by Mark Bohrer | Feb 12, 2019 | Dog, Events, Sports |
I knew from prior experience that Chris’ young dogs were a bit shy and skittish, but really cute. So I slung dSLRs with EF 85mm f/1.4L IS and 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses over my shoulders, and we walked over for a visit. Chris with Roo – with flash fill As we sat...
by activelight | Aug 10, 2017 | Canon, Equipment, How to shoot, Leica, Sports, Travel, Wildlife |
I can shoot that picture in one lens, Tom Before usable zooms, a common question was how many lenses you needed to shoot most pictures. If you were using a rangefinder camera in the early 1960s, you might be carrying a 35mm and a 90mm. You got a mild wide angle and...
by activelight | Oct 26, 2016 | Equipment, Events, How to shoot, Sports, Wildlife |
I really hate being a packhorse. But when I shoot wildlife, travel, ruins, or interiors for a client, I need heavier equipment. More of it. And a way to carry it. Leave The Kitchen Sink At Home I need to decide what I’m bringing first. That choice is easier if...
by activelight | Oct 12, 2016 | Aerial Photography, Birds, How to shoot, Mammals, Sports, Wildlife |
Quick – how much did your camera cost? Not the lenses, just the camera body? For many of you, it was over $1000. Add just one pro lens, and the total could go beyond $2000. For those of you with Canon EOS cameras, a relative bargain can help you capture close-up...
by activelight | Feb 4, 2016 | New Mexico, Sports, Travel, Winter Photography |
Using Skis Is So 20th Century You could strap on two boards and point them downhill. Or you could do it with just one. You’ll get down the mountain that way, just like everyone else. Try A Shovel But what happens if you sit on your other winter companion, your...
by activelight | May 13, 2014 | Equipment, Landscape photography, Sports, Wildlife |
A lot of what’s printed about camera lens choices is garbage. Some will tell you the so-called kit lens is limited or poor quality, and you might as well throw it away and buy a ‘real’ lens. The usual recommendation is for a prime, a lens with a single, non-zooming...
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