iresq Loc: Annapolis MD

I posted this earlier, hopefully it helps...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qTVfFmENgPU

shootpixels

You might be referring to the difference in Canon vs. Nikon lenses as there can be a difference in overall color balance between the two. I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark II that can accept Nikon lenses with a special adapter. There are noticeable differences under most types of lighting between the brands; however, post-production work can even out the differences.

mariamaria

ha!ha! Right!

mariamaria

The color balance is what I am talking about. I find when I'm shooting with another photographer (he's using canon), when we compare, his colors seem to be better. Color and skin tones and his whites don't get so blown out. I think Im leaning to switching over to canon ( I can sell my lenses easy with other nikon shooters I know).
Thank you. Maria

Lupine Loc: SF Bay Area

Maria, contrary to how it may seem in this thread and forum, Canon and Nikon (aka Canikon) are not the only quality DSLR, full frame or medium format manufacturers. They just have marketing budgets big enough to make it seem that way. There are a number of other brands that are just as good and often better at a given price or feature point.

I am personally a fan of Pentax and the K-5 is one of the best crop sensor DSLR cameras in the world. Many professionals rate it higher than the comparable Canikon models. Pentax doesn't make a full frame DSLR, but they do make a very well regarded medium format digital (the 645)that is especially good for professional portrait work. However, as several posters have already mentioned, the best camera is the one you feel the most comfortable with. Renting for a trial period was brought up several times as well and I think that is a great idea, especially if you're undecided.

Jer Loc: Mesa, Arizona

The Canon 5d mii is now about 2000 at B&H and Adorama before Christmas.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

As far as the "color" difference in results between Canon and Nikon lenses used on the same body (Canon with an adapter to use Nikon lenses) I wonder if resetting the white balance when changing lenses might help. I don't have a clue. (of course I'm accused of that on a lot of things!)
Under the same lighting you would not think so. Any thoughts on that anyone?

Dryart38 Loc: Carlsbad, NM

Maria! Terrific website, to say the least!!! Very nice pictures! Like it has been said, go to a GOOD camera shop and try out both brands - you'll know what feels the best in your hand - how easy to hold - how easy to use with several lenses, wide and telephoto. lol Enjoy your shopping!

mariamaria

YES!!! The 2 photographers I want to to take classes from use Canon. Thats what started this whole conversation.
Ha!
Thanks@

mariamaria

Mr Fstop, YOU SAID:
"Why do you use this Logo when it belongs to someone else at www.maria@mariaphotography.com?

You also said:"Silly question I think if you've been shooting all the things you mentioned. Don't you have thousands of dollars invested in Nikon lens, off camera flashes, ect..???

You also said:" Heads up folks, the website with this logo belongs to someone that's been in business for 20 yrs. Don't think the same person that's asking these Questions.....


Mr. Fstop,
This is my logo and this is me.

I dont understand your comments. I am Maria of maria photography and my years of shooting was a hobby that has made me money, but it has not been my main focus as I do many other things besides creating images with a camera.

I have worked 'BEHIND' the camera for over 20 years as an actress.
I'm an artist, self taught professional make-up artist, self taught hair dresser, self taught painter, sew costumes without a pattern and create art with abstract objects.
I say this because I do have talent in experimenting and "going for it" and have approached photography the same way I do everything else.


I feel it important you understand the creative knowledge I had under my belt before I starting picking up the camera. I had been watching and working with photographers for years,... but was never interested in shooting until 10 years ago. ( I think my website shares my "collective" knowledge in the "industry" for over 20 years, not that I had been shooting for 20 years).

In photography I've had a lot more MISSES than HITS!!! And what you see on my site are my good images. I'm not a super star photographer, I know very little technically, but I have a "few recipes" that I know "work", get me the results I want and I use those methods over and over again.
I basically stick to with what I know- BUT NOW I FEEL LIMITED IN SO MANY WAYS.

I take great portraits, and shooting life-style stuff, because I KNOW A LOT ABOUT BEAUTY,... I have a great eye for framing and seeing images of beauty with color, lines, light, wardrobe, hair, make-up, locations and wind. I am very conscious of when creating images how important all these elements share in adding to a beauty of a shot.

I am aware of my limited "technical" knowledge, that is why I am on this site!

One of the best advise I think I ever got was: "You don't have to spend your money on 'the' top of the line body. Get a mid-size good 'professional' body, BUT YOU MUST BUY " the top of the line' lenses!
PUT YOUR MONEY THERE- Your Glass is everything, and get yourself a great lab!"

I short, I did just that.
I realize I'm about 10 years behind most! When I bought my first film body 10 years ago, real photographers where going digital ALREADY!

HAVING SAID THAT- I AM A BIT SLOW! O.K.. I got it!...
I'm here to focus on my photography now and DO MORE WITH MY WORK!

HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS!- The photographer I sat down with who I am eager to take classes from said, "If you 'can get' these results with your images, with the little "recipes" you have been using over and over again, you are going to be dangerous when you invest some time in really learning how to use your camera!"

I'm am not embarrassed about what I 'don't know'.
My focus here on this forum is to learn.

mariamaria

Thank you!!
Learning so much on this site, and learning of things that I have been doing instinctively.
Awesome!
Thanks@!
maria

mariamaria

Your awesome!Thanks. I did look at the 7000 over the holiday weekend.
I'm going to rent a canon for about 2 weeks and see how it really feels and compare images.
Appreciate your comments!

mariamaria

Thats what I keep hearing !!
Thanks.

mariamaria

Awesome! Renting a Canon for 2 weeks! Thanks!

mariamaria

hmmm- yes!
I dont get some of the comments either!
I live in LA, with so many things TO DO and weather amazing!!! I don't need to be wasting valuable time inside the house, on my computer, making up "silly" questions... Seriously!

I just want to learn more!
Thanks.
Happy New Year!