Heading to South Africa on Safari in a few weeks, and I've decided that I'm now bicameral. In addition to my 5D3, I'm bringing a D800 and Nikon 200-400 VR. OK Harry, have you way with me now :lol3
I'm really, really excited! But it's tempered with the reality: to get the best from the D800 you MUST have nothing-less-than perfect technique. That means, not 1/focal length, but rather shoot at 1/800th sec at 400mm. And make damn sure your camera is well supported.
Interesting. I've got about 10k photos through my D800 and I haven't had any trouble at all. But then, maybe my photos are all terrible and no one is telling me. Clearly, I am not getting the best out of my camera.
I'm really, really excited! But it's tempered with the reality: to get the best from the D800 you MUST have nothing-less-than perfect technique. That means, not 1/focal length, but rather shoot at 1/800th sec at 400mm. And make damn sure your camera is well supported.
A pic of Andy when "bicameral" was never a thought, and wasn't a word.
^ that pic was moments before he "poisoned" me by having me look through his new 5D, with the bright and huge viewfinder. My wife was standing right there, overheard the conversation, and muttered "Oh no. Now Dave's gonna want one too." I finally did something about that a week ago. Took only 6 years.
Bicameral. Sheesh. I don't even know who you are anymore.
You know you have to post shots from both sides upon your return. If you are going to come out of the closet, you may as well fly that freak flag high and flaunt it!
Not to worry. I will help you with your transition to professional gear.
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I'm really, really excited! But it's tempered with the reality: to get the best from the D800 you MUST have nothing-less-than perfect technique. That means, not 1/focal length, but rather shoot at 1/800th sec at 400mm. And make damn sure your camera is well supported.
Awesome. For me, handheld only at 1/3x focal length or faster.
Good. Because everything is ass-backwards on Nikon!
I see the first thing we will have to do is an attitude re-adjustment.
Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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I was always suspicious; I mean, you had that glint in your eye.
Looking forward to the images.
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Oh dear. :cry
A pic of Andy when "bicameral" was never a thought, and wasn't a word.
^ that pic was moments before he "poisoned" me by having me look through his new 5D, with the bright and huge viewfinder. My wife was standing right there, overheard the conversation, and muttered "Oh no. Now Dave's gonna want one too." I finally did something about that a week ago. Took only 6 years.
Bicameral. Sheesh.
The 14-24G is a good move, no matter the system. Best DSLR lens on the planet. If Andy got that, I could get used to him saying bicameral.
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Andy's first DSLR
Not to worry. I will help you with your transition to professional gear.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
If one is making a trip to Africa it is worth getting a body to fit the 200-400, as this is the lens you want.
Sweet trip - have a good time.
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Awesome. For me, handheld only at 1/3x focal length or faster.
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Good. Because everything is ass-backwards on Nikon!
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I see the first thing we will have to do is an attitude re-adjustment.
http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
Hey...your the one coming out of the closet, don't start complaining about the un-natural differences now.
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