Posts for: billnourse
Aug 2, 2018 09:23:17 #
I have been happy with LowPro flipsides. Have a 400 and a 500. The 500 holds so much stuff that it is really heavy, but the lesser bags like the 350 and below might be just the ticket.
Bill
Bill
Aug 2, 2018 09:12:22 #
camerapapi wrote:
As of lately, especially in public places, I find ... (show quote)
I briefly scanned Dade County laws and could not find anything about photography. Do you happen to know the statute? My experience has been that local law does not rise to the level of a felony in most states. In NM any felony is going to be a violation of state or federal law, not local ordinance and is prosecuted either by a district attorney or a U. S. attorney.
It seems that such a law would eliminate almost any shooting in public places, as there are children everywhere and any shot you take in public could capture a child, intentional or not.
Bill
Jul 31, 2018 10:10:15 #
I bought my son a ProMaster in aluminum, don't remember the model, but it is a nice unit for the money. I am not crazy about the one you referenced because of the lever locks on the legs. I prefer twist locks. Seems I am always pinching my hand with the lever locks.
Bill
Bill
Jul 31, 2018 10:03:28 #
I have the 24-70 f2.8 II Canon and before I bought I compared it directly to the Tamron. I found that IQ was comparable, but the Canon focus was faster and more accurate, at least on the 5dMk4. As I bought this lens for sports (high shutter speed) in small indoor venues and for landscape (usually on a tripod), the IS was not as important to me as fast, accurate focus speed. I do sometimes wish it had IS as I have found situations where it would be useful.
Bill
Bill
Jul 29, 2018 09:49:59 #
How much are you zooming? What camera and lens? Extreme zooms are going to cause images to fall apart, just the nature of the beast. Some camera sensors handle it better than others. There are a lot of factors to consider before you can get a definitive answer. Could you post some examples and be sure to store as original.
Bill
Bill
Jul 28, 2018 15:48:30 #
Jul 23, 2018 09:28:47 #
z2889 wrote:
Does anyone have any experience or input good bad or ugly on the ME Photo Carbon fiber or aluminum Globe Tripper? Supporting a Nikon D500 w/18-300 lens. Will happily take other suggestions in the $350 or under range. Thanks in advance everyone.
I have a friend with a couple of the MeFoto carbon fibers and they are good. I would suggest a Benro Travel Angel. These are good quality, not too pricey and work very smooth.
I forgot mine on top of the jeep once and threw it off at 50 mph. It went skidding down the highway and still functioned perfectly, just a little cosmetic damage.
Bill
Jul 23, 2018 09:14:00 #
Here are several pages of Arca/Swiss compatible products. Amazon also has a ton of them, but I couldn't get the Amazon page to link up to this post.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-Arca-Swiss/ci/4/phd/4291613486/N/4294255798
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-Arca-Swiss/ci/4/phd/4291613486/N/4294255798
Jul 23, 2018 09:04:25 #
Part of the Million Dollar Highway washed away between Ouray and Silverton about a week ago. Don't know if they have it fixed yet or not. Need to check before you leave Montrose.. If the road is still closed you can always go west at Ridgeway and go to Dolores and then back to Durango. No matter what you do, it is all a photo op.
The train started running again last week.
Bill
The train started running again last week.
Bill
Jul 23, 2018 08:49:36 #
I will echo the sentiment here that the D5 is over kill and the 200 prime is not going to fit your stated needs very well. I also agree with the concept of you and your wife owning the same brand to make lens sharing and product knowledge more compatible.
A very nice combination for your stated use would be a D750 with a 24-120 mm f4 zoom in a Nikon. If you went with Canon because that's what you wife has then the a 6d MkII or 5D Mk IV would fill the bill very well coupled with a 24-105 f4. I do wish Canon had that extra 15 mm that Nikon has in this lens.
All this being said, what is wrong with the D7000 that you have coupled with a lens to fit you shooting needs?? They are pretty awesome tools and with the right lens would do all the repo pictures you could possibly want, and you can also get all those other good shots you mentioned.
Bill
A very nice combination for your stated use would be a D750 with a 24-120 mm f4 zoom in a Nikon. If you went with Canon because that's what you wife has then the a 6d MkII or 5D Mk IV would fill the bill very well coupled with a 24-105 f4. I do wish Canon had that extra 15 mm that Nikon has in this lens.
All this being said, what is wrong with the D7000 that you have coupled with a lens to fit you shooting needs?? They are pretty awesome tools and with the right lens would do all the repo pictures you could possibly want, and you can also get all those other good shots you mentioned.
Bill
Jul 21, 2018 08:39:16 #
Having gone from a crop frame Canon 70D to a FF 5D Mk4, my answer to this question is always FF. My sister shoots the 24-120 lens on her 810 most of the time and it is a very good lens.
Jul 18, 2018 09:15:07 #
paul77e wrote:
Would like to get a half way decent carbon tripod. any tips?
I havea Benro TravelAngel carbon fiber that I like a lot. It has taken a beating and is just as functional as when new. It even went off of the top of a jeep at 50 MPH and skidded down the highway with no ill effects other than cosmetic. They are around 400 with a good ball head.
Bill
Jul 12, 2018 09:22:14 #
For rodeos I shoot I try to shoot at least 1/500 for most events and that will stop most of the action. For evening or dark arenas without flash you will need a f2.8 or faster in most cases and that will still leave you with a 3200 to 6400 ISO. You will need a camera that will handle than kind of speed and still give usable images.
I usually just use an EX600 flash for rodeos when the light gets low and for some events where the action is in one place (barrel race, pole bending) I have used a studio light. Before everyone jumps on me about disturbing the animal or contestant, flash does not bother the contestants or animals in my experience and has been the standard for rodeo photography for years.
Back in the olden days when flash sync was 1/60 second and there was no floating ISO range I used a Sunpak 622 flash for all rodeo photography. The thing was a beast for it's day and I took many, many saleable images with it.
I could post some examples of more recent digital stuff if anyone would like.
Bill
I usually just use an EX600 flash for rodeos when the light gets low and for some events where the action is in one place (barrel race, pole bending) I have used a studio light. Before everyone jumps on me about disturbing the animal or contestant, flash does not bother the contestants or animals in my experience and has been the standard for rodeo photography for years.
Back in the olden days when flash sync was 1/60 second and there was no floating ISO range I used a Sunpak 622 flash for all rodeo photography. The thing was a beast for it's day and I took many, many saleable images with it.
I could post some examples of more recent digital stuff if anyone would like.
Bill
Jul 9, 2018 08:56:14 #
From a review I read the Zomei is not glass, they are not multi coated, they have some color cast and there were exposure inaccuracies. https://stephenstuff.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/zomei-neutral-density-filters-testing/
I am currently a fan of Breakthrough, which you did not have on your list of considerations. https://breakthrough.photography/
I am currently a fan of Breakthrough, which you did not have on your list of considerations. https://breakthrough.photography/
Jul 8, 2018 09:50:00 #
I use Breakthrough ND filters to achieve what you are looking for. I have a 3 stop and a 6 stop when stacked gives me a 9 stop filter. Add to that a CP at about 1.5 stop and I can get about any look I desire. By stacking the filters I get a bit of vingette at 16 mm. This was taken at f13, 2.5 sec, iso 100, and 24mm.
