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1996

EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 03, 2012, 01:37:23 PM »

Canon should go after the Leica market with its mirrorless design.

At one time Leica was the pro camera of choice, Canon and Nikon also built rangefinders. But all that changed when the Nikon F arrived. Pros abandoned the rangefinder and went with SLRs. Canon switched to building SLRs, Leica added an SLR to their line-up. Time marches on!.

Not many people would buy a rangefinder or hybrid.

Obviously many would buy a mirrorless camera though right? Afterall, Isnt this what the threads about?

Last time, I recall my OM-1 not being much larger that a animal cracker box, compared to how hulking DSLRs have gotten.

1997

5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Real Estate Photography 5D mkIII

« on: July 03, 2012, 01:28:03 PM »

I dont care for HDR, but thats just me. Just too much grey tones for my tastes.

The composition on these is very solid though. Good Work Alex.

1998

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: How much does a dual-card slot matter?

« on: July 03, 2012, 10:58:50 AM »

Grasping to straws if there is any reason for me to get a 5d3 instead of a 5d2 I'd like to get you opinions about the importance of the dual-card slot. Only the 5d3 has it, Nikon puts it even in consumer models like the d7000 which was very appreciated in reviews. The question is: What's it good for?

• Speed: on the 5d3, that can't be the reason because the sd slot is crippled and much slower than udma7 cf. Does it make a difference if writing hires jpeg to sd and raw to cf in comparison to writing both to cf like on the 5d2?

• Reliability: brides are said to be somewhat grumpy when your no-name budget cf card breaks without jpeg backup on a second card, if you are a high profile shooter this could even ruin your business. The question is: how large is the likehood of cf/sd cards breaking without being recoverable, and are there differences between brands?

I've always shot Raw+Small Basic JPG so I can have a small backup files if the RAW was corrupted for some reason and to have a quick thumbnail for reference.

I'd probably use the SD slot for my Small JPG's and the CF for Large RAW's. It should buffer quickly because the Small JPG's are only a few hundred KB's.

As for finding a reason to upgrade to the MK3, If your MK2 is doing you justice, Wait until the MK4 is released.

1999

Lenses / Re: Battle of the 50mm's - 1.8, 1.4 and 1.2L

« on: July 03, 2012, 10:49:34 AM »

The Canon 50L is my favorite 50mm design I've ever used. It has a unique rendering that looks similar to the Planar 80mm f/2.8 I've used on my MF hasselblad 501CM.

Just love it.

2000

EOS Bodies / Re: Canon Mirrorless Information [CR1]

« on: July 03, 2012, 10:46:40 AM »

Nikon Went after the Medium format with the d800. If it will succeed, Only time will tell, but they went for it.

Canon should go after the Leica market with its mirrorless design. Just give me a FF or APS-H sensor in a small, lightweight body and keeping the price sub 2000$, and it will fly off the shelves.

Canon needs to be more brave, like in the original 1Ds days.

2001

Lighting / Re: Fauxtographer Ruins Olympic photos.

« on: July 02, 2012, 11:20:07 PM »

After reading all the comments about the people who know they could dotter, why did they not post their images to show us?
 
We do not know under what circumstances the images were taken.  He certainly seems to have a lot of prominent images, including photographer of the year in 2009. 
 
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Joe+Klamar+&qpvt=Joe+Klamar+&FORM=IGRE

Your only as good as your last shoot. Unfortunately, this is going to be hard for him to live down.

2002

Lighting / Re: Fauxtographer Ruins Olympic photos.

« on: July 02, 2012, 07:19:11 PM »

ROFL that is terrible tis like a trainwreck, I cant look away!

his white seamless paper is a bit tatty

now why would they not have just got a real pro like joe mcnally to do this
I mean this is what a guy like him does, I doubt there is anyone on the planet that
could do a better job of this sort of shoot than joe

Agreed, This is laudable of fauxtography.

I could have done better with a rebel, 50mm, and a couple of whiteboards.

2003

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 07:00:51 PM »

OP said event which I am guessing is not a posed shoot else missed shots would not be an issue.

To move the gear around that you are talking about would require assistants. If it was a posed shoot then you would probably not use speedlights, more like Rangers or the like

Hmmm... I also remember posting to the OP, That IF there was ANY posed shots, which is not un-common for event's at all, a scrim could be very useful, Lightweight, fast, and effective way to handle 12 o'clock light quickly.

Also, I'm not the one who recommended off-camera flash work.

I simply posted something that has worked very well for me.

2004

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:52:40 PM »

From Experience, Its usually with a HEAVY SANDBAG Weighting down a Soft box or umbrella to modify the light from the flash to get nice, soft light.

Unless of course, you like Direct Flash... If that's your thing.

There are several other options - big softbox is probably less useful. Moving a flash stand and sandbags is entertaining on your own and will lead to missed shots

Hmmm... Weren't we discussing posed photos?

A scrim is 30$, lightweight and easy implement. Give's good light and fixes the issue of 12 o'clock light.

2 Flashes, plus a lightstand and a modifier is much more cumbersome and expensive. Not to mention if its a windy day, you'll need to bust out those sandbags. Don't even mention Canons Optical Flash system working on a super bright day, so even more money on triggers.  <---- I'd bet this would miss more photos.

