There are folks on this website that use point and shoot cameras every day and take some really creative, fantastic photos. Would anyone be interested in putting down their DSLR's, digging their point and shoot cameras out of the closet (or borrowing one), and taking a week's worth of p/s shots? It's totally possible to take amazing, fun, and creative images with a point and shoot camera, so I bet we'd see some awesome photos!
I'm personally going to give it a go, maybe starting on July 5. It would be really fun if I had others to play along with! Maybe they could be tagged the same so everyone can view them in one place.
Loni, Normally I would totally be up for this because I love my point n' shoot and usually have it in my purse. It takes great photos, however, the flash is broken and I just shipped it back to Canon. Luckily it is still under the year warranty. I may be without for a couple of weeks:(
I never thought about any actual rules or official "challenge". Just use a p/s for a week however you want to and see what we come up with. I've noticed a lot of comments about p/s cameras being limiting in comparison to DSLR's. So I thought it might be fun if a bunch of us were all on the same page for a week and see what happens. Although they do have their limits, I don't think p/s are as limiting as some think and with all the creative people on this website, there could be some pretty interesting things coming from them!
I think all or most p/s cameras have a manual setting. I know mine does. Maybe someone could enlighten me on that.
You mean between a point and shoot and a DSLR? If that's what you mean, the DSLR's have interchangeable lenses. With p/s, you get what's on the camera and that's it.
That's all I have is a P/S.. so im down.. I want a DSLR but im a brooke B.. Thinking about buying one with my Finacial Aid this years..silly me! I have a DSLR but its the good ole 35mm... So bring this on! lol
yep im up for that lol , my p & s has no manual settings i dont think so its all on auto lol but yeh id love this challenge lol im in anything that will give me a giggle lol
Anyone wanting to have a go at this can swap with me... You can use my point-and-shoot camera, and I'll get to play around with your fancy camera, which will be fun!
You should choose a tag, so we can search the participating pics. IF I had a DSLR, I would put it down to participate, but I'll be participating anyway since I only p&s. And that descibes my photo style as well.
I use both a DSLR and a point and shoot at different times for different reasons. I'm visiting my hometown this week and was excited to be able to use my DSLR ~ although I will continue to use the point and shoot too ~ Hmmm, I suppose I could post only a point and shoot pic for the project ~ it certainly doesn't keep me from taking pics with the DSLR I guess ~ so, now I'm kind of rambling.
I'll try . . . that's the best I can offer.
What will the tag be?
And what is SOOC???
I'm new to this, and I'm actually going to try to do the whole year on just my new P&S (or my phone, if I'm desperate). I feel like I rely too heavily on my DSLR as it is, and i really want to learn the ins and outs of my P&S!
The idea of doing the whole year SOOC is intriguing as well... think I'll try it!
I'm a DSLR user - but I'll put it down and shoot with my P&S for a week. I think your idea about tagging them is a good idea so we can find them too. Count me in as of the 5th.
Just like the other Michelle posting up there, I also just started using DSLR, haha. I still have my P&S camera mostly whenever I go though, so I'll give this a shot. I thought perhaps a combination of SOOC and P&S can be challenging enough for both P&S and DSLR users? Especially for people like me who always edit things such as color, distracting objects or noise from my photos...
By the way do we already have a tag for this challenge already?
Sounds good to me! July 5-11 all P&S for me! That means I'll have to take it to photography class with me too and see what kind of shots I can get. We are shooting classic cars on Wednesday.
Bugger... no card reader (also packed) and I got rid of iphoto a long time ago from my mac, and thats the only thing I had that liked canon. Just did a test run, but nothing will get the images onto my computer. I will do mine a week after, once I've moved in. sorry. I do wanna join in tho, lol.
My Sony HD10 Cybershot is not exactly a P & S, its a digital still camera, but I love capturing shots with it regardless! Its always in my hadbag anyway since my DSLR is so bulky and massive to carry around with me to work on a daily basis! lets just hope Cape Town is lovely whether this week!
As Joe says, what should we tag the shots?
I think this is great idea! I use a point and shoot everyday (as much as I'd love a SLR, I just don't have the dough right now) and I'd be really interested in seeing what everyone will produce! I'm sure it would be great!
Maybe I just don't get it, but I've uploaded my first photo of the p/s theme, tagged it as theme-ps, but when I searched to see if anyone else had posted yet, I get my photo, along with every other photo tagged with the word "theme", for example, "theme-eerie, etc. Should we try a different tag? Anyone have suggestions or know how this works?
I'm just getting the theme-ps ones. I did think about the fact that Ross may not want us to use theme in the tag though since it might interfere with the normal theme.
Maybe we should have just done pointandshoot or some tag like that, minus the word theme.
I thought of that, too Karen. But I think if Ross doesn't want us to, he'll probably say something, then we can change it. I think others have done similar ones before - the abc challenge for instance.
Hi there please count me in on the challenge, I use a P & S or iphone for my project, my SLR is old school film! will go bach & re-tag my photos for this week! Looking forward to seeing the results & getting inspiration. I've already seen loads of stunning P & S images on this site.
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I think all or most p/s cameras have a manual setting. I know mine does. Maybe someone could enlighten me on that.
Can we get some DSLR users to commit?
I have my last portrait workshop on tuesday so i'm not sure if i'll DSLR it or just P&S
Oh well. Let's do it. I'd say post-processing in photoshop or other program is optional. Opinions?
I'll try . . . that's the best I can offer.
What will the tag be?
And what is SOOC???
I think the two things should be separate challenges. P&S and SOOC. I'm up for both!
The idea of doing the whole year SOOC is intriguing as well... think I'll try it!
We starting Monday the 5th yeah? Need to charge mine up!
Mines automatic on everything I think, so will be fun!
Hey - what should we tag them?
By the way do we already have a tag for this challenge already?
I should be happy not to lug around my big DSLR all week! :-)
As Joe says, what should we tag the shots?
Nice and simple :-) I'm excited to see what we get! I hope more dslr users will join in!
Maybe we should have just done pointandshoot or some tag like that, minus the word theme.
My first shot is up :)
I found it! So I'm in! This is going to very stretching, I haven't used the thing in about a year and a half, and we were not on good terms then :)
Thanks for joining in Glenys! And Froi! And everyone!
I've seen some gorgeous photos already, and it's only day two :-)