{"id":7256,"date":"2013-01-04T23:02:38","date_gmt":"2013-01-04T23:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=7256"},"modified":"2013-01-04T23:12:39","modified_gmt":"2013-01-04T23:12:39","slug":"details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=7256","title":{"rendered":"Details………."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today has been a day of details, one thing after another to work out for the BCS game, thankfully everything is rolling along fine! \u00a0Sneaky way to bring up the subject, but let’s talk about cameras. As I have shared before I’m working on what I hope to be the near perfect system for the next bunch of years of shooting. \u00a0I truly believe that we have entered the best age of digital technology yet. \u00a0Well of course, since things keep getting better but we are hitting the really sweet spot, and I think this is the time to build a system for the future.<\/p>\n

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Here are a few of my thoughts;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.<\/strong><\/span> If you ever owned a 4X5 or 8X10 view camera and you want to get that kind of amazing detail, the D800 or D800e is the ticket in today’s DSLRs. \u00a0I think of my D800 (o.k. Nikon’s D8700!!!) as the go to camera when the ultimate in detail and resolution is the goal. \u00a0When used just like a view camera, on a solid tripod with a cable release and very careful technique the results can be utterly amazing. \u00a0The shot above was made on our Red Rock Workshops in Lower Antelope Canyon with the D800 and the 24-120 AF-S VR. \u00a0This kind of file could be made into a print of just about any size you needed! \u00a0So camera number one in my future system, the<\/strong><\/span> D800<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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2.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0The everyday shoot almost anything camera, should be a little more compact, have plenty of resolution and shoot great in extremely low light. \u00a0Sticking with the system I use, Nikon, \u00a0the D600 is a perfect fit! \u00a0It’s 24.3 mega pixels is a lot and still allows great low light shooting. \u00a0The feel and operation of the D600 has become one of my two favorite cameras for ergonomics. \u00a0When I ho out the door for normal shooting the D600 has become a constant companion! \u00a0So number two on my list will be a<\/strong><\/span> D600. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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3.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0I believe that it is a great idea to have a DX body just to stretch your lenses and for travel when weight is really important. \u00a0For years I’ve loved the D7000 and I can’t see any reason not to go that route, assuming nothing comes along to change my mind it is number three, the<\/span> D7000<\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n

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\u00a04.<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0Finally I think everyone needs a camera for when they just don’t feel like carrying around a DSLR and some lenses, but still want to be able to make really wonderful images. \u00a0This is a tough one because so many great choices exist and more than any other kinds of cameras, how you work and what \u00a0you want in the feel and weight of a compact camera will be a great influence on your choice here. \u00a0Because I get to use a lot of different compact cameras, I’m stilling trying to decide on this one, but the leading candidates are the Nikon Coolpix P7700<\/strong><\/span>, Coolpix P7100<\/strong><\/span> and the Fuji X10<\/span><\/strong>. \u00a0Each has it’s own charms, and any of them can make wonderful images!!!!<\/p>\n

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So there it is, what I think will be my shooting partners for years to come! \u00a0* Of Course I reserve the right to change anything as new cameras appear, but they will be hard pressed to beat these list above.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tomorrow will be Media Day at the stadium and we may finally make images that relate to football!<\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/p>\n

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