digital photog discussion den - Page 6

**dipps** · 12-31-2008, 11:39 AM

ok, i'm a member now.

DTfz..... sure...... if you buy my 70-300mm off me for $450.

**dipps** · 12-31-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by firstfz

That playa looks the bidness.

-Tom

she's only been at it for 2 practices now, but she really loves it.

DTfz · 12-31-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dipps

asks me to log in.....

Sorry...I thought you might have an amazon gold box. If not you wont see it.

It's the 70-200 for $1413 no tax free shipping.

DTfz · 12-31-2008, 11:42 AM

You work fast dipps.

**Rabeet** · 12-31-2008, 11:53 AM

You don't necessarily need a long lens to capture kid action stuff.

70mm in IR.

**firstfz** · 12-31-2008, 11:56 AM

You sure don't need one all the time... but if you're trying to shoot action on a court from the audience, or closeups of a performance on stage, or closeups of swimming action from three rows deep in the seats, they sure help a lot.

-Tom

**firstfz** · 12-31-2008, 11:57 AM

BTW, I just LOVE those water slide shots of your kids.

Nice.

-Tom

**Rabeet** · 12-31-2008, 12:12 PM

Sure, I'm just saying don't let that stop you.

I have found carrying around a large mortar (the 200mm) scares the other parents too much.

This is 105mm. Yeah, I had to be at the edge of the field.

hammer · 12-31-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dipps

ok, i'm a member now.

'bout time ! ........ sheesh, get with the program, skippy.

**firstfz** · 12-31-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabeet

Sure, I'm just saying don't let that stop you.

I have found carrying around a large mortar (the 200mm) scares the other parents too much.

I kinda like scaring the other parents...

-Tom

**dipps** · 12-31-2008, 01:12 PM

i know the feeling. you kind of feel like a "showoff" of sorts, walking in with a big telephoto lens to sit and take pics of your kids.

**firstfz** · 12-31-2008, 01:14 PM

Folks assume you know what you're doing if you have a big lens. They tend to get out of your way too, which is fine by me.

-Tom

**Rabeet** · 12-31-2008, 01:23 PM

Yeah well I catch enough grief from people wondering why the big white dude is paying so much attention to the cute Asian kid.

That gets old. Lemme tell ya.

hammer · 12-31-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabeet

Yeah well I catch enough grief from people wondering why the big white dude is paying so much attention to the cute Asian kid.

That gets old. Lemme tell ya.

You need a BIG walking-stick for those kind of people !

(batter-up !!!)

**Rabeet** · 12-31-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hammer

You need a BIG walking-stick for those kind of people !

(batter-up !!!)

I tried getting grumpy with some "concerned" Chinese woman and it got me nowhere.

Faa Q · 12-31-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by firstfz

Folks assume you know what you're doing if you have a big lens. They tend to get out of your way too, which is fine by me.

-Tom

Actually I've read that people sometimes give you a hard time because:
A) They badger you with questions because they think you know a lot
B) They make rude comments thinking you are wealthy with no clue and like to show off your expensive equipment.

Speaking of...I was at a wedding recently and the "professional" photographer was taking pictures at the reception on a tripod with an non-L Canon lens. A know-it-all started asking him questions and they got on the subject of image stabilization. Long story short, after listening for a while, I had to tell the "professional" that he should have the IS turned off when using the tripod or it could cause blurriness or other artifacts. He was nearly done taking the shots and turned a little pale when I told him.

**firstfz** · 12-31-2008, 02:01 PM

That'd get very old, very fast.

-Tom

**Rabeet** · 12-31-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by firstfz

That'd get very old, very fast.

-Tom

All the experts out there? Yes.

**dipps** · 12-31-2008, 03:33 PM

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I had to tell the "professional" that he should have the IS turned off when using the tripod or it could cause blurriness or other artifacts.

really? i didn't know that (in my defense, i don't claim to be a professional).

**Rabeet** · 12-31-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dipps

really? i didn't know that (in my defense, i don't claim to be a professional).

The manufacturers state that. I have found it depends on the lens. The latest of Nikon's anti vibration stuff on the big bazooka I have doesn't seem to care what you do. I can't see any difference.

12-31-2008, 11:39 AM	#101
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12-31-2008, 11:53 AM	#105
Rabeet Administrator Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 31,787	You don't necessarily need a long lens to capture kid action stuff. 70mm in IR. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule? - Anton Chigurh If it ain't it'll do til the mess gets here. - Ed Tom Bell He wants to know the names of all those he's better than - Little Hitlers Elvis Costello

12-31-2008, 11:56 AM	#106
firstfz I'm here to help Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Springfield, Virginia Posts: 18,416	You sure don't need one all the time... but if you're trying to shoot action on a court from the audience, or closeups of a performance on stage, or closeups of swimming action from three rows deep in the seats, they sure help a lot. -Tom __________________ Learn from everyone, think for yourself. SmugMug Epic III pictures

12-31-2008, 11:57 AM	#107
firstfz I'm here to help Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Springfield, Virginia Posts: 18,416	BTW, I just LOVE those water slide shots of your kids. Nice. -Tom __________________ Learn from everyone, think for yourself. SmugMug Epic III pictures

12-31-2008, 12:12 PM	#108
Rabeet Administrator Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 31,787	Sure, I'm just saying don't let that stop you. I have found carrying around a large mortar (the 200mm) scares the other parents too much. This is 105mm. Yeah, I had to be at the edge of the field. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule? - Anton Chigurh If it ain't it'll do til the mess gets here. - Ed Tom Bell He wants to know the names of all those he's better than - Little Hitlers Elvis Costello

12-31-2008, 01:12 PM	#111
dipps administrator Join Date: May 2003 Location: .... land of sky blue waters Posts: 51,365	i know the feeling. you kind of feel like a "showoff" of sorts, walking in with a big telephoto lens to sit and take pics of your kids. __________________ Into the hands of every individual is given a marvelous power for good or evil -- the silent, unconscious, unseen influence of his life. This is simply the constant radiation of what man really is, not what he pretends to be. "I've learned there are three things you don't discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." - Linus

12-31-2008, 01:14 PM	#112
firstfz I'm here to help Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Springfield, Virginia Posts: 18,416	Folks assume you know what you're doing if you have a big lens. They tend to get out of your way too, which is fine by me. -Tom __________________ Learn from everyone, think for yourself. SmugMug Epic III pictures

12-31-2008, 01:23 PM	#113
Rabeet Administrator Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 31,787	Yeah well I catch enough grief from people wondering why the big white dude is paying so much attention to the cute Asian kid. That gets old. Lemme tell ya. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule? - Anton Chigurh If it ain't it'll do til the mess gets here. - Ed Tom Bell He wants to know the names of all those he's better than - Little Hitlers Elvis Costello

12-31-2008, 02:01 PM	#117
firstfz I'm here to help Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Springfield, Virginia Posts: 18,416	That'd get very old, very fast. -Tom __________________ Learn from everyone, think for yourself. SmugMug Epic III pictures

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