Going to North Rim, what lenses should I bring
May 20, 2012 10:32:08 #
peterg wrote:
Use the lenses that you have. If you need want a very wide panorama, take several shots and stitch them together.
Hmmm - hadn't thought of that. I will be schlepping my tripod, so that sounds like something worth shooting for (pardon the pun).
May 20, 2012 10:39:55 #
Thanks for all the good feedback. Yes, I do plan to bring my tripod, and remote shutter controller.
I like the idea of shooting to make a panorama, so I'll start practicing that, along with the other exercises I need to work on.
I like the idea of shooting to make a panorama, so I'll start practicing that, along with the other exercises I need to work on.
May 20, 2012 10:57:14 #
No offer on lenses here, because it sounds like you have excellent advise from all.
Only suggestion would be to try some panorama shots while there. Since it is quite an expansive view, it's a natural to do pan shots, too.
Have fun, and be safe.
Only suggestion would be to try some panorama shots while there. Since it is quite an expansive view, it's a natural to do pan shots, too.
Have fun, and be safe.
May 20, 2012 11:27:44 #
"UGH"... One becomes a little tired of reading of various posters who are taking a trip some place, and question "which camera, lens, filter, etc, should I bring".. Back in the better days of photography as an ART, a decent photographer (who knew his equipment) took what he had, and enjoyed the trip. MY ANSWER TO THIS SILLY QUESTION: IF YOU, don't know which of your many pieces of photo jnventory that you have, TAKE THEM ALL, and enjoy the trip.
May 20, 2012 11:39:05 #
I would recommend a Nikon 16-85mm VR lens and buy a panorama nodal bracket and learn to use it before going. I use this setup and have had great results capturing panoramas as you'll be able to combine multiple images with better detail than one can creat with a single wide angle image. Plenty of info online under Panorama photography to get you started. North Rim Toroweap overlook has some great views. Good Luck-Gene C.
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May 20, 2012 13:10:12 #
rca1
Loc: Kanab Utah
When are you comming? If soon check with the Grand Canyon park service to see if the park facilitirs are open. The roads should be and there is accomadation at Jacob Lake or in Kanab. Thke some of the back road and see if you can find a "white tail squrall". That is the only place they are found. There are several view points that are not in the Lodge area, but they are dirt road!! get a map of the canyon. If in Kanab call me. I will try and help you. 435-644-3216. Have a wounderful trip, It may be chilly this time of year. will be hazey.
May 20, 2012 15:11:10 #
billwassmann wrote:
Do you expect to make normal size prints(8x10, 11x14) or fill up a wall? Don't expect everything in the shot to be tack sharp. The human eye doesn't do that, it simply refocuses quickly.
I think using a wide angle at the GC is the wrong way to go; you'll get pretty much the same shots as everyone else. Use the longer lengths to pick out unique bits. And use a tripod, or a least a monopod. Every lens has an optimum point, usually a couple stops down so use that.
I think using a wide angle at the GC is the wrong way to go; you'll get pretty much the same shots as everyone else. Use the longer lengths to pick out unique bits. And use a tripod, or a least a monopod. Every lens has an optimum point, usually a couple stops down so use that.
Hi Billwassman,
As wonderful as the human eye is with its ability to almost instantly refocus between near and far objects and everything around it, it cannot do anything to improve an out of focus printed image. If I wanted to depict the Grand Canyon in its magnificence, I would want a sharp as a tack wide angle image with as much depth of field as possible. I would have a difficult time convincing a viewer that my out-of-focus image represented what the human eye actually perceived at the time I pressed the shutter.
During my visits to the Grand Canyon I have brought back pictures taken from the very edge of the abyss, which when printed on 11x17 stock, produced the sensation of vertigo when viewed at the proper distance. I dont believe my sharp, wide angle pictures of the GC look like everybody elses. Longer focal length lenses are fine, as you indicated, to pick unique bits, or perhaps rocks, trees, animals and even a tourist in the far distance but then, why make the trip all the way to the canyon?
May 20, 2012 15:40:02 #
davejann
Loc: Portland Oregon
Given the range of light there, a graduated ND filter might be a useful addition. Dave
May 20, 2012 15:50:29 #
Since the best pics are going to be early and late, the light will be low, so no nd filter will be necessary, but a faster lens would be helpful. Good luck!
May 20, 2012 16:01:37 #
rca1 wrote:
When are you comming? If soon check with the Grand... (show quote)
Thanks for the suggestions and your generous offer. I'm not going up until July - was giving myself plenty of time to get in some serious practice. Especially now, with the suggestions re panoramas.
May 20, 2012 16:04:28 #
Use google - several web sites that tell where to go, best time of day to get outstanding panoramic pictures. Also best lens to use at each location.
May 20, 2012 18:37:25 #
jmarazzi wrote:
I'm going to the Grand Canyon, North Rim, for 3 days and think I need another lens. I have a Nikon D5000 with 18-55mm & 55-200mm kit lenses, plus the Tamron 18-270mm lens. I thought I'd rent a better quality wide-angle lens - but which one?
Thanks
Thanks
Did you see the article this Sunday in the Cars section of the AZ REPUBLIC about the scenic N Rim? Don't neglect the small things, the little jewels of the canyon. The big picture is hard to convey.
May 20, 2012 19:12:24 #
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