New to site, long time,part tome photographer from KS
Oct 10, 2011 10:59:12 #
Hello everyone
I finally switched over to digital last year. I have used minolta equipment for many years. Since I had some many lens I went with Sony A700 to start with and worked up to one of their models and that is an A55 (which I love). Things are coming in smaller packages and this has all the bells and whistles and is much smaller than most camera bodies are today. I am a photographer for Sporting KC, our local MLS soccer team here in the Kansas City area ( KS side). Seems like I started using AF and have stayed with that,but have started putting the camera in a P mode. I shoot 15 frames per second and that makes for a long night to break down the shots that I want. I don't have the funds to purchase a 400mm 2.8 lens ( $6600.00). Looking at 70/300 2.8 at 1600.00. I use a 70/300 4.5 and I have gotten by. The lens to be had for Sony are few and far between> I would like to try and find some long lens that will work on the Sony (old Minolta base) base. The Sony camera has made some great improvements and this camera has things that Canon/Nikon don't have at the moment ( for whatever that matters). I would appreciate any thoughts on your part. I would also like to chat with anyone who has done sports photography. I am looking forward to seeing what happens when I use 1/4000 speed.
I finally switched over to digital last year. I have used minolta equipment for many years. Since I had some many lens I went with Sony A700 to start with and worked up to one of their models and that is an A55 (which I love). Things are coming in smaller packages and this has all the bells and whistles and is much smaller than most camera bodies are today. I am a photographer for Sporting KC, our local MLS soccer team here in the Kansas City area ( KS side). Seems like I started using AF and have stayed with that,but have started putting the camera in a P mode. I shoot 15 frames per second and that makes for a long night to break down the shots that I want. I don't have the funds to purchase a 400mm 2.8 lens ( $6600.00). Looking at 70/300 2.8 at 1600.00. I use a 70/300 4.5 and I have gotten by. The lens to be had for Sony are few and far between> I would like to try and find some long lens that will work on the Sony (old Minolta base) base. The Sony camera has made some great improvements and this camera has things that Canon/Nikon don't have at the moment ( for whatever that matters). I would appreciate any thoughts on your part. I would also like to chat with anyone who has done sports photography. I am looking forward to seeing what happens when I use 1/4000 speed.
Oct 11, 2011 22:01:31 #
iowatruckdriver
Loc: Oskaloosa, Iowa
Hi dletts
Just for information i looked at a used 400mm 2.8 tonight (tuesday) in Urbandale Iowa at a photo shop (Christian Photo)
It is in excellent condition price $3600.00 in case you're interested check their website for phone number
Just for information i looked at a used 400mm 2.8 tonight (tuesday) in Urbandale Iowa at a photo shop (Christian Photo)
It is in excellent condition price $3600.00 in case you're interested check their website for phone number
Oct 11, 2011 23:09:06 #
Oct 11, 2011 23:28:24 #
dletts wrote:
Thank you I will look into this.
Hey D. Sure didn't take long to hit some pay dirt, eh? Good to see you here. Look forward to seeing some of your shots. I'd just suggest that you can find selective areas of interest by using the "Search" facility.
Oct 11, 2011 23:33:11 #
Can you let me know the maker of the lens. Minolta, Sony. What was included with the lens.
Oct 12, 2011 00:08:35 #
dletts wrote:
Can you let me know the maker of the lens. Minolta, Sony. What was included with the lens.
A tip - when you want to reply to a particular person, use the "Quote reply" button and it'll include their post and yours. In case iowatruckdriver doesn't see this and respond, here's the phone number for Christian Photo: (515) 270-8030 for in the morning. :-)
Oct 12, 2011 00:10:11 #
Another good way to contact someone without the world knowing about it is to click on the username on the profile to your left and then click on "pm" and you'll get an editor to send a message and they'll be notified.
Oct 12, 2011 00:29:39 #
iowatruckdriver wrote:
Hi dletts
Just for information i looked at a used 400mm 2.8 tonight (tuesday) in Urbandale Iowa at a photo shop (Christian Photo)
It is in excellent condition price $3600.00 in case you're interested check their website for phone number
Just for information i looked at a used 400mm 2.8 tonight (tuesday) in Urbandale Iowa at a photo shop (Christian Photo)
It is in excellent condition price $3600.00 in case you're interested check their website for phone number
Can you let me know who made the lens and what was included with the lens.
Thank you David
Oct 12, 2011 11:38:42 #
iowatruckdriver wrote:
Hi dletts
Just for information i looked at a used 400mm 2.8 tonight (tuesday) in Urbandale Iowa at a photo shop (Christian Photo)
It is in excellent condition price $3600.00 in case you're interested check their website for phone number
Just for information i looked at a used 400mm 2.8 tonight (tuesday) in Urbandale Iowa at a photo shop (Christian Photo)
It is in excellent condition price $3600.00 in case you're interested check their website for phone number
You got me excited. The lens turned out to be a 200mm 1.8 and not the 400mm.
THanks
Oct 15, 2011 22:15:02 #
iowatruckdriver
Loc: Oskaloosa, Iowa
sorry about that. I looked at the 200mm and was thinking you might be interested in it and when i replied after reading your post I didnt even realize I typed 400 instead of 200. My bad... sorry
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