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Post by goodfella1422 on Jun 16, 2011 18:21:47 GMT -5
Hey everyone, hope you had a blast at the farm like i always do!
Besides enjoying the great music, people, & vibe i like to document my journey by taking pictures. Was sad to say my camera died late on Saturday night. Was wondering does anyone have any suggestions or experience on a good camera for under $$350.00? Looking for something has a good opitcal zoom? Thx !!
We actually have a kick ass DSLR but of course couldn't use it so no way was I going to go out and buy a point and shoot just for Roo so I used my 10+ yr old 35 mm camera and of course the pics turned out like crap! bummer
I have a nice camera but aren't a professional (I just like to take pics a lot and want them to come out looking great) and I was bummed out to hear I couldn't take it in. It's one thing if I had some crazy zoom lenses and all that but I just use the standard lens it comes with.
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I have a Nikon Coolpix P80 with an 18x optical zoom on it - I can take pics from about mid field at The What that almost look like I am right in front of the stage:
These are from 2009
No zoom at all:
With the zoom:
I did not change positions or get closer at all - just zoomed the camera in
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I've come to find that taking video at 'Roo is more important to me than photos, so this year I picked up a Panasonic Lumix ZS5. It's video quality was considerably higher than my old Canon Powershot, even when I wasn't shooting in HD (I didn't have enough memory to last me the weekend if I did).
The ZS5 has an amazing zoom - digital zoom of up to 48X which meant I could take wathable video of the What stage for the first time, and from quite a distance too. It's auto-focus is reasonably good, considering the zooming. It's sound, I'm noticing now, is a real step down from the Powershot, so there's a serious tradeoff there, from my perspective.
Takes great pictures too, including with the zoom. I'll try to post some examples later. I've posted a video example in the Naomi Shelton thread (in Troo Music Lounge).
I took an old HP point & shoot in Thursday & all I got was crap. I took in my Nikon D40 in every day after & got some great shots. No one ever said anything about it but I did put it in the bottom of my camelbak. I needs a good cleaning now b/c of the dust but I'm super glad I took it.
Canon Digital Rebel XT and a Canon Digital Elph. I got the Elph because I didn't think I'd get my Rebel in, and the Elph takes awesome shots. Complaint about it, the shutter speed could be better, lots of blurred images regardless of settings. But I'm happy with the photos I have!
Post by snugglechair on Jun 21, 2011 18:05:29 GMT -5
I used my Kodak Playsport while in Centeroo because it's waterproof/shockproof/everythingproof and records HD video and takes decent 5 MP pics. While at camp I used my Nikon P80.
Post by rideincircles on Jun 22, 2011 11:57:56 GMT -5
I have two cameras, a pocket sized Canon powershot SD790 and my larger megazoom Canon SX1. I usually don't take many pictures with my sd790 since it's a couple years old and the zoom isn't very good, but i do use it for video when I am near the speakers or where it's loud. The camera can handle live audio at any level and it sounds great.
My Canon SX1 is my primary camera that i use and i took over 1200 photos this year at bonnaroo with it. It is awesome with good light, but isn't the best in low light situations. The camera also has 1080p HD video and 20x optical 80x digital zoom so I can zoom into the moon and see spots. better than I can see with my own eyes.
There are newer model canons that are more pocket sized that I will be looking into soon along with a new DSLR, but for now I will work with what I have. I really want a DSLR soon though. I try to take as professional shots as possible, but am limited by my camera at the moment.
I used my Canon G12 - normally would use a professional DSLR but didn't want to carry it around all weekend, however, I couldn't be happier with the results my G12 produced ;D
Post by tommyboy7328 on Apr 2, 2013 12:06:59 GMT -5
I always let someone with me take the PC's. I have a Panasonic video camera with a 70x optical zoom that also has fairly decent wonderful. I know the still quality is not great but I can get a shot of the persons face on father main stage from outside the arch. So I'm happy. I just need more batteries then 2. I know I'm no help but I just wanted to share
I have a Nikon Coolpix P80 with an 18x optical zoom on it - I can take pics from about mid field at The What that almost look like I am right in front of the stage:
I use the Nikon Coolpix L100. It's a little heavy but takes great pics.
It also has a sport function that allows you to take multiple pics per second and is a great way to make sure that you get the shot. On the downside you have to weed through a dozen or more pics each time you take a single shot and it can use up a lot of memory if you don't stay on top of it. (I end up with about 1200 pics each Bonnaroo and end up keeping a hundred or so on average.)
