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SenScore.org
- Third Party Lenses
- 4 Replies
I went to the Forum main page just now and the banner ad at the top was for a site called SenScore.org, which is some kind of DxO 'lite', i.e. a single table of scores for sensor performance. I was amused that this site emphasises its independence by stating that all cameras are bought retail, while at the same time the site is selling 50% of its advertising space to Nikon. :
Utah
- By daveheinzel
- Landscape
- 11 Replies
Hi all. I recently returned from a trip to Utah and wanted to share some photos. I have them all on my website organized into galleries here: http://www.daveheinzel.com/?id=4_78
Some of my favorites are attached.
Composition of 12 35mm black & white stills.
Hiking in Colorado on the way to Utah.
Delicate Arch at night, illuminated by hand-held flash fired through yellow raincoat.
Some of my favorites are attached.
Composition of 12 35mm black & white stills.
Hiking in Colorado on the way to Utah.
Delicate Arch at night, illuminated by hand-held flash fired through yellow raincoat.
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Canon 100 2.8 L or 70-200 IS II L with 12 or 25mm extension tube
- By florian
- Canon Lenses
- 4 Replies
Hurricane Sandy Photos from the West Side in Lower Manhattan
- Street & City
- 2 Replies
I understand that many out there may not want to see any further Hurricane Sandy stories, but given that many of us in the City and the surrounding areas are still without power, public transport and other amenities, and that the damage was quite extensive even in Lower Manhattan, I have posted some photos below taken during the storm and in its aftermath on the West Side of Lower Manhattan. I've included several photos here, and others can be seen at our blog at http://shortn.me/iLVz or at http://www.handbdigital.com.
The damage in the West Village and the West Side in no way compares with that seen elsewhere in the City, such as in Breezy Point, and our thoughts are with people in those areas.
Thank you for looking.
--Dan at HandBDigital.com
The Storm:
Early in the storm (at approx. 5:30 p.m.), the Hudson begins to breach the paths of Hudson River Park. Quite a few people were walking along the path only minutes before this shot was taken. By 8 p.m., the water was well above the railing. Canon 7D, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, 1/60 sec at f/3.5, ISO 640.
The high water had already moved some objects around, including this trash can. Pier 45 at Christopher Street was completely submerged only 3 hours later. Canon 7D, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/100 sec at f/5.0, ISO 1000.
The new World Trade Center building rises above lower Manhattan as someone walks along the Hudson River Park sidewalk. Two hours later the water was well above the railing. Canon 7D, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, 1/40 sec at f/3.5, ISO 2500.
The flooding reaches the corner of Jane and Washington Streets at 7:00 p.m., when we still had power. Note the lights on in the car at the far end of the street--this apparently happens as cars get flooded. At one point I saw a car floating by... Canon S95, 1/10 sec. at f/2.0, ISO 1600.
The typically bustling until-all-hours Meatpacking District without power at 10 p.m. Emergency lighting lights a few hallways and exit signs; north of 25th Street was apparently unaffected. Canon 7D and Canon 17-35mm 2.8L, 1.6 sec. at f/6.3, ISO 800, EV -2. — at Meatpacking District.
The Aftermath:
Two SUV's submerged in a flooded garage in the West Village; several other cars were stuck inside. The entrance to the garage is approximately 200 yards from the Hudson, but water came in from both the West Side Highway (West Street) and from the garage entrance. Canon 7D with Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, 1/40 sec. at f/6.3, ISO 800.
The building on 8th Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets whose facade collapsed. While striking, it's quite amazing that there was not further similar damage in the area. This area remains without power, as does much of Lower Manhattan. Canon 7D with Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, 1/320 sec. at f/7.1, ISO 500.
A building on West Street that had a sliding door collapse under the pressure of the rising waters; the high water mark can be seen on the glass door and the building. According to the next photo, the building had been ordered vacated the day after the storm. Canon 7D with Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, 1/100 sec. at f/4.0, ISO 400.
An abandoned and flooded BMW rests on the northbound curb on West Street. Canon 7D with Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/13 sec. at f/3.5, ISO 400.
Again, more photos from Sandy available at our blog at http://shortn.me/iLVz or at http://www.handbdigital.com.
Thanks again for looking.
The damage in the West Village and the West Side in no way compares with that seen elsewhere in the City, such as in Breezy Point, and our thoughts are with people in those areas.
Thank you for looking.