2005

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:36:38 PM »

Does anybody here ever have to shoot events during the day, such as between 10am and 3pm?  I did yesterday and due to the sun, I missed so many potentially great shots, taken otherwise in proper lighting (morning or evening).  Does this frustrate anyone?  Sorry I'm just venting

Get a good flash for filling in shadows, And post-process the RAW's to your tastes.

If there is any posed photos during the event, get a scrim and use it to soften the light above there head. It will get a basic Rembrandt light and looks great. Much simpler than multiple flash setups.

Cant get much simpler than 1 off camera, 1 on shoe plus of course the sun

I suppose. A Large 60" Scrim can do wonders to soften patched light or harsh direct over head light into stunning light that gives large catchlights in the eyes. Its like carrying a 60" soft box with you.

Hope it isn't windy

Hope you carry sandbags.

No need when using flash

Windy day + Flash on Stand = Bad Day for your Flash.

Not in my experience - but a 60inch scrim will be off like a kite

As long as you dont plan to do anything to soften your flash.

I guess that is where experience kicks in

How you think people shoot flash outdoors in all weathers?

From Experience, Its usually with a HEAVY SANDBAG Weighting down a Soft box or umbrella to modify the light from the flash to get nice, soft light.

Unless of course, you like Direct Flash... If that's your thing.

2006

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:17:03 PM »

Does anybody here ever have to shoot events during the day, such as between 10am and 3pm?  I did yesterday and due to the sun, I missed so many potentially great shots, taken otherwise in proper lighting (morning or evening).  Does this frustrate anyone?  Sorry I'm just venting

Get a good flash for filling in shadows, And post-process the RAW's to your tastes.

If there is any posed photos during the event, get a scrim and use it to soften the light above there head. It will get a basic Rembrandt light and looks great. Much simpler than multiple flash setups.

Cant get much simpler than 1 off camera, 1 on shoe plus of course the sun

I suppose. A Large 60" Scrim can do wonders to soften patched light or harsh direct over head light into stunning light that gives large catchlights in the eyes. Its like carrying a 60" soft box with you.

Hope it isn't windy

Hope you carry sandbags.

No need when using flash

Windy day + Flash on Stand = Bad Day for your Flash.

Not in my experience - but a 60inch scrim will be off like a kite

As long as you dont plan to do anything to soften your flash.

2007

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:10:07 PM »

Does anybody here ever have to shoot events during the day, such as between 10am and 3pm?  I did yesterday and due to the sun, I missed so many potentially great shots, taken otherwise in proper lighting (morning or evening).  Does this frustrate anyone?  Sorry I'm just venting

Get a good flash for filling in shadows, And post-process the RAW's to your tastes.

If there is any posed photos during the event, get a scrim and use it to soften the light above there head. It will get a basic Rembrandt light and looks great. Much simpler than multiple flash setups.

Cant get much simpler than 1 off camera, 1 on shoe plus of course the sun

I suppose. A Large 60" Scrim can do wonders to soften patched light or harsh direct over head light into stunning light that gives large catchlights in the eyes. Its like carrying a 60" soft box with you.

Hope it isn't windy

Hope you carry sandbags.

No need when using flash

Windy day + Flash on Stand = Bad Day for your Flash.

2008

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 06:07:07 PM »

Does anybody here ever have to shoot events during the day, such as between 10am and 3pm?  I did yesterday and due to the sun, I missed so many potentially great shots, taken otherwise in proper lighting (morning or evening).  Does this frustrate anyone?  Sorry I'm just venting

Get a good flash for filling in shadows, And post-process the RAW's to your tastes.

If there is any posed photos during the event, get a scrim and use it to soften the light above there head. It will get a basic Rembrandt light and looks great. Much simpler than multiple flash setups.

Cant get much simpler than 1 off camera, 1 on shoe plus of course the sun

I suppose. A Large 60" Scrim can do wonders to soften patched light or harsh direct over head light into stunning light that gives large catchlights in the eyes. Its like carrying a 60" soft box with you.

Hope it isn't windy

Hope you carry sandbags.

2009

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Daytime Event Shooting

« on: July 02, 2012, 05:58:43 PM »

Does anybody here ever have to shoot events during the day, such as between 10am and 3pm?  I did yesterday and due to the sun, I missed so many potentially great shots, taken otherwise in proper lighting (morning or evening).  Does this frustrate anyone?  Sorry I'm just venting

Get a good flash for filling in shadows, And post-process the RAW's to your tastes.

If there is any posed photos during the event, get a scrim and use it to soften the light above there head. It will get a basic Rembrandt light and looks great. Much simpler than multiple flash setups.

Cant get much simpler than 1 off camera, 1 on shoe plus of course the sun

I suppose. A Large 60" Scrim can do wonders to soften patched light or harsh direct over head light into stunning light that gives large catchlights in the eyes. Its like carrying a 60" soft box with you.

2010

EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon Updates The EOS 7D Manual

« on: July 02, 2012, 05:37:18 PM »

Nice.