Re: [APML] Nikon AF lenses -slightly OT

["Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mueller" <dmueller@bellatlantic.net>


> HI Bobby,
>
> Any flash that fits on the camera (or you can hold with one hand) will
> be too small to shoot sports (unless you're IN the action!).

I was wondering about that. I guess I'd need an F4 or F5 to get the kind of
flash necessary but I'm stuck with my N60 right now. I've got an F3 but I
really like AF.

> Do a little reading on "guide numbers" for small units, you'll see why.
>  The guide number is a relative rating of the output of a flash, usually
> referenced to ASA 100 film.

I learned some about guide #'s way back with a manual Minolta (XG-1) and a
small flash. I understand that range is pretty limited for small units
unless one uses high speed film as you have recommended.

>
> You're better off using high speed film (800-1600), and hoping the
> stadium lights are bright enough.
>

How's the grain on these films today? What do you use?
Thanks,
Bobby M


> Dave
>
> Bobby Middleton wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the tips from Steve and Dave.
> >I'll be using a Nikon N60 which is OK for what I'm doing but I'm sure
there
> >are better cameras. Can you or others recommend a good flash (one that
can
> >be picked up used on ebay or from KEH) that would work well for football
and
> >basketball. I'm planning on using a 180mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 for the
> >football shots but you are listening to total inexperience here except on
a
> >few basketball games and some easier baseball. I'm sure the night
shooting
> >of high school football will be challenging.
> >Bobby Middleton
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Dave Mueller" <dmueller@bellatlantic.net>
> >To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 10:22 AM
> >Subject: Re: [APML] Nikon AF lenses -slightly OT
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>The D means the lens has a CPU inside that sends the focus distance to
> >>the CPU inside the camera.
> >>AF is Auto-Focus
> >>AF-S is Auto-Focus with the Silent Wave ultrasonic motor.
> >>
> >>www.nikonlinks.com
> >>
> >>Dave
> >>
> >>Bobby Middleton wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>This questions is for lenses to be used for sports photography. Which
is
> >>>
> >>>
> >the
> >
> >
> >>>newer designation for Nikon AF lenses; "S" or "D"? Isn't there an
earlier
> >>>model with only "AF"  designation?
> >>>Is the NIKON 300mm f4 AF Nikkor AF lens IF-ED a good lens in all these
> >>>models?
> >>>Thanks,
> >>>Bobby Middleton
> >>>
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