Christmas is coming
Nov 28, 2011 08:15:33 #
Allen
Loc: Plainfield, IN
I use a Rebel T1i with (1) 15-85MM w IS, (2) 70-200MM L 4.0 w IS, and (3) 50MM 1.8. Most of my shooting is landscape, so I use the 15-85 about 95% of the time. I also have a nice tripod and ball head. I am going out west this next summer to photograph Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, etc. My daughters are asking what I would like for Christmas, and my thoughts turn to ideas like (a) filters, and (b) shutter release cable. The only filters I have are UV for each lens. Should I get a CP filter and a ND filter for both the 15-85 and 70-200 L, or just the 15-85? Next question, is one type of cable release, manual vs remote, better than the other? I have never used a cable release before, but after reading many discussions, believe that if I am going to attempt some HDR photos, I might need one. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
Nov 29, 2011 07:10:49 #
I would get the filters to fit the 15-85 (72mm) and get a step-up ring for the 70-200 (67mm).
A cable release is a really important and relatively inexpensive accessory to have.
I still haven't succomb to my wants and desires to get a RF remote, although there have been a few times I REALLY would have liked one, the cable works just fine. I also have an intervalometer, so in addition to the built-in timer, I can set the release to give me more time.
Sounds like a great trip! Bryce and Zion are simply amazing! If you do night photography, the skies South of Bryce are the darkest in the COUNTRY!
GT
A cable release is a really important and relatively inexpensive accessory to have.
I still haven't succomb to my wants and desires to get a RF remote, although there have been a few times I REALLY would have liked one, the cable works just fine. I also have an intervalometer, so in addition to the built-in timer, I can set the release to give me more time.
Sounds like a great trip! Bryce and Zion are simply amazing! If you do night photography, the skies South of Bryce are the darkest in the COUNTRY!
GT
Nov 29, 2011 15:02:50 #
Allen
Loc: Plainfield, IN
GTinSoCal wrote:
I would get the filters to fit the 15-85 (72mm) an... (show quote)
Thank you for the advice. I will look into the filters and step up ring, and give my daughters options. As for the cable release, I'll see how that fits price wise, and perhaps they can double up.
Nov 29, 2011 21:25:48 #
OK... Not wanting to hijack your thread, but... I'm new to digital. What is this HDR I keep hearing about? Again, apologize for the hijack, but I keep seeing this term here.
Nov 29, 2011 21:28:36 #
Going Digital wrote:
OK... Not wanting to hijack your thread, but... I'm new to digital. What is this HDR I keep hearing about? Again, apologize for the hijack, but I keep seeing this term here.
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. Learn more here:
http://www.stuckincustoms.com/
Nov 29, 2011 21:42:25 #
Thank You. A little more than I want to get into now, but at least I know what it is :)
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