I suggest a wide lens (14-24mm) and a zoom (70-300mm or 70-200mm) lens. Don't forget your tripod, flash and a shutter release cable or remote.
I suggest a wide lens (14-24mm) and a zoom (70-300mm or 70-200mm) lens. Don't forget your tripod, flash and a shutter release cable or remote.
I think I'm gonna stick with the 12-24 and 70-300 for the night shooting. Thanks for the advice guys!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zee71
Sounds like a good combo to go with.
Also worth knowing is your sensor's diffraction limits and stick with the sweet spot apertures. We must always make decisions based on creativity which puts us in bad quality land... but you should always try and stay within the sensor's limits for maximum sharpness. Long exposures are the truest test of a quality system and best technique. Here is a very technical and educational article on the subject :)
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tut...hotography.htm
Where do you rent lenses from?Quote:
Originally Posted by nikon50bigma
That was an excellent read, thanks Manny. Interesting to see that my crop body has a different limit than my full frame. My only question is that, I don't seem to recall discussions about diffraction when shooting film. Was there a film version of this phenomenon?Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzalu
Fortunately or unfortunately film was a chemical process, not a mathematical/mechanical one. There was no Bayer array, no demosaicing algorithms, no Photo Cells, no microlenses, etc. Film was much more chaotic in nature and each site could handle each color and they were micron sized "pixels" per se so it behaved a lot differently. Nevertheless, there was a limit, but probably extremely high given that the resolution of film was surpassed by 12MP sensors in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
www.lensrentals.com/Quote:
Originally Posted by dekdawg21
www.borrowlenses.com/
;)
Thank you sir! I'm just getting started and rented from borrow lenses last year and they were good. Just didn't know if there was some place local that anyone knew of!Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzalu
It would not be very ethical, but there is a local place called Best Buy.. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by dekdawg21
I believe either Berger Bros. or Cameta, both in Amityville rent lenses. One of them does, the one further away from the tracks. They advertise it on their site, or at least they used to. I have rented from Lens Rentals in the past before purchasing my 100 - 400, they had decent rates, much better than the local guys.
Berger Bros has lens rental services available.
Airshow cancelled for today due to inclement weather.
:-( Thanks for the early update.
Re: Cameta and Berger Bros. They will rent you equipment, but they immediately put a hold on your charge card for the cost of the lens. They remove it when you return the lens. The on line sites do not do that.
Sunset @ 8:10p and Full Moon Rise @ 8:58.
I hope you get favorable Skies and dry weather for this evenings Event.
Cant wait to see those pictures Posted.
Thanks for the info guys!
History Under the Stars cancelled for today due to inclement weather, forecasts show up to 50MPH Gusts. I am truly Sorry
While that is very disappointing, it is beyond your control. I want to thank you very much for the efforts and for offering it to us to begin with, it is greatly appreciated!
I second what Joe said. Fred you can't fight the wx and it seems determined to do what it can to kill this weekend. We appreciate the good company we've had over the week and really what matters is that and not planes. There's next year to look forward to!
Sorry to hear about the cancelation for all those attending. I am out on the north fork and the winds have been relentless all day. Enjoy the show tomorrow. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend tomorrows air show. Have a great time all.
Fred, you are always a tireless advocate and representative for the Museum, the Night Event and all things AAM/Photography related. During the Jones BEach Airshow Weekend you literally pour your whole life into it for at least two solid weeks end to end (not to mention all the other work that builds up to it)
I can't imagine doing half of it myself for no other compensation than satisfaction. So, don't ever apologize and really, THANK YOU, even though it will never be enough to just say that. All I hope I can do is show appreciation at least through my photography at the event.
Cheers!
I have to second that, Fred- your enthusiasm for this is always impressive. I'm sorry it didn't work out this year- pictures from past years were amazing
Could not have said it better Manny. Fred, without your endless dedication, I'm sure the AAM wouldn't get the draw they do, and the spotter community would most certainly suffer. I can honestly say that even though I've never really picked your brain per se, I've learned a lot from you by just watching and I wouldn't be half the photographer I am now had I not met you.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonzalu
Well stated Manny! Fred ... we don't know how you do it, but you always seem to get it done. Juggling so many things before, during and after the events. We all are grateful to you and the passion you have for aviation and photography. I am always blown aways with the images you post. I too have learned from you as well, by watching and listening. Thanks Fred for all you do!
Well stated by all, Fred is an amazing guy!
Thank You all for understanding and the nice comments -Fred
Although one good way to get Fred frazzled during his cool-as-ice HUTS juggling, is to just bring in a Sherpa!! Fred's GONE!!! :tongue:
It's Sherpa fever!
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