OK, vr doesn't quite double the cost! It depends upon the lens, here is a sample of of some nikon cost differences from Adorama:
Nikon 80-200 2.8 zoom $874
Nikon 70-200 2.8 Zoom VR $1,598
55-200 non-vr $149
55-200 VR $198
35-55 non vr $99
35-55 VR $159
I have read that VR helps with speeds up to 1/500 on a telephoto, 1/60 on a normal lens length, however I don't have one so I can't confirm.
VR/IS helps when shooting still scenes, because it tends to reduce the effect of relative movement between the camera and the scene, caused by camera shake. In action shots, like a baseball play, the scene itself is changing even if the camera is completely steady, and IS/VR doesn't help as much. If you can stand the extra weight, the cost of IS/VR is better spent on a lens with greater light gathering power (smaller f/number) so that the shutter time can be reduced. The autofocus system will also work better if given more light.
There are plenty of situations where IS/VR is just what's needed. For example at a car race, it may be desireable to pan the camera as the cars pass by, so the camera needs to be handheld. Although the cars are moving, their passage is smooth, and the relative movement between the panning camera and the cars can be quite small, provided IS/VR takes out camera shake. Or photographing birds in a tree, which typically needs a handheld telephoto shot at long exposure time. Birds will sit still for a long exposure, but eye-grabbing baseball shots feature moving players.
Of course the best thing is to arrange to photograph baseball at noon on a clear day.
There are plenty of situations where IS/VR is just what's needed. For example at a car race, it may be desireable to pan the camera as the cars pass by, so the camera needs to be handheld. Although the cars are moving, their passage is smooth, and the relative movement between the panning camera and the cars can be quite small, provided IS/VR takes out camera shake. Or photographing birds in a tree, which typically needs a handheld telephoto shot at long exposure time. Birds will sit still for a long exposure, but eye-grabbing baseball shots feature moving players.
Of course the best thing is to arrange to photograph baseball at noon on a clear day.
Image Stabilization = Good
Vibration Reduction = Good
More Megapixels = Good
Faster lens (larger apertures or smaller f/stops) = Good
Higher ISO w/less noise = Good
Only having to spend $300.00 on a camera that meets your needs ------ PRICELESS!
Vibration Reduction = Good
More Megapixels = Good
Faster lens (larger apertures or smaller f/stops) = Good
Higher ISO w/less noise = Good
Only having to spend $300.00 on a camera that meets your needs ------ PRICELESS!
If y'all haven't seen this website yet, you have to pay a visit.
http://www.shorpy.com/
It is a archival site of antique photography from 1850 - 1950.
http://www.shorpy.com/
It is a archival site of antique photography from 1850 - 1950.
That's neat! I like Hyman the "Newsie" (12 year old paper boy 1909) on about page 3.
Thanks 55mom
Thanks 55mom
Bite the bullet and buy a nice camera.
Nikon 200D with a 300 mm fixed lense. My wife fritzed around for a years and kept upgrading. (We have quite a few camera door stops) You will become bored with the photos you are taking. My son is a pitcher and plays 1st base each photo is the same from LL untill she bought the 200D with the 300mm. The camera is very fast and the 300mm lense captures the intensity of the moment. Not just an image.
They are expensive, with introduction of the Nikon 300 I wouldn't think twice about buying a 200 through ebay or craigs list and have it checked out.
We only regret the purchase was not made sooner.
Nikon 200D with a 300 mm fixed lense. My wife fritzed around for a years and kept upgrading. (We have quite a few camera door stops) You will become bored with the photos you are taking. My son is a pitcher and plays 1st base each photo is the same from LL untill she bought the 200D with the 300mm. The camera is very fast and the 300mm lense captures the intensity of the moment. Not just an image.
They are expensive, with introduction of the Nikon 300 I wouldn't think twice about buying a 200 through ebay or craigs list and have it checked out.
We only regret the purchase was not made sooner.
quote:Originally posted by Fungo:
That's neat! I like Hyman the "Newsie" (12 year old paper boy 1909) on about page 3.
Thanks 55mom
You're welcome! Here is a baseball photo that has interesting comments about the exposure. http://www.shorpy.com/node/4919
quote:You're welcome! Here is a baseball photo that has interesting comments about the exposure.
LOL, Sound like they're arguing about rotational or linear shutters and the effects they have on the shadow of the bat..... Seems to be gurus in every field.
