Hello From Palm Coast, Florida
Nov 30, 2023 15:27:35 #
Dec 1, 2023 06:58:38 #
I also have an 18-55 and 55-200 for my Nikon D5100. Those two lenses cover 99.9% of my APS-C photography; my 50mm just sits on the dresser most of the time. I found that I need at least 1/500 sec to stop the birds in flight, but 1/1000 is even better. Also, having a small or spot focus point will keep the lens from "searching" or being slow to focus.
Dec 1, 2023 07:22:18 #
ELNikkor wrote:
I also have an 18-55 and 55-200 for my Nikon D5100. Those two lenses cover 99.9% of my APS-C photography; my 50mm just sits on the dresser most of the time. I found that I need at least 1/500 sec to stop the birds in flight, but 1/1000 is even better. Also, having a small or spot focus point will keep the lens from "searching" or being slow to focus.
Yes, I figured the "nifty fifty" wouldnt get used much, but there was good deals at black friday so picked it up with the others. I know my shutter speed was screwed yesterday, but spoke to locals at the marsh park I was at and got tips on another park close with several bald eagles and egrets to photo hopefully, will be trying today. Also got my photo processing software setup, in case I ever get images worth processing.
Dec 2, 2023 13:29:13 #
rmbennett30 wrote:
I am probably tooooo old to begin my photography j... (show quote)
Welcome to the forum. I am a fellow Floridian in Tampa. You definitely are not too old to take up photography. Don't worry about "worthiness." Enjoy photography for your own pleasure.
Dec 22, 2023 15:09:50 #
Dec 22, 2023 15:28:38 #
Well just to update my hello. I have found a great nature preserve 5 mins from my house to get my learning done on wildlife photography. I also have ordered all my gear. I have my 3 stockish lenses for the canon EF mount, and a Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG Sports Super telephoto lens. I also ordered my 1.4 TC as well as the 2x TC for the EF mounts. My Camera I settled on will be the Canon R6 mk2 which is also enroute to me now. I also got various camera odds n ends I have noticed lots of others use in their videos, as well as an RF-EF lens adapter to mount my EF lenses and TCs. Hopefully later in January after the holidays end I will find something worth the effort! I appreciate all the helpful advice and hellos from my fellow Hogs on here!
Dec 22, 2023 16:09:23 #
Have lots of fun.
The only advice I'm qualified to give you is to get out there and practice, practice, practice. Post here and ask for advice if needed. There are lots of knowledgeable people here who can help you out
The only advice I'm qualified to give you is to get out there and practice, practice, practice. Post here and ask for advice if needed. There are lots of knowledgeable people here who can help you out
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