An evening at DHS, in pictures

[Altair]

Most folks can get by with three lenses, a 18-55mm zoom or similar, a 70-250mm zoom or similar, and a 50mm. With these three lenses you can cover most situations. I agree, a short zoom is the best lens for WDW or in general.

I'd prefer people would just learn how to use the camera they have properly before buying a camera they may never know how to use. Buying a $2000 and up camera and shooting on full auto is a waste of good equipment.

Learning about "stops" is the key.

[Disney Crazy]

Gorgeous photos! I love Fantasmic.

[joanna71985]

Nice! You should be able to get some great pics with that.

A good walk-around and a decent telephoto are all you really need. For Disney, with the exception of the safari and Fantasmic, you just need the good walk-around. Disney is built for shooting wide, not long.

I currently have 2 lenses- a 18-55mm, and a 55-200mm. I don't know why, but I feel like I should have more (especially for shooting low-light situations, like rides).

Most folks can get by with three lenses, a 18-55mm zoom or similar, a 70-250mm zoom or similar, and a 50mm. With these three lenses you can cover most situations. I agree, a short zoom is the best lens for WDW or in general.

I'd prefer people would just learn how to use the camera they have properly before buying a camera they may never know how to use. Buying a $2000 and up camera and shooting on full auto is a waste of good equipment.

Learning about "stops" is the key.

Thanks for the info!

[Altair]

[QUOTE=joanna71985;2304316] I don't know why, but I feel like I should have more (especially for shooting low-light situations, like rides).

/QUOTE]

That's were the 50mm comes in handy. The canon f/1.8 50mm is relativly cheap at $100.00, the faster f/1.4 goes up to $400.00.

[joanna71985]

That's were the 50mm comes in handy. The canon f/1.8 50mm is relativly cheap at $100.00, the faster f/1.4 goes up to $400.00.

What's the difference between the 2?

[Altair]

What's the difference between the 2?

The f/1.4 allows you to open the lens more to let it more light, but it's only a 2/3 stop advantage. This affects your choinc of shutter speed.

[AgentC]

I'd prefer people would just learn how to use the camera they have properly before buying a camera they may never know how to use. Buying a $2000 and up camera and shooting on full auto is a waste of good equipment.

Learning about "stops" is the key.

That's why I've been hesitating on buying a new camera. Since my kids are with me on most trips, there isn't a lot of time to set up shots or do more than pull my iPhone out. I've been able to get a lot of good iPhone shots in full light but dim light is always a challenge.

[joanna71985]

The f/1.4 allows you to open the lens more to let it more light, but it's only a 2/3 stop advantage. This affects your choinc of shutter speed.

Ah, I see. I'd like to have one, but I most likely will go with the f/1.8 for budget reasons

[arbie_c]

Thanks for sharing. They are great pics!