Camera for Race photos

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rpk191 1/11/2011 7:54pm
1/11/2011 7:54pm
i just picked up a nikon 5000. Its not to pricey and perfect for moto.
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dbartz 1/11/2011 8:02pm
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ok I will look in to it thanks for the help. I just dont want to spend alot of money on one
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Venture 1/11/2011 8:30pm
1/11/2011 8:30pm Edited Date/Time 1/11/2011 8:45pm
Look on ebay for a Canon 1D Mark II or Mark IIN (about $800), a 70-200 2.8 lens, can go with a used Sigma for about $500. You can always upgrade to the Canon 70-200, but that package will get you a long way. You can pick up a 50 mm 1.4 for portrait work down the road.

This is an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-1D-Mark-II-8-2-MP-Pro-DSLR-w-Box-All-Acce…

http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-SIGMA-APO-HSM-EX-70-200mm-f2-8-LENS-WARRANTY-…

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GuyB 1/11/2011 8:42pm
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For the kind of stuff you'll be shooting (in dimly lit arenas), good fast lenses and a really good flash will be as important (or maybe more so) than the body itself.
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mrquick 1/11/2011 10:07pm
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i use a nikor 70-300 af ed vr lens on my nikon d60..it does a great job
but is there a better lens to use for taking sx/mx pictures?i also have the
nikor 18-55 af vr lens for closer shots.
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ando 1/11/2011 11:11pm
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mrquick wrote:
i use a nikor 70-300 af ed vr lens on my nikon d60..it does a great job but is there a better lens to use for...
i use a nikor 70-300 af ed vr lens on my nikon d60..it does a great job
but is there a better lens to use for taking sx/mx pictures?i also have the
nikor 18-55 af vr lens for closer shots.
The only time your 70-300 might struggle is with low light - night time and/or inside arenas for SX.
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ando 1/11/2011 11:12pm
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I have a D5000 with the 70-300VR. It works pretty well and you could probably get those two together for less than $1000. A 70-200 f/2.8 would also be good although a bit more money as mentioned above.
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Cody24 1/11/2011 11:31pm
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rpk191 wrote:
i just picked up a nikon 5000. Its not to pricey and perfect for moto.
OMG Bears!
williamsmotowerx 1/12/2011 12:19am
1/12/2011 12:19am
It will be for taking pics at AX races I'm assuming... right Denny?

(that will give you photogs more helpfull insight)

Maybe you photogs could give some tips... like taking pics during practice... is there usually more light at that time without all the spectators... and less smokey?

Season started off pretty good, eh Denny?

Kinda sucks there's not too many Fri Sat races this season!
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dbartz 1/12/2011 6:53am
1/12/2011 6:53am
Thanks for everyones help

Yea Iam happy the first round is always crazy just glad to get through it.

I wish they all were two nights the team exspense is the same plus another nights motel.

I will probaly just hire someone every weekend to take photos for me.
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Weeks381fan 1/12/2011 7:04am
1/12/2011 7:04am
We shoot with D700's and various lenses and lighting. A must for this stuff is a 70-200 2.8 It is a very versatile lens that you can do a lot of different photography with. From there just start collecting fast, sharp glass.

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