Somthing Interesting at the Olympics: Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed. The cameras followed...

The Watcher

Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed.

The cameras followed and you got a great view of the area.

Out of about twenty five cameras mounted on tripods, I was surprised to see only four white lenses.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

The Watcher wrote:

Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed.

The cameras followed and you got a great view of the area.

Out of about twenty five cameras mounted on tripods, I was surprised to see only four white lenses.

Why? Canon is the official camera sponsor and provides all the gear.

This is not about what is best what has been negotiated as advertisement.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Generally, those photographers use whatever equipment their agencies supply them with.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Nikon also supports & supplies photographers in Rio: http://petapixel.com/2016/08/12/peek-inside-nikons-gear-room-rio-olympics

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

Not all L Lens are white. Canon's go to short wide lens the 24-70 f 2.8 L is black. You look for the Red ring.

The Watcher

I owned a 1980 Lake Placid F-1 for about ten years. Then a guy offered me a near new AE-1 plus two hundred dollars for only the body. I decided why not, since ninety eight percent of my photography was medium format. Still have that camera and three lenses.

Maybe Nikon decided to flood the Olympics with their gear by offering better prices.

That would be a great place to test the 500.

When you think about, rental makes a lot sense in a place like Rio. Rent, use, return, stay safe.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

The Watcher wrote:

When you think about, rental makes a lot sense in a place like Rio. Rent, use, return, stay safe.

Both Canon and Nikon make their equipment available (for loan) to professional photographers at no charge. Both companies benefit from the PR, when their equipment is recognized in photos.

Haydon

The Watcher wrote:

Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed.The cameras followed and you got a great view of the area. Out of about twenty five cameras mounted on tripods, I was surprised to see only four white lenses.

You only saw a small portion of the actual event. This is a image of Canon's Professional Services at the Olympics in 2016. You decide....

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SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Rongnongno wrote:

Why? Canon is the official camera sponsor and provides all the gear.

This is not about what is best what has been negotiated as advertisement.

Wrongy, cut us a break! There is no official camera sponsor.
There are only 12 official Olympic sponsor partners and last I checked, McDonalds only sells burgers!!

Panasonic is the official supplier of electronics but not cameras.
Most photographers are independents using their own gear but get the support of Canon or Nikon professional services at the games if they need it.
I have personally been to 4 events and white lenses have predominated. I'll just assume black lenses are Nikons since I've never seen a Sony, let alone a Pentax, in the hands of a Pro!!
SS

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

We must have been looking at different events. I was was watching men's track and field (100 & 400M), got a brief look at the photographers and pointed out to my wife that out of the twenty or so BIG (I would guess 500 or 600mm) lenses, there were only two that weren't white. I was actually surprised that almost everyone was shooting the same thing. Maybe they shoot Canon at the men's events and Nikon at the woman's? 😀

Shoeless_Photographer Loc: Lexington

The Watcher wrote:

Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed.

The cameras followed and you got a great view of the area.

Out of about twenty five cameras mounted on tripods, I was surprised to see only four white lenses.

http://petapixel.com/2016/08/03/canons-crazy-dslr-stockpile-rio-olympics/

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

The Watcher wrote:

Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed.

The cameras followed and you got a great view of the area.

Out of about twenty five cameras mounted on tripods, I was surprised to see only four white lenses.

You saw only FOUR white lenses??! There were easily more than half that were white from what I saw.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

The Watcher wrote:

Last night, after our female track star took the gold, she walked over near the area where the photographers were stationed.

The cameras followed and you got a great view of the area.

Out of about twenty five cameras mounted on tripods, I was surprised to see only four white lenses.

Canon's not the only game in town, and not all of their lenses are black.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

TriX wrote:

We must have been looking at different events. I was was watching men's track and field (100 & 400M), got a brief look at the photographers and pointed out to my wife that out of the twenty or so BIG (I would guess 500 or 600mm) lenses, there were only two that weren't white. I was actually surprised that almost everyone was shooting the same thing. Maybe they shoot Canon at the men's events and Nikon at the woman's? 😀

That sounds about right.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Not sure what the huge fascination is with people who worry about what gear other people are shooting. Worry less, and shoot more.