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El Centro Photocall 11.18.09

Started by Realbigtaco, November 02, 2009, 11:45:41 AM

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Realbigtaco

Scored big time and got the green light to go on the next fencecheck photocall!! ;D  I know of one other APsocal'er going, Nate (Kick-Z-tails out).  Anyone else going?

My other question for those who have gone, any good tips?  I've see the general tips, but i want to know shooting tips.  I am assuming a telephoto is not needed, so a wide angle would be best.  I have already gone and gotten a rental for that day, because my stock standard 18-70mm sucks.  The other question i had, is it hard to focus on something moving in front of you that quick?  I can imagine my camera going ape $h!t trying to focus in on something like that. 

Anything else would help immensely!

WARBIRD KEITH


Realbigtaco

Nice!  This your first time?
Quote from: WARBIRD KEITH on November 02, 2009, 02:18:48 PM
I'm in! ;D
Nice!  This your first time?

Might be a dumb question judging from your profile pic...

phantomphan1974

No I took that from last time.   A tele-photo is good if you have two camera bodies or before you go on base they shot from the field outside the fence so you need it them, But yes a wide would be good or at least a 24-105mm since it has some range before they touch down.  Have fun!!!!!!
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Midnight Mover

Quote from: Realbigtaco on November 02, 2009, 11:45:41 AM
Scored big time and got the green light to go on the next fencecheck photocall!! ;D  I know of one other APsocal'er going, Nate (Kick-Z-tails out).  Anyone else going?

My other question for those who have gone, any good tips?  I've see the general tips, but i want to know shooting tips.  I am assuming a telephoto is not needed, so a wide angle would be best.  I have already gone and gotten a rental for that day, because my stock standard 18-70mm sucks.  The other question i had, is it hard to focus on something moving in front of you that quick?  I can imagine my camera going ape $h!t trying to focus in on something like that. 

Anything else would help immensely!

Have a great time. I need to go one of these days but just to busy this month :(

aero-engineer

Quote from: Midnight Mover on November 02, 2009, 07:39:58 PM
Have a great time. I need to go one of these days but just to busy this month :(

Same here.  

That and I somehow missed the announcement in the pre-Edwards hustle ans bustle. ;)

Kevin
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NikonGuy

I need to go to one of these photocall's..

Have fun out there Chris.   ;)
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kick Z tail out

I'm going to be using an 18-200VR.  8) Can't wait for this.
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Realbigtaco

Quote from: kick Z tail out on November 10, 2009, 12:44:06 PM
I'm going to be using an 18-200VR.  8) Can't wait for this.
I was wondering if you were going to shoot or do video?  Maybe both?

phantomphan1974

Quote from: kick Z tail out on November 10, 2009, 12:44:06 PM
I'm going to be using an 18-200VR.  8) Can't wait for this.
It will be fun.  TAKE EAR PROTECTION!!!!!!!!!  I have done both as well.  Last time Keith shot video.....  Have not seen it yet......Keith.....  ;)
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kick Z tail out

Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 10, 2009, 01:06:53 PM
It will be fun.  TAKE EAR PROTECTION!!!!!!!!!  I have done both as well.  Last time Keith shot video.....  Have not seen it yet......Keith.....  ;)
Absolutely! I got my headset ready to go.  ;D
Nate <nikon>
Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 70-300VR, 80-400AF-S VR
Jesus Christ is Lord!

kick Z tail out

Quote from: Realbigtaco on November 10, 2009, 01:05:31 PM
I was wondering if you were going to shoot or do video?  Maybe both?
Oh, sorry I missed this... I think I'm going to try for a bit of video, but mostly pics.
Nate <nikon>
Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 70-300VR, 80-400AF-S VR
Jesus Christ is Lord!

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