Posts for: Bill McKenna
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Aug 29, 2021 14:34:36 #
I’m traveling to the Galápagos Islands in October. I’m taking my Nikon D850 and D500 cameras. My question is what lenses? I have a Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, and a Nikon 200-500mm 5.6. I keep hearing that you can get so close to the wildlife that you don’t need 500mm of reach. The lens is bigger and is just one more piece of gear to take. I’m inclined to take the big lens, but maybe some of you could shed some light on my question. Thanks. Bill M.
Aug 22, 2021 14:21:37 #
The solution to all these issues is simple:
Don’t shoot weddings! I’ve done a few for family and friends, but there is no joy in it whatsoever. I hate the “checklist” aspect of the whole thing, and there are dozens of things out of your control. Photography is supposed to be fun!
Don’t shoot weddings! I’ve done a few for family and friends, but there is no joy in it whatsoever. I hate the “checklist” aspect of the whole thing, and there are dozens of things out of your control. Photography is supposed to be fun!
Jun 21, 2021 17:11:57 #
I just bought the 70-200 f2.8 (used). An incredible lens. Even though it is more money, I would get that lens before the f4. Incredible focus speed, and incredible images.
Jun 15, 2021 14:15:30 #
Make the challenge seeing what others haven't seen. Creativity is what you should strive for. There's always something new to find.
Apr 15, 2021 14:10:28 #
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Mar 9, 2021 15:00:53 #
Amen!!! I back up my RAW work in two places, three until I'm done editing. I back up my finished work in three places when the work is done. You can NEVER be too safe!!!
Feb 27, 2021 14:33:30 #
Rongnongno,
I couldn’t disagree with you more. (And I’m not a wedding photographer. I hate shooting weddings.)
My wife, Angie, and I, look at our wedding pictures all the time. We have many of them framed, use them on Facebook, and love looking back on the best day of our lives. It was a fairy tale to be sure. I don’t even remember what we paid our photographer, but it was worth every dime. Had we spent the money on some “necessity”, the “necessity” would probably be broke or in need of replacement by now.
Bill
I couldn’t disagree with you more. (And I’m not a wedding photographer. I hate shooting weddings.)
My wife, Angie, and I, look at our wedding pictures all the time. We have many of them framed, use them on Facebook, and love looking back on the best day of our lives. It was a fairy tale to be sure. I don’t even remember what we paid our photographer, but it was worth every dime. Had we spent the money on some “necessity”, the “necessity” would probably be broke or in need of replacement by now.
Bill
Jan 31, 2021 18:30:55 #
Higher ISOs matter is you’re going to need large prints. You’re going to notice grain a lot more with larger prints, therefore the need for faster lens.
Jan 2, 2021 17:26:52 #
No problem for me. After so many years, anything “left-handed” would be awkward.
Dec 17, 2020 15:24:36 #
I would have your lens inspected. It may look okay on the outside, and may even seem to be working well, but you won't know if something is off unless you have it looked at.