Camera and photography thread

[FatBoy]

Some great light in those shots FB, what lens are you using?

The first three shots Canon 5D MK11 - 70-200 F2.8 L
Last shot Panasonic GF1 Zeiss Contax G 45mm

[hhfarang]

Can anybody recommend good places around Hilton Resort to shoot? I'll be there for 2 days. Not sure of the itinerary yet.

The balcony of their rooftop restaurant:

Or on the beach directly behind the hotel at sunrise:

[FatBoy]

I remember when I could do this - but it was a long long time ago!

B-Boy dancer at Cicada night market

[hhfarang]

If I can ever afford it, I'm going to get this camera. It's a mirrorless Micro Four Thirds 16mp camera and I've had good experiences with Panasonic pocket point and shoot and super zoom cameras.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcg3/

[TingTongJohn]

I am always on the look out for new or out of the way places to take some pictures..Anyone have any suggestions for the Hua Hin and surrounding area? Been to a few such as Wat Huai Mongkol and
Wat Khao Takiab and La pa U falls. I do love to wander around the temples that is for sure.The list keeps getting bigger. Your advice and maybe a bit of a review would be nice.

Khop Khun Khrap
TTJ

[dtaai-maai]

The list is endless, but near to Hua Hin you could start with Kao Tao and Hat Sai Noi and the temple/shrine on the hill in between the two.
Then work your way south to the Pranburi Forest Park and then Paknampran (nice viewpoint there with a Chinese temple not far from Mermaid Cruises, whose river trip is another good photo op) and on to Dolphin Bay.
But it's a bit like asking where you can get decent seafood - everywhere!

[TingTongJohn]

The list is endless, but near to Hua Hin you could start with Kao Tao and Hat Sai Noi and the temple/shrine on the hill in between the two.
Then work your way south to the Pranburi Forest Park and then Paknampran (nice viewpoint there with a Chinese temple not far from Mermaid Cruises, whose river trip is another good photo op) and on to Dolphin Bay.
But it's a bit like asking where you can get decent seafood - everywhere!

Yes I know it is a very open question in a broad sense. Just wanted peoples views. Thank you for the suggestions..Paknampran was and is going to be my next stop asi heard it over looks alot of the area. Once again thank you for the suggestions.

TTJ

[dtaai-maai]

Good luck to you - I recommend you contact Barrys (forum name) at Mermaid Cruises and have a look round his place. Plenty of photo ops at the marina there, whether or not you take the trip.

Personally, I've seen enough temples to last me a lifetime!

[traveller2]

The list is endless, but near to Hua Hin you could start with Kao Tao and Hat Sai Noi and the temple/shrine on the hill in between the two.
Then work your way south to the Pranburi Forest Park and then Paknampran (nice viewpoint there with a Chinese temple not far from Mermaid Cruises, whose river trip is another good photo op) and on to Dolphin Bay.
But it's a bit like asking where you can get decent seafood - everywhere!

TTJ, I would agree with DM.

Sam Roi Yot national park is another good place for photo's, so many caves and hills to climb for good picture opportunities, assuming you want to travel that far south (about 30km south of Pranburi, I think)? A few nice places just off the beaten track, on the way to SRY as well.

t2

[TingTongJohn]

The list is endless, but near to Hua Hin you could start with Kao Tao and Hat Sai Noi and the temple/shrine on the hill in between the two.
Then work your way south to the Pranburi Forest Park and then Paknampran (nice viewpoint there with a Chinese temple not far from Mermaid Cruises, whose river trip is another good photo op) and on to Dolphin Bay.
But it's a bit like asking where you can get decent seafood - everywhere!

TTJ, I would agree with DM.

Sam Roi Yot national park is another good place for photo's, so many caves and hills to climb for good picture opportunities, assuming you want to travel that far south (about 30km south of Pranburi, I think)? A few nice places just off the beaten track, on the way to SRY as well.

t2

Thank you sir..It is noted..There are no dumb questions just dumb people...O.K strike that..There are dumb questions. I hope mine is not in this regard. I just look to people who have been dare and done that for some pointers(thank you again)

[STEVE G]

The list is endless, but near to Hua Hin you could start with Kao Tao and Hat Sai Noi and the temple/shrine on the hill in between the two.
Then work your way south to the Pranburi Forest Park and then Paknampran (nice viewpoint there with a Chinese temple not far from Mermaid Cruises, whose river trip is another good photo op) and on to Dolphin Bay.
But it's a bit like asking where you can get decent seafood - everywhere!

TTJ, I would agree with DM.

Sam Roi Yot national park is another good place for photo's, so many caves and hills to climb for good picture opportunities, assuming you want to travel that far south (about 30km south of Pranburi, I think)? A few nice places just off the beaten track, on the way to SRY as well.

t2

I've seen some spectacular pictures taken from the top of one of those mountains in Sam Roi Yot but I've never found one that you can easily get up of without mountaineering through jungle; if anyone knows a way of getting up there I would be interested to know the route.

[buksida]

Hin Lek Fai is a good spot, as mentioned Wat Khao Tao, you could walk around that labyrinth all day and still not see everything, great place. Prachaub also has some spectacular lookouts.

Here are some pics to give you an idea: http://www.huahinpictures.com/

Don't forget to post your shots on the Thailand Photography thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8726

[buksida]

After months of rumors and years of waiting, Nikon has finally announced the D800, the latest addition to the company's DSLR lineup. After some flood-induced delays, the new full-frame camera will be available in March for $2,999.95, and it's full of new features and upgrades. Rather than a lite version of the recently announced D4 like the D700 was to the D3, the D800 has a new angle: Nikon is aiming the new camera squarely at the Canon 5D Mark II, which has so far held something of a monopoly in the video world. Nikon thinks it can change that.

Full Story: Washington Post

I want one!

[FatBoy]

After months of rumors and years of waiting, Nikon has finally announced the D800, the latest addition to the company's DSLR lineup. After some flood-induced delays, the new full-frame camera will be available in March for $2,999.95, and it's full of new features and upgrades. Rather than a lite version of the recently announced D4 like the D700 was to the D3, the D800 has a new angle: Nikon is aiming the new camera squarely at the Canon 5D Mark II, which has so far held something of a monopoly in the video world. Nikon thinks it can change that.

Full Story: Washington Post

I want one!

BUT -see this!

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/02/5d-s ... k-iii-cr1/

I think I'm gonna need a bigger computer

[buksida]

That's monster! I've always been a Nikon boy though so will stick with them, I'm actually in the market for a new D7000 but since the floods prices in Thailand have skyrocketed