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Lenses / Re: Why Dont more lenses have IS?
« on: February 06, 2012, 06:18:46 PM »
I find that fast shutter speeds are more important than IS. And that is impacted by how much light you can get to the sensor.
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II
« on: February 06, 2012, 04:01:57 PM »
Or it could be an internal zoom like the 16-35mm... 
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Lenses / Re: 300L 4.0 or 400mmL 5.6
« on: February 05, 2012, 08:36:11 PM »
I picked the 300mm f/4. Mainly because I wanted it to be a little faster at 300mm, and I could add a 1.4x to make it a 420mm f/5.6. Don't underestimate the need for speed. If you don't have a tripod, and use low ISO's, you will need the faster shutter speed that the f/4 will give you to help stop motion and prevent blur.
It all depends on if she will take photos in the 100mm-290mm range. Or if 300mm won't be long enough on a 7D, it is longer than what I have on my camera, and I have been happy so far.
It all depends on if she will take photos in the 100mm-290mm range. Or if 300mm won't be long enough on a 7D, it is longer than what I have on my camera, and I have been happy so far.
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Canon General / Re: $5000 gear spree exercize
« on: February 05, 2012, 03:08:52 PM »
5Dm2 = $2200
16-35 = $1400
85 f/1.8 = $400
70-200 = $640
tripod, ball head, pelican case (1450), compact flash cards $500
I would buy a 1.4x after saving a little more.
The 70-200mm is the only thing I compromised on because of budget. Everything else I have and would buy again.
16-35 = $1400
85 f/1.8 = $400
70-200 = $640
tripod, ball head, pelican case (1450), compact flash cards $500
I would buy a 1.4x after saving a little more.
The 70-200mm is the only thing I compromised on because of budget. Everything else I have and would buy again.
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Lenses / Re: lens purchasing patterns
« on: February 04, 2012, 06:26:29 PM »
I sell nothing in my life, yet will wait, study, and save in order to buy the best the first time around. Within some reason.
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Portrait / Re: Sensual photo shoot
« on: February 04, 2012, 06:23:19 PM »
I like #5 if I had to rank them. I like when models don't look right into the camera, and I agree that you should try lower f-stops and moving the model away from the background/wall to see how that works.
While I would like to do this type of shoot, I have never done one, and take my suggestions as an amateur when it comes to this.
While I would like to do this type of shoot, I have never done one, and take my suggestions as an amateur when it comes to this.
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Lenses / Re: How do you think we should spend the money?
« on: February 04, 2012, 12:52:24 PM »
The 17mm on the 60D is equal to a 27mm on the FF 5Dm2. The 17-40 could go on the 5Dm2 and get some interesting ultra wide angle shots.
If I were you, I would sell the T1i, get 1 5Dm2 and 1 7D (two 5Dm2's is not bad, but the AF and variety will be better with a 7D). Buy the set for it's capabilities, not the price. And don't be afraid to switch cameras between the two of you.
I would also get the 85mm f/1.8. I have it and it is great. If I were doing weddings professionally, the 85mm f/1.2 would have to be on the table as a choice. If the 5D2 was using the primes and the 7D was using the zooms, you might be able to bump up the ISO enough to not need a flash on the 5D while having a quick enough shutter speed. Although, you don't want to be in the position where 50% of the pictures didn't come out because you tried to use f/1.8 and a 1/30 shutter speed.
Get some type of backpack or pelican case to carry this gear in. Get compact flash cards and come up with a system to not lose pictures. Batteries, tripods (I recommend this accessory http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/52783-REG/Stroboframe_300_115_Vertaflip_PHD_On_Tripod_Camera.html ), flash umbreallas,...) Figure out the post processing to get photos processed quickly. And have a list of pictures that you will try and get to tell the story.
Once you have this gear, it is important that you know how to use it and find great photos regardless of the conditions. Be in the right places, use the right settings, and try not to be a distraction.
