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I've never had any problems taking my camera into PNC Park (MLB) or Heinz Field (NFL) with any lens. Consol (NHL) will allow a DSLR, but not a lens longer than 3".
If you sign up at Digital Photography School (via e-mail or on Facebook), they often make photography e-books available at a discount. I like their articles too. They offer some nice tips.
MSG doesn't allow it for concerts, the new Giants stadium does not allow any camera with a lens > 2" (even when you are sitting in nosebleeds). Probably varies by venue. I was very disappointed to learn about this after investing so much money in the equipment.I don't think Heinz Field (NFL) is any different:
D90 is a very good camera but I think at this point if I was going to spend that kind of money, I would just pony up a couple hundred more and buy a D7000. The reviews have been pretty glowing for the D7000 and you can shoot at higher ISOs without a lot of noise which is pretty nice.
looks like they have more "normal" rules:•professional camera equipments (lenses longer than 6 in) -- 70-300mm dimensions: 3.1 x 5.6 in.
That is where I got the offer from
I'm just beyond the phase that you're in. Just upgrading from a P&S to a DSLR. I did some research and ended up looking at it like I look at buying a driver in golf. You can buy the hottest, newest model driver for $500 or you can buy the hottest, newest driver from 2-years ago for $200--and it will do 99% of what the current models can. So, if you want to save a few bucks you can get a pretty good deal on the second-to-last generation. Also, from what I understand, if you want to spend the extra money you should spend it on another lens rather than incremental capabilities on your camera body.
Cool. Hadn't checked my e-mail yet.
You make a good point about being able to get another lens with the price difference and that is certainly a selling point.However, I think with technological advances you are underselling it a bit if you compare it to performance advances with sporting equipment. Technological advances happen much faster and are much greater than performance advances. I am usually of the mindset to buy the best computer/camera that you can afford because there is a noticeable difference.You are going to be able to get pictures with the D7000 that you are just not going to be able to get with the D90. Having a higher ISO range opens up the possibilities so if you are serious about shooting pictures this is a pretty big difference. The comparisons are already in with the D7000 matching up pretty well with the much more expensive D700, to me this is a huge selling point.But to get back to your original point with having versatile lenses, that is very important too, which is why this hobby can get so expensive.
Not sure about the deal as I'm not all that familiar with the 3100. I can tell you that the 18-55 is a very good lens. Don't have the 55-200 as I opted for the longer 70-300. As long as you don't plan on doing a lot of wildlife shooting the 200 should be plenty.
What is in the combo kit.If you want nice indoor pictures, get the SB400. Its around $100 and can bounce the flash off of things so its not so harsh (or get a mini soft box for it)
He has great information, but in the DSLR community he is considered more of a salesman than true fact finding. Basically, he became so popular he lives off the sales from his site, and thus pimps what he thinks will sell. At least, that is what I remember from nikonians.org
Thanks for the new bookmark
You'll get some good shots inside, just make sure the lighting isn't too low. Outside you'll just need to make sure you aren't too far away. If you want to get some great shots of your kids playing soccer, go for the 70-300 at some point. Great lens for the money. And eventually I'd suggest a 35mm or 50mm 1.4 or 1.8 prime for low light indoor shots. I prefer the 35mm and have the 1.8.
This sounds rather fanboy-ish to me, especially considering the source is strictly Nikon users.
he gave an honest opinion of this kit lens I got with my D90, I only wish I had read this before buying:http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-105mm.htm
FWIW:http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55-200mm-vr.htm
I have the D5000 with the 18-55 and 55-200. The 55-200 is a nice lens, but sometimes I want more reach. I'd take CE's suggestion and go for the 70-300. You'll be missing the 55-70 range, which isn't that big a deal (at least to me). The extra 100mm from 200 to 300 will make sports, wildlife and outdoor pics better. But, if price is a concern, the 55-200 is much cheaper than the 70-300. Don't get me wrong, I've taken very good sports, wildlife and outdoor pics with the 55-200, but sometimes I want to be just a bit closer.
Unfortunately that never stops. When I take shots with my 70-300 there are times I think, "Boy, it would be nice to have just a little more lens."
Tell Mrs. CE you want this for ChristmasLensUnfortunately that never stops. When I take shots with my 70-300 there are times I think, "Boy, it would be nice to have just a little more lens."
