What do you need for surf photography?
What do you need for surf photography?
Not only do you need a camera and a lens (check out our guides to the best cameras and lenses for surf photography), but you also need a waterproof housing to get in the water (our guide to those is right here).
What lens do surf photographers use?
Fisheye 8-15mm Zoom/Prime: Fisheye lenses are great for barrel shots that capture both the wave and the surfer due to their wide field of view, and are also capable of doing the “over-under” shot that’s partially in and out of the water.
What camera does Morgan Maassen use?
What Equipment do you use day-to-day? Photography: Nikon D4s bodies, 16mm F/2.8 fisheye, 20mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.4g, 50mm f/1.4d, 300mm f/4d, Nikon Nikkormat FTN 35mm body, 50mm f/1.2 ais, Hasselblad 501cm, Planar 80mm f/2.8 CFE.
Is 400mm enough for surf photography?
Summary: If you need the best image quality and consistent focus performance, get the Sony 100-400mm. If not, the Sony 55-210mm + teleconverter works great too. One of the things you need if you’re taking photos of surfing from the land, is a long lens.
What do surf photographers use?
Well, there are some photographers that use superzooms, drones, and even action cameras, but if you want to do the classic land-based surf photography you will need a DSLR or a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. These cameras have the best sensors, the quickest performance, sensitive autofocus and a lot more.
What camera did Jay Maisel use?
Nikon D3s
The camera is, of course, a Nikon D3s; the lens, a 28–300mm zoom. I am unashamed of my love for this lens. It has saved me from walking around with 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm, 135mm, 180mm, and 300mm lenses. I used to use a 70–300mm and carried a 24–70mm lens in a little belly bag.
What camera does Jay Maisel use?
Nikon D3S
Maisel made the switch to digital in the year 2000 when his friend Sam Garcia, “who knows I’m an anti-technician, forced one into my hand.” Today his go-to cameras are the Nikon D3S and the D4S with a 28-300mm zoom lens.
Is 200mm enough for surfing?
70-200 is just way to short even with TC in my opinion. Its all about reach shooting surfers to be honest and FAST AF. This lens is so fast and very sharp. Put on a Tamron 1.4X TC and you have great combo without getting ruined.
How do you photograph surfers from the shore?
5 Tips for Shooting Great Surf Photos
- Shoot mostly in bright sunlight, especially while you’re using your camera’s automatic settings.
- Use a fast shutter speed – 1/1000 of a second is great!
- Use a tripod.
- Move around – don’t just sit in one position.
- Use sunscreen, wear a cap, look after your eyes.
How do you use a GoPro for surfing?
A hand or wrist mount makes a great choice when using your GoPro to video surfing. It keeps your hands free to grasp your board or paddle and the camera is safe. GoPro’s Hand + Wrist Strap shown below is a great choice. You can rotate the camera so it’s at the right angle and hold it at arm’s length for a video selfie.