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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

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Need a treatise on image quality

« on: March 18, 2013, 09:38:16 AM »

Sounds like a 5DMKIII is the answer

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EOS Bodies / Re: Frustrated with Canon

« on: March 17, 2013, 03:18:13 PM »

Sounds like handbags at 10 paces, keep it down girls.

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: March 17, 2013, 03:05:33 PM »

Two I took today on a very dull Cumbrian day.


Greystoke Estate Silhouette by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Greystoke Estate, looking south toward Ulswater by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

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Lenses / Re: Is my 24-105mm f/4 L unreasonably soft?

« on: March 17, 2013, 02:59:37 PM »

I had the 17-85mm and it was awful.

The 24-105 is very sharp in comparison. Maybe just needs some good AFMA

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Video & Movie / Re: Iceland with my Mark III (feat. Orcas, Seals and Auroras)

« on: March 15, 2013, 11:46:25 AM »

Amazing. Really enjoyed your video

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Landscape / Re: 24 tilt & shift dramatic b&w landscapes!

« on: March 15, 2013, 06:45:02 AM »

Awesome

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Lenses / Re: 17-40mm advice please!

« on: March 14, 2013, 03:25:57 PM »

No what he means is the depth of field, not that you loose a stop and a half of light.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Which camera brand you actively use, other than Canon?

« on: March 14, 2013, 02:30:19 PM »

I recently bought a Sony Nex 5N for £400 with the twin lens system was a bargain and a great lightweight all round camera for the days when I dont want to carry my 5DMKIII.

I also use a Bronica ETRSI on the odd occasion.

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Landscape / Re: Decaying Nature close up...

« on: March 14, 2013, 01:03:20 PM »

Hi Ivan,

I have to agree with some of the comments above. I had a look at your blog and I dont think you choose the best images from that set. The way you have described your process fits these images although I like the awkward slightly unappealing nature of them.

I also had a look at your other images.

12 minutes in Booysens. I think these are great, the awkwardness of the images and the documentary style is great. Reminds me much of Walker Evans. The documents are not aesthetic, they are very revealing and awkward.

The general public and the Farm Security Administration hated Edward westerns photographic style. What I would say is keep shooting. If you were doing a fine art photography course you could easily exhibit those Booysens pics. They would be appreciated more, unlike the aesthetic snappers style on a forum like this. No offence meant to the forum users

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Landscape / Re: Landscape From 36,000 Feet!

« on: March 14, 2013, 08:16:16 AM »

Get pic! Slightly different perspective


North Atlantic Ocean by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

North Atlantic Heading from Manchester to New York

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

« on: March 13, 2013, 08:42:46 AM »

Stumbled upon this one while out wandering around Newcastle Uk. Luckily had my walk around camera Sony Nexus 5N which I love!


Ferrari 458 Italia, Newcastle by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Ferrari 458 Italia, Newcastle by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr


Ferrari 458 Italia, Newcastle by TomScottPhotographyCumbria, on Flickr

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Information [CR1]

« on: March 08, 2013, 07:58:37 AM »

I find it really hard to feel Canon have the tech to produce a high performing APC sensor right now. Unless that is the reason they have left a larger time scale between the products.

I really hope that I am wrong. Going from the 7D to 5DMKIII was a massive leap for me. But I cant go back to use a 7D as a second body, that 18mp sensor just doesn't cut it.

Neither can I see the APC sensor matching the current FF in noise quality. It will come just not yet, I would say maybe 3-4 years time.

The whole APC line up seems old and lost to me, the whole range using the same sensor, with just small details of change. I will feel similar with the higher end stuff if they make the 7DMKII with this spec, all using the same AF and a similar MP count.

They need to sort out the whole line of cameras and put it back into order. If the 7DMKII is a pro camera and they replace the 7D with the 70D and do away with the 60D type enthusiast body camera and have the XXXD as it is but with a better sensor, upgrade path is the XXD to the 6D, then the higher end being the 5DMKIII 1DX and 7DMKII.

But then we have two fast cameras both weather sealed same AF similar FPS but one that gives more reach but lesser quality and one with more quality but lesser reach. Then the 5DMKIII for the event/document photographer.

Yet we still haven't got the high MP 1D performer. Not sure what their line up will be, atm it doesnt seem logical.

The 7D was never a cheap camera, it isnt for the average photographer it is for the more demanding prosumer/pro. It will never be aimed at the low end. People that complain on here are aspiring photographers who maybe cant justify the higher price tag, you are not the sector Canon are after. It was the same with the 5DMKIII, yet it is a hugely popular camera.

Just my 2p