tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post4330813349621350868..comments2023-10-20T05:48:46.524-04:00Comments on Welcome to. . .: My Camera EqupimentLeOrmandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11642522318831226444noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-39641460259945564302011-01-15T15:56:40.985-05:002011-01-15T15:56:40.985-05:00Nice discussion. I love my Nikon D300 - bought it ...Nice discussion. I love my Nikon D300 - bought it before the 300s came out - and the Sigma 150-500mm lens. I had a Sigma teleconverter, which I sold on Ebay. It does not work with a telephoto lens - not enough light! I just bought a BlackRapid strap, a bit pricey, but it keeps the camera and lens safe and leaves your hands free.Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-10879503624866576042011-01-14T21:56:41.859-05:002011-01-14T21:56:41.859-05:00I should also add in regards to Nikon vs. Canon - ...I should also add in regards to Nikon vs. Canon - a big reason for my choice was physical comfort. I prefer the layout of the buttons on the Nikon, their menus and just how the camera feels in my hands. <br /><br />Anyone who is looking at purchasing a DSLR for the first time should really test out both Canon and Nikon (and if you really want to be adventerous, Sony and Olympus) because you may find one fits better in your hand than the other. Also, some people may have smaller hands or larger hands and different camera bodies will suit them better.LeOrmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642522318831226444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-83838482654387851832011-01-14T21:52:41.217-05:002011-01-14T21:52:41.217-05:00Chris - on this level it doesn't make too much...Chris - on this level it doesn't make too much of a difference... when you get into the true Pro Glass, it's my contention that Nikon is superior - and might even have an edge in the cameras but we are talking about $5,000 bodies and $10,000 lenses so... doesn't make a difference for us!<br /><br />Bosque - I plan on making EXIF data more available... it's really been laziness for the most part that has kept me from including that but I also didn't know there was a desire for it. Considering how quick people were to post comments on this, I realize that info is certainly in demand!<br /><br />Gary - The 150-500 is a really great value. I've never used it but have seen some awesome shots from it and the range cannot be beat (the Nikon's 200-400 VR comes close). As for TC's, I love my 1.7X and they work well with fixed aperture lenses (the 300 f4 for example) but can be pretty weak on zooms. Nikon and Canon really make top of the line converters (with top of the line prices) specifically designed to go with their lenses. Kenko and other lesser brands suffer in the quality department and I have not seen any real great photos using 2nd brand TCs.LeOrmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642522318831226444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-19069097316836584862011-01-14T16:08:07.861-05:002011-01-14T16:08:07.861-05:00I'm back again. Talk some some more about the ...I'm back again. Talk some some more about the teleconverter too will you? The advantages and disadvantages of using one. I've been advised against them. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-35524835201394314632011-01-14T15:22:32.277-05:002011-01-14T15:22:32.277-05:00I have a Nikon rig and started with the 70-300mm, ...I have a Nikon rig and started with the 70-300mm, plus the 18-55 for other subjects. I stepped up to the sigma 150-500mm as my main wildlife lens. I'm pleased with it. A sigma teleconverter 1.4 is available. My camera is a d3000 which is slow but I'm not going to change it for a while. I agree with Chris in that all the main brands are good. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-11491467037093238422011-01-14T10:22:23.999-05:002011-01-14T10:22:23.999-05:00Luke, thanks for your plan to include technical de...Luke, thanks for your plan to include technical details on the photograph in your future postings. As a birder I love the photos, as a birder with a camera I love the details of speed, exposure, focal length, etc.Bosque Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001863270259847102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4662544249036485185.post-89764673141273828032011-01-14T09:46:04.367-05:002011-01-14T09:46:04.367-05:00So you are a nikon guy ;-) I'm a canon one, bu...So you are a nikon guy ;-) I'm a canon one, but i do not think it does make so much difference ;-)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336362938871245037noreply@blogger.com