Theme Parks: Night Photography
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Tripod is really essential for night shots and really and shots that require a slower shutter. You can still pull off some nice handheld night shots, especially the more light that is around and available to you. You can pick up a decent tripod for around $30 on Amazon if you are looking for something not so expensive.
Its almost time for me to invest in a big boy tripod with a ball head and everything. This smaller one that I have is ok but is lacking in height and functionality.
Ive been eye balling this ball head.
http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-SBH-...UTF8&colid=MRMLBABD0I9L&coliid=I26Q21WM6UJMGC
What kind of strap do you use? Ive been using plain Jane neck strap but have been looking at these Carry Speed straps
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Color-C...F8&qid=1358186477&sr=8-1&keywords=carry+speed
That ball head is nice but a little rich for my bloodAs for the strap I use the standard one that came with my Canon but these things intrigue me. I've never seen one in person. You get it, I would love a full review.
I was debating on getting a new camera body but may wait to see what Sony has up their sleeves so figured instead I would pick up some thing I need like the ball head and taller tripod, external flash and maybe a lens or 2. My buddy has the strap and he loves it. Im always finding that I am swinging my camera over my shoulder and holding it like that anyways so I may as well try it out. Also with the kids im always bending down and have bonked them in the head a few times with a lens so that would help avoid that also
Well with a kid on the way this may be something I need in a year or two
I felt so bad the first time I did bonked my oldest who was under 1 at the time. It was just something I didn't even think about until after the damage was done
Ill be at Epcot Saturday night Feb 9th if anyone wants to get some night shooting in. Illuminations is a beats I have yet to tame ound:
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Post up some more guys, I love night shots. Not seen any in a while.
Would love to join you man, just a small matter of 4000odd miles in the way
Im running out of some night shots from my last trip in November. I may have a few left to edit and post but think im running dry. I plan on getting a lot at both Epcot and Magic Kingdom this next go around in Feb
Ill be at Epcot Saturday night Feb 9th if anyone wants to get some night shooting in. Illuminations is a beats I have yet to tame
I may very well join you, since I could use some more nighttime material, plus I still haven't managed an acceptable batch from a night of Illuminations. It really is tough to shoot.
I haven't been to Epcot since last May and tried shooting Illuminations but failed miserably lol. The plan so far is Epcot all day or at least in the morning with a break during the afternoon. I have a better idea right before the trip and will keep you posted
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Ill be at Epcot Saturday night Feb 9th if anyone wants to get some night shooting in. Illuminations is a beats I have yet to tame
You holding a class? If so how much
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You holding a class? If so how much
Im no teacher
