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Thank you kindly for taking the time to have a look.I'm sincerely grateful for your support
Camera: Nikon D4
Lens: Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/250
Aperture: F/2.8
Focal Length: 70mm
Metering: Center Weighted Average
Exposure Mode: Manual
Focus Mode: Continuous
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Thank you very much, Selina...it's a truly wonderful journal
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He's Going to the Hole!!! or get hard fouled tryn....nice!!
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If I recall correctly he did get fouled and made the basket
Thank you, Mark
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Nice shot...
Love your "DARK State of AMERICA"..series...your "Sandy Expose" is Kudos my NYC Brother...
But I enjoy,very much your talent for Sports...
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I really appreciate hearing your thoughts Mark and I thank you for the encouragement
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Welcome..."Not a Rocket scientist"..but I see good,great work from the Heart...You're a wise man.
(n a Wise Ass...
Keep on rollin' Rich...Cheers!!
Comin to see yah in NYC THIS SUMMER.....
Mark
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Oh Christ...just tell me when you're coming and I'll be sure to get out of town by sundown
See I proved you right...I am a wise guy
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You will be there...or give me a GPS .TO FIND YOU IN A CROWD OF SPORTS FAN'S...
damn..what are you smokin'..Backwoods...I Dip...doesnt upset,the folks...
Well you will.... or you Won't...It your call NYC.... IS JUST A RIDE ON ON A CAR CARRIER....
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I'm smoking Bongo Bonga
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Hold it!!!!!! ...okay breathe...
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thanks for including your settings in your sport action shots is very helpful.
with and ISO of 1600 the image is not very grainy at all & it has such nice focus. You also always manage to capture the emotion in the shot. Well done
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You're welcome, Chibi...that's exactly why I put them
This was shot with an FX camera...which has a full frame sensor. Because of its larger size over DX format is produces less noise.
Thank you very much my friend
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Interesting, I didn't know a full frame sensor produced less noise.
Learn something new everyday. Thanks,
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Thanks so much for the link. The article was really well written, easy to understand & didn't lose my attention with technical information that I'd never understand. I actually feel like I could explain it an interested person....and the bucket analogy worked for me. Wish they would come down in price. Thanks, much appreciated. 
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Awesome...I was afraid that maybe the tech mumbo-jumbo might bore you. Glad it didn't.
They will eventually, once there is a mass educated consumer cry/demand for them. Consider yourself among that group now. Honestly, they way over priced currently but I needed one for the wide-angle capabilities and now the D4 is my camera of choice. I have a Nikon 300s (a DX camera) that can be considered still as brand new I have maybe taken 50 shots on it...in two years
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Wide angle use was my motivation for getting a fx used camera....
but for now I'll have to rent one w/a lens to try it out.
My D7000 is very nice though I often feel the shots aren't crisp...but that could be me.
Poor barely used 300s, but I think if I had a D4 I would use that one too!
It's really....really nice!
I bookmarked the site for future information, seems like a good one.
And I do appreciate the help from you.
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That's a great idea to rent one first...try the D800 or the older D700 (I have that one too)...or a D4 if they are available. The D7000 is a great camera. Your sometimes dissatisfaction with crispness may be the lenses you are using. The kit lens aren't as good I think...but I don't own any so its hard for me to do a comparison test.
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Renting is the smartest way to see if you need or want a particular piece of equipment.
Its to be expected in many lenses. The hood could if not on correctly...but the hoods are designed for the lens and shouldn't cause any interference.
A 50 is a must have and the 1.4 is the perfect choice. Its a good exercise to go out on a shoot carrying just the 50. You can step back or forward. You become a human zoom
NO...never get rid of the 80-200 2.8 unless you are upgrading to a newer model...now the 70-200. That's a fine piece of glass and that fast aperture is a game saver in many situations. The 70-300 is good glass too...but the slow aperture is problematic under certain shooting conditions...like indoors. And if you buy new lenses...try not to buy DX lenses. They really are only designed for DX cameras. If ever you buy a FX one...you;ll have to get all new glass to use on them. My and many professionals three main lenses are: 14-24 2.8, 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8. I never leave home without them and they provide a photographer with the tools to handle 90 percent of most assignments. But they are very expensive...but same as Rome wasn't built in a day, in time by saving you can get them all.
Here another helpful site if you don't know of it already [link]
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I don't think renting would be to costly, & a nice way to try something new.
I have been having more noticably vignetting problems w/my lens lately it's a 18-70mm f3.5-4.5, my go to lens.
Do you think the lens hood would cause the vignetting? Maybe just needs some tlc.
Bought a 50mm f1.4, but I'm so used to having a zoom it's been hard for me to work w/it.
It does improve the crispness though, so you're probably right about the lens...
& I'm sure when I get excited I move.
When I'm feeling strong I pull out an old 80-200mm f2.8, but it's so heavy.
I've considered trading it in for a 70-300mm, but I'm not sure that's smart.
Thanks for your input.
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Also, if you buy the battery pack grip for your camera you will find that the 80-200 won't be as cumbersome to use because you'll have room for your hands to hold it all comfortable. That's not the only reason to consider the grip though...most of them will boost the frames per second and have vertical shutter releases, plus the additional battery almost assures you'll never be up the creek w/o a paddle should your battery die.
