Posts for: swartfort
May 19, 2019 14:37:33 #
Evansville resident here!!!
Not sure what type of photos you area after. If it is architecture, there is the old bus station (art deco) that has been converted to a restaurant but kept much of the art deco flavor, A block away is the old post office, and about 3 blocks is the old courthouse. All are pretty cool architecturally.
LST 325 is out at marina point, it is a working WWII landing craft with other vintage items. Also the museum has some older RR cars/engines on display.
The river front has suffered some flood damage this year, but should be up again by July.
Bosse Field, the third oldest operating baseball stadium in the US should be in full swing with the Evansville Otters in mid-season
The Evansville Zoo offers much in flora and fauna, It is the largest zoo in Indiana.
If wildlife is your hot spot, Bluegrass FWA is 9 miles out of town, and there are dozens of small hidden gems that I could share with you for "urban" wildlife.
PM if you have questions.
Not sure what type of photos you area after. If it is architecture, there is the old bus station (art deco) that has been converted to a restaurant but kept much of the art deco flavor, A block away is the old post office, and about 3 blocks is the old courthouse. All are pretty cool architecturally.
LST 325 is out at marina point, it is a working WWII landing craft with other vintage items. Also the museum has some older RR cars/engines on display.
The river front has suffered some flood damage this year, but should be up again by July.
Bosse Field, the third oldest operating baseball stadium in the US should be in full swing with the Evansville Otters in mid-season
The Evansville Zoo offers much in flora and fauna, It is the largest zoo in Indiana.
If wildlife is your hot spot, Bluegrass FWA is 9 miles out of town, and there are dozens of small hidden gems that I could share with you for "urban" wildlife.
PM if you have questions.
May 19, 2019 13:15:05 #
wsa111 wrote:
Can you place a protective cover on the touch screen on the D7500.
I have one on my Apply phone, but is it wise to not use one on the D7500?
I have one on my Apply phone, but is it wise to not use one on the D7500?
Did you make the leap and get yourself a D7500??
May 18, 2019 18:26:45 #
wsa111 wrote:
Will the D500 accept Sigma lenses?
Will the D500 focus lenses without a motor?
Will the D500 focus lenses without a motor?
AHHHHH the research and contemplation bug has shown its ugly head in the form of GAS!!!! D500 now being considered!!!
D7500 is a great camera, if I could have afforded (easy to justify, harder to pull the trigger) spending those extra dollars, I'd have a D500... IT IS A BEAST!!
May 18, 2019 11:36:35 #
The OP says that this is a late afternoon/early evening reception, indoors. I guess I'm a simple person in thinking that even a most formal afternoon reception will not be "darkened/evening" affair.
The D500 has such great low light capabilities and IQ. I don't see why, if after some practice PRIOR to the event, why a flash HAS to be used. KISS (keep it simple silly).... If there is no need for the flash, why make things more complicated? IF indoor sports can be captured with very fast shutter speeds and no flash, shouldn't simple indoor shots with limited motion be achieveable? These are "informal, non-professional" shots. Why make it more than it is?
OP... go, relax and don't make this a pressure filled afternoon for you. If you have the basics of your camera down, just do what you do, you will be FINE
The D500 has such great low light capabilities and IQ. I don't see why, if after some practice PRIOR to the event, why a flash HAS to be used. KISS (keep it simple silly).... If there is no need for the flash, why make things more complicated? IF indoor sports can be captured with very fast shutter speeds and no flash, shouldn't simple indoor shots with limited motion be achieveable? These are "informal, non-professional" shots. Why make it more than it is?
OP... go, relax and don't make this a pressure filled afternoon for you. If you have the basics of your camera down, just do what you do, you will be FINE
May 17, 2019 20:22:59 #
D500 with the 24-70 should be the ticket... Don't use the flash. Wedding photogs SELDOM do. Find a way into the venue prior to the event and take practice images. You have a fairly fast lens and plenty of ISO to play with.
Flash will cause you Way more problems than it is worth.
Suggest you start with manual, SS 250, aperture 1step down and ISO on auto with 6400 maximum. You should have plenty of capability with some minor pp to do this.
Best of luck
Flash will cause you Way more problems than it is worth.
Suggest you start with manual, SS 250, aperture 1step down and ISO on auto with 6400 maximum. You should have plenty of capability with some minor pp to do this.
Best of luck
May 17, 2019 16:33:52 #
Are you shooting any particular subjects or situations?
May 17, 2019 16:31:12 #
bkyser wrote:
Honestly, when my D-7000 got long in the tooth, I ... (show quote)
Well thought out and communicated. Your experience lends you credibility....
May 17, 2019 06:36:27 #
billnikon wrote:
Welcome Tiffany. You may also want to consider a Nikon D7000 series camera. The D7200 is currently on sale and offer a lot for a small budget. Right now they have a Kit that includes a D7200, 18-55, and a 70-300, with camera case for $896.95, that is a savings of $650.00. The D7200 is a very reliable camera that offers everything you would use for the near future and beyond. As you learn you can add lenses to the body.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Without sounding like a brand "homer".... This is a GREAT deal on a FABULOUS camera that should keep you busy learning and capturing great images for decades!!! If I was starting from scratch, this would be something I would seriously consider.
