Susi Elin Photo Equipment

15 Comments

1. ProPhotoHouston02

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 6:25 am | Permalink

   The Nikon looks good in your hands, Great video

2. coolshotimagery

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 6:27 am | Permalink

   Mark when did you switch to a nikon? Also what about switching the Lens from normal VR to active VR?

3. snapfactory

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 6:57 am | Permalink

   @coolshotimagery I primarily shoot with my Canon gear. For sports shooting I was able to try out the Nikon D3s (I LOVE it) and decided to use it for this video. I recently got the 1D Mark IV and will be giving a review. I also shoot with my trusty Mamiya. I’m not big on brand wars – I try to use the best tools available.

4. Hynee

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 8:22 am | Permalink

   @snapfactory And the VR question? I think its VR mode 1 for panning, mode 2 is for shooting from moving vehicles, is that right? Also, what’s the equivalent IS mode for Canons?

5. digitalgraphixvideos

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 12:31 pm | Permalink

   @ProPhotoHouston02

   the nikon would be look good in my hands too

6. morrod

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 2:17 pm | Permalink

   @coolshotimagery… When shooting panning images, you’ll want to keep the VR mode in Normal. Normal mode will compress any up & down motion that you introduce from hand shake but it will not compress the left to right motion. This is the motion you’ll want to see in the image, which gives the appearance of motion. Active mode is only used when you, the photographer, are moving. An example would be if you were in a moving vehicle & were trying to track a subject and wanted to freeze the action.

7. morrod

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 2:19 pm | Permalink

   @Hynee VR mode Normal is for panning on a Nikon. VR mode Active is if you are in a moving vehicle on a Nikon. The equivalent for Canon is Image Stabilization modes 1 & 2 respectively. Don’t forget to turn VR or IS off when on a tripod!

   Happy Shooting!

8. darkangelfire

   Posted May 24, 2010 at 6:51 pm | Permalink

   I tend to do rolling shots with cars while riding in another car. A nice rule that helps me is pay attention to the speed of the car. If you are traveling at 60mph, shoot at 1/60. 100mph, 1/100, 30mph, 1/30. That helps as a good starting point.

9. tony77tony77

   Posted May 25, 2010 at 1:57 am | Permalink

   nice tips Mark!!! I always shop at Adorama!!!

10. acidnaught74

    Posted May 25, 2010 at 2:19 am | Permalink

    Thanks for all the info Mark. Great tips as always.

11. snapfactory

    Posted May 25, 2010 at 4:04 am | Permalink

    @darkangelfire Great advice! Thanks.

12. thedr4gon

    Posted May 26, 2010 at 11:34 pm | Permalink

    @snapfactory Lucky you, lol!

13. maurlyd

    Posted May 30, 2010 at 7:46 am | Permalink

    Thanks again Mark for this clearing video
    Grtz
    Maurice
    Belgium

14. photowithoutyou

    Posted May 30, 2010 at 9:07 am | Permalink

    Hi Mark, I currently shoot with a Nikon D200, and I was just wondering what I need to achieve a contracted pupil when shooting indoors with strobe lighting. Thank you in advance!

15. iFaisalTube

    Posted July 22, 2010 at 9:29 pm | Permalink

    Mark, you’re the best.