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Offline Christian

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2009, 07:02:26 PM »
Hi,

I am looking for new camera , and I need your help. I need a camera with which I could make pictures at distance 5 KM ( 3 Miles ).
What could I get for about 500

Offline Heiko Tanneman

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2009, 02:56:26 AM »
I reccomend not using the Panasonic Lumix, the Fuji would be a lot better, or a Canon 50D if you have that kind of money.

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2009, 02:20:17 PM »
How i can post photos in gallery?
Ships in my LIFE!!!

Offline Stan Muller

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2009, 02:51:00 PM »
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/xoopsfaq/

Check the FAQ & Site Standards in the left side section.
There is all you need to know.
Good luck and welcome to the site.

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2009, 08:53:01 PM »
Hi there, I am a new member. How do I send photo's to the website?

Thanks

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #20 on: November 30, 2009, 09:46:27 PM »
Hi Wilka,

Stan has already answered the question in his post just above yours. This, and all that any member needs to know is in the FAQ and site standards link,

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2009, 10:40:38 PM »
Sigma 50-500 is  real hard to beat for us shipspotters. I use it with a tripod and mirror lockup.
All the range is there except  for the under 50mm.
It is rather slow however in low lights with  ships moving.
And at  very close quarters  for my aerials I would go for a faster lense. But then I would have to carry a second camera on the bridge .

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2011, 06:27:15 PM »
Hey all,

Like to buy this lens "Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM"
Your comments are welcome.

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #23 on: June 13, 2011, 04:33:59 PM »
Stevo,

The Canon EF 100-400mm lense is fantastic - I've had one for 4 years now and have never looked back. It is very soft at 400mm, pull it back to 390mm and the image is sharp as you like - sweet spot is f8.

I use mine for all kinds of photography, infact all of my shots on here are taken with it.

Happy snapping

Steve

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #24 on: June 13, 2011, 06:44:03 PM »
I echo Steve's comments about the Canon 100mm-400mm lens. I've had mine for about three years and it is ideal for what I use it for.

Just browse through my own photographs of ships coming, and going, to Hartlepool and the results can clearly be seen.

Just for the record I am using a Canon 1000D camera.
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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2011, 08:32:41 PM »
The dreamkit, whom i wont replace, ok, if i win the lottery then:
Canon 7D and tamron 18-270.
Wahoo, great stuff. Poorest man in Norway, but having saved for this a long time

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #26 on: June 13, 2011, 08:44:32 PM »
I use a Sigma 70-300mm Lens with a Canon 1000D suits me but it will be a while before I will
upgrade to a better Canon camera, thats unless I win the lottery mind you!!!

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #27 on: June 13, 2011, 09:09:35 PM »
Hi,

I have the Canon 100mm-400mm and the Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8 USM,
Both are really great lenses,
But at the Maasvlakte during the summer we have real problems with the heatwaves on the water.
But only when you takes pics from 300-400mm
Al the pics between the 300-400mm you can throw them in the trash.
I have the 500D.

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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #28 on: June 14, 2011, 04:35:45 PM »
Like Ian, I too use the Sigma 70-300MM with my Canon 350D.
And like Dave, you notice the heat haze at longer distances but that would not change even with a different lens; it is all due to the weather.
Here at Southampton, you can hear the "Yippee!" when the wind is coming from the north or north east. Usually, it comes from the south west and brings a lot of haze and moisture in the air.
The northerly wind is nice, cold and clear! (also rare!)
Kelvin
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Re: Cameras and Photography Advice Forum
« Reply #29 on: June 15, 2011, 09:14:17 AM »
Morning Derek,
No. it isn't that bad over here.
If only I had a decent job that paid a decent wage!
So, after a long wait, it looks very much as if I am off to the mountains of south west Saudi Arabia (Abha).
It will be interesting to see the place again after a 30 year absence.
No chance of seeing any ships there, I am afraid.
Lots of chances of getting a new camera at a decent price though!
Cheers
Kelvin

 

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