Comments for Outdoor Photo Gear

Comment on Monster Lens: Hands on with the Canon EF 1200 f/5.6L Lens by George Slusher

George Slusher — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:31:44 +0000

For Jason Collin:

“Well produced video that shows the capabilities of the 1200mm lens very well. I wonder how many of these lenses are sold each year and who are the clientele?”

This was covered in a review by Bryan Carnathan on the-digital-picture.com. The lens was originally an FD mount, but most were converted to the EF mount. There were also a few made specifically in the EF mount–about 2 per year, with no total production numbers available.

B&H has the lens. They are asking $120,000.

See:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-1200mm-f-5.6-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

Comment on NEOS Overshoes Review by Jim Caldwell of Fotobug by Jim

Jim — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:12:46 +0000

I got the NEOS Adventurers and they are great. The only thing to watch out for is not to get the water level up near the top two inches or so of the boots. And don’t ask me how I know about this

Comment on Recording audio with your video DSLR, Part I by corey

corey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:12:12 +0000

I noticed you’re shooting with the 7d. How do you like it? I’d rather stay away from a crop sensor, but it has other advantages over the 5d mkII.
Loved the article, and totally agree about SQ being the difference maker. thanks.

Comment on How to use a vignette in Silver Efex Pro by JB

JB — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:37:46 +0000

It would be interesting if you would toggle the preview on and off a few times during the tutorial. That would let us get a better look at the edits. I know that I can scroll back and forth through the video, but that’s not as effective.

Comment on Induro CT414 Carbon Fiber Tripod Meets Nature Photography by Daniel Dunn

Daniel Dunn — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:44:52 +0000

Thanks Maxis, that’s a great review. I’m an Induro tripod user, and looking at heavier, sturdier tripods. This helps.

Comment on Save Your Bacon, Use A Checklist by D J K

D J K — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:23:43 +0000

Boy, I can certainly relate! What’s really bad is when one forgets to check the checklist.

Comment on These Aren’t Your Mother’s Galoshes! by Chris Klapheke

Chris Klapheke — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:40:36 +0000

Pretty well! They are lightweight and have velcro fasteners at the top to keep out snow. Some models have gaiters too.

Comment on These Aren’t Your Mother’s Galoshes! by Brian

Brian — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:31:54 +0000

How well do you think these would work for active outdoor winter sports – specifically snowmobiling?

Comment on These Aren’t Your Mother’s Galoshes! by Kim

Kim — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:34:45 +0000

Neos – Great way to keep my feet dry and warm during the rainy and winter months!

Comment on Working Close to Home by Chris

Chris — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:18:31 +0000

If I didn’t use my backyard as a “studio” I wouldn’t use my camera nearly enough to justify it’s existence. Great article and couldn’t agree more.

The habit here is to get out and look. Just like practicing with your camera to learn the tricks by looking what is around you you can snap shots of things others that are in the same will never think to see and ask where you went to get that shot.

Comment on Top Tips for Photograping Waterfalls by Mike Spivey

Mike Spivey — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:47:11 +0000

Good stuff. However, the shutter speed depends on the waterfall. The top image certainly was not at 1 second. If it had been, the waterfall would be white with no detail. On small waterfalls, I experiment. Sometimes 1/4 to 1/2 second can give an “angel hair” look.

On huge waterfalls, a very fast shutter speed can freeze the water and give a sense of the power of the falls.

Thanks for expounding on one of my favorite subjects.

Comment on Photographing Michigan Fall Color by Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:06:38 +0000

The top image is absolutely spectacular!

Comment on Sunflower Fields Forever by geri

geri — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:43:39 +0000

would you mind posting what field this is ? thanks

Comment on Make Eye Contact by Tracy Southey

Tracy Southey — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:39:23 +0000

Your photos are fantastic. I completely agree with trying to capture the eyes. I wanted to add when you capture the eyes of your subject, it brings the viewer in and becomes a much more powerful image.

Comment on Review: Black Rapid RS4 Strap by Pat Kofahl

Pat Kofahl — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:18:02 +0000

I have owned and used the RS Sport 2 for about 6 months, and consider it an indispensable part of my kit. I also use a tripod extensively, and love how easily and quickly I can change back and forth from handheld to tripod use and back. In addition the strap is attached at the bottom of the camera body rather than the top, so it’s never in the way.

Comment on Topaz Black and White Effects Sample Image by Angelina Reese

Angelina Reese — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:17:58 +0000

I purchased it just a couple of days ago and I’m loving it!

Comment on Break Out the SHORT Lenses, It’s Time for Bird Photography! by Wildlife Photography

Wildlife Photography — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:23:40 +0000

Hi,

I genuinely loved this brilliant article. Please continue this awesome work.

Comment on On Image Value and Effort by Parker

Parker — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:24:21 +0000

Great photography is about VISION not endurance or your travel budget. I walk the streets of Columbia, SC between 5:30 and 7:00 each morning and photograph what I see. No budget, except for the camera and tripod, no endurance except for walking in our heat and humidity. I have taken some really good shots and a few great ones in the years I have been doing this.

Comment on Blasting Highlights by Michael Zajac

Michael Zajac — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:05:31 +0000

Great effect.

Comment on Sunflower Fields Forever by Michael Zajac

Michael Zajac — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:04:38 +0000

Outstanding images. Your creativity is over the top.