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I have a long list of, "wish I could buy items," so I try to prioritize.
I wish, research, count pennies & reconsider.
I thought the grip would add to much weight so it was replaced by the thought of a new tripod.
Do you keep your battery grip permanently attached to your camera?
I like to be comfy & steady, & and love using the 80-200...will move it back up my list.
Thanks for your time & thoughts it's very helpful.
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Yes...the grips stay on...always. I'm not comfortable without it. It makes the camera heavier but that's what straps are for...to lighten to the load
Always do what you are most comfortable with. What is right for me may not be right for you. In fact the only reason I am not a Canon user is precisely because they didn't feel comfortable in my hands. The Nikon felt right. I had done my research on both cameras and they were near identical in options and technology...so it came down to comfort because I knew I was going to have to live with it for a long time.
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Maybe the grip is an accessory I should consider.
And comfort is a big part of that consideration, I agree,
esp if it helps in different areas.
I will avoid the ones from china, but I thought a used one might work, while saving a little.
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Don't buy anyone but the one designed and made by Nikon. Used or new as long as its Nikon. Don't be penny wise and dollar foolish
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great advice, I 100% agree with you.
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Renting is the smartest way to see if you need or want a particular piece of equipment.
Its to be expected in many lenses. The hood could if not on correctly...but the hoods are designed for the lens and shouldn't cause any interference.
A 50 is a must have and the 1.4 is the perfect choice. Its a good exercise to go out on a shoot carrying just the 50. You can step back or forward. You become a human zoom
NO...never get rid of the 80-200 2.8 unless you are upgrading to a newer model...now the 70-200. That's a fine piece of glass and that fast aperture is a game saver in many situations. The 70-300 is good glass too...but the slow aperture is problematic under certain shooting conditions...like indoors. And if you buy new lenses...try not to buy DX lenses. They really are only designed for DX cameras. If ever you buy a FX one...you;ll have to get all new glass to use on them. My and many professionals three main lenses are: 14-24 2.8, 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8. I never leave home without them and they provide a photographer with the tools to handle 90 percent of most assignments. But they are very expensive...but same as Rome wasn't built in a day, in time by saving you can get them all.
Here another helpful site if you don't know of it already [link]
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I like your exercise w/the 50mm, I will give that a try.
It's a lens I read so many good things about I had to get one,
but haven't given it the time it deserves.
So I'll add human zoom to my list of things to try.
Your list of lenses are all zooms, do you feel challenged when you use a prime lens?
Though I guess w/your experience you're probably past that.
The 80-200 will stay w/me, maybe a grip will make it more friendly to use.
My Rome will take much more then a day to build, but that's ok.
I just like to make smart, informed choices as I piece things together.
And I read a lot so I'll add dpreview to my list of materials.
Thanks for everything, you are just a plethora of information, much appreciated
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Its one of the greatest lens ever made and for the price unbeatable.
No, I don't feel anything like that... I carry my 50mm alongside those other three in my bag. When I use it I actually feel more free because so much less compositional decisions are needed to make, as opposed with a zoom
You are very wise and very smart...conservatism in the photography equipment game is a virtue. I think its the males who get gadget crazy. The females are more levelheaded when it comes to that stuff. I guess because they had practice as little girls playing with Barbie dolls. You see, the Camera is like Barbie...they sell it to you relatively cheap but man oh man when you want to accessorize her you are going to pay through the nose. You didn't buy a camera...you bought a lifestyle
No rush Chibi....from what I see you are doing fantastic with the stuff you have right now
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For me the zoom allows me to get closer, which I love, w/o being intrusive,
I've never satisfied w/my positioning w/o the zoom.
I need to just give the 50mm a chance, some bonding time.
Don't think Barbie is a thrift store kind of girl, but it works for me.
I can't afford to just go out & buy everything, though that would be kinda fun!
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True dat...but then there are those of the opinion that if you can't see the white of their eyes...don't shoot
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well, I'll have to work on that one.
will let you know how it goes.
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Just amazing!, i love this shot. The looks coveting the hoop... the ball... it's the perfect prelude to the flight, the composition is awesome. Astonishing!
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Most appreciated, Adolfo. Thank you...sports are fun to shoot and pays the bills too
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i can't lie Richard, i love basketball... i'm a passionate of the game, but this shot is really interesting, i've consumed a lot of basketball stuff since i was a child, this is not a compliment, this shot is really amazing!... and it'd pay the bills too!!
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Well in that case I'll consider you an expert and I'll take your comment to heart...thanks man. Basketball is an exciting game and so grueling on the players to keep that energy alive from start to finish
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Well captured moment Richard, i`ve never been a sports fan but i so enjoy your sport shots!
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That is one of the nicest compliments I ever got Scott...thank you so much. Its nice to know that there are people like you who can look beyond their comfort zones. So appreciated man
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Always my pleasure Richard
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They look like they're trying out a new dance, Richard!
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Thank you very much my friend
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No masterpiece...more like DANGEROUS
Thanks Harris...always honored
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Love the expressions, the movement, great action!
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Thank you very much Thea...always grateful am I
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