--Dan at HandBDigital.com
The Storm:
Early in the storm (at approx. 5:30 p.m.), the Hudson begins to breach the paths of Hudson River Park. Quite a few people were walking along the path only minutes before this shot was taken. By 8 p.m., the water was well above the railing. Canon 7D, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, 1/60 sec at f/3.5, ISO 640.
The high water had already moved some objects around, including this trash can. Pier 45 at Christopher Street was completely submerged only 3 hours later. Canon 7D, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/100 sec at f/5.0, ISO 1000.
The new World Trade Center building rises above lower Manhattan as someone walks along the Hudson River Park sidewalk. Two hours later the water was well above the railing. Canon 7D, Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, 1/40 sec at f/3.5, ISO 2500.
The flooding reaches the corner of Jane and Washington Streets at 7:00 p.m., when we still had power. Note the lights on in the car at the far end of the street--this apparently happens as cars get flooded. At one point I saw a car floating by... Canon S95, 1/10 sec. at f/2.0, ISO 1600.
The typically bustling until-all-hours Meatpacking District without power at 10 p.m. Emergency lighting lights a few hallways and exit signs; north of 25th Street was apparently unaffected. Canon 7D and Canon 17-35mm 2.8L, 1.6 sec. at f/6.3, ISO 800, EV -2. — at Meatpacking District.
The Aftermath:
Two SUV's submerged in a flooded garage in the West Village; several other cars were stuck inside. The entrance to the garage is approximately 200 yards from the Hudson, but water came in from both the West Side Highway (West Street) and from the garage entrance. Canon 7D with Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, 1/40 sec. at f/6.3, ISO 800.
The building on 8th Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets whose facade collapsed. While striking, it's quite amazing that there was not further similar damage in the area. This area remains without power, as does much of Lower Manhattan. Canon 7D with Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, 1/320 sec. at f/7.1, ISO 500.
A building on West Street that had a sliding door collapse under the pressure of the rising waters; the high water mark can be seen on the glass door and the building. According to the next photo, the building had been ordered vacated the day after the storm. Canon 7D with Canon 17-35mm f/2.8L, 1/100 sec. at f/4.0, ISO 400.
An abandoned and flooded BMW rests on the northbound curb on West Street. Canon 7D with Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, 1/13 sec. at f/3.5, ISO 400.
Again, more photos from Sandy available at our blog at http://shortn.me/iLVz or at http://www.handbdigital.com.
Thanks again for looking.
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Choosing a kit thinking long term
- By Grumbaki
- Canon Lenses
- 12 Replies
After many reviews read on the internet, I post this thread to get opinions on "my ideal kit" I came up with.
Short background: Amateur not super rich but not tight on budget. Only recently came to DSLR.
Usual shooting: Street candids and portraiture. Nightlife. Occasional landscape as i have opportunities to travel but no huge passion for it. No interest at all in specialized wildlife. Hates flash.
Gear: 60D, kit 17-85, EFS10-22, nifty fifty.
Ok so the whole idea, as i'm not tight on budget and will probably, in the (very) long run end up with FF is to plan the kit very rigorously for the future by going with high end that will fit the FF. That also implies little or no buy and ressell (complicated where i live). Airplane carry on kit is also a plus so I'm thinking 4-5 lens total.
70-200 2.8 IS v2 is coming next week. That's a fact.
Next is more complicated as the kit sucks balls. Should have done better homework on it before purchase.
BUT on the other hand I really appreciate doing ops at night, without flash for sure. While the 50 is great for the price, I find the focal either too long or too short. It's also too soft wide open (dim lit bar/club or streets) and way too slow to focus. Low keepers rate
So the idea is to replace the kit lens (probably 24-70L II) and to get longer and(/or?) shorter night lens. Shorter is easy, targeting for 35L, as it'll be also fine while going FF (I love shooting at 22 on the 60D so used to that focal and until then it'll "be" a 50). Longer is quite ok too as 135L get praised everywhere.
The real questions now are:
1- would you prioritize replacing the bad kit or fixing the night lens issue?
2- how useable is a 135L on a crop? How good is it for very poor light shooting? The 85L would be both quite expensive and not fit for what i do (slow AF in fast & dark environment) and, on FF, would be a focal i seem not to be confortable with (yet?)
Right now my whole plan would actually be in the hands of canon: 35LII before I can purchase the 24-70LII? at what price?
Thx for your opinions
EDIT: Renting isn't an option here.
PS: Yay, first post!
Short background: Amateur not super rich but not tight on budget. Only recently came to DSLR.
