Photography, Art & Design Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:52 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:52 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/photography-art-design.79/ Thu, 07 May 2026 09:43:56 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/think-about-a-new-camera.388071/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/think-about-a-new-camera.388071/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
The lenses that came with it started sticking when zooming in so I recently replaced it with a similar lense and also bought a 55mm fixed lense too as that seemed to be recommended.

I have no idea what I should go for, do I go budget again and maybe splash out on a good lense or should I save and get something mid range.

Probably have about 5 to 600 quid.]]> 65 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:11:57 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/photo-of-the-day.172219/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/photo-of-the-day.172219/ invalid@example.com (bentleya) bentleya Post your Photo of the Day​
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]]> 7468 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:47 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cameras-on-artemis-ii-lunar-orbit-mission.388341/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cameras-on-artemis-ii-lunar-orbit-mission.388341/ invalid@example.com (Byron C) Byron C
What I didn’t know was that the D5s were the primary cameras for this mission, and that they’re nine years old. This article gives a good overview:...

Cameras on Artemis II lunar orbit mission]]> 3 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:23:24 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/dji-osmo-pocket-3-for-interviews-event-footage.388188/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/dji-osmo-pocket-3-for-interviews-event-footage.388188/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree
My initial plan was to use my existing absolutely ancient DSLR, a Nikon D3200. I've been having a play, though, and the results... aren't good. Even with all the office lights on, the footage is grainy; there's no in-body stabilisation so it's shaky too. The only way I got anything half-decent was by using at least a monopod if not a...

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 for Interviews/Event Footage?]]> 2 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:21:45 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/from-nikon-d3200-to-d-something-z-something.388190/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/from-nikon-d3200-to-d-something-z-something.388190/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree even more money. Hooray!

I've had a Nikon D3200 for... a little over 12 years, apparently. £331.55 with 18-55mm kit lens in November 2013. I've used it for event coverage and it's been... acceptable, mostly. Not great, though. The product shots I can get out of it in the home studio are great, though, I love those. No complaints there.

As I've mentioned elsewhere, I'm currently being drafted in to doing more event coverage including video, and...

From Nikon D3200 to... D-Something? Z-something?]]> 3 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:41:51 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/anyone-played-with-a-dwarf-3.388186/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/anyone-played-with-a-dwarf-3.388186/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree
Reviews are generally positive, though it's hard to find ones that sound like the person actually knows what they're talking about (one I read described its ability to photograph "deep-sky objects, like the sun and moon"(!))

Things I already know:

• You ain't seeing planets with this...

Anyone Played With a Dwarf 3?]]> 4 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:12:18 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-us-your-pets.258924/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-us-your-pets.258924/ invalid@example.com (666painkiller) 666painkiller

my two fun fighting today Misty and Molly]]> 270 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:13:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/so-i-didnt-fix-my-clunky-zoom.387958/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/so-i-didnt-fix-my-clunky-zoom.387958/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
Bought a couple of new to me lenses from cex and they are fine so i decided i have nothing to lose so proceed to dismantle the stock lens.

only really wanted to see if it was a lose screw but ended up completely dismantling the lens, all was going well until i separated the two parts of the zoom mechanism not noticing there was still a ribbon cable connected.... well that's the...

So i didnt fix my clunky zoom]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:10:22 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/52-project-for-2025-join-in.387431/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/52-project-for-2025-join-in.387431/ invalid@example.com (veato) veato
It's macro themed (close ups without an actual macro lens are fine) and any kit or skill level is welcome so feel free to join over on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/groups/52projectmacro/

If I manage to do anything half decent or interesting, and anyone is interested, I'll possibly post it here with a 'how it was done' bit as I expect to be...

52 Project for 2025 - Join in!]]> 7 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:10:28 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/scanning-old-magazines-a-worklog.387572/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/scanning-old-magazines-a-worklog.387572/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree
Current equipment:

• Desktop (Ryzen 2700X, 32GB, 1TB SSD/6TB HDD, Ubuntu 20.04)
• Fujitsu Fi-7260 (A4 documents canner with dual-element automatic document feeder)
• Fujitsu SP-1425 (A4 flatbed scanner with dual-element automatic document feeder)
• Other SP-1425 (my old one, has a bad element in the ADF which...

