Moderators dtel Posted February 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2014 Nice picture, I like his pose, he probably heard the shutter click with those ears pointing at you. Does that lens have vibration reduction, 30mm at 1/80 is sometimes tough to get a sharp picture, especially if your hurrying and caught off guard. Either way well done. I ask because the 70-300 I use has VR and I have experimented with different shutter speeds with it on and off so see how much it really works. I have to say it's pretty amazing how much it helps, I was impressed, I try pics I would otherwise not without the VR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted February 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks dtel! Yes, the lens has image stabilization. I won't bother shooting without it - it's well worth the extra money to me. This is my favorite pic I've taken with it. I'm still amazed by how detailed it is for a "bargain" lens at 300mm. Not the best ever, but definitely enough for my purposes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sunset Playa Hermosa , Costa Rica 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 11, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yes, the lens has image stabilization. I won't bother shooting without it - it's well worth the extra money to me. This is my favorite pic I've taken with it. I'm still amazed by how detailed it is for a "bargain" lens at 300mm. Not the best ever, but definitely enough for my purposes. I really like the stabilization also, I leave it on unless it's on a tripod. Bargain is great if it can take a pic like that. The last lens I got is the cheapest lens Nikon makes and it is the sharpest one I have, it's a 50mm which on my Dx camera works like roughly a 70mm. It's a f1.8 with autofocus and was $125 new with the Nikon 5 year warranty, I wish my 70-300 was this sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 11, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2014 Sunset Playa Hermosa , Costa Rica Costa Rica........that's almost cheating Nice, wish I was there right now, that exact spot would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We have 24 of these on top of the hill where I live. Gamesa G87 2.0 MW wind turbines. Tower is 256 feet tall, blades are 139 feet long, the nacelle (the pod where the 3 blades attach) weighs approx. 85 tons. Total turbine height from foundation to blade tip approx. 398 feet. chris P1000770.JPG P1000773.JPG Id like to hook one up to my tuber amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axz Hout Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Id like to hook one up to my tuber amp. You might not like the "floor" noise. I live 1 1/2 miles downhill and can hear the blades moving. Edited March 2, 2014 by mach-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Whoah! them suckers is BIG close-up....good pic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Never even thought about the wind noise potential with one of those. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 12, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 12, 2014 Bet they are really moving with a strong cold front or other high winds, never seen one in person. Not a good hang gliding area ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Sorry, double post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axz Hout Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Bet they are really moving with a strong cold front or other high winds, never seen one in person Actually the blades rotate about the same speed regardless of the wind. The blades change pitch with wind speed changes. They also always point into the wind as the top rotates. The day I hiked up was not very windy and some were stopped. Then I watched one start up. It was quite a sight! Edited March 2, 2014 by mach-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 14, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 14, 2014 Actually the blades rotate about the same speed regardless of the wind. Did not know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 14, 2014 Moderators Share Posted February 14, 2014 We have a few windmills here too. About 5700 of them. That must make plenty juice. Now that's a BIG rock in that pic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 My town in Texas is a big user: http://aweablog.org/blog/post/news-roundup-a-wind-power-record-for-2014-one-texas-towns-push-for-more-wind-and-a-look-at-the-worlds-biggest-turbine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We have a few windmills here too. About 5700 of them. Cool pic , looks like some kind of crazy bird gauntlet . Only the most skilled will survive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axz Hout Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) My town in Texas is a big user: http://aweablog.org/blog/post/news-roundup-a-wind-power-record-for-2014-one-texas-towns-push-for-more-wind-and-a-look-at-the-worlds-biggest-turbine OMG big. The "little" 2MW turbines we have are housed in a 85 ton nacelle. The 8MW turbine in those you posted are in a 390 ton nacelle, that is quite a big- rig for sure! Edited February 14, 2014 by mach-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Sorry, double post. An error occurredYou have reached your quota of positive votes for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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