File :-(, x, )
Camera/lens rental Max Archer !Pm84fAHH6M
I've been out of the pro photo game for a while, and sold off most of my gear. All I've got left is a D50, a Nikkor 24-85 2.8, and a 50 1.8.

But a bunch of my car friends are doing a trackday on thursday, and they'd like me to come shoot them. So I need to go rent at least a lens, and possibly a body. Any recommendations? I was almost thinking of trying to rent a 1DS MarkII, and a Canon 100-300 2.8, just for the hell of trying the other side out. Think it should be worth it, or should I just go rent a Nikkor 200 and run it with my D50?
EXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.
Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeNIKON CORPORATIONCamera ModelNIKON D50Camera SoftwareVer.1.00Maximum Lens Aperturef/4.4Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaColor Filter Array Pattern824Focal Length (35mm Equiv)120 mmImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution300 dpiVertical Resolution300 dpiImage Created2006:04:29 00:57:07Exposure Time1/800 secF-Numberf/7.1Exposure ProgramNot DefinedExposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternLight SourceUnknownFlashNo FlashFocal Length80.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width2256Image Height1496RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeStandardGain ControlNoneContrastNormalSharpnessNormalSubject Distance RangeUnknownISO Speed Used200Image QualityNORMALWhite BalanceAUTOImage SharpeningAUTOFocus ModeAF-AFlash SettingNORMALFlash Compensation0.0 EVISO Speed Requested200Flash Bracket Compensation0.0 EVAE Bracket Compensation0.0 EVTone CompensationAUTOLens TypeUnknownLens Range80.0 - 210.0 mm; f/4.5 - f/5.6Auto FocusClosest Subject, Center Selected, Top FocusedShooting/Bracketing ModeSingle Frame/OffColor ModeLandscape sRGBLighting TypeNATURALNoise ReductionOFFCamera Actuations3065Saturation 2NORMALDigital Vari-ProgramAUTO
>> Anonymous
first
>> ac
>>40822
Your mother must be very proud.
>>40820
If you're going to be shooting something fast-moving like a sporting event, I'd say you should stick with the body you're comfortable with and rent the Nikkor 200. The extra frame rate of the 1ds II isn't going to be worth much if you're fumbling for the controls all the time.
>> Anonymous
As someone who made the switch from all Nikon over to the Mark II, I can attest to the fact that it will take a little time to get used to. The dials and menus are designed differently enough that if you haven't already worked with Canon SLRs you might find yourself suddenly fumbling with settings at a bad time.

That said, it is a great camera and if you can get over the initial awkwardness I think you'll find it very rewarding to work with.
>> Anonymous
rent the 70-200 VR
>> Anonymous
If you were a pro, then this should come naturally to you instead of asking...