It takes standard batteries instead of getting hog-tied by the brand's rechargeable batteries. (Convenient for when you are taking pics all weekend and have no place to recharge your batteries.)
My biggest regret -- and it's a small one -- is that there's no black and white option, which would be nice.
Post by Arch Stanton on Apr 2, 2013 19:22:57 GMT -5
Last year I used a Sony Cybershot. Wasn't thrilled with the video quality, but it was easy to carry around. This is a video I created, using footage from each band I saw.
This year, I'm bringing my Canon T3i SLR, and am considering a GoPro. From what I've seen (and heard), audio quality of GoPros is pretty bad, but the picture quality is amazing.
Fawnmart has never gotten called on bringing in our EOS Rebel and we've even brought in the zoom. I have heard stories both ways about bringing in "professional" equipment so I guess it's a crapshoot. We wanted to go lighter and less bulky last year anyway so we got a Canon Powershot. It's damn good and it's amazing how close the zoom goes. A good point and shoot is the better option because it's so lightweight.
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Where do you keep your nice cameras when you aren't carrying them? I would love to bring the 5D mark ii for the video capability but I'd be nervous about it getting damaged or stolen. It's too hot to keep it locked in a car, right?
Where do you keep your nice cameras when you aren't carrying them? I would love to bring the 5D mark ii for the video capability but I'd be nervous about it getting damaged or stolen. It's too hot to keep it locked in a car, right?
I just use a little digital camera ive had forever that i wont mind if it gets destroyed. With the freak weather patterns from hot to cold to wet to dust I dont trust bringing any technology away from the confindes of camp. Also it does get very hot in vehicles do not recommend leaving expensive electronics locked in them.
Where do you keep your nice cameras when you aren't carrying them? I would love to bring the 5D mark ii for the video capability but I'd be nervous about it getting damaged or stolen. It's too hot to keep it locked in a car, right?
I just use a little digital camera ive had forever that i wont mind if it gets destroyed. With the freak weather patterns from hot to cold to wet to dust I dont trust bringing any technology away from the confindes of camp. Also it does get very hot in vehicles do not recommend leaving expensive electronics locked in them.
I'm always debating with myself about lugging the nice technology around. But yeah, probably not worth the risk. Mental pictures for me.
Post by tealeyedangel on Apr 4, 2013 11:48:38 GMT -5
I have my Cannon as well as my Sony Cybershot--My Sony is good only downside is its on a lithium battery and with lack of electrical outlets and power its a little difficult to charge it up, so I'm going to borrow my friend's Kodak easy share, not the best quality but I am really the only one that will care, the way i look at it is if the Kodak gets broken or stolen its easier to replace it than trying to replace my 800 dollar Sony. I'll also have my phone with me and my ipod touch with me so I will have cameras, and my phone is the HTC one X so the picture quality is actually decent in the day light.
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Where do you keep your nice cameras when you aren't carrying them? I would love to bring the 5D mark ii for the video capability but I'd be nervous about it getting damaged or stolen. It's too hot to keep it locked in a car, right?
I personally would not bring a 5d with you, unless you are in VIP or RV. Your car might be two hot for the glass; the body should be fine. listen to Roo'delphia -- get yourself a 200-300 dslr that you will not be devastated if it gets banged up.
Personally use a Sony DSC-W220 (that I would like to go up a step, but $ and still working camera) ISO 100 (200-400 max at night), some drop down in EV/f-stops in the sun. 12MP and 12MP+ at 16:9. My zoom gets too soft at 4x zoom or so but would rather that than bumping a lens badly at a show.
I have my Cannon as well as my Sony Cybershot--My Sony is good only downside is its on a lithium battery and with lack of electrical outlets and power its a little difficult to charge it up, so I'm going to borrow my friend's Kodak easy share, not the best quality but I am really the only one that will care, the way i look at it is if the Kodak gets broken or stolen its easier to replace it than trying to replace my 800 dollar Sony. I'll also have my phone with me and my ipod touch with me so I will have cameras, and my phone is the HTC one X so the picture quality is actually decent in the day light.
Bring two batteries -- they will last the 4 days, and it's not expensive. Bring the charger with you and let it charge in the Budweiser Tent or Fuse Barn. (I bring a battery converter unit so I'm always set anyway) but no one is going to steal a charging battery. It's pointless.
