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DwightMcCann
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 20:31
Among other things: 1) I am switching from Nikon/Fujifilm to Canon, 2) Just bought a 1D Mark II and some lenses, 3) I shoot women's tennis at UCSB as a hobby, 4) I will be shooting professional boxing every three or four months. I have not yet shot anything with the new camera ... just too busy, sigh. My UCSB Women's Tennis images are at http://UCSBWomensTennis.info and hope that they will improve quite a bit with this new equipment. I would be interested learning from anyone who shoots either tennis or boxing. [I have shot one boxing match, the first I ever saw, and got sweat and blood on my equipment ... the amateur bouts were mild but the pros could easily kill!]
Michaelmjc
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 20:51
Welcome tot he boards, and nice to meet you.

That is one expensive camera you just bought there, thats gotta burn a hole in your pocket.

Mike
cactusclay
26th of February 2005 (Sat), 21:21
Welcome and good luck with the new stuff.
Ballen Photo
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 02:21
Welcome aboard Dwight, and CONGRATS on the 1D MK II. :D
-Bruce
ssim
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 07:09
Welcome. You'll enjoy that new camera immensley.
Belmondo
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 07:21
Welcome, Dwight!

We don't get many members from Los Alamos. That is beautiful country around there.

You've started off with some first-rate equipment, and we look forward to seeing what you do with it.

I live very close to a major tennis facility in Indian Wells, California,and have a major pro tournament here every year. Unfortunately, the only place we're allowed to go with cameras is in the upper level of a very large stadium. It's ideal for taking pictures of the tops of the players' heads, and little else.
JAZZ D.P.G.
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 08:49
Id MKII. I couldn't find an envy smilie.

Welcome to the board.

The fast action FPS of the MKII will be nice for catching the punches. Should develope some great shots.

Enjoy this place, these are great people.
DwightMcCann
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 21:34
I hope to shoot some women's tennis on Thursday at UCSB with the new equipment so we'll see how it goes! :-)
Ballen Photo
28th of February 2005 (Mon), 21:39
I hope to shoot some women's tennis on Thursday at UCSB with the new equipment so we'll see how it goes! :)

Post some of your shots here in the share photos section, OK? Good luck with your shoot. ;)
-Bruce
Andy_T
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 04:09
Dwight,

welcome to the forum.
Looks like you did your homework before buying your equipment.

As professional boxing normally is not as well lighted as tennis, you might also look at the 85/1.8 and 135/2.0 lenses for low light.

Best regards,
Andy
Maureen Souza
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 04:16
Wow!! That's some nice equipment you got for starters! Welcome to the forum! I've only been here a week or so myself but I've gotten a lot of help and lot's of laughs. :lol: Looking forward to seeing your photographs!

Maureen
roanjohn
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 08:18
Welcome to the forum Dwight...............and don't forget to post your mug in the "SHOW US YOUR FACE" thread :-)

Oh, and nice "little" set-up you got there ;-)

Ro1