May 17, 2019 06:07:25 #
I might try doing without the flash. Without knowing the exact lighting or lens used, I would start here: Set camera to M (manual), Spin control dial to set shutter speed to 125. Spin front control dial to set aperture at the widest possible for lens attached (lowest number). Set ISO to auto ISO. Focus mode to "spot" focus. Center weighted metering. Then focus on the closest eye. Try these setting in similar light before your next trip to the prison. The floating ISO should compensate for any lighting variance. The D7500 should be able to produce very usable (non professional) images in this setting.
Please PM me if you have any questions or need additional help
Steve
Please PM me if you have any questions or need additional help
Steve
May 17, 2019 05:36:07 #
I had the same conundrum, then a used D7500 deal fell into my lap and, tired of all the research/options/opinions, jumped and took the deal. Two drawbacks of the D7500 vs. the D7200 are the lack of vertical grip and only one slot (we have seen that ad nausium here right?) The benefits are a better AF system, bigger buffer, better low light ability, and faster fps. Depending on what you shoot, these differences should be your deciding factor. While the D7200 can be had relatively inexpensively now, the initial cost difference over the life of the camera is basically nothing. It is a tough call, but once the new body is in your hands, you should be satisfied either way.
May 17, 2019 05:29:07 #
Welcome Tiffany! I looked at your IG. Some really cool composition and vision in your images. I have do doubt that whatever equipment you purchase, your passion will be the key to capturing great images.
I agree with a previous post: Go to a camera shop and look, touch, and feel. If you are up front with the sales person, you should not be pressured to purchase anything "right now", and the information you get will be priceless.
Also, refurbished and used equipment can save you a ton of $$ and my allow you to get better equipment from the get go. If your camera store has a used section, make sure you check it out.
Last thing, and I find it a positive, the learning curve from a phone camera to a DSLR is HUGE. But don't skip it and get stuck in the "auto" modes. Pixels are free, and experimentation with the camera, lenses, and their settings is the key to being able to translate your vision to image. Don't let it intimidate you, but rather seek it as the challenge it is. Best of luck and enjoy
I agree with a previous post: Go to a camera shop and look, touch, and feel. If you are up front with the sales person, you should not be pressured to purchase anything "right now", and the information you get will be priceless.
Also, refurbished and used equipment can save you a ton of $$ and my allow you to get better equipment from the get go. If your camera store has a used section, make sure you check it out.
Last thing, and I find it a positive, the learning curve from a phone camera to a DSLR is HUGE. But don't skip it and get stuck in the "auto" modes. Pixels are free, and experimentation with the camera, lenses, and their settings is the key to being able to translate your vision to image. Don't let it intimidate you, but rather seek it as the challenge it is. Best of luck and enjoy
May 15, 2019 17:23:48 #
boberic wrote:
The bracket on the door annoys me, it's a distraction.
I could not decide. I did clean out some "debris" on the door and cracks on the sidewalk, but i finally settled on the bracket filling space above her train. It was something that I wrestled with....
Once again. I am pretty sure I would be a nervous WRECK doing this for pay!!
May 14, 2019 18:18:34 #
BillyP wrote:
You should be getting paid.
LMAO... but I only have one card slot!!!! I have that "bastardized" D7500 bwahahaha
May 14, 2019 18:02:40 #
I am in awe of the skill of a really good wedding photographer. Stressful time frame, stressed/distracted subjects, limited/uncontrolled lighting and environment, and HUGE expectations on the final product. I don't think I could ever do it HOWEVER:
I was in the "big city" over the weekend at a different event, and I saw across the street a professional wedding photographer working her craft. She was fighting a blustery, overcast day along with a huge amount of traffic on the street right in front of the steps. She literally waited for the light to turn red 1/2 block away, then ran into the street to capture these poses. I was on the sidewalk across the both lanes of traffic, and for the heck of it took a few frames. Some PP, and here are my results. Obviously I did not distract the subjects from their photographer, so they were not looking where I would have them look...
Anyway, I had fun looking at them and just "seeing what I got". What do you think?
I was in the "big city" over the weekend at a different event, and I saw across the street a professional wedding photographer working her craft. She was fighting a blustery, overcast day along with a huge amount of traffic on the street right in front of the steps. She literally waited for the light to turn red 1/2 block away, then ran into the street to capture these poses. I was on the sidewalk across the both lanes of traffic, and for the heck of it took a few frames. Some PP, and here are my results. Obviously I did not distract the subjects from their photographer, so they were not looking where I would have them look...
Anyway, I had fun looking at them and just "seeing what I got". What do you think?
May 13, 2019 16:08:23 #
That is a wonderful capture. That would be a wall hanger for sure!!!