Photoshoot at NYC Grand Central Station; One camera/one lens. Need some suggestions.
Feb 24, 2018 10:22:36 #
This coming Tuesday, I Am participating in a photoshoot of New York City's Grand Central Station, as a guest of the Pictorial Photographer's of America. As most of my interest and experience lies in outdoor photography, I am not sure what to bring for this indoor photoshoot. My choices are between a Pentax k50 DSLR with a Sigma 17-50 F2.8 lens, a Panasonic G7 with a 14-140 lens, and a Sony Alpha 6000 with an 18-55 kit lens. I am not bringing a tripod, or external flash. Any suggestions welcome
Feb 24, 2018 10:26:23 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
This coming Tuesday, I Am participating in a photo... (show quote)
Slightly off topic
Another hog asked a similar question over the same event? You might want to contact him/her???
Feb 24, 2018 10:31:55 #
Good suggestion.
Rongnongno wrote:
Slightly off topic
Another hog asked a similar question over the same event? You might want to contact him/her???
Another hog asked a similar question over the same event? You might want to contact him/her???
Feb 24, 2018 10:42:21 #
I'd recommend a medium zoom lens, with the range of 24-105mm. This way, you have the potential of wide angle shots and tighter shots, as needed. Keep in mind that with a zoom lens, you can reach out to a subject.
That said, your intention for the shoot should inform you of the camera and lens to bring to it. You have already determined to shoot using available light and hand held. Do you have in mind what subjects you will shoot most likely?
Ask yourself questions. Will you shoot the features of the building primarily? Will you shoot environmental pictures capturing the life of this iconic building?
Will you capture shots in the mode of street photography? And so on.
You might ask the organizer of the shoot which gear to bring to it.
That said, your intention for the shoot should inform you of the camera and lens to bring to it. You have already determined to shoot using available light and hand held. Do you have in mind what subjects you will shoot most likely?
Ask yourself questions. Will you shoot the features of the building primarily? Will you shoot environmental pictures capturing the life of this iconic building?
Will you capture shots in the mode of street photography? And so on.
You might ask the organizer of the shoot which gear to bring to it.
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
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Feb 24, 2018 10:46:44 #
petercbrandt
Loc: New York City, Manhattan
Everybody looks at a subject differently. Put a white egg on a white table cloth in a white room and everybody will shoot that setting differently.
What interests have YOU? Are you a people watcher, an architect, moody atmosphere literary kinda guy, a fashionista ? Want to see red things, gold things, black things....?
Best to watch things that you 'feel' for.
What interests have YOU? Are you a people watcher, an architect, moody atmosphere literary kinda guy, a fashionista ? Want to see red things, gold things, black things....?
Best to watch things that you 'feel' for.
Feb 24, 2018 10:53:23 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
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Right off-hand, I'd take the one with the greatest range. In your case, Sailer - that'd seem to be the G7 with the 14-140 ....
Feb 24, 2018 11:04:43 #
petercbrandt
Loc: New York City, Manhattan
Stick to one camera that feels good, so you think of seeing, instead of thinking about the equipment, keep it simple.
Feb 24, 2018 11:26:10 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Slightly off topic
Another hog asked a similar question over the same event? You might want to contact him/her???
Another hog asked a similar question over the same event? You might want to contact him/her???
I saw that thread. I believe she will be attending the same photoshoot, and is bring a canon bridge camera with a tripod; totally different setup than what I am contemplating
Feb 24, 2018 11:31:14 #
anotherview wrote:
I'd recommend a medium zoom lens, with the range o... (show quote)
Tough to answer. I am an outdoor photography enthusiast which includes sailing, landscapes, wildlife, architecture, and candid people shots. This is my first indoor shoot, unless you want to count vacation and party snapshots.
Feb 24, 2018 11:38:25 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
This coming Tuesday, I Am participating in a photo... (show quote)
My fave of those three, would be the K-50 ... with its high ISO capability, you should be able to take some amazing pics with that Sigma on it ....
I have shot with a Sony a6000, too ... and, it's no slouch in the ISO department, either - but you may be limiting yourself with the 18-55. Don't you have the 16-50?
My tendency in a situation like that, is to be able to shoot as wide as possible, Sailer ...
Feb 24, 2018 11:46:31 #
Chris T wrote:
My fave of those three, would be the K-50 ... with its high ISO capability, you should be able to take some amazing pics with that Sigma on it ....
I have shot with a Sony a6000, too ... and, it's no slouch in the ISO department, either - but you may be limiting yourself with the 18-55. Don't you have the 16-50?
My tendency in a situation like that, is to be able to shoot as wide as possible, Sailer ...
I have shot with a Sony a6000, too ... and, it's no slouch in the ISO department, either - but you may be limiting yourself with the 18-55. Don't you have the 16-50?
My tendency in a situation like that, is to be able to shoot as wide as possible, Sailer ...
I have the 16-50 kit lens, but don't like it. As for the K-50, I find it somewhat slow in low light focus. I am in between the Sony and the Panasonic
Feb 24, 2018 11:59:15 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
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Panasonic G7 with a 14-140 and you are covered. Have fun
Feb 24, 2018 12:37:31 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
I have the 16-50 kit lens, but don't like it. As for the K-50, I find it somewhat slow in low light focus. I am in between the Sony and the Panasonic
I'm very surprised! What don't you like about the Sony 16-50, Sailer? ... It's gotten all kinds of commendations ....
The K-50 is a tad on the slow side, isn't it? ... But, the main thing is the headroom ....
I use a Tamron 18-200 XR Macro on mine ... never found much fault with that particular combination ....
I don't know much about your G7 ... but, just on the face of it ... 14-140 ... seems like you'll have all the bases covered - even the odd pigeon sitting on the clock !!!!!
Feb 24, 2018 12:51:52 #
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
I have the 16-50 kit lens, but don't like it. As for the K-50, I find it somewhat slow in low light focus. I am in between the Sony and the Panasonic
Limited experience with the 16-50– shooting with it on an afternoon trial. I didn’t like it either. Soft except in the middle and extreme barrel distortion especially on the wide end which would be my use pattern. I checked the lens review on SLRgear.com & saw similar results. Yeah, you can fix in post—but why shoot with a lens with clear compromises, unacceptable to this photographer? For those who want the link to the test, here it is:
https://www.imaging-resource.com/lenses/sony/e-16-50mm-f3.5-5.6-pz-oss-selp1650/review/
Sony makes some good lenses—this isn’t in that group.
Feb 24, 2018 12:54:15 #
Chris T wrote:
I'm very surprised! What don't you like about the ... (show quote)
Maybe I got a bad copy, but I wasn't crazy about the images. I would rather have the pigeon poop on my head than bring that lens
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