Official Photography Thread: Vol. ICan'tFindTheLastOne

[knightngale]

does anyone know how photographers get into sporting events like nba games? is it just connections?

 

[Fong$tarr]

Originally Posted by theshyguy415

Palace of Fine Arts


While shooting this, I realized I need a better tripod. I've been using a cheap tripod for a while now but I just need a better one.


Can anyone recommend me a good tripod? I don't really know what to look for or any of the good brands/companies. I shoot with a Nikon D90 btw( just in case the kind of camera is important in selecting a tripod)

This one was mine. I swear...you can shoot that place no wrong. I just set my camera on the ground for mine....get more of the water. I don't know why butI really like the structure of the building...feels like I am in Paris.

 

[kickmatic23]

Originally Posted by knightngale

does anyone know how photographers get into sporting events like nba games? is it just connections?

I'm guessing from your avy and your sig your from Cali? I know in NYC you can basically get into ANY sporting event, or really get intoanything as long as you have a press pass, which is given out by the NYPD. If you could attain a Press Pass you should be good and you won't even need'connections' then. This is how it works here: NYC PRESS CREDENTIALS

 

[illmatickal]

Originally Posted by rizobs

Originally Posted by illmatickal

thanks for the input, the 50mm f/1.8 doesn't auto focus on the D40 right? is it easy/fast to manual focus? I see that the af-s 50mm 1.4 and the af-s 35mm 1.8 are compatible with the d40 AF. What are the differences between the two and the one you mentioned aside from the auto focus option?

i think i bought my D60 from the same seller you are looking at. i think i would go with the $409 option. although, i did end up buying that mock "fisheye" lens. the photos come out well if you use it with an optional flash. also, a subscription to pc photo is nice, but its not that expensive to get anyway.

i am not sure what the difference is between the transcend and the dane memory cards are. i can tell you that the memory card wallet and reader are really nothing. so dont consider those a plus in this package. the cloth is cool, but you can get that anywhere. the case is cool if you dont have a case. i used it for a couple of months before i bought a more compact one.

when it comes to AF make sure that all your lenses are "AF-S" it helps a lot when it comes to speed. i had a hard time with a lens i had to manual focus each time. i have the 35mm dx. i would suggest going with that, even tho it is hard to find. the 50mm 1.4g AF-S is too pricey. remember since we are shooting in DX format, our cropped sensors magnify any focal length. so a 35mm is really shooting around 50mm, and a 50mm is shooting at 75mm.


Thanks, do you think you can send me pics you took using the "fisheye" and the 35mm? I'm leaning towards the $409 option now andwill probably spend the money towards another lens

 

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[rizobs]

Originally Posted by illmatickal

Originally Posted by rizobs

Thanks, do you think you can send me pics you took using the "fisheye" and the 35mm? I'm leaning towards the $409 option now and will probably spend the money towards another lens

these two are examples with the my sb400 flash. the pics in natural light are not that great at all, i will probably never use this fisheye unlessi have a speed bounce. the one i bought was $35 and i attach to the 18-55mm and it gives the most distortion at around 27-33mm

then two examples from the 35mm. they are probably shoot at f/2.8 thats usually what i leave it on

 

[illmatickal]

Originally Posted by rizobs

these two are examples with the my sb400 flash. the pics in natural light are not that great at all, i will probably never use this fisheye unless i have a speed bounce. the one i bought was $35 and i attach to the 18-55mm and it gives the most distortion at around 27-33mm


then two examples from the 35mm. they are probably shoot at f/2.8 thats usually what i leave it on

thanks, i'll be ordering the d40kit with the sd card soon. I tried searching for the 35mm. Sold out/backordered everywhere thats chargingretail

 

[knightngale]

Originally Posted by Kickmatic23

Originally Posted by knightngale

does anyone know how photographers get into sporting events like nba games? is it just connections?

I'm guessing from your avy and your sig your from Cali? I know in NYC you can basically get into ANY sporting event, or really get into anything as long as you have a press pass, which is given out by the NYPD. If you could attain a Press Pass you should be good and you won't even need 'connections' then. This is how it works here: NYC PRESS CREDENTIALS

yeah im in cali
thanks for the info

 

[ii2cky]

yo,

someone link me ur favorite photography blog/website!!

im bored at work^^

 

[nikeairsncrispytees]

Originally Posted by illmatickal

NikeAirsNCrispyTees wrote:The $409 option for sure. Cameta Camera is an outstanding seller, but a lot of the items in the first option are just so unnecessary. The "fisheye" lens is not really a lens, and it won't be clear, for instance. It's just 60 bucks worth of nonsense. Spent that extra money on a telephoto lens or a 50mm f/1.8.

thanks for the input, the 50mm f/1.8 doesn't auto focus on the D40 right? is it easy/fast to manual focus? I see that the af-s 50mm 1.4 and the af-s 35mm 1.8 are compatible with the d40 AF. What are the differences between the two and the one you mentioned aside from the auto focus option?