Usual shooting: Street candids and portraiture. Nightlife. Occasional landscape as i have opportunities to travel but no huge passion for it. No interest at all in specialized wildlife. Hates flash.
Gear: 60D, kit 17-85, EFS10-22, nifty fifty.
Ok so the whole idea, as i'm not tight on budget and will probably, in the (very) long run end up with FF is to plan the kit very rigorously for the future by going with high end that will fit the FF. That also implies little or no buy and ressell (complicated where i live). Airplane carry on kit is also a plus so I'm thinking 4-5 lens total.
70-200 2.8 IS v2 is coming next week. That's a fact.
Next is more complicated as the kit sucks balls. Should have done better homework on it before purchase.
BUT on the other hand I really appreciate doing ops at night, without flash for sure. While the 50 is great for the price, I find the focal either too long or too short. It's also too soft wide open (dim lit bar/club or streets) and way too slow to focus. Low keepers rate
So the idea is to replace the kit lens (probably 24-70L II) and to get longer and(/or?) shorter night lens. Shorter is easy, targeting for 35L, as it'll be also fine while going FF (I love shooting at 22 on the 60D so used to that focal and until then it'll "be" a 50). Longer is quite ok too as 135L get praised everywhere.
The real questions now are:
1- would you prioritize replacing the bad kit or fixing the night lens issue?
2- how useable is a 135L on a crop? How good is it for very poor light shooting? The 85L would be both quite expensive and not fit for what i do (slow AF in fast & dark environment) and, on FF, would be a focal i seem not to be confortable with (yet?)
Right now my whole plan would actually be in the hands of canon: 35LII before I can purchase the 24-70LII? at what price?
Thx for your opinions
EDIT: Renting isn't an option here.
PS: Yay, first post!
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Guess what Canon's next wide angle zoom will be
Take a guess. 
Will it be 16-35 III?
17-40 II?
Or perhaps Canon's answer to Nikon 14-24? - the best UWA-zoom ever made.
What are you hoping for?
T.b.h, I'd like a 16-35 III, with the same uber sharpness and IQ as the Nikon 14-24.
Will it be 16-35 III?
17-40 II?
Or perhaps Canon's answer to Nikon 14-24? - the best UWA-zoom ever made.
What are you hoping for?
T.b.h, I'd like a 16-35 III, with the same uber sharpness and IQ as the Nikon 14-24.
vicky pregnant (cousin)
- By bornshooter
- Portrait
- 1 Replies
Here is a shot i got of my cousin vicky using 1 off camera flash 430ex2 camera left 5dmk3 ef70-200 f2.8 L usm mk2
i have since sold my 430 ex2 and pocketwizards and purchased 2 600 ex-rt's and st-e3 transmitter
Happy mummy to be.. by Lseriesglass, on Flickr
i have since sold my 430 ex2 and pocketwizards and purchased 2 600 ex-rt's and st-e3 transmitter
Happy mummy to be.. by Lseriesglass, on Flickr
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Alaska: 5D2 or 1D4
- By LukieLauXD
- EOS DSLR
- 20 Replies
Hi everyone
I'm a high school senior right now and my dad got me a 5D2 because I take pictures for a lot of school organizations and I just upgraded from a 40D last year and I might be going to University of Alaska Fairbanks next year. (I'm in California right now, so my parents are talking about me freezing my butt off.)
I remember hearing that the 5D2 isn't as weatherproof as a 1-series, so do you think I should invest in a 1D4 if I actually intend on continuing to take pictures in Alaska? My dad says he'll willingly take my 5D2 and get me a 1D4 instead of him getting his 1Dx since he doesn't have too much time to take pictures anyways.
Thanks in advance!
Luke Lau
I'm a high school senior right now and my dad got me a 5D2 because I take pictures for a lot of school organizations and I just upgraded from a 40D last year and I might be going to University of Alaska Fairbanks next year. (I'm in California right now, so my parents are talking about me freezing my butt off.)
I remember hearing that the 5D2 isn't as weatherproof as a 1-series, so do you think I should invest in a 1D4 if I actually intend on continuing to take pictures in Alaska? My dad says he'll willingly take my 5D2 and get me a 1D4 instead of him getting his 1Dx since he doesn't have too much time to take pictures anyways.
Thanks in advance!
Luke Lau
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Please - I do need some wise advise 2choose: EF500II/EF600II/EF200-400?
- By ZoeEnPhos
- Canon Lenses
- 18 Replies
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