To me, along with many others, battery grips are the most important accessory that isn't necessary to operate a dSLR, i.e. lenses, etc.
Battery grips offer a number of advantages. They make your camera look more professional by adding some extra size. Professionals often use dSLRs, such as Nikon's D4, that have built in battery grips. Battery grips also have a shutter release button, so when one is shooting a vertically, one doesn't have to contort their wrist/arm to shoot. Battery grips also offer extended shooting time. Not only can battery grips hold more batteries than a dSLR would normally, but battery grips usually have options to use AA batteries as well, incase the rechargeable batteries die.
I had a battery grip for my D3100, but then I got a D70, and never got a battery grip for it because I wasn't sure how long I was actually going to use it. The five months I didn't have a battery grip were probably the worst five months of my shooting career. When I got my D7000, I took my D70 to my local camera store a few days later and sold it, so I could get a battery grip. So, if you've ever considered a battery grip, but didn't think it was worth it, let me assure you, it is. I don't even shoot vertically that much, and I still think battery grips are necessary for any dSLR owner.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Post Five
So I was watching videos on YouTube, as I often do, and while I was watching a video, I began looking at the comments, as I, also, often do to make myself feel better about myself, because usually the comments make absolutely no sense and make the poster look like a complete idiot. Anyway, as I was looking through the comments, I saw a comment that I had to read a few times, because I didn't believe what the person was asking the first two or three times I read it.
The poster of the comment was asking the person who uploaded the video which wide-angle lens they would recommend to do concern photography. The poster of the comment stated that they owned a Nikon D600, and a 50mm f1.4. For those of you who don't know anything about cameras, the D600 body alone is a good $2000. I've seen comments like this before. The one that comes to mind was someone asking which guitar amp would go well with a Gibson Les Paul, which is no less than around $1000.
The reason these comments are so concerning to me, is because if you're going to drop over $1000, in the case of the owner of the D600, $2000, you should be more than capable of selecting the proper lens for whatever you're photographing. No only that, but there really aren't that many options for wide angle lenses anyway. Assuming the concert will be dark, you'll want a fast lens, I would assume at least a 2.8. That leaves you with one or two options if you're going to go for Nikon glass, and maybe five or six options if you decide to go third-party. If you can afford $2000 for a body, I would hope that you'd at least have enough to go for some good Nikon glass though. Lenses are the most important part of any camera system, and those who choose to put all their money into a body that'll last at most three years if you're a professional, maybe five if you just shoot for fun, are a joke. Lenses can last for twice that long, if not more. Personally, I'd probably go with an f/2.8 wide angle zoom, or a f/1.8/1.4 prime lens. Look, while ranting, I've already made a choice of what lens I would pick in a matter of a few minutes with little trouble. Wide angle 2.8, or prime 1.8/1.4. Probably 28mm prime.
I wish I had $2000 to just throw around and not know what the hell I'm doing. That's like me saying, "I think I'm going to pick up sewing," and then running out and spending $2000 on a sewing machine. I don't know what the hell to do with a sewing machine.
The poster of the comment was asking the person who uploaded the video which wide-angle lens they would recommend to do concern photography. The poster of the comment stated that they owned a Nikon D600, and a 50mm f1.4. For those of you who don't know anything about cameras, the D600 body alone is a good $2000. I've seen comments like this before. The one that comes to mind was someone asking which guitar amp would go well with a Gibson Les Paul, which is no less than around $1000.
The reason these comments are so concerning to me, is because if you're going to drop over $1000, in the case of the owner of the D600, $2000, you should be more than capable of selecting the proper lens for whatever you're photographing. No only that, but there really aren't that many options for wide angle lenses anyway. Assuming the concert will be dark, you'll want a fast lens, I would assume at least a 2.8. That leaves you with one or two options if you're going to go for Nikon glass, and maybe five or six options if you decide to go third-party. If you can afford $2000 for a body, I would hope that you'd at least have enough to go for some good Nikon glass though. Lenses are the most important part of any camera system, and those who choose to put all their money into a body that'll last at most three years if you're a professional, maybe five if you just shoot for fun, are a joke. Lenses can last for twice that long, if not more. Personally, I'd probably go with an f/2.8 wide angle zoom, or a f/1.8/1.4 prime lens. Look, while ranting, I've already made a choice of what lens I would pick in a matter of a few minutes with little trouble. Wide angle 2.8, or prime 1.8/1.4. Probably 28mm prime.
I wish I had $2000 to just throw around and not know what the hell I'm doing. That's like me saying, "I think I'm going to pick up sewing," and then running out and spending $2000 on a sewing machine. I don't know what the hell to do with a sewing machine.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Janesville Jets 9/21 and 9/22
I was too concerned about people stealing my images, so I decided to just post the links to my Flickr page for those of you who haven't seen them already.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpomykalski/sets/72157631600638614/
And
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpomykalski/sets/72157631593055868/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpomykalski/sets/72157631600638614/
And
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danpomykalski/sets/72157631593055868/
Post Four
I would like to bring your attention to exhibit "A," a photo I took using the pop up flash on my D7000.
Post Three
I have noticed that the photos are larger than others in my previous post. Some obnoxiously so. I don't care, so the photos are going to stay that size.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Post One
Greetings, I have decided to use blogspot as a way to communicate to possible clients, as well as share what I have been up to in terms of photography. I may end up bringing back "Clippings" sometime in the future because, honestly, I like to complain, and I feel this is a good outlet for complaining, as long as potential employers never see it.
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