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"Bob Hickey" wrote in message
news wrote in message ... I'm new to SLR cameras and photography but would like to get involved and soon develop my own pictures and so fourth later on. I am also going to be taking a class soon as well to help but right now I need some help picking out the right SLR camera to buy. I don't want to buy bottom of the line camera but also don't want to buy the top of the line since they can be expensive. I'm looking at spending no more than 500.00 on the body. What I want to be able to do is take pictures at baseball games where I'll need to be able to take multiple pictures quickly to get the right shot of a ball being hit off a bat or in mid air being released from a pitcher. I will also be taking everyday pictures of outdoors wildlife and indoor pics of people. Your help and recommendations are extremely appreciated. Jim Every year for about 20 yrs., I've taken headshots at the NYC marathon. Many years have produced poor results, due to the wrong cameras. Dreaded shutter lag.So forget those. The consistently best results were with a Nikon FM-2/ motor, Pentax KM, Ricoh XR 1s/2s/motor. The motors on Single. I focus on a line or sewer plate, and fire when they're 2-3 feet away. 1/250 or 1/500 is fast enough, and a small flash is enough to isolate the runner. Simple. After many years, I ebayed the Nikon. The clack-zap was getting really annoying, and the Ricohs and Pentaxes use the same lenses. Figuring shutter lag/runner distance only takes a few practice frames. All in all, I,ve gotten my highest keeper ratio and longevity fron the old Pentaxes. Besides, they're a joy to use. Bought a state of the art AF pentax once. It's amazing how they can pack so much aggravation into such a small plastic box. Sold it after about 5-6 rolls. Bob Hickey I use the same methodology for action shots. I love my 26 year old Pentax. Film best, me |
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"Bob Hickey" wrote in message
news wrote in message ... I'm new to SLR cameras and photography but would like to get involved and soon develop my own pictures and so fourth later on. I am also going to be taking a class soon as well to help but right now I need some help picking out the right SLR camera to buy. I don't want to buy bottom of the line camera but also don't want to buy the top of the line since they can be expensive. I'm looking at spending no more than 500.00 on the body. What I want to be able to do is take pictures at baseball games where I'll need to be able to take multiple pictures quickly to get the right shot of a ball being hit off a bat or in mid air being released from a pitcher. I will also be taking everyday pictures of outdoors wildlife and indoor pics of people. Your help and recommendations are extremely appreciated. Jim Every year for about 20 yrs., I've taken headshots at the NYC marathon. Many years have produced poor results, due to the wrong cameras. Dreaded shutter lag.So forget those. The consistently best results were with a Nikon FM-2/ motor, Pentax KM, Ricoh XR 1s/2s/motor. The motors on Single. I focus on a line or sewer plate, and fire when they're 2-3 feet away. 1/250 or 1/500 is fast enough, and a small flash is enough to isolate the runner. Simple. After many years, I ebayed the Nikon. The clack-zap was getting really annoying, and the Ricohs and Pentaxes use the same lenses. Figuring shutter lag/runner distance only takes a few practice frames. All in all, I,ve gotten my highest keeper ratio and longevity fron the old Pentaxes. Besides, they're a joy to use. Bought a state of the art AF pentax once. It's amazing how they can pack so much aggravation into such a small plastic box. Sold it after about 5-6 rolls. Bob Hickey I use the same methodology for action shots. I love my 26 year old Pentax. Film best, me |
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... I do not want to go digital. I have a digital camera and I prefer 35mm cameras much more. There is more of an appeal to them than digital beside my father brought me up with 35mm cameras so it's in my blood. Just need to learn more about them. But isn't that always the case.. you take for granted things you could have learned from your parents when they were alive. Again, suggestions for cameras would be highly appreciated! Thanks everyone! Jim Let me be the first to commend you on your decision to buy a film camera! Your ability to cut through the hype surrounding digital and get right to the very best part of photography practically guarantees (IMHO) that your photographic experience will be most rewarding. May I humbly recommend my favorite manufacturer, Pentax. The ZX-M is a manual focus camera capable of fully manual operation which would provide you the opportunity to learn all of the most important aspects of photography IMHO. ZX-M at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=161594&is=REG ZX-M st Adorama: http://www.adorama.com/PXZXMK50.html...zx-m&item_no=2 The body is also available without a lens providing you the freedom to make that choice yourself Body only at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=145120&is=REG Body only at Adorana: http://www.adorama.com/PXZXM.html?si...zx-m&item_no=1 Please note that this is a *very* popular item as evidenced by the fact that it sells out regularly. May I also suggest that in addition to new cameras there are many fine used Pentax cameras that can easily meet your needs and last a lifetime (or several for that matter). Of course I understand perfectly if you would prefer a new camera. Good luck and congratulations on your thoughtful insight and discerning taste! me |
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... I do not want to go digital. I have a digital camera and I prefer 35mm cameras much more. There is more of an appeal to them than digital beside my father brought me up with 35mm cameras so it's in my blood. Just need to learn more about them. But isn't that always the case.. you take for granted things you could have learned from your parents when they were alive. Again, suggestions for cameras would be highly appreciated! Thanks everyone! Jim Let me be the first to commend you on your decision to buy a film camera! Your ability to cut through the hype surrounding digital and get right to the very best part of photography practically guarantees (IMHO) that your photographic experience will be most rewarding. May I humbly recommend my favorite manufacturer, Pentax. The ZX-M is a manual focus camera capable of fully manual operation which would provide you the opportunity to learn all of the most important aspects of photography IMHO. ZX-M at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=161594&is=REG ZX-M st Adorama: http://www.adorama.com/PXZXMK50.html...zx-m&item_no=2 The body is also available without a lens providing you the freedom to make that choice yourself Body only at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=145120&is=REG Body only at Adorana: http://www.adorama.com/PXZXM.html?si...zx-m&item_no=1 Please note that this is a *very* popular item as evidenced by the fact that it sells out regularly. May I also suggest that in addition to new cameras there are many fine used Pentax cameras that can easily meet your needs and last a lifetime (or several for that matter). Of course I understand perfectly if you would prefer a new camera. Good luck and congratulations on your thoughtful insight and discerning taste! me |
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