My wife's Coolpix is better than my D800
Mar 2, 2013 09:32:58 #
So there we are, snowmobiling through beautiful Yellowstone Park on a cold but sunny winter morning. The guide signals a stop because he spotted some trumpeter swans on a misty stream.
I unstrap the dry sack from the snowmobile, my cold hands fumbling to unroll it, frozen over with snow. I pull my camera backpack out, unzipping 3 compartments so i can switch from the wide angle to the telephoto plus a teleconverter. I drop to my knees, using the snowmobile seat as a rest and fire off several shots of the distant swans.
During this time, two of the swans have grown bored with my fumbling and have fallen asleep with their heads resting on their backs.
Meanwhile, my wife gets off her snowmobile, reaches inside her coat for the point and shoot camera tucked in the inside pocket. She takes one picture (heaven forbid we bracket or waste another push of the shutter button.)
Bottom line, there's times when that Coolpix S8100 a big advantage.
I unstrap the dry sack from the snowmobile, my cold hands fumbling to unroll it, frozen over with snow. I pull my camera backpack out, unzipping 3 compartments so i can switch from the wide angle to the telephoto plus a teleconverter. I drop to my knees, using the snowmobile seat as a rest and fire off several shots of the distant swans.
During this time, two of the swans have grown bored with my fumbling and have fallen asleep with their heads resting on their backs.
Meanwhile, my wife gets off her snowmobile, reaches inside her coat for the point and shoot camera tucked in the inside pocket. She takes one picture (heaven forbid we bracket or waste another push of the shutter button.)
Bottom line, there's times when that Coolpix S8100 a big advantage.
Misty warm river - D800
Before the swans fell asleep - S8100
Mar 2, 2013 09:38:35 #
Mar 2, 2013 09:41:39 #
Lacey Girl wrote:
I don't know, but I like yours too! Both are beautiful!
Thank you.
Of course the optimum would have been to wait until a better shot presented itself. But, when you are in a tour situation, often you just have to move on.
Mar 2, 2013 09:48:29 #
I would get frustrated sometimes when my friend with Nikon P510 got better results than I did (with a modest Canon T3i). I decided I just like to be in control! Also want the familiar weight and heft that I've known with SLR's since 1985.
Mar 2, 2013 12:01:06 #
I think your white balance is truer, hers is too warm. Suggest that you use a CPL filter in such situations. I'm still partial to yours.
Mar 2, 2013 12:14:01 #
They're both great shots!
Rule of thumb; when on a wildlife excursion, I always have a telephoto lens attached, because chances are that you I will not be able to close enough for a good photo with something lesser than a telephoto lens.
This will eliminate the time that it will take you to switch lenses.
Rule of thumb; when on a wildlife excursion, I always have a telephoto lens attached, because chances are that you I will not be able to close enough for a good photo with something lesser than a telephoto lens.
This will eliminate the time that it will take you to switch lenses.
Mar 2, 2013 13:06:34 #
Mar 2, 2013 13:35:18 #
Greg, looks like your wife has a better photographic eye than you. Why don't you two trade cameras.
I hate it when kids take better shots than me with their phones!!
Nice shots.
I hate it when kids take better shots than me with their phones!!
Nice shots.
Mar 2, 2013 13:50:04 #
wpbJoe
Loc: West Palm Beach, Fl
when even shooting any form of wildlife (including children) the best idea I can give you is to push the shutter button immediately
(on auto I hope) then you can start fooling around with other settings if necessary...and IF there's still something around still worth shooting....
I learned this about 30 years ago...walking in to a friends living room I was surprised to see this beautiful mulit colored cat....
I always carried a Casio EX P600...which I turned on and shot
the attached photo.....I never did get a 2nd shot....as the cat just bolted off the table and in to another room.
note: I can't find original file...so I shot the mounted 12" X 12"
print
(on auto I hope) then you can start fooling around with other settings if necessary...and IF there's still something around still worth shooting....
I learned this about 30 years ago...walking in to a friends living room I was surprised to see this beautiful mulit colored cat....
I always carried a Casio EX P600...which I turned on and shot
the attached photo.....I never did get a 2nd shot....as the cat just bolted off the table and in to another room.
note: I can't find original file...so I shot the mounted 12" X 12"
1st and only shot- Casio EX P600
Mar 2, 2013 14:20:26 #
IMHO her shot is better than yours, but not because of the difference in camera. She was just ready at the right time!
Mar 2, 2013 14:37:21 #
That is why I don't like taking my wife with me if she brings her point and shoot. I get embarassed easily.
Mar 2, 2013 17:14:18 #
Sounds like the fisherman with his carbon fiber rod and Shimano reel being outfished by his 7 year old daughter with a cane pole
Mar 2, 2013 17:37:12 #
It depends what you feel is necessary. If getting it out of your pocket is the only requirement then she wins...but I happen to think that quality of the image is paramount and a point and shoot aint gonna cut it even if I can whip it out quickly. :)
Mar 2, 2013 18:46:26 #
Darrian629 wrote:
They're both great shots!
Rule of thumb; when on a wildlife excursion, I always have a telephoto lens attached, because chances are that you I will not be able to close enough for a good photo with something lesser than a telephoto lens.
This will eliminate the time that it will take you to switch lenses.
Rule of thumb; when on a wildlife excursion, I always have a telephoto lens attached, because chances are that you I will not be able to close enough for a good photo with something lesser than a telephoto lens.
This will eliminate the time that it will take you to switch lenses.
I totally agree. But, part of my problem is I had my backpack before the teleconverter. It simply won't fit when it is on. And, if I would have had a bigger bag, then it wouldn't have fit in the dry sack the snowmobile company had. Always compromises.
Mar 2, 2013 18:50:15 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Greg, looks like your wife has a better photographic eye than you. Why don't you two trade cameras.
I hate it when kids take better shots than me with their phones!!
Nice shots.
I hate it when kids take better shots than me with their phones!!
Nice shots.
Hey, there's lots of folks with a better eye than me. I must say, she's been rubbing this shot in. That's ok. I want nothing more than to encourage her. We are going to Alaska this summer and we both are looking forward to the photo opportunities.
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