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bernardovaghi:
Phil, thanks for the reply.
Yes indeed the low-light focus is a bit hard in low contrast scenes, but dude, in the D700 was the same, tested many times. Just trhow a little light point and bingo, focus is in there ;) . Don´t bother too much about the shadows, it´s only for "clinic" eyes.
"Why MK II over MKIII ::)
Did you get nice deal on 5D MKII + 24-105 F4L?"
Yes Runneos, first the deal: i bought the kit for USD$2.200,00, second the improvements in real life, for a portrait, still, art, street and videoshooter wasn´t worth the extra 1.5k. I don´t do weddings often, only when a great studio call my services, it´s not a main job. If i where a pure wedding, event, sport shooter, i'll have a D3S (12mp lovely workflow).
"Wow :o I would have gone for the MK III. Coming from someone who already has a MK II as a second body."
The price tag versus image quality don´t convinced me to expend the extra bucks over the 5D MKII :P
"5DII is still a great camera. 1500 is a lot. great decision. glad you made a decision."
Yes my friend, the market still uses the 5D MK II for campaign shots (video and still). Let´s take photos, make money, have fun, after the bank account is filled with dollars ( like the Canon account ;D ) we expend our money in the new "terrific" bodys.
All the best for you!
Bernardo
--- Quote from: PhilDrinkwater on May 17, 2012, 04:36:14 AM ---I hope you enjoy it :)
Like you I'm not actually that fussed about brand and did look seriously at Nikon before buying my 5d3, but I prefer many things about Canon (colours, lenses) which is why I shoot with it ;)
I personally get annoyed by the "internet rumour" stuff that goes around, like Canon 5d2 can't focus - as you say the centre point is actually very accurate until you get into very low light.
Definitely Canon is not great in the shadows - and it hasn't changed much. Funny thing is that, for me, I didn't even notice this until I started looking on forums. I guess I don't generally push shadows that much.. and to be fair I don't think a large percentage of photographers do (when you look at all of the photographers with 5d cameras)
Anyway, if you need to know anything, ask :) Plenty of help around here :)
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wickidwombat:
$2200 on the kit is an awesome deal!
revup67:
--- Quote ---Definitely Canon is not great in the shadows - and it hasn't changed much. Funny thing is that, for me, I didn't even notice this until I started looking on forums. I guess I don't generally push shadows that much.. and to be fair I don't think a large percentage of photographers do (when you look at all of the photographers with 5d cameras)
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I found this great work around posted at: http://www.fredmiranda.com/5DIII-D800/index_controlled-tests.html - note the paragraph that starts with: "I know this is disappointing for Canon shooters but on the bright side, there is a workaround if you shoot RAW."
I've not tried this yet but based on this users comments seems like it's worth a shot.
and congrats on acquiring the 5D MKII - you got a great camera and lens
Mt Spokane Photography:
The trick with a 5D MK II, as well as with most DSLR's is to shoot to the right and pull the shadows down. Pulling them up on any camera will increase noise, but on the 5D MK II, its visible sooner.
briansquibb:
--- Quote from: Mt Spokane Photography on May 18, 2012, 12:47:43 AM ---The trick with a 5D MK II, as well as with most DSLR's is to shoot to the right and pull the shadows down. Pulling them up on any camera will increase noise, but on the 5D MK II, its visible sooner.
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Yep ec +1 is the standard approach in poor light.
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