In case you forgot what Cedar Point looks like...

[dr.gumbo]

I don't really need to post this becuase I'm just going to say exactly the same as everyone else but you deserve it. These pictures are miles better than ones on professional coaster photo sites and I would love to see these on one, they deserve it!

[robbalvey]

btw- what's Hanno?

THISis Hanno.

 

--Robb

[chaos_theory1]

For all those that asked, it's a Canon Rebel XTi. I'm thinking of upgrading soon... The XSi is about to come out with 12Mpixels (this one has 8M pixels). I also used a Canon 100-400mm IS lens, which retails for about $2500, but can be had for about $1600.

 

 

I guess It depends what your wanting to take, but a higher megapixel sensor will give more noise in low lighting shots

 

Just a heads up

 

Also Awesome Photos, I love the one of Wicked Twister where the carriage is Still but the track is blurred, How did you take that shot?

[WillMontu]

I think the ISO setting has more of an effect on noise, but it also depends on the density of the image sensor. SLR cameras tend to have larger sensors, so noise isn't as much of a problem.

[Rousfv]

I couldn't react to anything around me, while I was looking these. Great Pictures!

[chaos_theory1]

No this is true, although you have to take into account that the 12mp sensor is a similar size to the 8mp sensor, so it will have more of an effect. unless of course theyve massively changed the design between the two cameras, which I dont think they have. I have to admit Im not 100% sure what camera he is using, as Im used to the british names (eg. 350D 10D etc) I think he is referring to the 400D and the 500D? and if this is the case they are both very similar in outer design so the sensor cant have changed too much.

[MonkeyPants]

Well, the XSi supposedly has a next-gen image processor, and beefed up noise reduction, so that may counteract the effect you mention, though I've never heard of that effect before myself. Worth checking into....

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

me and some friends were supposed to go to to cp this summer, but some of us OWING in taxes rather than getting mony back kinda halted that...went last summer for the first time. i must admit it IS better than SFMM.

[slither37]

Best MF pics EVER.

[VegasCoaster]

I don't know how big the lens you mentioned is, but I'm assuming it looks like the ones all the photographers have at sporting events that are like a foot or a foot and a half long. Does give you some great shots though.

[RaptorBoyASU]

LOL, and what random detail did I notice?

 

That the kid in the front row is wearing very long white boxer briefs.

[coolhandluke]

^Or, based on the athletic shorts he's wearing, SPANDEX.

 

Wow, you know how amazing the quality of these pictures must be when people talk about individual rider's underwear and facial features. Fantastic!

[Groteslurf]

Holy crap Those zoomed pics are really amazing.

[hemmy]

WOW, just wow

[Piso]

Hi, awesome photos! Just curios. How does those middle wheels actually work?

[Pufferfish]

Wow, amazing pictures. I can't wait to be there this summer, these pictures only make me want to go more.

[Coaster Palooza]

CoasterP, too bad... I was hoping to laugh with you guys again! Definitely get in touch if you will be at CP this year... We're getting passes again.

 

I know you'll still get a few laughs in. Remember to stay away from Charlie at the Santa Claus Lodge's bar!

[coastercrzyjames]

Wow AMAZING pictures!! I really want to go to Cedar Point so bad right now!! I haven't been there yet, it's been on my "To-Visit" list for years now. Hopefully if all goes well I can get a job up there for the 2009 season.

[griffon]

Man, thanks for sharing that collection, it's always a pleasure looking at your shots from Cedar Point. I think it's funny how none of those people have any idea we're all sitting around laughing at them now

[Dleo]

All I can say is thanks for the photos. I have always loved close up shots of riders. You can see looks of pure joy and sometimes terror in people's faces... but it's all good because you know they are having a blast. I always like hearing comments from people who just got off Millenium on the way out after they get off. These definitely put a smile on my face.

[borisdag]

Amazing shots.

[jten11]

Ok, I think you just took me off my TPR hiatus. Badass pics, man. Reaction shots are my favorites. Great report, as well.

[HAJiME]

The closeups of the riders are amazing.

[twisterbret]

That was a lot of fun. Nice photos! Sweet Lens!!

[Dleo]

^^ I agree... thanks again for sharing and the reminder of the summer fun to come. I really do think that you are on to something with this photography thing Monkeypants!!!