Camera choice
Nov 29, 2018 21:57:47 #
I shoot a D-800 Nikon with the 14-24 2.8. Super sharp on a good tripod. Happy Shooting.
Nov 29, 2018 22:03:47 #
If you only need this setup for a single job or specific shoot, why not check out Lensrentals and just rent the est system for your project.
Nov 30, 2018 01:00:25 #
I have the D850 and that will certainly cover most everything in photography. I absolutely love it. Many cameras would suffice, being at the right place at the right time is certainly the first step for any camera, but of course the higher end hardware has its advantages. Good Luck!
Nov 30, 2018 01:22:02 #
jackpinoh wrote:
Given the above, I suggest a mirrorless camera:
If you need to print at sizes greater than 13"x19", get a Sony A7Rii camera and two prime lenses or a zoom lens with focal lengths of f/4 or above.
If you don't need to print that large, get a Fujifilm X-T2 and one or two prime lenses or a zoom lens with focal lengths of f/4 or above.
Given the above, I suggest a mirrorless camera:
If you need to print at sizes greater than 13"x19", get a Sony A7Rii camera and two prime lenses or a zoom lens with focal lengths of f/4 or above.
If you don't need to print that large, get a Fujifilm X-T2 and one or two prime lenses or a zoom lens with focal lengths of f/4 or above.
f/4 is not a focal length... it is an aperture....
Nov 30, 2018 08:35:38 #
Senior Photog wrote:
I am not being intentionally vague for any of thos... (show quote)
New wrinkle. I was about to say that I am a Canon shooter, but if I were focusing on landscapes I would choose differently. Depending on budget either Nikon (for reasons already laid out by several) or medium format.
But now we have Special Olympics in the mix. That is action. That is focus acquisition and camera/lens systems. That is Canon's strength.
Nov 30, 2018 11:02:20 #
I don't want to mislead anyone. My 5100
is fine for the kids sports program.
I am allowed to stand in the middle of the games (Baseball and Soccer) and I've
given the parents shots they've never had before. It's not a conventional game. In baseball, we could have 20 or more in the outfield. 'Everyone plays, Everyone wins'
is their motto. The program is called
'Challenger Sports' in Upper Township NJ.
One of the coaches pinned the name
'Photo Joe' on me. Before the games I do 'Trader Card' type shots. These parents have had enough expenses already.
I just want to give back. This higher quality
camera I'm looking for will not be used in the games. Totally different project.
Thanks Everyone!
is fine for the kids sports program.
I am allowed to stand in the middle of the games (Baseball and Soccer) and I've
given the parents shots they've never had before. It's not a conventional game. In baseball, we could have 20 or more in the outfield. 'Everyone plays, Everyone wins'
is their motto. The program is called
'Challenger Sports' in Upper Township NJ.
One of the coaches pinned the name
'Photo Joe' on me. Before the games I do 'Trader Card' type shots. These parents have had enough expenses already.
I just want to give back. This higher quality
camera I'm looking for will not be used in the games. Totally different project.
Thanks Everyone!
Nov 30, 2018 11:03:54 #
Senior Photog wrote:
I don't want to mislead anyone. My 5100 br is fine... (show quote)
Then a Nikon or a medium format.
Nov 30, 2018 11:09:09 #
Medium format will most likely, at least
initially, be out of my price range.
I'm not ruling it out though.
initially, be out of my price range.
I'm not ruling it out though.
Nov 30, 2018 11:51:07 #
Senior Photog wrote:
Medium format will most likely, at least
initially, be out of my price range.
I'm not ruling it out though.
initially, be out of my price range.
I'm not ruling it out though.
Used Fuji GFX 50S at Adorama $4,099.
https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%201062031.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3IPgBRCAARIsABb-iGKWia1KHoAqNaf95WlpCvsvaXMD-Ce-7oYONg71-XjdtlWxjrToPMUaAm_xEALw_wcB
Nov 30, 2018 11:53:15 #
Nov 30, 2018 11:56:57 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Used Fuji GFX 50S at Adorama $4,099.
https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%201062031.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3IPgBRCAARIsABb-iGKWia1KHoAqNaf95WlpCvsvaXMD-Ce-7oYONg71-XjdtlWxjrToPMUaAm_xEALw_wcB
https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%201062031.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3IPgBRCAARIsABb-iGKWia1KHoAqNaf95WlpCvsvaXMD-Ce-7oYONg71-XjdtlWxjrToPMUaAm_xEALw_wcB
Or a Sinar P3 as the OP is familiar with the view camera.
Nov 30, 2018 12:00:59 #
I'm happy that I found this group. It has an amazing knowledge base. I hope that some day I will be able to help someone here.
...Joe in NJ
...Joe in NJ
Nov 30, 2018 12:27:25 #
Senior Photog wrote:
Interesting because I hadn't considered
a used camera.
Thanks.
a used camera.
Thanks.
Check KEH.com and MPB.com, too. Both are used specialists.
Nov 30, 2018 12:55:39 #
Senior Photog wrote:
I'm happy that I found this group. It has an amazing knowledge base. I hope that some day I will be able to help someone here.
...Joe in NJ
...Joe in NJ
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