Cruise ships
Jan 10, 2013 09:39:05 #
Off to Alaska sometime this summer and wondered what lenses I should bring. I'm thinking the 70-200mm 2.8 with TC1.4 and either a 35mm or 50mm. Any suggestions?
Jan 10, 2013 09:39:35 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
the primary rule for shooting on a cruise ship is very straight forward.
Shoot first drink second!
Shoot first drink second!
Jan 10, 2013 09:45:14 #
vino2nite wrote:
Off to Alaska sometime this summer and wondered what lenses I should bring. I'm thinking the 70-200mm 2.8 with TC1.4 and either a 35mm or 50mm. Any suggestions?
It always helps to know ahead of time what you will be shooting. I'm sure others have taken a cruise to Alaska, so they will let you know what to expect. I can guarantee that taking too much equipment will not help you enjoy your trip.
Jan 10, 2013 10:07:21 #
I'm probably going to rent a couple of nice lenses for an upcoming Alaskan cruise (June). I'll post pics. I'm also considering buying a monopod (smaller and lighter), but have never used one. I was told that a carbon fiber one would be better at eliminating things like engine vibrations. Is it necessary to buy a head to go with it?
Jan 10, 2013 10:07:34 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It always helps to know ahead of time what you will be shooting. I'm sure others have taken a cruise to Alaska, so they will let you know what to expect. I can guarantee that taking too much equipment will not help you enjoy your trip.
vino2nite wrote:
Off to Alaska sometime this summer and wondered what lenses I should bring. I'm thinking the 70-200mm 2.8 with TC1.4 and either a 35mm or 50mm. Any suggestions?
It always helps to know ahead of time what you will be shooting. I'm sure others have taken a cruise to Alaska, so they will let you know what to expect. I can guarantee that taking too much equipment will not help you enjoy your trip.
Right On! Too much equipment is hard to keep track of, usually not enough room for it and it can get heavy. Less is better.
Jan 10, 2013 10:11:18 #
vino2nite wrote:
Off to Alaska sometime this summer and wondered what lenses I should bring. I'm thinking the 70-200mm 2.8 with TC1.4 and either a 35mm or 50mm. Any suggestions?
Yeah..... take a right and head south instead! :o)
Jan 10, 2013 10:20:09 #
Larryb wrote:
Sorry, meant cruise ship!Any tips for taking pics on board a moving boat?
Jan 10, 2013 10:22:29 #
ole sarg wrote:
the primary rule for shooting on a cruise ship is very straight forward.
Shoot first drink second!
Shoot first drink second!
Damn, that's why none of mine turned out!
Jan 10, 2013 10:37:32 #
Singinman
Loc: Newport News, VA
Rule #1-always have your camera on a strap around your neck.
On smaller excursion boats opt for high shutter speeds-1500 sec is a nice minimum. I've had decent results out to 400mm at such shutter speeds. Tripods will be of no use on an excursion boat. You may find yourself holding on to the boat with one hand and your camera with the other hand.
On smaller excursion boats opt for high shutter speeds-1500 sec is a nice minimum. I've had decent results out to 400mm at such shutter speeds. Tripods will be of no use on an excursion boat. You may find yourself holding on to the boat with one hand and your camera with the other hand.
Jan 10, 2013 10:38:04 #
My cruise is my present to myself for my 50th birthday (Inside Passage - can't afford a land tour this time). Even though I wouldn't gain or lose much (+/- 5 mm per lens), I want the higher IQ that my kit lenses can't give me. Currently considering the 70-300 G SSM and the 16-50 DT. The 70-400 is too expensive as is the 70-200 f 2.8. I might consider a uni-lens, like the 18-250, but I don't think IQ would be where I want it. Any other suggestions? I have a Sony.
Jan 10, 2013 10:40:06 #
Singinman
Loc: Newport News, VA
Vino, I've been to Alaska four time with cameras. Take your longest lens, your fastest lens and your widest lens. You will use all three.
Jan 10, 2013 10:56:17 #
albertaoldie
Loc: Lloydminster Alberta
Farol wrote:
Excellent photos, I see your settings, etc. Are these HDR images as well?? Nice.
eplain wrote:
Ive been on several cruises and always bring my gear. Where are you going?
Here are a few of mine :o)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32066317@N08/sets/72157627679692339/
Here are a few of mine :o)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32066317@N08/sets/72157627679692339/
Excellent photos, I see your settings, etc. Are these HDR images as well?? Nice.
How do you see the settings on these awesome pics ????
Jan 10, 2013 11:01:40 #
Farol wrote:
How do you see the settings on these awesome pics ????
How do you see the settings on these awesome pics ????
When you go to his Flickr site to view photos, select a photo to view. On the right side you will see Additional Info and the settings. This is helpful if you like to know what the settings were.
Jan 10, 2013 11:18:22 #
Farol wrote:
When you go to his Flickr site to view photos, select a photo to view. On the right side you will see Additional Info and the settings. This is helpful if you like to know what the settings were.
Farol wrote:
How do you see the settings on these awesome pics ????
How do you see the settings on these awesome pics ????
When you go to his Flickr site to view photos, select a photo to view. On the right side you will see Additional Info and the settings. This is helpful if you like to know what the settings were.
Thanks for the compliments. I dont always save the EXIF data.
Sometimes i upload to Flickr, pictures that i previously stripped down and even lowered resolution, for emails or whatever. Though of course i DO keep all my originals and RAW files (if i took them in RAW) Im not the type to hide, just the type to be lazy & forgetful! HAHAHA
Jan 10, 2013 11:29:50 #
Larryb wrote:
Any tips for taking pics on board a moving boat?
Don't try to use a tripod in a canoe. :-D
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