And which Sony Cybershot do you have that it's 800? Mine was maybe 350 at retail 3 years back
Where do you keep your nice cameras when you aren't carrying them? I would love to bring the 5D mark ii for the video capability but I'd be nervous about it getting damaged or stolen. It's too hot to keep it locked in a car, right?
Every year I bring my D90, but I only use it around our camp. I'm always afraid to bring it into centeroo where it may get assaulted by dust or waterguns. I always leave it locked in my car, and have never had any problems with the heat.
I really want to bring it into centeroo sometime though to get some nice shots of the fest.
Where do you keep your nice cameras when you aren't carrying them? I would love to bring the 5D mark ii for the video capability but I'd be nervous about it getting damaged or stolen. It's too hot to keep it locked in a car, right?
Every year I bring my D90, but I only use it around our camp. I'm always afraid to bring it into centeroo where it may get assaulted by dust or waterguns. I always leave it locked in my car, and have never had any problems with the heat.
I really want to bring it into centeroo sometime though to get some nice shots of the fest.
Do it in the morning and bring it back before you really want to get down. Shots between 6am and 11 are actually my favorite ones. There is something about the lighting coming across that open field and less dust kick up b/c of less foot traffic
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Every year I bring my D90, but I only use it around our camp. I'm always afraid to bring it into centeroo where it may get assaulted by dust or waterguns. I always leave it locked in my car, and have never had any problems with the heat.
I really want to bring it into centeroo sometime though to get some nice shots of the fest.
Do it in the morning and bring it back before you really want to get down. Shots between 6am and 11 are actually my favorite ones. There is something about the lighting coming across that open field and less dust kick up b/c of less foot traffic
Yeah, I have thought about that, and braved it one early Sunday morning one year. But I really want to get some shots at dusk, and would also like to get some good band shots with it.
As for 6am-11, that is one of the most common tips for outdoor photography. Shoot before noon, or after. It's best when the sunlight can showcase the textures of what you are shooting. Shadows make photos more intriguing and less flat. Shots at 11am-2pm have sun directly above the subject, and it eliminates the appearance of texture and shadows, making the image less appealing.
Do it in the morning and bring it back before you really want to get down. Shots between 6am and 11 are actually my favorite ones. There is something about the lighting coming across that open field and less dust kick up b/c of less foot traffic
Yeah, I have thought about that, and braved it one early Sunday morning one year. But I really want to get some shots at dusk, and would also like to get some good band shots with it.
As for 6am-11, that is one of the most common tips for outdoor photography. Shoot before noon, or after. It's best when the sunlight can showcase the textures of what you are shooting. Shadows make photos more intriguing and less flat. Shots at 11am-2pm have sun directly above the subject, and it eliminates the appearance of texture and shadows, making the image less appealing.
I go even earlier when I do portraits. I always schedule them around sunrise or sunset. I would say even 9-11 is too late There must be so many good photo opps...I can't wait!
I have my Cannon as well as my Sony Cybershot--My Sony is good only downside is its on a lithium battery and with lack of electrical outlets and power its a little difficult to charge it up, so I'm going to borrow my friend's Kodak easy share, not the best quality but I am really the only one that will care, the way i look at it is if the Kodak gets broken or stolen its easier to replace it than trying to replace my 800 dollar Sony. I'll also have my phone with me and my ipod touch with me so I will have cameras, and my phone is the HTC one X so the picture quality is actually decent in the day light.
Bring two batteries -- they will last the 4 days, and it's not expensive. Bring the charger with you and let it charge in the Budweiser Tent or Fuse Barn. (I bring a battery converter unit so I'm always set anyway) but no one is going to steal a charging battery. It's pointless.
And which Sony Cybershot do you have that it's 800? Mine was maybe 350 at retail 3 years back
The one I have is a full touch screen, 18.2 mp, 500 not 800--I was talking and thinking of something so apparently my retarded brain went even more stupid during that post lol...I'd just rather not deal with having that one out there, and take the cheapy that runs on AA batteries lol
Post by Grizzly with a Sword on Apr 4, 2013 17:01:40 GMT -5
From what I understand you can bring your dslr with you around your camp but it gets a little sketchy if you want to bring it into centeroo?
I have a Cannon 50D and am dying to bring it with me. I really like the idea you guys brought up of getting early photos as it usually provides the most dramatic image anyway with the whole sunrise, sunset setting. I doubt I'll lug it around centeroo during the partying and what not to not get it bumped around.
