Taking Home Theater photos: What do you use? - Blu-ray Forum

ixlegitballinxl · 01-05-2009, 02:54 AM

There are a lot of pics in this section/gallery, and some of the photos I've seen have looked amazing, and some not so much.. I'm curious about what kind of camera's everyone uses to take their home theater photos.

SLR?
Point and shoot?
Cell phone?
Professional?

Share the info !!

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 03:02 AM

I have yet to take pics of my setup. But if I was going to. I would use an Advance Point & Shoot or a DSLR.

clyon · 01-05-2009, 03:15 AM

I used a Canon D450 DSLR with a canon US len set at 28mm with a polarizer filter, shot at hightest rez. of 12.2m
Full manuel mode, yes the 1st photo sucks, I had it on portrait mode.

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 03:31 AM

Advanced point and shoot for all of my screen shots and home theater photos...

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/...0fd/index.html

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Advanced point and shoot for all of my screen shots and home theater photos...

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/...0fd/index.html

I seen some nice pics taken with that camera. But I still think the Canon G9 is one of the top dogs for Advance Point & Shoot.

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

I seen some nice pics taken with that camera. But I still think the Canon G is one of the top dogs for Advance Point & Shoot.

It better for 300 dollars more. I kept my camera purchase reserved in anticipation of my upcoming DSLR....

ixlegitballinxl · 01-05-2009, 04:02 AM

which is? lol

i'm learning to use my canon xsi rebel!

Got a lot of good info from forum members here..

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

It better for 300 dollars more. I kept my camera purchase reserved in anticipation of my upcoming DSLR....

I got my G9 new for $400 with a 8 Gig SDHC. If your camera is really a $100, then wow. In all honesty I should have grabbed one of them.

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 04:07 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Around $550 here, and yes I got mine for under $200. I figured if I was going to spend over 500 dollars I might as well get a DSLR.

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Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

which is? lol

i'm learning to use my canon xsi rebel!

Got a lot of good info from forum members here..

Not sure yet, I have a good year on this camera to justify it. It really has been a great camera for the money.

Siri · 01-05-2009, 04:09 AM

Nikon Coolpix S610. Got it as a gift for Christmas. Would like to take some screenshots with it.

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Around $550 here, and yes I got mine for under $200. I figured if I was going to spend over 500 dollars I might as well get a DSLR.

Not sure yet, I have a good year on this camera to justify it. It really has been a great camera for the money.

Hmmm, I will have to recommend that Camera for my brother. I know the biggest reason I got the G9 was for it's performance and manual control similar to a DSLR. How I could easily slip it into concerts since it does not look like "Professional" camera. But if I am lucky I can try and get my flash gun under the radar.

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 04:16 AM

I had a hard time finding a good setting for concerts, but for everyday use it is great. Definitely better than most in the price range.

As for screenshots, I have had good results...

https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/1354_full.jpg

That is also handheld.

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 04:18 AM

That's a nice sharp/clear screenshot.

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 04:33 AM

It does good, I still want to upgrade though. I am just afraid once I get a DSLR I will be spending all kinds of cash on different lenses...

It might be better off in, ohhhhhh a kids college fund. Ya know?????

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

It might be better off in, ohhhhhh a kids college fund. Ya know?????

No, I don't know. I can't have kids, lol?

But yea, I could be getting more certificates, lol. i am getting my A+ Certification this month. But after that I either want a new TV or Camera!!! But I should be getting my Net +, that would be smarter.

ixlegitballinxl · 01-05-2009, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

It does good, I still want to upgrade though. I am just afraid once I get a DSLR I will be spending all kinds of cash on different lenses...

It might be better off in, ohhhhhh a kids college fund. Ya know?????

that's what im shopping around for now.. it's ok to spend, as long as your saving also

that's my motto

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

No, I don't know. I can't have kids, lol?

But yea, I could be getting more certificates, lol. i am getting my A+ Certification this month. But after that I either want a new TV or Camera!!! But I should be getting my Net +, that would be smarter.

Congrats on the certs, they never hurt and probably help a lot. I have 0, but could probably pass most. I am the manager of my IT department and love the field, so have fun with it!

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

that's what im shopping around for now.. it's ok to spend, as long as your saving also

that's my motto

I know, I just worry about funds to much. We penny pinch, but go out to eat 3 days a week. We are a sick bunch!

SHines-IT · 01-05-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Congrats on the certs, they never hurt and probably help a lot. I have 0, but could probably pass most. I am the manager of my IT department and love the field, so have fun with it!

Yea, I am just looking for a decent paying job through college... Even if it means working at Geek Squad.

JasonR · 01-05-2009, 04:54 AM

What I did was find a entry level help desk position and bust my butt to the top. It will take some time, probably even a couple of years, just be patient.

01-05-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	Taking Home Theater photos: What do you use? There are a lot of pics in this section/gallery, and some of the photos I've seen have looked amazing, and some not so much.. I'm curious about what kind of camera's everyone uses to take their home theater photos. SLR? Point and shoot? Cell phone? Professional? Share the info !!

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01-05-2009, 03:02 AM	#2
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	I have yet to take pics of my setup. But if I was going to. I would use an Advance Point & Shoot or a DSLR.

01-05-2009, 03:15 AM	#3
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	I used a Canon D450 DSLR with a canon US len set at 28mm with a polarizer filter, shot at hightest rez. of 12.2m Full manuel mode, yes the 1st photo sucks, I had it on portrait mode.

01-05-2009, 03:31 AM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Advanced point and shoot for all of my screen shots and home theater photos... http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/...0fd/index.html

01-05-2009, 04:02 AM	#7
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	which is? lol i'm learning to use my canon xsi rebel! Got a lot of good info from forum members here..

01-05-2009, 04:09 AM	#10
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	Nikon Coolpix S610. Got it as a gift for Christmas. Would like to take some screenshots with it.

01-05-2009, 04:16 AM	#12
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I had a hard time finding a good setting for concerts, but for everyday use it is great. Definitely better than most in the price range. As for screenshots, I have had good results... https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/1354_full.jpg That is also handheld.

01-05-2009, 04:18 AM	#13
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	That's a nice sharp/clear screenshot.

01-05-2009, 04:33 AM	#14
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	It does good, I still want to upgrade though. I am just afraid once I get a DSLR I will be spending all kinds of cash on different lenses... It might be better off in, ohhhhhh a kids college fund. Ya know?????

01-05-2009, 04:54 AM	#20
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	What I did was find a entry level help desk position and bust my butt to the top. It will take some time, probably even a couple of years, just be patient.

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