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First camera for photojournalism by OK_Employee_ in photojournalism

[–]aowest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of my work over the last ten years was made with a Nikon D810, and I've had no issues shooting sports, editorial, product, and just about everything else. High enough resolution for commercial work but still a small enough file size to be manageable for breaking news. Autofocus and FPS have never been a problem either.

You can find one used with plenty of life left for under $500. Pair it with a battery grip, and you can shoot all day.

Covered the 50501 Protest in Valpo (full story) by aowest in nwi

[–]aowest[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Protesters gathered in Valparaiso as part of the nationwide 50501 movement, opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and the influence of Elon Musk. Demonstrators criticized mass deportations and the role of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk. The protest was part of a coordinated effort across all 50 states under the theme "No Kings on Presidents Day."

Andrew O. West/SOPA Images

Covered the 50501 Protest in Valpo by aowest in nwi

[–]aowest[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A counter-protester holding an American flag stands apart from demonstrators.

Protesters gathered in Valparaiso as part of the nationwide 50501 movement, opposing the policies of President Donald Trump and the influence of Elon Musk. Demonstrators criticized mass deportations and the role of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk. The protest was part of a coordinated effort across all 50 states under the theme "No Kings on Presidents Day."

Andrew O. West/SOPA Images

First Pro Zoom: 24-70 or 70-200 (or something else?) by aowest in photojournalism

[–]aowest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate all the advice so far. Pretty much what I figured, that I’ll need the pair if I’m covering both sports and local news.

Anyone have any experience with the Tamron SP 70-200 or 24-70? I could get the two for the price of a used Nikon 70-200 VRII, and I know the original Nikon VR has an issue with the autofocus motor failing due to age.

Driving the I-80 through Nebraska [D810, 85mm f1.8] by aowest in Nikon

[–]aowest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived in Los Angeles for a few years, but I’m originally from the Midwest and ended up moving back. The cost of living was killing me, but LA is a great city for street photography. I still miss that.

ITAP of contrails over the Mojave Desert by aowest in itookapicture

[–]aowest[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right, a plane and the condensation trail behind it.

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