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Thomas C. Rowe 		 

Photographing Horses Jumping Fences


Please advise: I would like the best image of horses jumping fences at shows. Which Nikon camera is best for action shots? The D2H is 8F/sec, the D70 is 3F/sec. Is this burst rate? Shutter speeds seem to be the same for all three models. Cost is not an issue, within reason: $3,000 max. Autofocus seems to be a necessity.


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May 01, 2004

 

Damian P. Gadal 		  Check http://www.dpreview.com/

I believe the D2H is the fastest for action shots, but it's pricey...


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May 01, 2004

 
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Gregory LaGrange's Gallery 		  Autofocus doesn't have to be a necessity, especially for something like horse shows. Prefocus on the jumps, and timing will get you through depending on burst rate, which is what the 8 frames/sec is. You'll need to consider which lens you're going to buy just as much as camera body. So don't use all your budget just on the body.


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May 01, 2004

 

Cookie Serletic 		 
 
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Canon D30 -50mm lens (ring side) F5.6 Ai servo

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I photograph horses mostly and do alot of hunters and jumpers. You really wont need to use the contuous mode, because only One point in time will be usable ( if you are selling or want a correct shot) It is best to either focus on the jump and wait . or use AI servo and pan with the horse until take off. I have some show photos posted at if you want to see examples. Most of these wer taken with My digital canon D30 or Nikon N-80 ( is usaully shoot on shutter priority )and large aperture. remember to get only the horse and jump not alot of "empty space or the rider and horse are too small :)


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