| Sign in: |
| Members log in here with your user name and password to access the your admin page and other special features. |
|
|
|
|
|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board
What Nikon Cameras/Lens Do You Favor for Remotes?
Nic Coury, Photographer
 |
Monterey | CA | | Posted: 3:55 AM on 07.15.09 |
->> I know it all depends on whatever you're shooting, but wondering if people are using older bodies like the D1X or D100 for remotes where you don't want to accidently trash a $1-2K camera.
Anyone using AIS lenses or any of the Sigma or Tokina lenses for remotes?
What are people liking out there for remotes?
I'm getting into more remotes, to make different, unique photos for my paper and working on a budget.
Thanks,
~nic |
|
Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer
|
Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 7:58 AM on 07.15.09 |
| ->> My D2H usually gets pressed into remote duty. I have used it with everything from a Tokina 11-16/f2.8 (backboard/post remote) to a Sigma 18-50/f2.8 (@ 50, ceiling remote), to a Nikkor Reflex-C 500/f8 (lax goal isolation). |
|
Max Lashin, Photographer, Photo Editor
|
Fort Lauderdale | FL | United States | Posted: 8:53 AM on 07.15.09 |
| ->> I usually use my D2h also. I dont have too much of a collection of extra quality lenses so I typically will just throw a nikon 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 on there, its a decent lens if used in the right conditions (bright). I've used this setup for a backboard remote...well more like a ghetto backboard remote, it got the job done for my clients needs but the image sucked since it wasnt wide enough and not strobed. |
|
Dave Breen, Photographer
|
Somerset | PA | USA | Posted: 9:38 AM on 07.15.09 |
| ->> "ghetto" remote ??? |
|
Jonathan Castner, Photographer, Assistant
|
Longmont | CO | USA | Posted: 10:06 AM on 07.15.09 |
| ->> When I got my D700's I kept one of my D200's to be a remote. I will use whatever lens on it fits the bill. My 14mm gets a lot of time on it though. |
|
Patrick Meredith, Photographer, Assistant
|
Austin | TX | USA | Posted: 10:21 AM on 07.15.09 |
->> Nic,
Of course it all depends on what I'm shooting, but I cycle through many different cameras/lenses when using remotes. And like you, I've been working on a budget.
I've got a D1X, D1H and a D2H that I use almost exclusively as remote cameras. I never use my more expensive Nikon lenses (70-200, 300 2.8)/cameras for a remote if there is a good chance of them getting destroyed.
That said, I employ a large number of older MF lenses along with 3rd party lenses in everyday/dangerous situations.
The lenses I use the most are: Tokina 12-24mm, MF 400mm, MF Nikkor 300mm AIS, Nikkor 24mm AIS, Nikkor 10.5mm, and a Nikkor 35mm f2.
I try to pair the longer lenses to the D1H so I can make the most of the megapixels it offers, place the D2H in places where the high frame rate is necessary, and the D1X somewhere important where a larger print may be necessary (usually an overhead/crowd shot. The 1/500th sync is very helpful with strobes).
If you/your paper is on a budget and looking to start doing remotes, check out this link for cheap Pre-Release cables: http://tinyurl.com/mjk8t7. I've been using a number of their cables for the last 2 years without one problem.
That said, don't cheap out the important things that are required for remotes...Insurance, safety cables, Magic Arms etc... |
|
Hassel Weems, Photographer
|
Locust Grove (Atlanta) | GA | USA | Posted: 12:49 PM on 07.15.09 |
->> I used an old D1X for a long time but now have a couple of D200 bodies. When I'm shooting alone I use my wife's D700 or D300. I think smaller, lighter, bodies are better for remotes.
Size and weight are also factors in choosing a lens. I have a variety of primes ranging from a 10.5 fisheye to a 180/2.8 in my remote bag. I use manual focus and tape it down so as long as it's quality glass I don't need fast AF. Most of them are old AF versions and some are AIS. |
|
David Manning, Photographer
|
Athens | GA | | Posted: 12:50 PM on 07.15.09 |
->> I generally use whatever i can get my hands on to use as a remote.
Thanks to layoffs, we have a few extra D2X sitting around the office so those get pressed into duty (assuming i can focus them right).
Generally i use either a D1H, D1X, D2H (shutter needs fixing) and whichever beat-up lenses i have available. When i place a remote its generally with a camera that i would understand if it didn't survive. |
|
Matt Kartozian, Photographer
|
Scottsdale | AZ | USA | Posted: 12:56 PM on 07.15.09 |
| ->> I used to use a D2x until it was runover by a racecar, now I mostly use a D300. 10.5mm Fisheye (it survived the running over) and Sigma 10-20 are the lenses I use most of the time. |
|
Jamey Price, Student/Intern, Photographer
|
Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 1:01 PM on 07.15.09 |
| ->> Right now, I have my first DSLR which was a Nikon D80 as a remote. The D300 gets the everyday duties but the D80 serves it's purpose. |
|
Nic Coury, Photographer
|
Monterey | CA | | Posted: 1:09 PM on 07.15.09 |
->> Thanks everyone.
I think I'm going to find some older D1X's or D200's.
I'm thinking the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 or my older 20-35 f/2.8 and maybe an 85 or 180 AF-D. |
|
Return to --> Message Board Main Index
|