Scanning Old Magazines - a Worklog]]> 94 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:17:27 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/potensic-atom-1-2.387561/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/potensic-atom-1-2.387561/ invalid@example.com (5aboy) 5aboy

Does anyone know anything about the potensic brand..my boy is wanting a drone for his 8th birthday and I've never found a cheap one I like that I have used for more then 5 mins.
So I'm thinking of getting a 'proper' drone but one that doesn't cost crazy moneys.

Any ideas if these ones are good.?]]> 1 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:32 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/a3-scanner-recommendations.387556/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/a3-scanner-recommendations.387556/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree
I've got a Fujitsu document scanner - one of the posh ones with a flatbed scanner plus a duplex ADF with integrated scanning elements. It's ace, it can scan a double-sided A4 sheet in, like, a second and a half at 300dpi (though I normally use 600dpi.)

It's fantastic for magazines with proper binding and a decent gutter, where I don't mind destroying the original: slice...

A3 Scanner Recommendations?]]> 4 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:56:31 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-ditherinator.387455/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-ditherinator.387455/ invalid@example.com (Gareth Halfacree) Gareth Halfacree The Ditherinator, and I love it. Lets you... well, dither images. With custom colour palettes.

Like, a one-bit palette and the Atkinson algorithm from the original Macintosh:

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Or maybe you were more of a CGA type, with the Sierra algorithm?

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And it's amazing how far the EGA palette stretches with a bit of Burkes:

View attachment 87607]]> 2 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:37:49 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cameras-dslr-mirrorless-recommendations-where-to-start.387118/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cameras-dslr-mirrorless-recommendations-where-to-start.387118/ invalid@example.com (DeadP1xels) DeadP1xels
Honestly I’m not sure where to start with it. model numbers don’t seem to logically align (to me?) so it’s hard to know what’s old and new. So many brands & price ranges it’s hard to know where to begin looking to narrow my search.

I unfortunately don’t have a camera shop locally (which would have been my first point of call)

Any recommendations on how to narrow my...

Cameras DSLR/Mirrorless - Recommendations/Where to start?]]> 32 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:02:09 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/travel-camera-choice.386185/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/travel-camera-choice.386185/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal Travel Camera Choice]]> 31 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:03:06 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-first-camera-for-teen.386462/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-first-camera-for-teen.386462/ invalid@example.com (blackerthanblack) blackerthanblack I don't think she needs a multitude of infinitely variable settings - something that is relatively simple to get some good results out of will be good. Also something that is relatively compact...

What First Camera for Teen]]> 11 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:41:15 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/tablet-for-an-art-student.386374/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/tablet-for-an-art-student.386374/ invalid@example.com (Cookie Monster) Cookie Monster
She has no desire to own a PC and often used her mams 2012 MacBook Pro.

Does anyone have any recommendations?]]> 17 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:05:32 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/can-any-one-recommend-me-a-lense.386141/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/can-any-one-recommend-me-a-lense.386141/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
Is there any lenses that are decent that aren't really expensive that I can use on it for now and continue to use on a newer camera in the future.

I know decent lenses make a huge difference but I just cant afford one right now, a second hand 18-55 is £38 from cex...

Can any one recommend me a lense.]]> 2 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:11:45 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/free-video-eidtting-software.385967/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/free-video-eidtting-software.385967/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
The one that comes with windows 10 seems to be a bit restrictive unless I'm not doing things right.

Doesn't need anything fancy, just be able to cut sections out, add music and a few special effects.]]> 1 Wed, 24 May 2023 23:31:25 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/might-be-time-to-switch-brands-advice-sought.385413/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/might-be-time-to-switch-brands-advice-sought.385413/ invalid@example.com (Cthippo) Cthippo
About a year ago my DSLR died and other things have been higher priority than replacing it. The problem is, technology has moved on and it hasn't moved in a direction I like.

I have been using superzoom lenses since the film days (Tamron 28-300 followed by a Sony 18-250). I started in the Minolta ecosystem and have evolved to Sony, my last body being an Alpha 55. The problem is, that generation was the last...

Might be time to switch brands - advice sought]]> 3