does is so dang good
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Going to post a dump in the Golf Photos thread soon, stay tuned. It’s amazing how good angles and post processing can make a relatively uninspiring course pop.
@TCRBrad taught me well: “Pictures should convince someone they should have played that course on that day.”
I can’t remember the big three you mentioned, though…
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What sorts of things to do you want make or use it for?
Except photoshopping a mountain in the backdrop of a desert shot, but yeah other than that.
Logo design mainly, with the idea to have things embroidered at a later date. But digital logos for the time being
ok so after seeing some awesome photos on this site and as a result of @TCRBrad making the suggestion, here i am…
im a noob when it comes to photography for the most part, took a couple classes in HS cause it was fun but never really did much with it after that.
i like taking picture on the course and on vacation of landscapes, architecture, stuff like that but do so only with my phone which isnt great
i looked up the cameras @TCRBrad mentioned he used in a different thread and they look awesome, but unfortunately im not nearly ready to drop that kind of $$ on a camera of my own yet
any suggestions on some noob started cameras to get me into this more?
see a couple cannon’s near by for around $150-200…any suggestions? powershot? eos rebel? any guidance would be appreciated
I prefer NIkon. And while it is $80 over the range you want, I loooooooooooove the D90. The best camera I have ever used.
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You definitely don’t need a 7dmarkii
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If you want the newest camera technology, go mirrorless. Sony’s 5100 and 6000 aren’t too expensive, and are great ways to get into the mirrorless game. Canon’s EOS M100 is a little more expensive, but they sell kits with two lenses to give you a TON of flexibility.
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You can absolutely use a point and shoot on the golf course. They’re SUPER light, generally not super expensive, and shooting video with them is really really easy (gives you that option). That’s what I use while walking (G5x). Just do a little homework on brands, features, and consider what you want to get out of a camera.
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i mean it looks incredible, theres no doubt about that, but yeah complete overkill haha
I’d start with a good point and shoot or entry level mirrorless. The Sony a6000 is a great starting point.
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I personally find that DSLR’s with an interchangeable lens is a really big pain in the ass to take on the golf course and you’ll find yourself not using it more than using it. Obviously great for vacations and what not, but it becomes a pain to take on the course with you. Just something to consider.
Mirrorless is the way to go, I think. Small, compact, easy to carry, and fits in your bag or on vacation easily.
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Seriously check out the “G” line of Canon’s point and shoots
The G9x is newer and I haven’t played with one yet, basically every “influencer” uses the G7x, and I use a G5x
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i really appreciate all of your input on this…thanks for pointing me in the right direction here
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I sold my Sony a5100 a while back and bought a Sony RX100 V. I found with a larger camera I just NEVER took it on the golf course, and I wanted something powerful, small, and compact to take everywhere with me.
While the RX100 V is expensive, you can get the original RX100 pretty close to the price you’re talking about and it’s going to be fantastic for what functionality you’re looking for.
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I have been so intrigued by the RX100 V. It looks like a great camera.
I used it to take all of these. Pinehurst actually reached out and asked if I’d allow them to use the picture of 18 on #4 for website/marketing purposes and I said sure. (edit: I meant this as a “so it must take OK pictures”)
I cheated a little too and bought a “used” one from Amazon Warehouse for like $300 less than retail price, and it was brand new. Highly recommend it. Can be frustrating with zoom/aperture limitations, but overall great camera.
https://refuge.nolayingup.com/t/nlu-event-at-pinehurst-a-requiem-for-the-team/8126/1479?u=alexshreff
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Dang, that camera packs a punch.
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We’ve been a big Canon family and have been very happy. Started with a Powershot, (added a small Nikon Coolpix that sucked, but I could throw in my jacket while snowboarding and not care if it broke), moved to a Canon EOS Rebel, and finally my wife now uses a Canon 6D. Each step has helped us (mainly my wife) take better pictures. But I don’t think it would have worked if we had started at the top.
My wife does photography work on the side and really learned on the Rebel. Like has been said, a DSLR is bulkier so more difficult to take on the course. But it will give the most freedom to learn and take great pictures. If I was going to start over, I would look for a low end DSLR. That way you can shoot in manual mode and learn how everything works and how to take better pictures. Honestly, you’re probably going to end up with a bigger camera with different lenses anyway, so why not just start at the bottom of those. And if you stay with the same brand, you won’t have to buy new lens when you upgrade.
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