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Car Show Lens Question
Apr 6, 2015 15:31:17 #
SonnyE wrote:
I hate weekends Period. Seems like all the Mon - Fri folks come out of their cubicles and do the rush hour crawl everywhere they go.
Drives me crazy!
Tuesday is a good call. Have a great shoot!
Drives me crazy!
Tuesday is a good call. Have a great shoot!
Thanks!
Apr 6, 2015 15:35:26 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Since retirement, I prefer weekdays and non-holiday times.
Years ago I said to my wife "Let's drive down to the Intrepid Museum. It's Memorial Day weekend. Everybody will have left the city." Well, turned out it was Fleet Week and everybody had definitely not left the city! Since then I have two rules: Take the train and go on weekdays if possible.
Apr 6, 2015 15:40:38 #
lowkick wrote:
I agree with the 24-70 or 24-105 f/4, but do take the 16-35mm. There will be crowds and you will find that you need to use the wide angle up close because if you step back, you will end up with people in your way.
I have both a 24-70 and 24-105, but I believe I will take just the 16-35. The last time I was at the show the only way to get a shot was to be up close because of the crowds. Take one step back and the crowd moves in front of you. I really don't think I will need anything longer then the 16-35.
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Apr 6, 2015 16:43:35 #
I was with Car and Driver for years. Been to every car show. You don't need zoom. Access to most cars allows you to frame how you want. Lighting is designed for one purpose. Photography. Many interiors are specially lit as well.
Apr 6, 2015 16:58:33 #
Magicman wrote:
I was with Car and Driver for years. Been to every car show. You don't need zoom. Access to most cars allows you to frame how you want. Lighting is designed for one purpose. Photography. Many interiors are specially lit as well.
So, are you saying that all I need is my 35mm and not the 16-35 or I don't need either my 24-70 or 24-105?
Apr 6, 2015 17:06:56 #
LFingar wrote:
So, are you saying that all I need is my 35mm and not the 16-35 or I don't need either my 24-70 or 24-105?
I'd still want the option of a zoom.
A pro with a big name mag tag is of course going to be invited to sit in the cars.
You and I... heh, probably have to stay behind the ropes.
Apr 6, 2015 17:34:46 #
I would just take the 35 and enjoy the ability to zoom with your feet and not be weighed down. Only a few cars are protected by ropes and you can still get close. Go early and get best chance at good shots
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Apr 6, 2015 17:36:25 #
LFingar wrote:
I am thinking of going to the NYC International Car Show at the Javits Center this week. Haven't been there in 6 or 7 yrs. I want to carry as little gear as possible. Was planning on taking my 6D and EF 35mm f/1.4 L lens. My other option would be to take my EF 16-35mm f/4 L IS and my flash. I really prefer not to have to use the flash. As I recall, the lighting there is pretty good and my f/1.4 should do the job. Any suggestions?
Lens's sound good but I guess I will never understand the without flash thingy, especially at events like car shows. In situations where you have no control over the lighting a flash gives you control. I rarely take event pictures without it. It's a great fix for bad color temp and bad lighting. Just my humble opinion. Have fun.
Chevy 1
Apr 6, 2015 17:46:50 #
Magicman wrote:
I would just take the 35 and enjoy the ability to zoom with your feet and not be weighed down.
In a crowded NYC venue?? ;-)
SS
Apr 6, 2015 17:51:14 #
A zoom would allow you to shoot the back of people's heads. Most people will allow you to get a shot off close up and then make room for someone else to do the same
Apr 6, 2015 17:56:43 #
frankie c wrote:
Lens's sound good but I guess I will never understand the without flash thingy, especially at events like car shows. In situations where you have no control over the lighting a flash gives you control. I rarely take event pictures without it. It's a great fix for bad color temp and bad lighting. Just my humble opinion. Have fun.
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Apr 6, 2015 18:55:04 #
vinnya
Loc: connecticut
I went down Saturday and just took my 24-105 and it worked out just fine. 24 was wide enough to get the whole car and the 105 did the job for close ups for a specific area
Apr 6, 2015 21:05:16 #
I would take the 16-35 MM and try to not use the Flash or better yet take the 16-35 MM and a full frame camera .
Years ago I took a Nikon F3HP & a 24 MM lens no flash and got up front and got may great shots at car shows like the Grand National car show in Oakland Calif
Years ago I took a Nikon F3HP & a 24 MM lens no flash and got up front and got may great shots at car shows like the Grand National car show in Oakland Calif
Apr 7, 2015 03:43:52 #
19104
Loc: Philadelphia
I went to javits lay oct with a nikon d 800E and 85mm f1.4. I shot a lot and was totally satisfied with the results. No flash
Apr 7, 2015 12:09:05 #
Once again, Thanks Everyone for your input to my question. Some good points were brought up. I will be going to the show on Thur instead of today as I had originally planned. Hopefully, I will bring back some good photos to post.
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