Request to borrow a lens

Thoie

If I randomly end up in a corporate box at Croke park for some rugby match on Saturday, would anyone be able to loan me a 7 million mile lens for my D40? Or would there be any point at all if I'm in a box?

I'd put the lens on my household insurance, and treat it like a puppy for the duration, except without the licking.

davmigil

Thoie wrote: »

If I randomly end up in a corporate box at Croke park for some rugby match on Saturday, would anyone be able to loan me a 7 million mile lens for my D40? Or would there be any point at all if I'm in a box?

I'd put the lens on my household insurance, and treat it like a puppy for the duration, except without the licking.

Conns Cameras rent out lenses

kensutz

Pity mine are Canon and I'm sitting at the end lines.

Thoie

That's OK, I've never been arsed watching a full rugby match before, so thought the camera might entertain me a bit :P

Seriously though, I see all the sports action shots here, and sometimes think "I'd love to do that". I suspect that some kind of interest in the game (and some clue as to whether 15 burly men are about to land on top of you) might be required. Would that be a fair comment?

Thoie

davmigil wrote: »

Conns Cameras rent out lenses

Oh, one question, if you're renting them do they take care of the insurance?

kensutz

Thoie wrote: »

That's OK, I've never been arsed watching a full rugby match before, so thought the camera might entertain me a bit :P

Seriously though, I see all the sports action shots here, and sometimes think "I'd love to do that". I suspect that some kind of interest in the game (and some clue as to whether 15 burly men are about to land on top of you) might be required. Would that be a fair comment?

It's a fair comment. To know the game you're covering is an advantage as to when to expect certain things to happen. Worst case scenario is sitting in the wind and rain like last Saturday at the Canada match which was like a monsoon.

Paulw

Unfortunately, I won't be at the game Saturday, I'll be in Amsterdam drinking.

You can get some good and interesting images from the boxes.

Sometimes something as simple as a wide angle lens can give great effects.

Having an interest in the sport you're photographing certainly helps a lot, since you can anticipate action, and you'd have a better idea of what to look out for.

Enjoy the game anyway.

Paulw

kensutz wrote: »

It's a fair comment. To know the game you're covering is an advantage as to when to expect certain things to happen. Worst case scenario is sitting in the wind and rain like last Saturday at the Canada match which was like a monsoon.

LOL. Yeah, the weather was a bit harsh last weekend. Can't post images here (licensing rules), but do have some on my website, and they show just how bad the rain was.

Hopefully the weather won't nearly be as bad as that again.

kensutz

Paulw wrote: »

LOL. Yeah, the weather was a bit harsh last weekend. Can't post images here (licensing rules), but do have some on my website, and they show just how bad the rain was.

Hopefully the weather won't nearly be as bad as that again.

Exactly why mine haven't appeared although I kept them in a private folder just in case.

Thoie

Paulw wrote: »

LOL. Yeah, the weather was a bit harsh last weekend. Can't post images here (licensing rules), but do have some on my website, and they show just how bad the rain was.

Hopefully the weather won't nearly be as bad as that again.

Daddy, why was that man bouncing up and down on that other man? And why did he put his hand there?

Some lousy weather, but some lovely shots!

Yeah, having seen those, I think I'll stick to just shooting the spectators. Otherwise I'll just end up with pictures of men's nethers, and not a ball in sight

AnimalRights

Paulw wrote: »

but do have some on my website

Love the 1st one from behind the posts, what were the settings and lens for that?

Paulw

AnimalRights wrote: »

Love the 1st one from behind the posts, what were the settings and lens for that?

Ah come on AR - it gives ALL the details at the bottom of the screen with the pict -

Canon EOS-1D Mark III with EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Shutter priority1/40 sec at f / 8.0 at ISO 800

sheesh

Thoie wrote: »

If I randomly end up in a corporate box at Croke park for some rugby match on Saturday, would anyone be able to loan me a 7 million mile lens for my D40? Or would there be any point at all if I'm in a box?

I'd put the lens on my household insurance, and treat it like a puppy for the duration, except without the licking.

you lick puppies???? :eek:

and yes you should just rent the lens

Thoie

sheesh wrote: »

you lick puppies???? :eek:

and yes you should just rent the lens

How else are you supposed to keep them clean?

Of course, in Soviet Russia, the puppies lick you.

Lens renting plan is under way - dependant on the "getting the invite" plan.

DotOrg

Thoie wrote: »

Oh, one question, if you're renting them do they take care of the insurance?

No. You'd have to get your own insurance

Ricky91t

Paulw wrote: »

Ah come on AR - it gives ALL the details at the bottom of the screen with the pict -

Canon EOS-1D Mark III with EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Shutter priority1/40 sec at f / 8.0 at ISO 800

Some nice pics there Paul!

Buzz Lightyear

Hi Thoie

You can have a loan of my 70-300VR. You've tried it out before. I just hope that you've enough light with the 4.5-5.6.

Buzz

CabanSail

I have a 70 - 300 non VR, so the above offer is better

AnimalRights

Paulw wrote: »

Ah come on AR - it gives ALL the details at the bottom of the screen with the pict -

Canon EOS-1D Mark III with EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Shutter priority1/40 sec at f / 8.0 at ISO 800

lol I was just looking at the pics, never skirted around anything outside of that.



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Had to scroll down a bit.
Great set.

Thoie

Buzz Lightyear wrote: »

Hi Thoie

You can have a loan of my 70-300VR. You've tried it out before. I just hope that you've enough light with the 4.5-5.6.

Buzz

Thanks Buzz - now waiting to see if father is going to come up for it, or if I get the ticket. Will give you a shout tomorrow when I know.