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Mar 26, 2017 10:40:18   #
droszel
 
I've noted that some photographers seem to distinguish camera models based upon how suitable a particular model is for, say, landscapes vs sporting events. What features make a particular model better for one over the other?

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Mar 26, 2017 10:44:40   #
DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
 
Frames per second, focus speed and focus tracking.

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Mar 26, 2017 10:57:49   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
droszel wrote:
I've noted that some photographers seem to distinguish camera models based upon how suitable a particular model is for, say, landscapes vs sporting events. What features make a particular model better for one over the other?


The Canon 1DX Mark 2 and the Nikon D5 are professional cameras that are suited for sports activities. Speed is the reason. For crop sensor cameras, it would be the Nikon D500 and the Canon 7D Mark 2. The D500 is good for wildlife photography too. As for landscapes, I generally would choose a proper, quality lens for that type of photography. However, I am certain there are some cameras that excel better than others. I just don't know which cameras they are.

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Mar 26, 2017 10:59:46   #
chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
...add sensor size and megapixel density...

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Mar 26, 2017 13:32:40   #
droszel
 
So, it seems (logically) that speed works for sports. But speed isn't a deterrent for landscape, is it?

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Mar 26, 2017 14:11:48   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
droszel wrote:
So, it seems (logically) that speed works for sports. But speed isn't a deterrent for landscape, is it?


Not necessarily a deterrent, just a benefit maybe not required as much.
You never know what you might come across when shooting.

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Mar 26, 2017 15:05:02   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
droszel wrote:
I've noted that some photographers seem to distinguish camera models based upon how suitable a particular model is for, say, landscapes vs sporting events. What features make a particular model better for one over the other?


An example: If you are shooting birds you often need to shoot multiple fast shots in a row and quickly to follow the flying sequence. It's almost impossible to do this with a camera with a slow buffer. I have a D800 with a buffer that fills up within a few shots and will only take 5 or 6 shots in a row. My D500 buffer will hold 99 photos and takes about 10 shots in a row very quickly. Yes, you can use the D500 for landscapes and I do, but the D800, originally, had a larger dynamic range for exposure and was better in low light, which is when I would be taking landscape shots. Now, the D500 range is equal to the D800 in some cases. The D800, thought, still picks up color much better in low light than the D500. But, I cannot take the best action shots with the D800. They are designed for different uses. Others have commented on the other differences.

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Mar 26, 2017 16:52:14   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
via the lens wrote:
An example: If you are shooting birds you often need to shoot multiple fast shots in a row and quickly to follow the flying sequence. It's almost impossible to do this with a camera with a slow buffer. I have a D800 with a buffer that fills up within a few shots and will only take 5 or 6 shots in a row. My D500 buffer will hold 99 photos and takes about 10 shots in a row very quickly. Yes, you can use the D500 for landscapes and I do, but the D800, originally, had a larger dynamic range for exposure and was better in low light, which is when I would be taking landscape shots. Now, the D500 range is equal to the D800 in some cases. The D800, thought, still picks up color much better in low light than the D500. But, I cannot take the best action shots with the D800. They are designed for different uses. Others have commented on the other differences.
An example: If you are shooting birds you often n... (show quote)


I have D800 cameras. Shooting 19 14 bit/lossless compressed 36 mp images fills the buffer. I can get 26 shots off before filling it with 1.2 images (25mp) and 39 shooting DX (16 mp) images, which I rarely do.
At full 36 mp, it's 4 fps, and it goes to 5 fps at 25mp, and I can get 6 fps when I use an MB-D12 and shoot at 16 mp (DX).

My guess is that you are using really slow memory cards with your D800. I often go to 1.2 just to get the 25% improvement in fps, since I will likely be cropping the images to a size smaller than that (birds and birds in flight) anyway. It's a tradeoff I can easily live with.

The D8XX series camera is versatile body, with outstanding image quality even at high ISOs, good low light focusing ability - I use it for everything from sports and wildlife to landscapes and portraits. I don't miss the frame rate of my D3S at all, and I do like that I can crop considerably more without losing much image quality with the D800.

