How to secure SLR camera's during rides

[stindall]

Just like on the teacups, the camera stays a fixed distance from the subjects in the log (or teacup). The entire ride vehicle then moves past the background, so it gets blurred. As long as you use a longish shutter speed. I think my speed was 1/30 on this one. No reason you can't do that as long as you can manage to hold the camera fairy still. I did also have a rainsleeve over the camera in case of mishaps at the bottom of the drop. I also had the strap wrapped firmly around my wrist. I will take risks, but I do like for them to be calculated risks.

Thanks! I know very little about shutter speed, I'll have to read up on it.

 

[jodeeb]

Thanks to all of you for your valuable input! There were some wonderful pictures posted also. Very much in awe of your talents. I cant beleive that we will be at MVMCP friday evening.

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks to all of you for your valuable input! There were some wonderful pictures posted also. Very much in awe of your talents. I cant beleive that we will be at MVMCP friday evening.

Congrats to your daughter on winning the camera, and good luck to her getting some great shots.

Ride photography is tons of fun because of the movement. It lends itself well to playing with shutter speed for special effect.

 

[mountdew1]

this is sort of OT but how do you get a photo like that? With one focal point and the rest blurred like you often see on the tea cups? I asked for a compact system camera for Christmas and I'd like to be able to do something like that, maybe? hopefully?

Easiest way to think of this shot, imagine you are in a car driving down the road. You can look at other objects in the car, and they don't move in relation to you. You can look at objects around the car and you see them moving by. The camera acts the same way. While the shutter is open, the people in the log with you are just like they were in the car. So they are in focus in the shot. The ride and other parts of the park are moving, so they are blurred as the camera sees them in multiple places.

The typical tea cup shot is the opposite. The roof, other buildings etc are not moving. The tea cups and people on them are moving. So when the shutter is open it only sees the buildings once, but it sees the tea cups multiple times, creating the blurred motion effect.

Check out this images here -> https://secure.flickr.com/photos/kylemartel/3327039977/ Now imagine if all those shots of the skier were much closer together, moving a fraction of an inch each time instead of feet. Well, that's what the blur is. Seeing that same thing moving past the camera lens at rapid speed.

 

[Tigerlulu]

I bring my dslr and wouldn't go without it. I actually carry it in my drawstring back pack which I'm sure is making everyone in here cringe right now or really most of the time around my shoulder. Here's a great trick... When the camera is in my drawstring back pack I put a cozy over the lens. You know, one of those insulated things to keep your can of pop/beer cold. Works perfectly and protects the lens!!

GREAT IDEA!!! I need thought of using a coozie!! Awesome!!!!

Btw, your drawstring bag didn't make me cringe too bad. But I'll now have my 50mm safely inside a coozie in my bagellini! Thanks!!

 

[Tigerlulu]

says who?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28159731@n02/7756072182/
img_8400 by mom2rtk, on flickr

love!!!

 

[stindall]

Easiest way to think of this shot, imagine you are in a car driving down the road. You can look at other objects in the car, and they don't move in relation to you. You can look at objects around the car and you see them moving by. The camera acts the same way. While the shutter is open, the people in the log with you are just like they were in the car. So they are in focus in the shot. The ride and other parts of the park are moving, so they are blurred as the camera sees them in multiple places.

The typical tea cup shot is the opposite. The roof, other buildings etc are not moving. The tea cups and people on them are moving. So when the shutter is open it only sees the buildings once, but it sees the tea cups multiple times, creating the blurred motion effect.

Check out this images here -> https://secure.flickr.com/photos/kylemartel/3327039977/ Now imagine if all those shots of the skier were much closer together, moving a fraction of an inch each time instead of feet. Well, that's what the blur is. Seeing that same thing moving past the camera lens at rapid speed.

That was actually pretty helpful thanks! It's hard for me to read manuals and guides on how to do stuff like that because I'm a hands on learner. In other words I need stuff dumbed down for me. This was perfect, thanks

 

[SeilerBird]

Says who?

Says me. I stated that I am not taking my DSLR on wet rides or fast action rides. If you want to take your camera be my guest. My remark was only directed towards myself as I was explaining why I am going to have a P&S with me at WDW instead of a DSLR.

That is a very nice photo.

 

[mom2rtk]

love!!!

Thank you!

Says me. I stated that I am not taking my DSLR on wet rides or fast action rides. If you want to take your camera be my guest. My remark was only directed towards myself as I was explaining why I am going to have a P&S with me at WDW instead of a DSLR.

That is a very nice photo.

Thank you. But maybe you missed the little winking eye next to my comment?

Carrying a DSLR around all day is not for everyone. But I would be lost without mine. Heck, I've had dreams (nightmares!) about showing up at Disney having left my DSLR in my room, and no matter what I do I can't get back to get it in time.

I can totally understand someone who uses theirs for work not wanting to use it on vacation. I'm the opposite. My daily life is so busy I rarely get to use it. Disney is my chance to do that. One of my favorite things to do.

