night club photos (NWS)

Misiek wrote in post #8606832
Video can be fun in the club for sure!

I would rather spend the money on 1d2 than on 7D . Different use though .

Yeah, I still shoot my 1D for club stuff when I just need to get a few shots, AF just works for low light. It's the main beef I have against the 5DmkII. Although I have to send in my 1DmkIIn this week to get the AI servo fixed again, ended up picking a 2nd 1DmkII body early last week for a sporting event this past weekend.

Btw, for some Miami peps, what's some nice clubs to hit.

JBaz wrote in post #8606781
FF is NOT overrated first off. If it wasn't, then you wouldn't have seen such an oversold 5dmkII body. I love it, it has it's uses. The high ISO performance is just incredible, even the D700 is an awesome camera for about the same price. Just to go in and take high ISO pics with no flash is an awesome feeling. Even the original 5D is nice.

And yes, lens choice is still important on any body. Sony's A850, while still a capable camera and a great price, it doesn't have the significant lens choice platform as a whole system unlike Nikon or Canon. Plus their lens choices are very expensive, nice, but expensive. That's a big downside for getting into the DSLR game, but they are making progress. I do like it's APS-C ability and wished the 5DmkII had it.

Personally, if I had to re-choose my gear, I would probably go for Nikon, just because of the 12-24 and the 200-400 lens. If Canon has those zooms in L series, I'd pick them up today. Canon really sucks at ultra-wide zooms on FF and don't bother with the 14mm L (although the II might be ok), it's not worth the 2k IMO. If it was like 1k, then maybe.

Also, even those ultra-wide angle zooms on a 1.6x CF usually end up being a 16-35 on a FF chip.

I think the 7D will fit in just nicely with Canon's product line. I think the 7D will be a choice for us nightlife photog's this year because of it's IQ in still images and video abilities. I honestly got the 5DmkII to do just that and more.

^And yes, I second on renting lens if you just need it for one job. Although, my mind set is to own; never rent, but I also use every piece of equipment that I own when I can. I feel obligated sometimes.

I guess its a matter of opinion. And just to be clear, I am a FF user.

I hear the Canon 100-400L is really nice. And I have seen fantastic photos from the 14mm L. Is it worth $2K? Again more of a subjective question.

Very true, all about personal preference, opinion and task at hand. The 100-400L is probably the best zoom lens that canon makes, hands down (70-200 f/4 is a close second). I've been impressed with that lens from day one. I had it for last season shooting NHL indoor and man, even if I suffered at ISO1600, those images were tack sharp wide open at all focal lengths. Sharper than my 70-200 2.8 IS. I wished I had kept it, but I didn't feel like sacrificing my 300 2.8 for it. I might pick up another 100-400 for next spring again.

The 14 L is a decent lens and works pretty well, but at 1:1 pixel, its not as sharp as you'd expect a prime to be. There's also some other minor problems with IQ, bust most of them can be easily fixed in PS. Personally for 2k, I wished canon had either made it faster or actually made it a zoom lens. Now the 14 L II is a different beast and really corrects most of the original's faults, but again, the price tag is quite high.

I mean Nikon has a 12-24 f/2.8 zoom lens that kicks the 14 L and 16-35 L out of the water for only 1800ish. And the IQ and sharpness is amazing, even on FF.

srika wrote in post #8606553
and furthermore, its been pissing me off lately, I've been looking to get an ultrawide lens to properly cover an event in October (Armin @ Aragon) and *most* of them are specifically made for cropped sensors and will either not fit or result in black frames on FF. I wish I had a D300 or Canon crop - there is the 14mm L but that costs $2k. yeah can't swing that right now.

16-35L

JBaz wrote in post #8607654
Btw, for some Miami peps, what's some nice clubs to hit.

To shoot or for the heck of it?

Kind of one in the same. I'm based out of here, so I'll give you my run-down.

Visually-appealing venues:

- Space
- Gryphon
- Dream
- Mynt
- LIV
- Aero Bar
- Passion
- Vagabond
- Mansion

Not-so-visually-appealing but fun.

- Electric Pickle
- Feelgood's

Now, the "fun" ones are great for people photos, especially if you're a social type.

As far as getting into places? Well, some of the places I mentioned will let you in with a camera if you have a good excuse, others require advance notice and that you be with a "known" quantity in terms of your site or publication.

And one place (Mynt), has an in-house guy and other shooters are pretty much verboten unless you have a really good case.

JBaz: how much did you pay for the 1d2n?

palmettoshots wrote in post #8600060
What's up everyone! I just joined the site yesterday and have seen some impressive work in this thread. I read through page 140 and decided to take a break to post some of my own. There's a lot information I can definitely use in here. Im currently looking for a better lens for nightlife. I currently have the XTi with the basic kit lens. Looking to spend no more than $500. Ive already got some opinions from others....

4620 reinvented?

Nickname DwightMcCann told this thread so here is some of my shots

My weekend wrap up:

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srika wrote in post #8611010
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These are all good, but this one is fantastic.

thankx bud - thats what im hearing - sent to Ferry's PR, hopefully they feel the same.

Kevlar, last image is nice bro.

anyone else having issues inserting images?

@ TylerOxendine: Yes 4620. That was some time in March. Ive moved to the Carolina's now though.