If I were you, I would sell the T1i, get 1 5Dm2 and 1 7D (two 5Dm2's is not bad, but the AF and variety will be better with a 7D). Buy the set for it's capabilities, not the price. And don't be afraid to switch cameras between the two of you.
I would also get the 85mm f/1.8. I have it and it is great. If I were doing weddings professionally, the 85mm f/1.2 would have to be on the table as a choice. If the 5D2 was using the primes and the 7D was using the zooms, you might be able to bump up the ISO enough to not need a flash on the 5D while having a quick enough shutter speed. Although, you don't want to be in the position where 50% of the pictures didn't come out because you tried to use f/1.8 and a 1/30 shutter speed.
Get some type of backpack or pelican case to carry this gear in. Get compact flash cards and come up with a system to not lose pictures. Batteries, tripods (I recommend this accessory http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/52783-REG/Stroboframe_300_115_Vertaflip_PHD_On_Tripod_Camera.html ), flash umbreallas,...) Figure out the post processing to get photos processed quickly. And have a list of pictures that you will try and get to tell the story.
Once you have this gear, it is important that you know how to use it and find great photos regardless of the conditions. Be in the right places, use the right settings, and try not to be a distraction.
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Lenses / Re: Lens Decision Conundrum
« on: February 04, 2012, 12:26:43 PM »
I have taken outdoor family photos with my 5D2 and 85mm f/1.8. The camera had to be 80 feet away or something, but it turns out really well.
Last month I used a 50mm indoors to take a family photo of 6 of us, and the camera was about 12 feet away.
I think the 24-105mm would work for you. It would be the lightest, within your budget, and easiest solution. (And then you can save up for a 14mm or 17mm TS-E to get great ultra wide angle shots
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Last month I used a 50mm indoors to take a family photo of 6 of us, and the camera was about 12 feet away.
I think the 24-105mm would work for you. It would be the lightest, within your budget, and easiest solution. (And then you can save up for a 14mm or 17mm TS-E to get great ultra wide angle shots
)
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Lenses / Re: Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS vs Canon 70-200 f/4 IS L for backpacking
« on: February 04, 2012, 11:58:09 AM »
I'm in the same boat, but my trips are shorter.
I have the 300mm f/4 because back when I had a point & shoot that could take 28mm-300mm, very few photos were in the 70-200mm range.
Photos in that range would include animals that you can't get too close too, taking multiple slightly overlapping shots zoomed in to make a giant gigapixel image when you post process, and taking macro types of photos. I would test them both in real world conditions (birds, dusk/dawn, flowers with different colors) and see how they perform.
Do you have a tripod? That is a lot of gear for backpacking. I would look into lightweight backpacking... I would have a maximum of 3 lenses. Maybe start with the 50 f/1.4 and see if you really need it. You can always mail stuff back home someplace. Or see if the 50 f/1.4 can take the place of the 24-70mm.
I have the 300mm f/4 because back when I had a point & shoot that could take 28mm-300mm, very few photos were in the 70-200mm range.
Photos in that range would include animals that you can't get too close too, taking multiple slightly overlapping shots zoomed in to make a giant gigapixel image when you post process, and taking macro types of photos. I would test them both in real world conditions (birds, dusk/dawn, flowers with different colors) and see how they perform.
Do you have a tripod? That is a lot of gear for backpacking. I would look into lightweight backpacking... I would have a maximum of 3 lenses. Maybe start with the 50 f/1.4 and see if you really need it. You can always mail stuff back home someplace. Or see if the 50 f/1.4 can take the place of the 24-70mm.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Rebate Extended/New Rebate
« on: February 03, 2012, 06:03:26 PM »
It is good until the 4th (Saturday). I would assume that the 4th after 6pm EST when Adorama & B&H reopen still counts. I didn't want to take a chance though.
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Lenses / Re: Help me justify the 17mm TS-E
« on: February 03, 2012, 05:32:16 PM »
I can't believe I spent so much money on one lens, but I did it. We shall see how well it performs next week in training while I learn all of it's abilities. And then next month for real.