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Mar 26, 2017 19:08:02   #
via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP
 
Gene51 wrote:
I have D800 cameras. Shooting 19 14 bit/lossless compressed 36 mp images fills the buffer. I can get 26 shots off before filling it with 1.2 images (25mp) and 39 shooting DX (16 mp) images, which I rarely do.
At full 36 mp, it's 4 fps, and it goes to 5 fps at 25mp, and I can get 6 fps when I use an MB-D12 and shoot at 16 mp (DX).

My guess is that you are using really slow memory cards with your D800. I often go to 1.2 just to get the 25% improvement in fps, since I will likely be cropping the images to a size smaller than that (birds and birds in flight) anyway. It's a tradeoff I can easily live with.

The D8XX series camera is versatile body, with outstanding image quality even at high ISOs, good low light focusing ability - I use it for everything from sports and wildlife to landscapes and portraits. I don't miss the frame rate of my D3S at all, and I do like that I can crop considerably more without losing much image quality with the D800.
I have D800 cameras. Shooting 19 14 bit/lossless c... (show quote)


Hi Gene 51,

Thanks for your input on my D800: I still love it and do shoot landscape, still life, and wildlife with it and will continue to do so. Yes, I probably am shooting with an older CF card but choose to put my money into the XQD cards for the D500. I'm happy with my decisions. And, the question that I answered was, "why use different cameras?" and my answer was simply my opinion on the matter. The issue was not about my D800 and my use of it.

But, again, thanks anyway for your input into my D800 use, right, wrong, good and bad.

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Mar 26, 2017 19:17:34   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
droszel wrote:
I've noted that some photographers seem to distinguish camera models based upon how suitable a particular model is for, say, landscapes vs sporting events. What features make a particular model better for one over the other?


Sporting events require fast response and sometimes low light performance. You get that with fast autofocus, high frame rate and high ISO performance.

Landscape cameras benefit from high resolution and high dynamic range.

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Mar 26, 2017 19:25:04   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
via the lens wrote:
Hi Gene 51,

Thanks for your input on my D800: I still love it and do shoot landscape, still life, and wildlife with it and will continue to do so. Yes, I probably am shooting with an older CF card but choose to put my money into the XQD cards for the D500. I'm happy with my decisions. And, the question that I answered was, "why use different cameras?" and my answer was simply my opinion on the matter. The issue was not about my D800 and my use of it.

But, again, thanks anyway for your input into my D800 use, right, wrong, good and bad.
Hi Gene 51, br br Thanks for your input on my D80... (show quote)


My cards read at 95mb/sec, SandDisk Extreme Pro - the 32 gb cards are only $23 at Adorama these days. Getting a couple may change the way you use your cameras a little bit. Those XQD cards are something else, though.

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Mar 27, 2017 06:03:05   #
cthahn
 
The photographer

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Mar 27, 2017 06:25:57   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
droszel wrote:
I've noted that some photographers seem to distinguish camera models based upon how suitable a particular model is for, say, landscapes vs sporting events. What features make a particular model better for one over the other?


My FX camera's are used for primarily landscapes, ie. my D810 with 16-35mm f4 for landscapes with Lee filter system, I can also use my 14-24mm 2.8 for landscapes. But attaching my 24-120 mm f4 lens on my full frame I now have a general photography lens and a OK landscape lens.
I use DX camera's primarily for sports and wildlife, ie. my Nikon D500 with 200-500mm f5.6 lens which so of becomes a 300-750 mm f5.6 lens on my cropped sensor camera. So, I use the format that will give my the best results for me. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.

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Mar 27, 2017 07:31:25   #
mborn Loc: Massachusetts
 
I used the D80/810 for all my shooting landscape/wildlife and missed some action shots but now the D810 is my landscape/ night sky camera and the D500 is my action camera

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Mar 27, 2017 07:32:31   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
droszel wrote:
I've noted that some photographers seem to distinguish camera models based upon how suitable a particular model is for, say, landscapes vs sporting events. What features make a particular model better for one over the other?


For fast sports, you want a fast camera.

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