 

[MichelleVW]

Carrying a DSLR around all day is not for everyone. But I would be lost without mine. Heck, I've had dreams (nightmares!) about showing up at Disney having left my DSLR in my room, and no matter what I do I can't get back to get it in time.

I HATE that dream!!!! I wake up in a cold sweat!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

I HATE that dream!!!! I wake up in a cold sweat!!!

Yep, always glad when I wake up and realize that was just a dream!

 

[SeilerBird]

>I can totally understand someone who uses theirs for work not wanting to use it on vacation.

That is not the problem for me. I love carrying my DSLR around, that is not an issue at all. I bought my first SLR (Minolta SR-T 101) in 1969 and I have gotten used to having a camera around my neck. I would prefer to have a waterproof and a shockproof camera for an amusement park since it offers me more opportunities to take shots. It comes under the heading of the right tool for the right job. I am not going to expose my DSLRs and lenses to the chance of getting wet or getting damaged from being banged around on a thrill ride.

While I am at WDW I plan on doing some water skiing, snorkeling, parasailing and swimming with the critters. You would not take your DSLR on any of those adventures but my waterproof shockproof camera will take them in stride.

 

[mom2rtk]

>I can totally understand someone who uses theirs for work not wanting to use it on vacation.

That is not the problem for me. I love carrying my DSLR around, that is not an issue at all. I bought my first SLR (Minolta SR-T 101) in 1969 and I have gotten used to having a camera around my neck. I would prefer to have a waterproof and a shockproof camera for an amusement park since it offers me more opportunities to take shots. It comes under the heading of the right tool for the right job. I am not going to expose my DSLRs and lenses to the chance of getting wet or getting damaged from being banged around on a thrill ride.

While I am at WDW I plan on doing some water skiing, snorkeling, parasailing and swimming with the critters. You would not take your DSLR on any of those adventures but my waterproof shockproof camera will take them in stride.

To each his own. Glad you have the tool you want for the job at hand. For me, it's a DSLR. We travel in December, and don't do water skiing, snorkeling or anything of the sort. (If we did, I would probably bring a second camera for those outings). For me, on a regular park day at Disney, the right tool will continue to be a DSLR with a comfortable strap and a rain sleeve. It's a gorgeous and visual place. I will always want my best camera with me to find new ways of capturing that.

 

[kerryctn]

That has been a huge stress for me as well. I am going nex week. I decided on buying a camera padding case on ebay for $15, which you can then put in a messenger bag. I stuffed it in a plastic grocery bag. We shall see how it goes

 

[danimaroo]

I just picked up a new Nikon D5100 and for me, I am BEYOND excited to take video with it! I've already been messing around with it using my 35mm prime lens and the video is going to be fantastic, I think!

Last trip I had my D40 with me and ended up taking way more photos with my iPhone than my DSLR. While it was nice and handy (especially for my TR), I did come home wishing I had some better quality shots. Don't get me wrong, my iPhone got some great shots! But there was just something lacking in my photos.

So that being said, my D5100 is most definitely coming along my trip to Disneyland here in a few weeks, and WDW in 2 months. Plan on making some really great videos from our trips, along with taking tons of photos.

As for what I store my camera in, while I do have a camera bag, I actually usually end up putting it in my NorthFace backpack that I'm always carrying. It's padded and waterproof, and I've never had an issue with putting it in there. There are even little sleeve big enough for my other lenses.

I think these trips I'll probably only bring my 35mm prime and my kit lens (for wider shots).

 

[DsnyMama]

Everything's in my Apecase during the day/night (Nikon D5100, 3 lenses, flash, extra memory cards, and my video camera) and then on rides my bag either stays with someone who isn't riding or I loop it around my ankle and put it at my feet - DSLR or video camera in hand with strap wrapped around my wrist multiple times for extra safety.

 

[smileymomof3]

To each his own. Glad you have the tool you want for the job at hand. For me, it's a DSLR. We travel in December, and don't do water skiing, snorkeling or anything of the sort. (If we did, I would probably bring a second camera for those outings). For me, on a regular park day at Disney, the right tool will continue to be a DSLR with a comfortable strap and a rain sleeve. It's a gorgeous and visual place. I will always want my best camera with me to find new ways of capturing that.

I am buying a new neck strap for my trip. What strap do you use? I want something very comfortable. Thanks!

 

[mom2rtk]

I am buying a new neck strap for my trip. What strap do you use? I want something very comfortable. Thanks!

I have a black rapid strap. I like it because I have arthritis my neck and in goes over the shoulder instead.

I have heard others in the photography forum swear by the crumpler industry disgrace strap.

 

[smileymomof3]

I have a black rapid strap. I like it because I have arthritis in goes over the shoulder instead of around the neck.

I have heard others in the photography forum swear by the crumpler industry disgrace strap.

Thanks, great info. I appreciate your reply

 

[mom2rtk]

Thanks, great info. I appreciate your reply

I hope you find one you love!