Need camera that takes super close shots. - Page 9

Mudpuppy · 12-16-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I had a flash in my hand a few days ago...next on the list for sure. You may be right about the lens, my thinking revolves around not having to change lens. I'll get some pics soon...

flash is definitely high on my list.. it is amazing what you can do with a good flash and using it indirect (fill flash).. If your thinking revolves around not having to change lenses then scrap the idea it won't help and you will lose a lot more than you gain. Most people sell the 55-200mm to buy the 70-300mm lens to get the extra length. I was going to do this as well until I started playing around with the 55-200mm at sporting events and talking to the pros - then i decided I am going to scrap the 70-300mm idea (f/4.5-5.6) and go with a 70-200mm f/2.8 - but problem is I go from a $500 lens to a $2,100 lens. But it is well worth the extra cash. You can up the shutter speeds in zoomed shots at sporting events even in lower light conditions to freeze the action. And you can get good indoor sports / action pictures as well. Either the 55-200mm or 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 are good in good lighting and/or on a tripod but if you get in lower light or changing light conditions you will struggle with blur and lower shutter speeds.

Rangerscott · 12-14-2010, 10:54 PM

Camera should be here thursday.

Rangerscott · 12-16-2010, 09:18 PM

Avatard · 12-16-2010, 09:56 PM

You said $200. You got the one that's a bit more expensive one than the one I suggested.

Whad'ja pay fer it? I'm guessing at least $300

Rangerscott · 12-16-2010, 10:07 PM

Ya. Found it on amazon with a kit sale (mem card, bag, battery, etc) for $350. Does a lot more than the L110. 1080p, slow-mo, moveable lcd screen which is actually handy, blah blah blah.

Mudpuppy · 12-17-2010, 02:13 PM

looks like a decent camera.. the lens has a nice zoom range and aperture range - f/2.8 will definitely help with lower light situations.. only drawbacks i see is you can't shoot in RAW and no shoe flash.. but if i knew more about photoshop i might know what you can do with a jpeg image in photoshop.. right now i mainly adjust images in RAW and convert to jpeg..

Rangerscott · 12-17-2010, 02:36 PM

Do you raw dog them pics?

Mudpuppy · 12-17-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Do you raw dog them pics?

absolutely.. and then bail..

12-16-2010, 09:56 PM	#4
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	You said $200. You got the one that's a bit more expensive one than the one I suggested. Whad'ja pay fer it? I'm guessing at least $300 __________________ Insert free thought here.

12-17-2010, 02:13 PM	#6
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	looks like a decent camera.. the lens has a nice zoom range and aperture range - f/2.8 will definitely help with lower light situations.. only drawbacks i see is you can't shoot in RAW and no shoe flash.. but if i knew more about photoshop i might know what you can do with a jpeg image in photoshop.. right now i mainly adjust images in RAW and convert to jpeg.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

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12-14-2010, 10:54 PM	#2
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Camera should be here thursday.

12-16-2010, 09:18 PM	#3
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704

12-16-2010, 10:07 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Ya. Found it on amazon with a kit sale (mem card, bag, battery, etc) for $350. Does a lot more than the L110. 1080p, slow-mo, moveable lcd screen which is actually handy, blah blah blah.

12-17-2010, 02:36 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Do you raw dog them pics?