Hot Times in the City - NYC PJ/Stock shooting/G2G

07/15/2006 09:14:33 PM · #2

hello Skip, If the 26th is a saturday I will come in and hang out with you I live out on the island about 40 minutes away sounds like fun

Message edited by author 2006-07-15 21:16:56.

scalvert

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/15/2006 09:15:21 PM · #3

I don't know my schedule that far in advance, but I'll have both eyes on this thread. NYC is a 1hr train ride for me.

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

07/15/2006 09:44:58 PM · #4

I would be joining you too if that was a weekend but I don't think it is :(

Hope next time though :)

banmorn

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

07/15/2006 10:15:14 PM · #5

Just for the record, it is a Wednesday and Thursday. I would like to try to get up there but not sure it is a real possiblity....Wed. the 26th would be better than the 27th for work purposes....when are your getting in town?

wavelength

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/15/2006 10:17:13 PM · #6

Originally posted by focuspoint:

I would be joining you too if that was a weekend but I don't think it is :(

Hope next time though :)

Dude, for a day with skip?!?! I'd take vacation. Totally.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/15/2006 10:34:35 PM · #7

my full days are weds and thurs. i'm flying into jfk tues pm and leaving fri am. i wish i had more control and advance notice, but unfortunately, i don't.

this really is one of those rare opportunities to be free to shoot and shoot and shoot. people, places, things. all kinds of lights, all kinds of situations. i'm looking at this as a chance to try to fill a catalog of "48 hours of NYC summer". possibilities are endless.

and, i'll even be carrying model releases, just in case i get lucky ;-)

hope some of you can make it, even if you have to play hookie...

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

07/16/2006 07:28:57 AM · #8

Originally posted by wavelength:

Originally posted by focuspoint:
I would be joining you too if that was a weekend but I don't think it is :(

Hope next time though :)

Dude, for a day with skip?!?! I'd take vacation. Totally.

I think it is possible as long as I come back before 4 pm. This won't leave me lots of time, but just from morning to early afternoon...

I have to pick up my son from summer camp :)

07/16/2006 09:55:08 AM · #9

Skip,

I work in NYC and would like to possibly join up with you one evening if you're still out and about shooting. Looks like I could learn a lot just by shadowing you a bit. Let me know if that would be ok.

Thanks,
Mike

scalvert

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/18/2006 11:18:19 AM · #10

The forecast calls for a reasonably-promising scattered thunderstorms and low 80's, but any forecast that far off is just throwing darts around here. Ten days from now, it could snow. :-/

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

07/18/2006 11:27:07 AM · #11

I'm in. I work downtown 9-5. Let's swap phone numbers and I'll meet up with you after 5-5:30PM. Not sure which day. Maybe both.

Nick

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

07/18/2006 11:34:07 AM · #12

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

I'm in. I work downtown 9-5. Let's swap phone numbers and I'll meet up with you after 5-5:30PM. Not sure which day. Maybe both.

Nick

samething here for me.... I can do the same not sure about the 26th though after work around 7 I am going to the Top of the Rock (top of rockefeller center) once again with some people. just send a pm or post here or whatever

scalvert

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/18/2006 11:43:09 AM · #13

Originally posted by digitalpins:

after work around 7 I am going to the Top of the Rock (top of rockefeller center) once again with some people.

I'd certainly be interested in that. Post some details!

Message edited by author 2006-07-18 11:48:10.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

07/18/2006 11:52:57 AM · #14

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by digitalpins:
after work around 7 I am going to the Top of the Rock (top of rockefeller center) once again with some people.

I'd certainly be interested in that. Post some details!

ok its with another photo group I am with we will be meeting there on the 26th around 7pm its about 18 bucks to go up top and its a bunch of us camera people going. who wants to come along please do.....

I am cool meeting downtown also, let me know

Message edited by author 2006-07-18 16:12:24.

MPRPRO

Olympus E-5

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

07/18/2006 11:56:22 AM · #15

click here for permit info in NYC

If you will be shooting with a tripod anywhere in Manhattan you have to have a permit or your equipment can be taken away. Just a little FYI. See link above.

07/18/2006 11:56:45 AM · #16

I'd like to try and pair up with some of you guys if people are willing. I'm also downtown, so maybe we can meet there and head up together?

Since i'm relatively new to this, is there anything (other than my camera) that i should bring along for such an outing? Any 'must-haves'?

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

07/18/2006 11:59:38 AM · #17

Originally posted by scalvert:

Here is some of my info:
When going on Top of the Rock you want to time your visit so that you are there when sun starts to go down. There are no places to sit and security will not let you sit on the floor or light posts. So waiting for something up there is tiring. Also you cannot use normal tripods. You can use table top ones but they are not very effective especially in the wind. View on the one other hand is great.

Nick

07/18/2006 12:04:34 PM · #18

Originally posted by MPRPRO:

click here for permit info in NYC

If you will be shooting with a tripod anywhere in Manhattan you have to have a permit or your equipment can be taken away. Just a little FYI. See link above.

What's the reasoning behind this? Just curious...

Also, seems like Central Park has a lot of restrictions regarding where tripods can and cannot be used. Is it hard knowing where those boundaries are, and why such a rule?

07/18/2006 12:06:02 PM · #19

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by digitalpins:
after work around 7 I am going to the Top of the Rock (top of rockefeller center) once again with some people.

I'd certainly be interested in that. Post some details!

Here is some of my info:
When going on Top of the Rock you want to time your visit so that you are there when sun starts to go down. There are no places to sit and security will not let you sit on the floor or light posts. So waiting for something up there is tiring. Also you cannot use normal tripods. You can use table top ones but they are not very effective especially in the wind. View on the one other hand is great.

Nick

Nick,

What is recommended then? Monopod? Also, how crowded does it get @ Top of the Rock? Do you need to get the unusually early to secure a good spot for your shots?

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

07/18/2006 12:21:23 PM · #20

Originally posted by PSUlion01:

Nick,

What is recommended then? Monopod? Also, how crowded does it get @ Top of the Rock? Do you need to get the unusually early to secure a good spot for your shots?

I'm not sure about monopods. You may need to email them and ask. I used table top tripod. As far as securing location it is not bad. People move around so if you want certain spot go there and wait 3-5 minutes and somebody will move. You'll need to be on 3rd level and go for a spot with the concrete column so you could setup your mini tripod. You'll see when you get up there.

Keep in mind that my mini tripods was $15. If you get high end model for $50 or more you maybe stable enought to get sharp images all the time.

Even if your shots don't come out perfect it is still a cool place to visit.

Nick

hankk

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

07/18/2006 12:44:05 PM · #21

Originally posted by PSUlion01:

Originally posted by MPRPRO:
click here for permit info in NYC

If you will be shooting with a tripod anywhere in Manhattan you have to have a permit or your equipment can be taken away. Just a little FYI. See link above.

What's the reasoning behind this? Just curious...

Also, seems like Central Park has a lot of restrictions regarding where tripods can and cannot be used. Is it hard knowing where those boundaries are, and why such a rule?

Its either a revenue issue (you need a license to use a tripod) or a crowd issue--tripods take up a lot of room.

Sometimes you can find a place to use a clamp with a tripod head. (See //www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home;jsessionid=G9TysCqrxy!1647507703?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=375297&is=REG&addedTroughType=search for example)

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