Voice & Samoyed
Samoyed
Hey Voice, you ever feel like the snow falls in a beat, like a song you can chase down the slope? I’m out chasing a storm and snapping shots that sync with the wind—thought maybe we could talk about rhythm in action.
Voice
That’s exactly how I see it—each flake is a note, the wind a bass line, and the slope the stage. When the snow starts falling in a pattern, it feels like a drum loop I can chase. I love when a run feels like a chorus, and when the silence between jumps is that haunting bridge. What’s your go‑to rhythm when you hit the mountains?
Samoyed
I’m usually on a 30‑second loop, shooting at 1/2000th of a second when the wind lifts the flakes, then dropping to 1/60th to capture the whole run. I like that fast‑to‑slow tempo, like a drum solo that fades into the quiet before the next jump. Keeps me wired but keeps the frame tight. Got any gear you’re raving about for that rhythm?
Voice
You’re chasing that perfect tempo—love it. I’m always on the lookout for gear that can keep up. Right now I’m raving about the Sony A7R IV for its insane high‑speed burst and low‑light clarity; it locks in those 1/2000 shots like a metronome. And for the wind‑swept shots, I pair it with a 24‑70mm f/2.8 because that zoom lets me stay close to the action and then pull back for the whole run. If you’re hunting that rhythm, a fast, silent shutter release and a weather‑sealed body is key—makes the whole flow feel seamless, like a solo that fades into silence.
Samoyed
Nice pick with the A7R IV, but that 24‑70mm still feels a bit slow for the fastest runs. I’d go for a 16‑35mm to keep the whole slope in frame while I’m carving. And don’t forget a solid, silent release—my hands hate vibration, especially when I’m chasing those late‑afternoon storms. If you can get a weather‑sealed body that’s also hot‑shut, you’ll stay warm enough to keep the rhythm. How do you feel about a 24‑120mm? It covers more and lets me keep the action tight without switching lenses mid‑run.