We shall see how well it performs next week in training while I learn all of it's abilities. And then next month for real.
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Canon General / Traveling internationally with lot of expensive gear?
« on: February 03, 2012, 12:27:36 AM »
Has anyone every had any problems with the customs people either going to or coming back from a country with thousands of dollars worth of camera gear? Do I need a document saying that I have purchased this gear and will bring back the same gear?
Have you ever run into an airline that doesn't let you carry-on a Pelican 1510 case?
Everytime I try and figure out how to reduce the size and weight of gear I take, it just keeps getting bigger...
Add to that, I won't have my gear with me all the time if I go out at night or swimming in the ocean (I'll have to lock it up back at a hotel or hostel), I've never thought about it before... It is easier when I go to a national park and am the only human for miles.
Have you ever run into an airline that doesn't let you carry-on a Pelican 1510 case?
Everytime I try and figure out how to reduce the size and weight of gear I take, it just keeps getting bigger...
Add to that, I won't have my gear with me all the time if I go out at night or swimming in the ocean (I'll have to lock it up back at a hotel or hostel), I've never thought about it before... It is easier when I go to a national park and am the only human for miles.
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Canon General / Re: Should photographers hibernate?
« on: February 03, 2012, 12:07:21 AM »
Photographers should migrate.
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United States / Re: B&H Warranty
« on: February 02, 2012, 10:24:38 PM »
There was a guy who destroyed his camera at the beach last December and B&H replaced it. Maybe he had a warranty...
It is a tough call. I have enough money saved, that I could eat a $2,000 replacement expense. I wasn't always in this position, and a $2,000 loss would still hurt. So I am gambling a little that I won't have a problem, and Canon's products are pretty good. I have only had to send in a 85mm f/1.8 because the focus ring stopped working. It was less than a year old though. Everything else is still working well.
It is a tough call. I have enough money saved, that I could eat a $2,000 replacement expense. I wasn't always in this position, and a $2,000 loss would still hurt. So I am gambling a little that I won't have a problem, and Canon's products are pretty good. I have only had to send in a 85mm f/1.8 because the focus ring stopped working. It was less than a year old though. Everything else is still working well.
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United States / Re: Need help from US citizens
« on: February 02, 2012, 10:13:58 PM »
It might not matter to you, but do you have an opinion or desire to go someplace? I would highly recommend the Western US (go to the national parks! http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm). And since you will be here in the Summer, I would stay towards the north. If I were you, I would go to NYC and take the train to Washington DC at the beginning or end of your trip. Then again, I have lived here my whole life and haven't been to New York City yet.
If you have a list of places you would like to live in, it also helps narrow down places where you can look for a temp job as a photographer. Don't just look in the city centers, but look at the suburbs around the cities as well. Also look at the weather/temperatures for that time of year. Florida or anywhere in the Southeast in July is hot and humid. From Texas to Arizona it is just hot. In the middle where I am, it is a little too flat and uninteresting.
My recommendation would be the Northeast (New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut), Colorado, Las Vegas, California(expensive), Washington state (Northwest). It's not to say that there aren't other places that are interesting or could work out for you. Maybe other people can give some suggestions or advice.
You can always make your own job here too if you have a good idea.
If you have a list of places you would like to live in, it also helps narrow down places where you can look for a temp job as a photographer. Don't just look in the city centers, but look at the suburbs around the cities as well. Also look at the weather/temperatures for that time of year. Florida or anywhere in the Southeast in July is hot and humid. From Texas to Arizona it is just hot. In the middle where I am, it is a little too flat and uninteresting.
My recommendation would be the Northeast (New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut), Colorado, Las Vegas, California(expensive), Washington state (Northwest). It's not to say that there aren't other places that are interesting or could work out for you. Maybe other people can give some suggestions or advice.
You can always make your own job here too if you have a good idea.