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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-20-2013, 01:43 PM
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Thanks for the great posts. It 's given more to think about. Sorry Hockey Dad, I only have two and have been holding on to them since '12, courtesy of the lockout.
Some good posts here, and I'm taking them to heart.
I did go to the Uof M site and they said all video cameras are forbidden. Well, I doubt that's the case else iPhones and androids would be against the rules.
With 120,000 people in the stands, I would think (hope!?) they would be a little liberal with there policies concerning lens sizes.
Have a great weekend, ya,ll!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-19-2013, 04:14 AM
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A lens is no competition for a 5 oz piece of frozen vulcanized rubber.
I'm leaning towards the 55-300. At the very least, it'll be good training.
Thanks, abmj
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-18-2013, 02:33 PM
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Yeah hahaha. Have one of those HUGE lenses sticking through the hole in the glass!!! That would be a dream come true!!
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-18-2013, 02:05 PM
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Hi Miguel,
When we were in Detroit in February, they only allowed certain size lenses into the Joe Louis Arena. My wife has a contact (he works for Olympia Entertainment) who helped us get tickets and is going to ask him specifically what the rules are. I certainly don't want to make that mistake!
Thanks,
Bill
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-18-2013, 12:50 PM
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Speaking of different lenses, do those of you who own them, are you pleased with the Sigmas?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-18-2013, 10:04 AM
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Well, we're hoping for bright sunshine, Docrwm. It is Michigan soooooo......I can swing a 55-300, which is what I want. I'll just do it when the wife isn't looking ;) Thanks, all.I
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
04-18-2013, 06:33 AM
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Yos suggested I post this here. Thanks, Yos.
Hey all,
My name is Bill and I just purchased my first DSLR a Pentax K30. I'm ever so slowly learning the functions and the operations of the camera, but it's coming along....slowly
My wife and I are huge hockey fans and we'll be flying up to Ann Arbor MI from our home in Texas for the NHL's Winter Classic on 01 Jan 2014. The game is going to be outside at "The Big House", the Univerisity of Michigan's football stadium. Of course the question is what lens would be suitable for taking pictures for a fast sport like ice hockey being played outside. Our seats are about the middle of the stadium so I wasn't sure if a 200mm lens would be enough - It is a very large stadium. I'd love to have the WR 300mm due to possible inclement weather, but it's not like money is no object.
As you can tell my knowledge of lenses - and cameras - is almost non-existant.
Any advise you guys could put fourth would be appreciated.
One thing: I haven't checked with the NHL, but usually there is a limit on the size of lens you can have. That, at least, has been my experience in the indoor arenas I've visited.
Regards,
Bill
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
04-18-2013, 04:59 AM
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Hey all,
My name is Bill and I just purchased my first DSLR a Pentax K30. I'm ever so slowly learning the functions and the operations of the camera, but it's coming along....slowly
My wife and I are huge hockey fans and we'll be flying up to Ann Arbor MI from our home in Texas for the NHL's Winter Classic on 01 Jan 2014. The game is going to be outside at "The Big House", the Univerisity of Michigan's football stadium. Of course the question is what lens would be suitable for taking pictures for a fast sport like ice hockey being played outside. Our seats are about the middle of the stadium so I wasn't sure if a 200mm lens would be enough - It is a very large stadium. I'd love to have the WR 300mm due to possible inclement weather, but it's not like money is no object.
As you can tell my knowledge of lenses - and cameras - is almost non-existant.
Any advise you guys could put fourth would be appreciated.
One thing: I haven't checked with the NHL, but usually there is a limit on the size of lens you can have. That, at least, has been my experience in the indoor arenas I've visited.
Regards,
Bill
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