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Colorful Rock in Ohgee Stream

© Jim Miotke
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Colorful Rock in Ohgee Stream

Uploaded: December 07, 2005

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Exif: FNumber: 22, ExposureBiasValue: 0/1, ExposureTime: 1, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 50, WhiteBalance: manual white balance

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March 14, 2006

Great shot. I have been practising with motion blur but must purchase a ND filter to achieve my desired result. Have a Nikon D100 and not very happy with it's results - I presently have a 28-200 3.5 lens - need faster glass I'm told - 80-200 2.8 (mostly good for indoor sports no flash) photography - saving up for lenses and to try and take an online course - would live the Canon 5D - out of my price range - would consider myself amateur professional. please advise. #408568

Jim Miotke My Courses March 15, 2006

Hi Debbie,

Thanks for your comments and I would be happy to help. First tell me, what is it about the D100 that causes you grief? And how many lenses total do you have for it? I love my Canon 5D but I would have to think twice if you already have a lot of money invested in Nikkor lenses. #2537266

March 16, 2006

Jim,
Thank you so much for responding. Had my D100-3 years - a wonderful xmas gift from hubby along with 28-200m 3.5 lens; following xmas the SB-800 flash from son/hubby - and I purchased 18-70m 3.5 lens. I shoot a lot of indoor and outdoor sports photos (gymnastics/cheerleading) and very disappointed at HI-2 setting - want those crisp photos you see online with actionphotos.com type - I know we're talking $1600+ for 80-200m f2.8 lens (maybe getting VR)lens - just looking for bright overall lens or lenses for landscape, indoors where no flash allowed and portraits using existing light. Also love macro photography - whew ! Hope I fit it in 3000 char.
Deb ;) #2538633

Jim Miotke My Courses March 19, 2006

;) Definitely fit within the 3000 character limit.

I shoot Canon and love it but I would recommend that you lean toward sticking with your current set up. You might change... but for the moment think about staying with the Nikon system. The reason is this: it will cost a lot to change gears and everybody has a hard time with indoor sports. Action in low-light is extremely challenging. And the great Canon lenses are just as expensive as those pricey 80-200 f/2.8 lenses.

I do recommend that you try out a friend's Canon (or other) digital SLR. If you find the controls and functions much more user-friendly, then consider switching.

We hope to have a course here soon to help with action and sports photos. Stay tuned... If you do end up stitching, let me know how it goes. #2550338


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