The Photography Thread - Page 198

Distantshore · #**2956** 01-22-2012, 02:54 PM

Those look good Rotti (though a bit cold for my blood

) The second from the last shot would have to be my favorite.

ibanezcollector · #**2957** 01-22-2012, 03:49 PM

Grill Cloth

12th Fret

Rotti · #**2958** 01-22-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Distantshore

Those look good Rotti (though a bit cold for my blood

) The second from the last shot would have to be my favorite.

Thanks Distant, just snapshots really. Documenting the cool winter trip. It was -19'C or 2.2 degree Fahrenheit. Pretty chilly.

Cool photos ibanezcollector. What was the aperature for that grill cloth photo?

Distantshore · #**2959** 01-22-2012, 08:45 PM

Yeah Ibanezcollector I like that shallow dof.

ibanezcollector · #**2960** 01-22-2012, 08:49 PM

I will have to check the camera forget what I was farting around with.

Distantshore · #**2961** 01-22-2012, 08:52 PM

Just checked the exif. Looks like it was f/3.4

shredmaster · #**2962** 01-23-2012, 09:37 AM

Ibanezcollector - really nice crisp shots!

Rotti - nice puppy! How far did you drive?

On the 5D - I agree with Glen: he helped me select the 5D original, which was my first FF. I still LOVE that cam! I use my 5D mark II mainly, while the 5D original is my backup / 2nd cam at ceremony's. I got the 5D mark II because I needed better low light in churches where flash wasn't allowed, and also wanted HD video as well. This enabled me to get cool video of the bride between taking stills. I bought my 5D original used for like $1300 and never had an issue with dirt, although there was some debris through the viewfinder when I got it. I got used to it. There is nothing on sensors, as my photos are all clean, luckily! I'm not shooting high speed sports so a crazy fast machine gun shutter isn't needed. The original 5D rocks, especially with a prime lens or L series. On it, I use my 50mm prime or Canon 70-200L and nothing more.

I'll have to take more with the 5D but for now, here's one I took awhile ago, no flash, ambient light, one of my favs.

Rotti · #**2963** 01-23-2012, 10:57 AM

That 5D photo looks good. I'm probably going to get one at some point.

We drove about 700 kms (430 miles) round trip. it was slow going for a lot of the drive because of the road conditions.

DownHomeRock · #**2964** 01-27-2012, 07:00 PM

Wow, I cannot believe that I am just now stumbling upon this thread! Ive got some great shots that I want to share, I will get them on here before too long!

dragsternj · #**2965** 02-07-2012, 01:35 PM

YES just pre-ordered my D800 , usually not getting exited but am totally stoked about this. Finally the wait is over....

Great set of improvements too, over my 700 or 300...

can not wait.

**jemsite** · #**2966** 02-07-2012, 01:47 PM

I dunno know.... did you order a new computer too? Processing the files will be harsh. Nikon just needed an 18MP FF body at a decent cost. 36MP is a bit much imho. Not sure what would be improved vs the 700 unless you need 36MP (pretty unlikely). High ISO is gonna take a big hit also. Just sayin'. This sums up my thoughts pretty well...
http://gizmodo.com/5882583/nikon-d80...l-mini+monster

Changing gears the Canon 24-70/2.8 L II was announced... glen

dragsternj · #**2967** 02-07-2012, 04:22 PM

Got a brand new PC not too long ago, higher MP are nice but not my main reason. I wanted to be able to shoot video, finally i get 2 memory card slots, and the new expeed3 processor, aside from a little lighter is good enough for me

I know you are a canon guy at heart glen and i was a couple times ready to move over to the dark side myself

**jemsite** · #**2968** 02-07-2012, 06:25 PM

I'm amazed anyone shooting Video hasn't moved to Canon a few years ago. If i started new i'd consider Nikon long and hard but their decisions are puzzling to say the least.

33MP is just absurd though at this time for photo use... glen

dragsternj · #**2969** 02-07-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jemsite

33MP is just absurd though at this time for photo use... glen

canon will not far behind or even very soon

**jemsite** · #**2970** 02-07-2012, 07:23 PM

the 1Dx is 18mp and 12fps FF covering everything. The 5D2 was 22MP and 1080p/24. The 5D3 is forthcoming... a wildcard. Could stay around 22MP with video improvements, 7D niceties/AF, etc

I can see another 1D eventually at 40MP but much pricier (for studio pros) with a new sensor design.

the 33MP at $3,300 is just a head scratcher (like Sony's FF efforts) to me... glen