No, it doesn't You'll get used to focusing really quick and almost be able to get down the muscle memory. It's cool that you don't have topress down halfway to meter/focus and then shoot. I got mine for 48 bucks. The D40, D40X, and D60 are the only Nikon cameras as far as I know that won't AFon that lens. That being said, you're not limited to the AF ones on eBay. Mine is an Nikon AiS mount, I believe and no one else is willing to spend morethan about 100 bucks on them. The D40 is a 1.5x crop so the 35mm is 52mm and the 50mm is 75mm. The 35mm and the 50mm open up just as wide, so the onlydifference is the lack of AF/metering and not being as wide as far as the 50mm f/1.8 v. 35mm f/1.8G is concerned. The 50mm f/1.4 is just stupid expensive forthe most part. Most sellers want about $350 for them. The 50mm is a lens you're going to have to get at some point in your life-- It might as well be a kitlens because it's definitely a staple.

 

[tommykairaa]

blah

 

[j super]

nice street pic

 

[luca tony]

Just another day at VA Beach...
I like them both but I couldn't decide which one was better.

 

[chi ill]

Originally Posted by Kickmatic23

Originally Posted by knightngale

does anyone know how photographers get into sporting events like nba games? is it just connections?

I'm guessing from your avy and your sig your from Cali? I know in NYC you can basically get into ANY sporting event, or really get into anything as long as you have a press pass, which is given out by the NYPD. If you could attain a Press Pass you should be good and you won't even need 'connections' then. This is how it works here: NYC PRESS CREDENTIALS

But the question is ... how hard is it to get one ?

 

[kickmatic23]

Originally Posted by Chi ILL

Originally Posted by Kickmatic23

Originally Posted by knightngale

does anyone know how photographers get into sporting events like nba games? is it just connections?

I'm guessing from your avy and your sig your from Cali? I know in NYC you can basically get into ANY sporting event, or really get into anything as long as you have a press pass, which is given out by the NYPD. If you could attain a Press Pass you should be good and you won't even need 'connections' then. This is how it works here: NYC PRESS CREDENTIALS

But the question is ... how hard is it to get one ?

If you saw the PDF provided in the link it tells you the requirements.. unless its your profession it seems pretty hard.. here they are for thosewho are too lazy to look.. this is just for NYC... its different everywhere but might be similar to this

Working Press Cards are for those individuals who are full-time, news staff employees, whose routine duties require them to cross
police and fire lines and are regularly involved in spot emergency news coverage, i.e.; shootings, fires, homicides, etc.

Press Identification Cards are issued to full-time members of the press who do not hold the Working Press Cards but do have a need
for an official Police Department identification card in order to fulfill their various assignments. Press Identification cards will not be
granted to individuals who are employed in the business, advertising or circulation departments.

Press Vehicle Cards will only be issued to staff who also apply and qualify for the Working Press Card. In order to receive this card
a current copy of the applicant's motor vehicle registration and a cover letter from applicants News Director/Editor requesting permit
must be included with their application.

First time and renewal applicants must include the following items with their application, should any items be omitted the
application will be returned.

1. A cover letter from the applicant's News Director/Editor requesting credentials for the individual. (If numerous applications
are being filed one letter with all the applicants names will suffice.)

2. Three (3) tear sheets attributed to the applicant for print media.*

3. Radio and television applicants must submit a VHS tape or audio tape of their work. (This tape will be returned)*

4. Organizations applying for the first time should contact D.C.P.I. for assistance.

5. Independently employed applicants must submit a reference letter from at least TWO agencies that have recently hired them
on a freelance basis and the Company Name box on the application should be filled in with self employed.

* All documented work must be within the previous six months and must demonstrate a need for credentials.

Working Press Reserve Cards, Press Vehicle Cards and Reserve Press Vehicle Cards are applied for by the agency News
Director/Editor on company letterhead indicating the amount needed. These cards are issued in a limited capacity and should be given
out on a controlled basis by the News Director/Editor.





FOR THOSE WHO STILL WANT THE 35MM F/1.8 IS IN STOCK AT RITZ http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541533725.htm

 

[SVNTI]

 

[flyingemu05]

^ i like it. the cars look like toys.

 

[SVNTI]

^ Thanks. It looks kind of crappy cause it's a massive crop. Damn near 100%. I need a Telephoto!

 

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[23michaeljordan45]

Some playing around with iPhoto....and SaNTi0321, hope you do not mind, but I foundme a new background. Could you remove the watermark on the bottom left for me

, and PM me the pic?

 

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[philthyfill]

Any 4/3rds DSLR users here? I'm looking for suggestions on what type of legacy lenses you guys use.

 

[dj bana]

santi, awesome pic. kinda reminds me of a tilt

 

[SVNTI]

Thanks Bana. I did go after the tilt effect in PS cause the angle seemed appropriate.

Here are some from the cruise to the track.

 

[mjbetch]

Originally Posted by DJ bana

santi, awesome pic. kinda reminds me of a tilt

i think he blurred it to mimic tilt