I'm back
Feb 6, 2016 14:08:05 #
I left the photographic trade 35 years ago, with the idea that I would return when digital had matured to the level that film photography had achieved. It has surpassed that level. Last year I had the oportunity to go to Africa, (Botswana, Zambia) on photographic safari. Several months before departure I purchased a Canon T5i kit from Costco, to give myself time to reacquaint myself with the technology.
The trip was the high point of my travels, but, I stalled organizing and preparing my shots for sharing. I joined lightroom in the cloud, but was buffalowed by the learning process. Fortunately, the young ladies at our local senior center pushed me to produce a print show. I stumbled through minimal steps to manipulate my shots and get the on a thumb drive.
If is wasn't for Costco's print program, I could has never afforded to present in the scale that wanted. I committed to 30 16x20s, 3 20x30's
and one 20x60 print. The 20x60 was basicly a test to see the image fall apart at that magnification. To my amazement, the detail and saturation held true - no pixilation.
Costco's prices?:
16x20 - $6.99
20-30 - $9.99
(get this)
20x60 - $18.99
I am told that the show is a big success.
I think I'll take more pictures.
Oh, I just purchased a Canon T6s w/18-135 IS STW lens.
As good as the systems lens seemed with the T5i, the 18-135 seems even better. When will Canon produce a true 200-600 for this camera?
Wishful thinking - is this GAS?
The trip was the high point of my travels, but, I stalled organizing and preparing my shots for sharing. I joined lightroom in the cloud, but was buffalowed by the learning process. Fortunately, the young ladies at our local senior center pushed me to produce a print show. I stumbled through minimal steps to manipulate my shots and get the on a thumb drive.
If is wasn't for Costco's print program, I could has never afforded to present in the scale that wanted. I committed to 30 16x20s, 3 20x30's
and one 20x60 print. The 20x60 was basicly a test to see the image fall apart at that magnification. To my amazement, the detail and saturation held true - no pixilation.
Costco's prices?:
16x20 - $6.99
20-30 - $9.99
(get this)
20x60 - $18.99
I am told that the show is a big success.
I think I'll take more pictures.
Oh, I just purchased a Canon T6s w/18-135 IS STW lens.
As good as the systems lens seemed with the T5i, the 18-135 seems even better. When will Canon produce a true 200-600 for this camera?
Wishful thinking - is this GAS?
Feb 6, 2016 14:44:49 #
Feb 6, 2016 15:41:35 #
Feb 7, 2016 08:19:55 #
Feb 7, 2016 08:23:14 #
I have also found a good photo to begin with will be printed very well at Sam's Club. I have gone to 20x24 with excellent results and a great price.
Feb 7, 2016 09:49:40 #
Welcome back. Costco is great. Enjoy Lightroom. Watch the young ladies in the senior center.
ramarsh wrote:
I left the photographic trade 35 years ago, with t... (show quote)
Feb 7, 2016 09:52:18 #
When will Canon produce a true 200-600 for this camera?
remarsh,
I have a Canon EOS 60D camera which came with the 18-135 kit lens. After about 1 1/2 years I purchased the Tamron EF 70 - 300 mm f4.4-5.6 DI VC lens for its longer reach at a much lower cost than a Canon equivalent. The EF lenses although designed for a full frame camera work perfectly well on the EOS crop sensor camera and even give you functional extra zoom. I think the factor is 1.4 which makes it equal to about 420mm.
Although I have not done any comparative testing yet (too cold) sharpness seems to be better at 250mm or less, but for my use that's more than adequate when the crop factor is added.
remarsh,
I have a Canon EOS 60D camera which came with the 18-135 kit lens. After about 1 1/2 years I purchased the Tamron EF 70 - 300 mm f4.4-5.6 DI VC lens for its longer reach at a much lower cost than a Canon equivalent. The EF lenses although designed for a full frame camera work perfectly well on the EOS crop sensor camera and even give you functional extra zoom. I think the factor is 1.4 which makes it equal to about 420mm.
Although I have not done any comparative testing yet (too cold) sharpness seems to be better at 250mm or less, but for my use that's more than adequate when the crop factor is added.
Feb 7, 2016 23:01:18 #
Feb 7, 2016 23:02:57 #
Feb 8, 2016 04:54:29 #
ramarsh wrote:
Why do you think I am there?
Because we young, skinny chippendales are way much more fun than the young Ladies at the Senior Center?!?! :lol: :lol:
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