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We were also on Oasis last week in Sept 2011 and immediately came home and booked for Sept 15, 2012!!!! Same cabin! So excited to get on her again! Best vacation EVER!!!!

My DH and I were on Oasis last Sept also and are booked for Sept 15 too. My DH celebrating his birthday both years on ship. Have you been on the Roll Call board? I suggested the gift exchange for the Meet and Mingle but have had no response. We still have time to get it going, Would you be interested?

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These are just amazing photographs!

 

In the pics where you focus on a certain point and blur the rest, is that an in-camera feature of the GX-1?

 

I consider myself what you might call a photography hobbyist (i made that up :D). I own a DSLR and have also taken up a basic photography course to understand the camera and its features. But sometimes a DSLR is heavy to lug around, and my point and shoot takes mediocre photos (can't get rid of the point and shoot because I bought a diving case for it). The Lumix GX-1 would be a perfect in-between! Now, if only i had the budget...:( Those lenses are worth as much as the ultra-wides of my DLSR!:eek:

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@babu15 - Which photos are you referring to specifically? Generally the blurriness (depth of field) is controlled by the aperture of your lens, or the F-stop. A lower number means more light is being let in and you get a shallower depth of field (more background blur, called bokeh).

 

There are a few others where the center horizontal line is in focus and the rest is blurred. This is an in-camera feature called miniature mode. It's designed to simulate tilt-shift photography which can look really neat if done correctly (mine aren't that great).

 

Which DSLR do you have? I usually tell people that the lens and knowing how to manually adjust your camera settings will result in better pics than a pricy camera upgrade. The photography course you mentioned should really give you a much better understanding of these settings and result in improved photos all around :)

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@babu15 - Which photos are you referring to specifically? Generally the blurriness (depth of field) is controlled by the aperture of your lens, or the F-stop. A lower number means more light is being let in and you get a shallower depth of field (more background blur, called bokeh).

 

There are a few others where the center horizontal line is in focus and the rest is blurred. This is an in-camera feature called miniature mode. It's designed to simulate tilt-shift photography which can look really neat if done correctly (mine aren't that great).

 

Which DSLR do you have? I usually tell people that the lens and knowing how to manually adjust your camera settings will result in better pics than a pricy camera upgrade. The photography course you mentioned should really give you a much better understanding of these settings and result in improved photos all around :)

 

 

@playafly187 - I guess I was referring to the shots where only the center is in focus, and figured it was an in-camera feature. Nice!

 

I have one of Canon's earlier Rebels, and I also believe in investing in lenses more than getting a newer kit. I got the 24-70mm f/2.8 as my walk-around lens and I am quite happy with the sharpness and over-all performance (the bokeh is not too shabby either). But I am looking to invest once more in a good wide angle lens for landscapes and tight interior shots, and your pictures have convinced me more to make the purchase before my next cruise in December ;). Looking at the 10-22mm. The 16-35mm is what I am drooling over, actually, but it is just way beyond my budget :(.

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I have one of Canon's earlier Rebels, and I also believe in investing in lenses more than getting a newer kit. I got the 24-70mm f/2.8 as my walk-around lens and I am quite happy with the sharpness and over-all performance (the bokeh is not too shabby either). But I am looking to invest once more in a good wide angle lens for landscapes and tight interior shots, and your pictures have convinced me more to make the purchase before my next cruise in December ;). Looking at the 10-22mm. The 16-35mm is what I am drooling over, actually, but it is just way beyond my budget :(.

 

I was in the same boat as you... didn't know what lens to buy! The Canon 10-22mm was like $1000+ and I wasnt going to pay that. I got the Sigma 10-20mm lens for $500, then with the left over I bought the Canon 50mm fixed zoom lens with a f/1.8 (This will be great for very blurred backgrounds). I still had $400 left and with that I brought a battery grip, an extra battery and a tripod!! Just look outside of the Canon range, there are good lenses around!

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Asking a photographer what kind of camera he uses is like asking a carpenter what kind of hammer he uses. Cameras don't take great pictures, people do. It's all in the craftsmanship. :p

 

The images in this thread are great and shows a real professional behind the camera.

 

Thank you for your great shots! :cool:

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Those are absolutely breathtaking pictures playafly187!

 

I truly felt like I was on the Oasis, Labadee, Jamaica and Cozumel. This was a review that was practically all pictures and very little writing. Your pictures pretty much said it all.

 

Thank you so much for sharing!

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@babu15 - Which photos are you referring to specifically? Generally the blurriness (depth of field) is controlled by the aperture of your lens, or the F-stop. A lower number means more light is being let in and you get a shallower depth of field (more background blur, called bokeh).

 

There are a few others where the center horizontal line is in focus and the rest is blurred. This is an in-camera feature called miniature mode. It's designed to simulate tilt-shift photography which can look really neat if done correctly (mine aren't that great).

 

Which DSLR do you have? I usually tell people that the lens and knowing how to manually adjust your camera settings will result in better pics than a pricy camera upgrade. The photography course you mentioned should really give you a much better understanding of these settings and result in improved photos all around :)

 

Hi, I have been reviewing for endless weeks now and your photos are the best ever I've found. I am very tempted to but the panasonic luminix GS1, but the budget does not allow me. I was wondering if you can help me. I have a DLSR but no time to do the photography lessons (between two jobs and two very young kids). I have the 18-105 lens but I have no idea other than use the auto or manual and fiddle with some buttons to inc and dcrease lighting. I feel like I have not used the camera (i've had it since 09) to its fullest potential.. please help!!

 

i'd like to know how to use to create depth (bluriness or bokeh?), how did you do the night shot of the aft including the central park and how to use the macro for the foodporn? please...thanks

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