Somthing Interesting at the Olympics (Page 2): Over all true. But it is fun to poke the fire.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Cdouthitt wrote:

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

Over all true. But it is fun to poke the fire.

drivered Loc: Capital District, NY

Cdouthitt wrote:

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

Dds82

SharpShooter wrote:

Wrongy, cut us a break! There is no official camer... (show quote)

I agree, but does everyone not know that canon is favoured by pros for sports photography? And my L zoom canon lenses are not white, they are beige ..........not sure why they are always referred to as white

Jersey guy Loc: New Joisey

I don't want to get into the usual Canon vs Nikon (never to win) debate, but I saw far more Canon lenses than you state. Must've been the angle.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Sony is supplying many video cameras a the Rio Olympics.

https://blog.sony.com/press/nbc-olympics-selects-sony-to-provide-broadcast-and-production-equipment-for-its-coverage-of-the-2016-olympic-games-in-rio/

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

Cdouthitt wrote:

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

I agree. I own a Canon. But I could give 2 shits what anyone else uses. Good for them.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

In the first place, I like the comments made by Clint. The media works with camera and lenses supplied to them and in events such as this promotions from the "big guys" are more than apparent. Ask those photographers if they own the gear they are shooting with and the answer is usually NO.

ronf78155 Loc: Seguin Texas

Once again.........another white supremacy topic!
btw....I own a Canon L serious lens that is black but has the red ring

londonfire Loc: NY to NC

I missed that but my favorite event during any Olympics is Netflix.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

ronf78155 wrote:

Once again.........another white supremacy topic!
btw....I own a Canon L serious lens with a black body but with the red ring

Wasn't the light color lens promoted as absorbing less heat and thus changing the actual size of the lens and the spacing of the elements? Good marketing Idea as well to differentiate from a competitor.
Does the light color work. I would guess in theory at a minimum and likely in reality as well.

j45 Loc: North Central CT

if you go to Nikon Rumors and scroll down a few entries you will see pictures of the Nikon gear supplied to Rio. Just figured I'd even things up. Dont want to post those multiple pics.
http://nikonrumors.com/2016/08/08/nikon-nps-stockpile-at-the-2016-rio-olympic-games.aspx/#more-106182

Jim Bob

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.

And your point is what?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

j45 wrote:

if you go to Nikon Rumors and scroll down a few entries you will see pictures of the Nikon gear supplied to Rio. Just figured I'd even things up. Dont want to post those multiple pics.
http://nikonrumors.com/2016/08/08/nikon-nps-stockpile-at-the-2016-rio-olympic-games.aspx/#more-106182

Wow a lot of equipment.
I wonder on both sides if it all is used or is a percentage for back up in case of a failure.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

camerapapi wrote:

In the first place, I like the comments made by Clint. The media works with camera and lenses supplied to them and in events such as this promotions from the "big guys" are more than apparent. Ask those photographers if they own the gear they are shooting with and the answer is usually NO.

Papi, you are incorrect and so was Clint. You may like the answer but it doesn't make it right.
I'll start asking and report back. Keep in mind that for every photographer from a big concern at the finish of the 100 yd dash, there are a 1000 independents that get their credential through publications that they shoot for, mostly virtual publications as there are not many print outfits left.
They ALL own their own equipment.
There is only one pro sports photographer here and that's Mongoose. PM him and ask how much equipment Nikon has given him? I assure you he buys his own cameras and lenses!
SS

Toby

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.

Black lenses did out populate the white ones but also notice it seemed as though most of the white ones were in the back rows. Sponsorship issue??