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Well I did it. 300 2.8

 
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Sep 10, 2006 00:53 as a reply to  @ post 1965202 |  #241

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I'm about an hour or so from the Bradley airport, closer to NY. Anytime, just let me know.

Will Do!! I would be honored.


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Sep 10, 2006 00:54 as a reply to  @ post 1965210 |  #242

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nice looking shot, very crisp and clear

Thanks Calico. Man I drove home and you are still on! LOL! Drive woke my butt up!


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Sep 10, 2006 00:54 |  #243

Dante, pleasure will be all here. BTW, I love the shot, did you make it with 70-200? :D


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Sep 10, 2006 00:56 as a reply to  @ chancellor's post |  #244

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Dante, pleasure will be all here. BTW, I love the shot, did you make it with 70-200? :D

no it was with my 50 1.8 and it missed focus. :)


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Sep 10, 2006 00:57 as a reply to  @ Dante King's post |  #245

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Thanks Calico. Man I drove home and you are still on! LOL! Drive woke my butt up!

I won't be going to bed until much later, damn vodka is keeping me awake :confused:


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Sep 10, 2006 00:58 |  #246

As Robert Capa may say (I'm paraphrasing): "You can never be too close to the subject".


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Sep 10, 2006 01:00 as a reply to  @ calicokat's post |  #247

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I won't be going to bed until much later, damn vodka is keeping me awake :confused:

calicokat, that's the evidence that you didn't have enough. Take it as a gospel from a russky guy :D


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Sep 10, 2006 01:16 as a reply to  @ chancellor's post |  #248

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calicokat, that's the evidence that you didn't have enough. Take it as a gospel from a russky guy :D

Ok, I will have another :)


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Sep 10, 2006 01:21 |  #249

Na zdorov'e!


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Sep 10, 2006 01:22 as a reply to  @ chancellor's post |  #250

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Na zdorov'e!

WooHoo


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Sep 10, 2006 02:29 |  #251

Congrats Dante, this one is shoot w/1D Mark II and EF 300 f2.8 - shutter 1/25 in almost pitch dark - only small amount of available streetlights.

ISO 3200, Manual WB, Handheld/IS on

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EXIF:
[Image]
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II
[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/25"
F Number = F2.8
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 3200
Shutter Speed Value = 4.63 TV
Aperture Value = 3 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 300mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exif Image Width = 3504
Exif Image Height = 2336
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance

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Sep 10, 2006 02:36 as a reply to  @ clicky's post |  #252

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Congrats Dante, this one is shoot w/1D Mark II and EF 300 f2.8 - shutter 1/25 in almost pitch dark - only small amount of available streetlights.

Nice shot, and amazing for 1/25th and hand held


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Sep 10, 2006 04:23 |  #253

You guys will be the end of me one day. I just went to B&H and checked the price of a 300 f/2.8, I fear there is something wrong with me#@!@(#)@@!#!!




  
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Sep 10, 2006 04:31 as a reply to  @ Lightstream's post |  #254

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I just went to B&H and checked the price of a 300 f/2.8,
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Oh, no! That's the first step onto the slippery slope... cut your credit card in half *now*! :)


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Sep 10, 2006 06:35 as a reply to  @ Lightstream's post |  #255

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You guys will be the end of me one day. I just went to B&H and checked the price of a 300 f/2.8, I fear there is something wrong with e#@!@(#)@@!#!! (INVALID EMAIL)

Don't fall into what Ronnie fell into......... 300 Envy ;) just order it and think about the $$$ later


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