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zjkenny · Apr 19, 2006, 7:52 PM

II just purchased a Nikon D70s that comes withthree lens. A wide angle, a 28 - 80 mm f/3.3 - 5.6 and a NK 70 - 300. Beingrather new to Digital SLR photography, Will I be ok in taking some sport shots inside a hockey arena that has rather poor lighting with the lens that I'll be getting?I've taken some digital pics withNikon Coolpix 950 that realy didn't work that well. Can anyoneoffer some feed back on this issue? Thanks. Ken P.S. The camera is on route!

rjseeney · Apr 20, 2006, 7:48 AM

Which wide angle lens do you have?? Hockey arenas are dark by camera standards, and require faster (larger) aperatures. You're best bet is the 28-80 of the lenses you have. Even better, would be to pick up a fast prime. The 50 1.8 is great and inexpensive. You also have to be careful when shooting hockey, as the bright white ice tricks the camera into underexposure. You will want to adjust your EV to +1 or so.

audioedge · Apr 20, 2006, 8:43 AM

another option would be use your zoom lens and spot metering...

id try out a few shots before buying even more lens

zjkenny · Apr 20, 2006, 9:52 PM

Thanks for the reply. I don't have the camera yet, it still on route. It didn't realy specify a model on the wide angle. I'm not sure if I jumped the gun and bought a lens package that will haunt me. I'll have to give it some time when it arrives. I bought it on ebay from a dealer in florida on the 13th of April and its still being processed (?) today is the 20th! Oh well, live and learn.

takipsilim · May 11, 2006, 9:44 PM

Why was this post moved to the "Sony D-700, D-770 SLR" section? I wonder.

rey · May 11, 2006, 11:59 PM

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Why was this post moved to the "Sony D-700, D-770 SLR" section? I wonder.

I think it was moved FROM "Sony D-700, D-770 SLR"...

dormiy · May 13, 2006, 1:55 AM

I think larger aperture lens is what u need, it's suit for the dark and sport situation,with large aperture and ISO, it can get fast shtter.

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Apr 19, 2006, 7:52 PM	#1
zjkenny Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	II just purchased a Nikon D70s that comes withthree lens. A wide angle, a 28 - 80 mm f/3.3 - 5.6 and a NK 70 - 300. Beingrather new to Digital SLR photography, Will I be ok in taking some sport shots inside a hockey arena that has rather poor lighting with the lens that I'll be getting?I've taken some digital pics withNikon Coolpix 950 that realy didn't work that well. Can anyoneoffer some feed back on this issue? Thanks. Ken P.S. The camera is on route!

Apr 20, 2006, 7:48 AM	#2
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	Which wide angle lens do you have?? Hockey arenas are dark by camera standards, and require faster (larger) aperatures. You're best bet is the 28-80 of the lenses you have. Even better, would be to pick up a fast prime. The 50 1.8 is great and inexpensive. You also have to be careful when shooting hockey, as the bright white ice tricks the camera into underexposure. You will want to adjust your EV to +1 or so.

Apr 20, 2006, 8:43 AM	#3
audioedge Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 254	another option would be use your zoom lens and spot metering... id try out a few shots before buying even more lens

Apr 20, 2006, 9:52 PM	#4
zjkenny Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks for the reply. I don't have the camera yet, it still on route. It didn't realy specify a model on the wide angle. I'm not sure if I jumped the gun and bought a lens package that will haunt me. I'll have to give it some time when it arrives. I bought it on ebay from a dealer in florida on the 13th of April and its still being processed (?) today is the 20th! Oh well, live and learn.

May 11, 2006, 9:44 PM	#5
takipsilim Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12	Why was this post moved to the "Sony D-700, D-770 SLR" section? I wonder.

May 13, 2006, 1:55 AM	#7
dormiy Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2	I think larger aperture lens is what u need, it's suit for the dark and sport situation,with large aperture and ISO, it can get fast shtter.