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That's me. I just held still. Shot was 4 seconds long. That light rail train thing was going real slow and it's make the motion blur even better. But it wasnt hard to stand still. I just focused on that pole. My camera was set for remote continuous shooting. My phone had an IR blaster blaster on it so I can release the shutter using an app. So as soon as the train starts moving I start the shutter and it's taking continuous shots back to back. Each shot was 4 seconds. Here's another like right before this one.
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no tripod?
 

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Are you considering long exposure to mean more thaN 30 seconds
Sure, I mean depending on the time of day I would consider any shutter speed that shows motion long exposure (and requires a tripod)

This for example is not even a second long but it's showing the movement of the water returning to the ocean.
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Most of the long exposures I post on here are shot in bulb mode and they are taken between 1-5 minutes, depending on what I'm trying to do.
 

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So do you guys ever rent lenses? Like lenses you can't afford?

Like I definitely can't afford both the 70-200mm F 2.8 or the Tamron/Sigma 150-600mm lenses but I rent them often enough to do the type of shots I wouldn't normally do.
 

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So do you guys ever rent lenses? Like lenses you can't afford?

Like I definitely can't afford both the 70-200mm F 2.8 or the Tamron/Sigma 150-600mm lenses but I rent them often enough to do the type of shots I wouldn't normally do.

I always rent the Canon 100-400mm L lens for airshows and race events. I think that will be my next lens purchase though because the price on the 1st Gen model has dropped so much. I do want to rent the Canon 85mm f1.2, don't have the $1,700 to purchase it right now.
 

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So do you guys ever rent lenses? Like lenses you can't afford?

Like I definitely can't afford both the 70-200mm F 2.8 or the Tamron/Sigma 150-600mm lenses but I rent them often enough to do the type of shots I wouldn't normally do.
i've contemplated renting lens, but i tend to be real good at hunting and finding deals. plus the ta,ron 70-200 2.8 is sharper and way fukkin cheaper than the damn nikon 70-200
 

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Need advice coli brehs.

I am going to Italy/Greece next year and I was wondering if I should upgrade my camera.

I have the Canon T5i, I like it but I was wondering if I should get a higher end camera (more expensive).

This is a once is lifetime type trip and I just want to take some piff photos.

Like photos that can be made into wallpapers

I love the wallpapers at interfaceLIFT InterfaceLIFT: Wallpaper sorted by Date and I have noticed all the photos I am like :whoo:at are usually with a higher end camera. I would also love to join the ranks of those photographers there.

Please give me suggestions on what to do. I have a Canon T5i with 18-55mm IS STM and 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II

Should I get a different lens kit? I want to take city shots.
 

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