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After the first attempt I realized I needed a higher perspective to eliminate some of the background so I stood on top of the dugout.

It would've helped if I'd used a tripod as well. Next time.

And this one...

Check this out...

Thanks Lex and Roland. Lex you seem to be a wealth of information.

Very much appreciated, not only here but on other posts as well.

Something I read that might be of note for others involved a picture in a book (The Art of Seeing 2, I think), the picture was of a bull during a running of the bulls type event. The caption related to wrapping the camera in bubble wrap and using a remote cable. If you get a chance to browse the book it's an awesome picture, from the ground looking up, of an out of control, charging bull.

 

Cheers

I saw a reference to remote camera images in an earlier post (was a

basketball pic) and thought I'd start a seperate one. I'd like to

hear from people who've had experience with this and see some

examples if possible. To the point, my question is how do you protect

the camera? I'm thinking basketball and volleyball specifically but

would be interested in other ideas (track?). Is there any precautions

or tips you can give that would help protect the camera? Set up ideas?

 

Thanks.

Not really a question but I thought some might be interested.

 

http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/main/kmpi/content/cam/cam_Attachme

nts/Maxxum7D_tearpad_43_Final.pdf

 

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Cheers

Thank you for your comments.

Since I can't seem to find a 85mm 1.4 minolta lens, what's the next

best option?

I hadn't really considered a 70-200 f2.8 zoom. A new one is out of my price range. Will watch for a second hand one for the future. For now I think I'll go with the 85mm. Still have lots of time, but want to get it well in advance and practice/prepare. Has anyone used a 200mm telephoto for indoor sports?

 

Thanks for the comments.

I will be shooting a summer games event with baskeball, volleyball,

swimming, tennis, and athletics. I have a wide angle and a zoom for

outdoors but need something faster for indoors. Right now I'm

debating the 50 and 85 mm 1.4's (Konica Minolta 7D). Would like to

hear opinions as to which would serve me better. I'm concerned that

the 50 won't get me close enough and thinking that generally the 85

would be better and could double as a good portrait lens, even though

it costs more. What do you think?

I belive the manual also warns to make sure the battery is fully charged when you do it. You can buy a kit at a camera shop that comes with a small brush and some sort of cleaning fluid as well. I cleaned mine a couple of weeks ago as I had the same problem, annoying spots. It worked very well.

Not sure how to add a link here but I have scanned an image taken with my Yashica-A. http://www.photo.net/photo/2032857

I come here to learn. I started taking pictures in August of this year when I got a camera for my birthday and have only shot 17 rolls of film. I like to see the technical information on a photo so I can learn more about photography. Thru this discussion I've realized that it's the emotional aspect of a photo that first draws me to it, and then I want to know how the photographer did it. I made a comment on a photo once (a bit negative perhaps) on how I would improve it. I didn't like the picture and I don't understand what the photographer was trying to do. Perhaps if the photographers intentions and the technical aspects where provided up front, we could all get more out of this site. I know I would anyway.

I realize it's too late to answer the question but FYI, in the second book of the Ansel Adams series THE NEGATIVE he talks about painting with light on page 174. Also has a few examples, including a cocktail lounge shot. Worth a look if your still interested.

I just bought a used MINOLTA DYNAX (Maxxum) 7000i. The camera works

great but the lens doesn't. Forgive my ignorance while I try explain

why. There's a tube that slides in and out with the lens when the

focus changes. This is loose and can go in and out by itself. It

looks to me like it should be attached to the lens and only come out

when the lens does. Also, sometimes the front lens will come out and

twist inside the assembly. I don't know how this happened as there is

no signs of abuse. If I squeese the tube when the lens is twisted I

can pop out the front lens, which I did to clean it. I'm thinking of

using some glue to attache the "tube" where it looks like it broke.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Anyone have experience with this lens?

I too just bought a Yashica A. And yes, my shutter speed dial is hard to turn. Will be giving the mirror a good cleaning shortly as well, thanks for the info. Has anyone got a photo taken with the Yashica A that they want to share?