Cooool, yeah thinking of pulling the trigger here.
Did enough research tonight to decide on the D7000, thanks to you and JOJO, so thanks. The water issue is big for me - most, if not all, my sports shots are surfing; then skiing, so this is a better choice for sure. The price difference in stepping up another level, which is as far as I need to go, is worth it for what I'm doing.
ETA I can wait a few weeks if there'll be any kind of deals to be had...
Awesome SLBD, enjoy, will be interested in hearing what you think of it and seeing shots toDid enough research tonight to decide on the D7000, thanks to you and JOJO, so thanks. The water issue is big for me - most, if not all, my sports shots are surfing; then skiing, so this is a better choice for sure. The price difference in stepping up another level, which is as far as I need to go, is worth it for what I'm doing.ETA I can wait a few weeks if there'll be any kind of deals to be had...
ne piece of advice, if you don't already know, learn right away how to shoot on manual. Bryan Peterson's book "understanding exposure' is an easy read and is a good book for this.Not that you can't get good shots on auto, but you should be the one making the decisions on shutter, iso and aperture, not your camera. Also learn when the shuttter priority and aperture priority modes can be more useful modes to shoot in as well. There are times when you may need to override and make adjustments on your camera's light meter readings a bit so you need to know how to shoot manually and then you will be getting the best pictures for what you are trying to achieve. Shooting manually will get the most out of the camera you are buying.
I don't know if things have changed in the last month, but you may be waiting a couple weeks for inventory.Did enough research tonight to decide on the D7000, thanks to you and JOJO, so thanks. The water issue is big for me - most, if not all, my sports shots are surfing; then skiing, so this is a better choice for sure. The price difference in stepping up another level, which is as far as I need to go, is worth it for what I'm doing.
I believe Adorama has them in stock.AdoramaI don't know if things have changed in the last month, but you may be waiting a couple weeks for inventory.Did enough research tonight to decide on the D7000, thanks to you and JOJO, so thanks. The water issue is big for me - most, if not all, my sports shots are surfing; then skiing, so this is a better choice for sure. The price difference in stepping up another level, which is as far as I need to go, is worth it for what I'm doing.ETA I can wait a few weeks if there'll be any kind of deals to be had...
It looks like it's in stock with the kit lens: http://www.adorama.com/INKD7000K1.htmlBut not w/o lens: http://www.adorama.com/INKD7000.html
It might just be an accidental omission, but you only need Photoshop Elements. Elements is much less expensive ($60 vs $700) and will likely cover all of your needs.
elements is what I have and haven't found any reason to go from the $100 to $600 package.
wife bought it for me for Christmas.. on the best uses of this lens.. Any pointers out there? 
Wide open is not always the best way to go. F8 is about where I have gotten almost everything in focus. Make sure you have the eyes in focus if you are wide open and then it doesnt seem to matter what is in focus and what is not. Its all about the eyesBack when I first got my Canon xti I had put the 50mm f/1.8 lens on my Amazon wish list.. and there it sat for 3 years until yesterday when my
Great lens for portraits and you will be able to get some shots inside that you couldn't get before.Back when I first got my Canon xti I had put the 50mm f/1.8 lens on my Amazon wish list.. and there it sat for 3 years until yesterday when myLooking forward to getting out and giving it a try.. I am so use to to zoom lenses for Nature/landscape, that I'm a little
on the best uses of this lens.. Any pointers out there?
AcerFC said:Wide open is not always the best way to go. F8 is about where I have gotten almost everything in focus. Make sure you have the eyes in focus if you are wide open and then it doesnt seem to matter what is in focus and what is not. Its all about the eyessnogger said:Back when I first got my Canon xti I had put the 50mm f/1.8 lens on my Amazon wish list.. and there it sat for 3 years until yesterday when my
Thanks.. Tried it out outside and although I got some decent shots I can certainly see where this is more of a "indoors" lens..Flickr has my shots(see my sig below) with the new lens from the Hoarfrost morning here out in my Vineyard.Jefferson the Caregiver said:Great lens for portraits and you will be able to get some shots inside that you couldn't get before.snogger said:Back when I first got my Canon xti I had put the 50mm f/1.8 lens on my Amazon wish list.. and there it sat for 3 years until yesterday when myon the best uses of this lens.. Any pointers out there?
Thanks gb
