Recent content by drmikeinpdx

I'm loving the Tamron stabilized 45mm f/1.8. Got tired of waiting for Canon to offer something in that category. My only complaint about the Tamron is that it's too damn sharp. I can only use it with models who have a perfect complexion or I have to spend hours retouching. Using it wide...

This is all very confusing to someone like me who was quite happy with my 5D series bodies and EF lenses for pro use, augmented by small EF-S bodies as travel and walking around cameras. I see very few practical advantages in the mirrorless systems, beyond the new & cool factor, so I won't be...

Update - OK, I got my replacement Loupedeck+ today and it actually works! I've used it for a couple of hours along with my usual keyboard and trackball/mousie thing. I can see where the Loupedeck might be rather handy, but it doesn't replace the keyboard and mouse. I will update again when I...

I love mine too, although when I bought it used I had to pay Canon to fix a decentered element. After that it's been great. I normally use it as a bokeh monster with natural light.

UPDATE I'm still not up and running with my Loupedeck+. After my last post, I realized that many of the controls on the deck no longer did anything. I thought this was probably due to some error of mine and put it aside to await the publication of better online tutorials. A few weeks...

Shuttercount.com didn't work with a file from my 5D4. Their Canon coverage is pretty limited.

One thing I don't like about the little color wheels is that you have to spin them a lot to get a noticeable change. I'm hoping the rate of change per rotation is customizable, but I haven't run across that yet. So far it looks like the Loupedeck doesn't really replace any other hardware. You...

Thanks for the input, Mt. Spokane! I wonder if the lack of independent Loupedeck tutorials is because the professional tutorialists have looked at the device and decided it isn't worth the trouble? :( I may wait for your review before I invest more time in learning to use the Loupedeck+

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/about-victoria-bampton/ Apparently Ms. Kost is called the Principal Digital Imaging Evangelist. :)

I haven't used Loupedeck before. https://loupedeck.com/ The original version was said to be cheaply made, although there were some enthusiastic reviews claiming huge acceleration of Lightroom workflow. I spend a large amount of time with Lightroom and could really use something to help speed...

That is a good price. I'm glad I bought mine about a year ago. The top LCD panel is much appreciated, since I am used to 5D series cameras. The 24 MP sensor is a big step up from the old 18 MP APS-C sensors. I use the 77D as my travel camera and as emergency backup for the full frame bodies...

I see that Amazon does not yet list the new "+" version. The older version is offered at $179, however there were many complaints about the physical quality of the product in the reviews. I've been waiting for some quality improvements before I try Loupedeck, so I think I will give this new...

My Prediction I predict no performance improvements, just some kind of wireless connectivity gimmick for the hipster photographers of tomorrow. Maybe you will be able to control the zoom with your phone or over the internet. Maybe you will be able to post your lens data directly to Instagram...

It had better focus really, really accurately and consistently. That's all I have to say. :)

A couple of days ago I made what I think of as a "house call" in which I did a boudoir shoot for a woman at her own home. I was surprised to learn that she is a wedding/portrait photographer who also shoots Canon. After completing the indoor shoot and having a great conversation about our...