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<p>Hi,<br> I just wanted to come back and thank everyone for your help in choosing a camera. I picked up a Canon 40D on Amazon and it included a few extras. I've been having fun learning how to use it as this is my first DSLR. The lens is a kit lens and is an EF 28-135mm IS one. This should help me learn the ropes a bit.<br> Thanks again. Have a great summer!</p>

<p>Thank you Marcus for answering my question and telling me about the different versions of the Canon lens. They are pricey but at some point I see myself making a purchase of the 400mm EF lens. I'll have to wait and see if it will be the V.1 or V.2 versions. I appreciate the tip about the Rebel cameras and the critical need to have a circular polarizer.<br> I noticed the price decrease with the V.1 used lenses. I'm wondering if I could go even cheaper and pick up a used Tamron or other brand. If you don't mind me asking, how does this sound? Could I still obtain a similar quality lens this way?</p>

<p>Thanks Brett. I'll look around for 100-400 lenses. I learned that EF corresponds to some Canon lenses but what does V1 and V2 mean? Sorry if this is an obvious question. Thanks.</p>

<p><strong>Thanks Joseph</strong>. I appreciate you sharing with me some insights into the trade. It's interesting learning what's possible. Also, thanks for the info on property releases. I'll look into this further. Tomorrow's weather looks pretty good so hopefully this means more boats.<br> <strong>Geoff</strong>, thanks for the information on the lenses and for telling me about your experience with the 400mm one. I actually noticed in your gallery that you used it to take the picture of the 2 guys racing. Your pictures were great and they showed me what can be done with the larger lens. I'll take a look at the other lenses you mentioned too. </p>

<p>Thank you!<br> Hey Geoff, I'll pay close attention to shutter speeds in terms of sharper images from now on. Thanks for giving me some details on it. I'll go through those motions with my own camera to help it sink in. There's actually a Committee Boat nearby at the local Yacht Club - I don't think I would of thought of that. Perhaps when I gain a bit more skill I'll have the confidence to approach them :) Thanks!<br> Thanks Joseph. I appreciate the tip on the lenses and where I can look for them. 400mm sounds pretty nice. I'll take a look at the EF. I have never heard of KEH so I'll visit their website. I've sailed and have been around boats most of my life but have raced Stars and Rhodes 19 just a few times. I know how sketchy it can be to be in there and start taking pictures because someone could tack at any second. I'd have to review some of the strategies to become familiar with it again. Thanks for putting some emphasis on market. Actually, equal emphasis, right? :) This is fascinating because right now I'm spending most of my time learning to shoot. I think I have been underestimating the marketing aspect. Thanks for pointing this out. </p>

<p>Hi Geoff,<br> I appreciate you commenting on my post and offering some advice. It's insight like this into the trade that is really going to help me out in the long run I think. To tell you the truth, I have even thought about racing pictures! I'll consider this area of photography as I move along. That's a great picture and there seems to be lots of sharpness for a moving target. I like the idea of a budget lens like the 70-300mm you mentioned. I'll keep a heads up for these as I consider the best camera options available to me. Thanks.</p>

<p>Hi Les,<br> A drone would be fantastic, and fun! A bit down the road I'll probably take a look at using one. I understand what your mean by finding a niche. Because I'm just getting underway with photography it will be fun to explore the possibilities. That's a great picture with the mountain in the background. Thanks for posting it. </p>

<p>Thanks Frank. This is great. I appreciate you doing some research and even providing the links. This is very helpful. My mindset was that I wouldn't be able to produce high quality images unless I had a camera with a very high MP rating. I'd like to be able to print images up to 8 X10 so if this can do the job I'd say I'm in. I'll seriously consider this setup. Thanks!</p>

<p>Thanks Stephen. That's a beautiful picture! I think it would be a good idea to start with these types of photos. As you said, they're not moving (much). While I can see myself in the future taking pictures from a boat for starters I'll definitely be on land. Thanks for sharing your image.</p>

<p>Nice! I'll take a look. The red looks sharp. 2 lenses is a plus.</p>

<p><strong>Hi Guys. The image below is an example of the type of picture I'd like to take.</strong><br /> <strong>Thanks Stephen.</strong> Ideally I'll be out on the water in another boat taking pictures of others but shots from land are definitely possible. Thanks for mentioning the polarizing lens. I've noticed when I taken pictures of boats there is sometimes lots of glare. It's nice to know there is something out there that addresses this.<br /> <strong>Hi Robin.</strong> Thanks for mentioning cameras and lens. I'll check those out. Because I'm just starting out I haven't heard of them before. It is going to be interesting research looking up that equipment. Thanks.<br /> <strong>Patrick</strong>, I hear you on the budget. Right now if I can do something for less than $500 (including a zoom lens) that would be good. Admittedly, I have no idea if I'm on base or not with this budget. As I mentioned, the least expensive equipment that can get the job done works for me. I can go dinosaur - I don't care :)<br /> Regarding the distance it will vary. Generally if I could do something with an image taken 100yds away that would be a good start I'd say. I'd try to get angles from both land and sea.<br /> Thank you for your equipment suggestions. I'll look into them.If Canon has a camera and lens archive that would be helpful. I'll pay a visit to their website tonight.<br /> <br />p.s. I tried to put paragraph breaks in my message but they didn't hold for some reason.</p><p><b>Per the photo.net Terms of Use, do not post photos you did not take.</b></p>

<p>Hi,<br> I am venturing into photography and I'd like to someday sell prints of boats/yachts. Currently I have the Cannon G7 10 MP (2007) and I'm finally starting to understand and use all of its manual features.<br> <br />The summer season is approaching, however, and I'd like to be able to capture high quality images soon. What I mean by high quality is that I'd like to create 8 x 10 prints that I could sell for a reasonable profit. I know this doesn't come overnight but who knows? I might get lucky a few times as I learn.<br> <br />My question today is what somewhat older Cannon camera and lens will enable be to produce high quality images? Money is a factor at the moment and if I can get a used Cannon setup to help me get started that would be great. I am looking for the minimum equipment I would need.<br> A strong zoom lens is of high importance I would think.<br> <br />Any tips, thoughts or recommendations would be very much appreciated.<br> <br />Thank you.</p> <p> </p>