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02/09/2006 01:21:15 PM · #1 |
Hi,
I am interested in buying my next camera and was almost sure on a Canon XT. Yesterday, though, by curiosity I read the review of the Sony DSC-R1, and am totally leaning towards it. The thing is, the fact that the sony is already a 24-120mm, is great for my budget, as I would not need to buy different lenses for different purposes. (I don't need a huge zoom).
Here's the catch, though. In April, I'll be going for the first time to a baseball game (Yankees), and would like to get some good pictures of that. I'll be seating with this view (//newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/images/seating_views/photo_seating_viewtb21.jpg).
So, here's my question: will the Sony be enough if I add the 1.7X teleconvertion. If not, what would be a good (but cheap) lens for the Canon? I don't need to capture the player's sweat..just wanna get some good shots for my portfolio. And, I don't think I'll be doing sports photography professionaly...just ocasional games if I have the chance.
I appreciate your time reading. :)
Maria |
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02/09/2006 01:25:12 PM · #2 |
thats about the same angle I had when I took my rebel xt with me to a mets game, I got some decent shots there with it. If you are gonna get the rebel xt or considering it and you want a cheap but decent lens to zoom I say the sigma 70-300 is a good lens for the money. You just need good lighting in low lighting sometimes it wont focus right way kind of searches but I love it.
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02/09/2006 01:28:55 PM · #3 |
that 120mm zoom on the sony, is going to be realy shakey at that length, and really slow focusing, you will get fine shots probably, but you arent going to get much action shots.
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02/09/2006 01:33:58 PM · #4 |
You need to figure out if you want a DSLR or prosumer camera.
DSLR will let you grow into it and does most things better and more expensivly. Prosumer will be easier to use but if you get into photography seriously you will outgrow it.
As for the game, 120, even with the 1.7 isn'r going to get you what you want and will be pushing the limits of the camera. The Sony H1 or Canon S2 might be better options if you stick with prosummer.
PS I agree on the Sigma 70-300 being a great lens for the $$$
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02/09/2006 02:28:50 PM · #5 |
I went to an Orioles baseball game two years ago and, using a 300mm, came away with very few usable shots.
Last year, I shot an entire season of little league (about 40 games, 3 hours each) and then went back to Camden yards to shoot the O's again. Most every shot is decent and got a couple of great ones.
The key with sports shots is being able to anticipate the action. By practicing over and over again and knowing what was probably going to happen I was able to increase my success rate.
My focal range was anywhere from 100-300, my ap was 5.6, ISO 400, shot speed 1000-2000. Anything slower and the images may be soft if you are looking for action shots.
An advantage is getting as close to the action as you can. I don't think, with 120mm, at that distance, you will get a lot of close ups. I'll throw a few of the images I took to my portfolio...
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02/09/2006 02:33:00 PM · #6 |
Thanks so much, everyone, for the replies.
I am now pretty sure I will go for the Canon with the Sigma Lenses. If I buy the kit, I'll have the 18-55mm and the 70-300mm, and that will pretty much cover my needs for a very long time :)
Dahkota, I'd love to see some of the shots!
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02/09/2006 02:36:00 PM · #7 |
| You may want to double check with the Orioles their policy about cameras. It would be a shame to buy a new lens and have them not let it in because it's "professional". Happens all the time. |
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02/09/2006 02:47:26 PM · #8 |
If you want to do it as more than just a whim, I would go with the Canon. The lower noise at higher ISO is a real benefit when shooting action. I would not recommend the 70-300 Canon lens. Its extremely soft at the high end. In fact, I have one if you want to buy it cheap! :)
At Camden Yards at least, even with a full bag and a mono-pod, I have never had a problem. This year I get to go back with my 100-400L. I'm so waiting for baseball season!
I posted a few in my portfolio but haven't edited them. Can you tell I'm behind in my work? ;)
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02/09/2006 03:00:36 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
You may want to double check with the Orioles their policy about cameras. It would be a shame to buy a new lens and have them not let it in because it's "professional". Happens all the time. |
ditto....I was held up at the gate at Heinz Field while they checked my 70-300 lens. They said that just 'met the maximum' allowed in the stands.
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02/09/2006 03:40:31 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by dassilem:
ditto....I was held up at the gate at Heinz Field while they checked my 70-300 lens. They said that just 'met the maximum' allowed in the stands. |
I guess you didn't mention the 1.5 crop right :-) It's crazy what they think is "professional" and what is not and a "large" lens must be able to zoom in a long way right. :roll eyes: |
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