Posts for: BushDog
Sep 22, 2015 14:12:41 #
I'm copying my post from a previous thread:
I'm a fan of three brands. One is the Op-Tech so popularly mentioned. The padding is very nice - particularly when wearing on your neck with the camera in front of you. It is well constructed. Since I generally don't carry this way, the two or three Op-Techs i have are stored away. I will keep them for when I may want to carry that way.
A second brand, and probably my favorite, is the UpStrap. The reason I like this one so much is that I usually carry on my right shoulder with camera hanging on that same right side. There really is no padding but this thing really grips and doesn't slide off my shoulder. This strap connects to the camera using the standard lugs. I have the UpStrap on most of my cameras and UpStrap shoulder bag straps on several laptop bags.
The third one I like and use on two of my cameras is the BosStrap. This strap connects to just one of the standard lugs on the camera (not on the tripod socket). I use this over my head on my left shoulder with the camera on my right side. I like the way the camera slides up the strap when I raise it to my eye to take pictures. There is no padding but that hasn't bothered me.
I'm a fan of three brands. One is the Op-Tech so popularly mentioned. The padding is very nice - particularly when wearing on your neck with the camera in front of you. It is well constructed. Since I generally don't carry this way, the two or three Op-Techs i have are stored away. I will keep them for when I may want to carry that way.
A second brand, and probably my favorite, is the UpStrap. The reason I like this one so much is that I usually carry on my right shoulder with camera hanging on that same right side. There really is no padding but this thing really grips and doesn't slide off my shoulder. This strap connects to the camera using the standard lugs. I have the UpStrap on most of my cameras and UpStrap shoulder bag straps on several laptop bags.
The third one I like and use on two of my cameras is the BosStrap. This strap connects to just one of the standard lugs on the camera (not on the tripod socket). I use this over my head on my left shoulder with the camera on my right side. I like the way the camera slides up the strap when I raise it to my eye to take pictures. There is no padding but that hasn't bothered me.
Sep 22, 2015 08:17:15 #
mwsilvers wrote:
Even if you are using a neck strap, if you have a heavy lens attached it "hangs down-lens first".
:thumbup:
Sep 22, 2015 08:11:53 #
Apaflo wrote:
About ten years ago I bought a KatzEye screen for ... (show quote)
I'm glad I read this. I've too been curious about focusing screens. One less thing I'll fret about. :)
Sep 21, 2015 22:59:10 #
What a thrill that must have been to see! - to capture on your camera! - and a thrill for us to see here. Beautiful images.
Sep 21, 2015 22:51:17 #
Sep 21, 2015 22:42:55 #
Sep 21, 2015 08:47:19 #
Amfoto1's advice is EXCELLENT. I agree with it 100%. (I didn't quote it to save space.)
Thee only thing I would add is the recommendation to use spot focusing so that you, not the camera, chooses the focus point.
Thee only thing I would add is the recommendation to use spot focusing so that you, not the camera, chooses the focus point.
Sep 20, 2015 23:09:13 #
OddJobber wrote:
Both rpavich's linked photo and BushDog's shot are in NBA arenas. Here's a direct quote from Portland's Moda Center. "The general Rose Quarter Camera Policy is: Non-professional cameras (those without detachable lenses) are permitted in the arena for Rose Quarter concerts, as long as no flash is used. Professional photography & audio recording is prohibited."
So whatcha gonna do with that $6K rig when they don't let you take it in?
So whatcha gonna do with that $6K rig when they don't let you take it in?
You are correct. In fact, until last year, I didn't think any cameras were allowed by spectators at NBA games. I was happy to find out I could take in a point and shoot. I didn't expect to get any good images but was pleased with what I did get.
Sep 20, 2015 22:24:19 #
I'm glad I found this thread. My guess at the bird type was wrong but I learned a lot from your posts. I learned some words I'd never heard before! 😀
Sep 20, 2015 17:08:58 #
rpavich wrote:
It's not the camera, it's the settings.
You can take indoor sports with just about any camera and they will come out fine, if you know what you are doing. If you go to the flickr group for Canon SX50 you can find folks taking great indoor sports photos.
You can take indoor sports with just about any camera and they will come out fine, if you know what you are doing. If you go to the flickr group for Canon SX50 you can find folks taking great indoor sports photos.
I was surprised to get decent photos with a point and shoot at a Spurs game earlier this year. I did have the benefit of NBA Arena lighting, decent seats, and Lightroom post processing. Here's one image.
Sony RX100m3, F/3.5, 1/500 sec, ISO 1250
Sep 19, 2015 22:54:04 #
GW wrote:
No processing straight from the camera...
That's impressive for that little camera.
Sep 19, 2015 21:22:36 #
The sharpness of the zoomed in image really surprised me. Did you do any post processing or is it straight out of the camera?
Sep 18, 2015 19:07:51 #
chuck barker wrote:
HE WAS AT LEAST 18 TO 20 INCHES TALL VERY BIG FOR A COOPERS HAWK
I think you are right on target with your estimate of 18 inches ...
assuming:
1) your fence boards are 6 inches wide,
2) the length from post to top of head is about twice that (or 12 inches),
3) and from the top of the fence down to the tip of his hidden tail is another 1/3 (or another 6 inches).
(I'm guessing the fence board is actually slightly under 6 inches by maybe by 1/4 inch.)
Sep 17, 2015 23:25:40 #
Sep 17, 2015 22:49:42 #
What a great 62nd birthday. That last photo is fantastic!