First Camera 5D mark111
Aug 9, 2017 09:52:49 #
Hello everyone, I decided to skip all that wasted money on entry level equipment and just jump right in the fire.
I got the 5D mark 111, a 50mm prime, a 70-200mm IS 11, a 17-40mm in case I decide to try for real estate jobs and a 100mm macro for food images.
I am a quick learner and am hoping that this forum as well as the millions of articles, books and video's available will help me master this camera and the art of photography.
I love everything about it and have been studying every minute I have available. I am a web designer and am good enough already to take usable images for the restaurant websites I create so I no longer have to hire someone but can use all the tips and advice that anyone is willing to throw my way.
Today I am going to set the camera for back button focusing and head out to practice.
Thanks to all of you for this forum and for sharing your knowledge.
Pat
I got the 5D mark 111, a 50mm prime, a 70-200mm IS 11, a 17-40mm in case I decide to try for real estate jobs and a 100mm macro for food images.
I am a quick learner and am hoping that this forum as well as the millions of articles, books and video's available will help me master this camera and the art of photography.
I love everything about it and have been studying every minute I have available. I am a web designer and am good enough already to take usable images for the restaurant websites I create so I no longer have to hire someone but can use all the tips and advice that anyone is willing to throw my way.
Today I am going to set the camera for back button focusing and head out to practice.
Thanks to all of you for this forum and for sharing your knowledge.
Pat
Aug 9, 2017 10:02:09 #
Can't argue with your choices. Lots of pros make a living with this gear. Keep up the quest and good luck!
Aug 9, 2017 10:13:55 #
As a Nikon user I offer congratulations on a fine camera. I am not one either who likes to begin with, "starter", equipment especially when it is basically the same equipment with a few less bells and whistles. My thinking is why buy a starter camera when you know you will eventually want a better more professional grade of camera. I am not at all against starter cameras and for probably 90% of users it will be the best camera they have ever used for the rest of their lives. But some people like the finer things and buy them.
Good luck with your choice of equipment. You did well.
Dennis
Good luck with your choice of equipment. You did well.
Dennis
Aug 9, 2017 10:19:52 #
Aug 9, 2017 11:30:38 #
If you were to look at the cost in time to do your own photography, plus the time to post process all your own work, plus the time that you are not designing web pages just to get usable images rather than the spectacular images you expect from a professional, Is it really worth it from a business standpoint? I agree that you should pursue the photography, if you are driven to go there, but I challenge you to evaluate the business sense of doing your own photography?
Think about how you have sold business owners on the idea of a professional web designer rather than having "Bill in the roughing department has a son who can create our webpage" do the job. What did you tell that business owner to convince them to concentrate on their core business and leave the creative processes to the professionals?
Think about how you have sold business owners on the idea of a professional web designer rather than having "Bill in the roughing department has a son who can create our webpage" do the job. What did you tell that business owner to convince them to concentrate on their core business and leave the creative processes to the professionals?
Aug 9, 2017 11:49:58 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
chefpat1 wrote:
Hello everyone, I decided to skip all that wasted ... (show quote)
Normally I would not recommend equipment purchases at that level for a typical new shooter, even one with cash to burn. The complexity to a newbie can be overwhelming. But clearly you are not typical and have both the desire and determination to master your tools. Good luck.
Aug 9, 2017 12:25:37 #
The EOS 5D mk III is a really nice camera. I personally never got one. For full frame I was using the EOS 6D and was seriously considering a 5D mk III but instead picked up a 5D SR. I eventually decided, even as great a camera as the 5D SR is, it is not a good general purpose camera; too slow, too much of a light hog, way too finicky and the RAW image files are too large. I saved up my cigarette money (ever since I quit smoking years ago, I set aside the money I would have spent on cigarettes to buy photography gear) and eventually purchased a 5D mk IV. Best of luck with your new camera, you will definitely enjoy using it. By the way, 111 is one hundred eleven and 11 is eleven, III and II are the roman numerals for three and two. Again, enjoy the new camera…
Aug 9, 2017 20:17:28 #
As I was viewing your thread about you great new 5DIII, an Amazon ad popped up for a nice back pack to carry your new camera. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DF2DJGQ?tag=dradisplay-20&ascsubtag=edcf09e8e3a7b7e1e8e8dec50002cc29_CT&ref=dra_a_ms_lb_hn_xx_P1400_1000
Aug 9, 2017 22:05:56 #
Aug 9, 2017 22:15:24 #
Thanks for the link and suggestion. This is the one that I have already purchased. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J09OXU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also got the Movo carrying vest holster system which I love. I am waiting for a hip replacement and will be on crutches for awhile and this item is perfect for me.
I also got the Movo carrying vest holster system which I love. I am waiting for a hip replacement and will be on crutches for awhile and this item is perfect for me.
Aug 9, 2017 22:30:26 #
Thank you for your reply. I understand your line of thinking but I have been seriously bitten by the photography bug. I keep moving my camera from room to room with me just so I can look at it. Every spare moment I have is spent reading articles and watching youtube vids to learn as much as I can.
It's like xmas everytime I come home from practicing and pop the card in the computer to view the images and then research how to improve my mistakes.
I even love the post processing although am only really good with photoshop at the moment, lightroom will be another learning curve.
I have retired early so have the time to both create the sites and provide the images as well.
It's like xmas everytime I come home from practicing and pop the card in the computer to view the images and then research how to improve my mistakes.
I even love the post processing although am only really good with photoshop at the moment, lightroom will be another learning curve.
I have retired early so have the time to both create the sites and provide the images as well.
Aug 9, 2017 22:43:31 #
I definitely do have the determination. It wouldn't be a stretch to call it an obsession at this point. I can't wait to be able to post an image that I feel is good enough to be here.
Aug 9, 2017 22:51:36 #
I meant to congratulate you on quitting smoking. It is a very hard thing to do. I was also torn between the Mark IV and the Mark III when trying to decide but given how much I had already spent on glass I decided the Mark III was all I needed.
Aug 9, 2017 22:56:33 #
I also meant to say that of course there will be a period of time where I will continue using a professional photographer but I will be sneaking my successful shots in whenever possible.
Aug 9, 2017 23:24:15 #
Excellent choices - both body and lenses - you won't be sorry. You might want to consider the Canon battery grip to help balance the 70-200 and longer heavy lenses as well as adding extra battery capacity. I would suggest getting intimately familiar with the AF system and customizing the in-camera settings (contrast, sharpness, etc...). If you haven't already, you might download Canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) SW which has an excellent raw converter. After you get familiar with the feature set, you may want to install Magic Lantern FW which will add some useful features including focus peaking, raw histogram, intervalometer, etc. Enjoy!
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