p.1 #1 · Canon Camera days at Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
Anyone partaken in these classes at RMNP or the other national parks. Only a few left this week, wanted to see if it was worth the drive. Hoping to fondle a 1DX with a 200-400/1.4x
Didn't know if it was heavy on gear promotion or lessons on shooting nature or scenics.
Trying to figure out if the morning or afternoon classes would be better. 8:45 is pretty late for 'morning' but better light than the afternoon. Though the afternoon can get some clouds for something besides just clear blue (and hot and dry) skys.
I hate they don't take reservations. Hate to drive 90 minutes each way for not much time with the gear.
I was hoping to hear from someone who has attended. Find it hard to believe that no one from here has. If no one from here has, that makes me leary of going...
p.1 #6 · Canon Camera days at Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
I attended one a couple years ago in Yellowstone... The instructors were well versed, friendly, & cooperative... The equipment they shared was basically anything / everything Canon made... Good luck
p.1 #11 · Canon Camera days at Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
oldrattler wrote:
I attended one a couple years ago in Yellowstone... The instructors were well versed, friendly, & cooperative... The equipment they shared was basically anything / everything Canon made... Good luck
What sort of usage can get with the gear. They seem to be short (1/2 day) so I assume you shot from the meeting place? I am interested because they have some in Yosemite which is a couple of hours away for me.
I was hoping to hear from someone who has attended. Find it hard to believe that no one from here has. If no one from here has, that makes me leary of going...
p.1 #17 · Canon Camera days at Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
I attended a "Canon Days" event in Honolulu several times. Basically a sales and PR device but if you're a fanboy you can molest normally untouchable gear, be baptized into the fold and even have a tech check out your gear. I got a tech to hook my camera up to his laptop and got the shutter cycle readout.
I was hoping to hear from someone who has attended. Find it hard to believe that no one from here has. If no one from here has, that makes me leary of going...
Yes, that would be a good time not to go if the attendance is higher.
p.1 #19 · Canon Camera days at Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
Good class. Had Larson as my teacher. Didn't push gear at all. Basic primer on depth of field and shutter speed-blurring of a nice little water fall.
Asked for a 1DX with a 200-400, got a 7d with 100-400. Hated the lens so bad , what the he'll is up with that zoom- push pull twist tight loose? The trip was worth it to know I don't want the current 100-400L lens. Happy with the 7d to augment my 5dii for sports. I shot it with my own 70-200/2.8.
Five peoPle in my group. Nice pleasant peoPle with no attention hogs or sponges.
p.1 #20 · Canon Camera days at Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
I think there is a lot to learn left if you "hate" the 100-400 just because of the push-pull system. BTW, did you ever use a full MF lens?.....I guess not.
