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Reviews / Re: My full street photography kit and why my 5dmk3 is perfect for street shooting.

« on: March 25, 2013, 10:52:11 AM »

The rangefinder camera has been the street choice for decades. Reason being it is small, light and to the subject it doesn't seem like you are photographing them as the viewfinder and your face is off at an angle.

35mm is more like the focal range of choice too. Many of the greats like Gary Winogrand, Tony Ray Jones, William Klein etc all used 24-35mm lenses. Getting closer was the moto, stalking the subject like prey.

Like this from Winogrand.



Cameras like the Fuji X100s, Xpro1, Leica M (for those that can afford it) are more suited IMO. I use a 5DMKIII as my commercial camera but I wouldn't take it out on the street even with the 50mm lens it is intimidating.

But again if it works for you then great. Just there are better options, the 5DMKIII apart from the fully fledged 1D series is one of the biggest DSLRs available.

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Reviews / Re: My full street photography kit and why my 5dmk3 is perfect for street shooting.

« on: March 25, 2013, 07:05:40 AM »

I would agree the 5DMKIII is a great camera, but for street I would disagree. Its too big and intrusive regardless how much gafa tape you use to reduce the bling. If it works for you then great but think you would be even less noticeable with a smaller camera.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

« on: March 25, 2013, 05:32:18 AM »

I didnt think I would love this lens, after coming from 17-55mm F2.8. But its better sharper and longer best all rounder I think you can buy for Canon EF system.

Recent pics.


Aira Force Waterfall Ullswater, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Ullswater Yacht Club, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Greystoke Estate Silhouette by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 100D Detailed Specs Appear

« on: March 23, 2013, 09:00:55 AM »

I dont know if it has been said in this thread but cant be bothered to go through the whole thing.

The 100D/SL1 has 9 Af points but only one is cross type just like the 6D so the CR info is wrong. I was really excited when I read it had 9 cross type! I was going to buy one as a small second camera to replace my mirrorless because I like a proper viewfinder.

From Canon "9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2."

http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_100D/index.aspx#p-specification

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Landscape / Re: Jippieeee! It's spring! Post your first spring pictures here.

« on: March 22, 2013, 08:36:45 PM »

On my way to work. Sony Nex 5N


First signs of Spring St. Andrews Church, Penrith, Cumbria, by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Spring Light, alleyway, Penrith, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: March 22, 2013, 01:15:05 PM »

Ye sorry your right, I was editing a few images at the same time on Flickr must have added the wrong info to this pic and not realised.

Sorry for the confusion.

Phew ! 

Thanks for that tomscott - thought I was going senile 

Nice pictures, love the one of the dog up in the hills.

Thanks, ye recently been putting a lot of pics up and just must have got a few mixed up. I live in the North Lakes, Penrith area. Ullswater is my back yard, rather than the more southern lakes.

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: March 22, 2013, 08:37:10 AM »

Ullswater Yacht Club pier, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Ullswater Yacht Club, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: March 22, 2013, 08:25:07 AM »

Ye sorry your right, I was editing a few images at the same time on Flickr must have added the wrong info to this pic and not realised.

Sorry for the confusion.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 70D, DIGIC 6 & 18mp Sensors

« on: March 21, 2013, 07:04:17 AM »

Anyone reading this and being reminded of the 5dMKIII thread? I don't want more than 22mp, with the D800 smashing the mp and everyone absolutely slating the 5D.

Get a grip people. I bet 80% of people buying a 700D won't do any printing all! And those that do the images won't be any bigger than A4. All the files will end up on fb or the Internet generally. So 18mp is completely overkill as it is, regardless of the competition.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T5i Leaks

« on: March 20, 2013, 06:47:29 AM »

This Canon vs Nikon argument is just silly really.

We have reached a point where all of the recent sensors are good enough for commercial print. I was shooting with a 40D for newspapers until about this time last year.

The D800 and D600 are so far out of this bracket you cannot compare them. It is a shame but bitching isnt going to solve the problem.

The D800 vs 5DMKIII they couldn't be more different in their application, and although the 5DMKIII may fall behind slightly in IQ and DR at least you can use them and have accurate colour, let alone problems with the sensors.

Same with the D600 vs 6D they are both compromises. The D600 may have more points but they are spread in such a small area of the viewfinder that having 39 in that space is overkill same again with oily sensors... The 6D has also proved itself in the IQ and noise department.

When Canon finally release the new sensor tech im sure it will blow away the competition they are biding their time for a reason and for average photographers that 18mp sensor is more than adequate, old and behind admittedly but this crowd isnt really who this camera is for.

Many average people just want to take pics and Canon is a great name.

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Sports / Re: Cars cars cars (and some bikes)

« on: March 19, 2013, 06:52:33 PM »

NICE! I thought you'd just traded in the ol BM at first

Haha one day! Need to sell a few more prints first! 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T5i Leaks

« on: March 19, 2013, 04:17:57 PM »

Oh dear, really hope this 18mp sensor is new and blows the socks off people! Otherwise theres no change.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS-b Images Leak & a New Kit Lens

« on: March 19, 2013, 10:18:20 AM »

I dont really agree with the comments above.

I use my cameras professionally and love my lenses. I really like the mirrorless market too and bought a twin lens kit NEX 5N because it was cheap and the IQ is much better than the 18mp sensor from Canon. But the DSLR is a dream to use in comparison, although its good and small I find the AF jumps around and focuses on things I don't want it to and I miss the shot. I also like a proper viewfinder not the new EVFs.

I like the DSLR form factor and have all the lenses to boot this is a good compromise for people like me who want something small when you don't want to carry the big gun cameras or want to be less conspicuous.

Although I hate that sensor it is a dog! Reason why I was so disappointed with my 7D and sold it.

It would seem Canon is hanging on for an unhealthy amount of time with this tech. Even if it is Digic 5 what exactly is the difference? It processes more data? Yet the 650D has been said to be less sharp than the 600D.

But I like the idea of this small DSLR. I really dont like EVFs. This could be a good compromise. Shame they didnt put any new tech in it.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: March 18, 2013, 08:52:01 PM »

Ullswater Yacht Club pier by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Ullswater Yacht Club, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

Took these tonight, was about 10 minutes late for the full light show Lesson learned, research location more thoroughly, get there an hour before and wait for the light rather than chase it!

End result wasn't too bad tho.

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: March 18, 2013, 12:01:10 PM »

Thanks for the comments


Derwent water, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr