Your BEST Climbing Photographs
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drmartindell wrote: Whaaa? James....stubborn? I'd go with relentless.Here's a "relentless" James shot for ya! "In Alaska..." The climber pictured in the Led by Sheep pic is Ian from OK. Glad you recognized your fellow Homer-ite though! |
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Jon H wrote:Dylan, you're going about this all wrong. If you just want to see some pretty pictures, then fine, you're on the right track, but it's a fools errand to try and pick the best camera based on the images you see in this thread. They won't tell you anything at all. It's simple: Buy whatever is on sale. Nobody makes a bad camera any more. They are all equally capable, the resolution wars are over, and lens prices have (more or less) achieved parity. It doesn't make your choice any easier per se, but that's the way it is. I made my living with Canon cameras for years. I'm in an entirely different industry now, but I would have no hesitation buying Nikon or Sony today (but would lean towards Canon or Nikon for reasons of ubiquity alone).Thanks for the commentary... and for calling me a fool :) To clarify, I am NOT looking to purchase a DSLR based on what one amateur enthusiast did one time with a good bit of luck and even more patience... That WOULD make me a fool. I wanted to give people the opportunity to share some of their favorite shots and, along with them, provide info about their setup/ why they bought it/ if they're happy with it/ etc. I want to hear what members of our community are really out there shooting with, and why not give them a forum to show off a bit and raise some stoke? It really isn't as simple as buying what is on sale... What about weather sealing? Auto focusing throughout video modes? Operability of controls while wearing gloves? Performance at temperature extremes? Weight considerations? (Ex: D3200 is close to 50% lighter than similar magnesium-alloy bodied cameras, but is possibly not as durable?/ Waterproof?!??!) I guess I'm looking for specifics, so I'll aks a specific question; specifically: When comparing the Nikon D3200 to the D7100 there is a key difference a climber should take note of: durability of the body material/ weather sealing. Does anyone have any experience with a sealed/ vs. unsealed bodies? Blowing Utah dust? Ice dripping in the park? Afternoon surprise storms in the rockies? Would you recommend weather sealing/ am I going to destroy the cheaper D3200 faster because it is not sealed? I've effectively answered my own question here, but I'm open to any/ all input... |
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Locker, that B&W is fantastic!!! Nice contrast! |
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Questions that really, only you can answer, Dylan. No one knows the conditions you will be shooting in, how you will treat your gear, etc. Since it sounds like you have some fairly legit climbing goals in mind, I'd say that spending the extra money on a lightweight body, weather sealing, etc. will all come in handy, and might be justified if you've got a hookup with Nikon. |
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Pretty sure it was shot on one of the lower end Nikon DSLR's. Things to consider: 1. Be in Greece 2. Don't be strong enough to avoid falling. |
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Chasm Lake, RMNP
Cirque of Towers taken from Deep Lake, Wind River Range, WY Queens Way, Apache Peak, Indian Peas Wilderness Camera Used- Canon Power Shot SX 150IS |
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Check out some awesome photos here, and (I hate to self-promote, but) vote for mine! |
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Nice shots Jason! Im heading to shelf road this weekend if you want in... |
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Love the Chasm Lake lighting and the timing in Greece! Keep 'em coming (and keep informing about your kit!) |
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Jason Kim wrote:Questions that really, only you can answer, Dylan. No one knows the conditions you will be shooting in, how you will treat your gear, etc. Since it sounds like you have some fairly legit climbing goals in mind, I'd say that spending the extra money on a lightweight body, weather sealing, etc. will all come in handy, and might be justified if you've got a hookup with Nikon. In my experience, having spent many days in the backcountry in adverse conditions, there are only two things that will keep your camera gear in good operating condition: be as careful as you can and hope for some luck. Water, dust, etc. will eventually find their way into your gear, sealed or not. If it were me, and I was planning to invest in a new rig with the primary goal of making publish-worthy images during climbing trips, I'd buy a used version of a newer compact DSLR and a used zoom that covers something in the range of 22-100 mm (adjust for cropped sensor). Since the likelihood of damaging your gear beyond repair is very real, I wouldn't bother spending the money on new equipment, or an expensive body. Hopefully it will last you a season or two, and it won't be too painful to replace it after you smash your camera against a rock. Kinesis ( kgear.com/store/) makes some nice accessories, including harness/strap systems that you might find useful. I use some of their stuff on extended backpacking trips when I'm carrying a ton of gear.Jason, Thank you so much for your informed, civil, constructive, and thoughtful responses! Good advice and coherent logic are attributes found few and far between on the pages of Mountain Project, and I (and hopefully everyone else) appreciates valuable contributions such as your own. Despite the lack of sealing, I think the weight savings the Nikon D3200 affords combined with the palatable price tag (and the previously mentioned point of inheriting nice glass!) put it ahead of the pack in the race for the best entry-level DSLR. If I stumble across a deal on a used one then hoorah! Thank you also for the carry-system recommendations! I've always been concerned with straps failing and dropping essentials into the depths and fishers of hungry desert towers... I'll be sure to invest appropriately. Cheers, -Dylan Weldin One for the road: The golden hour on top of my first hungry tower. She only ate one #1 link cam this day. Didn't like the taste and spat it out on rappel :) Climbers clearly visible on the Rectory summit after smiling our way up Fine Jade |
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You're welcome, and likewise. You know what works well for me - I carry a very lightweight silnylon dry bag (I think it weighs a couple of ounces) and if it starts to rain or it's really dusty, I just shove the camera inside. I don't like carrying a dedicated camera bag because they tend to be bulky/heavy, and as you mentioned before, you need to have your gear out and ready to use at a moment's notice. You can use a jacket or whatever gear you're already carrying for padding, if you really need it. Be creative, and don't worry about getting some scratches on the body. |
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La Corsa De Gallo
I didn't take this but I'm in it. And you can't get here by car or plane, only packraft or foot. |
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Amazing Arizonan stone!!! |
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Mo Flo Than Go
Not BEST photo ever, but shows what you can do on the cheap. Equipment-Iphone 3G. Not bad for a camera that also plays music. |
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I'm too lazy to haul around a DSLR. I think my POSs do OK with the right lighting/settings. These were taken with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 or Fuji F80-EXR. |
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