Brokenland

With my post from Dec 18, 2018, it shows my first photograph using a new to me Canon M6 camera w/ Fotodiox adapter & 50mm f/1.8 STM lens



Since that time, I've added a few shots here and there without going into too much detail. I've been pleased with the results when I took this shot and submitted it to a art/photography exhibit.



My Lonely Teddy Bear Bookend image has drawn several positive comments and feedback. However, as my story goes, Once I submitted this print to the exhibit, I was let down because they moved the print to a less noticeable location from where it was first placed. I was disappointed and removed my print from the exhibit.

Later I learn my wife secretly submitted a canvas print I had done back in 2014. This print took 2nd place at the exhibit. I wasn't thrilled with this outcome and felt it was a ploy to get me to resubmit my teddy bear print.



Although I've been experimenting with this camera, I just haven't been so inspired as to keep or repeatedly take a group of photos. It's like I developed a hindrance of looking for that single perfect shot. I've concluded that although my 50mm lens is a great lens for all around, it's not getting me up close and personal.



The Valley Forge shot proved to me that this small camera without adjusting any of its settings is very capable of taken low light or dim light shots. This has inspired me to focus on shade, shadows and the textures created by these low light situations.

It's come to a point, where I'm ready to move to the next lens. I've again ordered another Fotodiox adapter as it just makes sense to have these already attached to the lens when roting lenses back and forth.



Along with this order, I've locate a 58mm Polarization filter via B&W which will arrive via Amazon next week. As for what lens I'll be getting.. We all know it's filter size is 58mm but the knowing what lens it is, will have to wait till it also arrives next week if not sooner.



I'm upgrading to the next level just in time for our travel north east. But once everything arrives, I'm heading out to Nanticoke sound to see if I can locate that old tree stump as part of my "Driftwood Graveyard" images. Once there, I'll attempt to recapture the same image taken back in 2010 with a then Kodak EasyShare camera. I'll post the end results when time warrants.

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

That last one is a beauty.

awis01

Very nice captures. Please post soon from your Northeast trp.

Brokenland

Thanks Kindly @fourg1b2006 & @awis01

However, it's been brought to my attention that third party retailers via Amazon could be still selling counterfeit B+W filters. I've never had issues with amazon and have always had items on time and I could return them for no reasons asked. I've located my old source book dealing with how to post counterfeits. I'll keep an eye on this and report my findings when the filter arrives.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

I look-up the Canon M6, appears to be an excellent choice especially if one has a room full of Canon lenses.
I upgraded from a Sony HX50 [small sensor] to a Panasonic TZ100 [one-inch sensor]... small sensor compared to the Canon M6. The TZ100 is by far more complicated in menu selections and tricks it will play and thus required me to buy a thick book as a guide... ouch... where is the wonder of the old film cameras that allowed my fingers to set all parameters while viewing the subject... fingertips were my menu.

The better cameras get, the more experimentation we need to do... each year they add more wonder gadgetry and so life is more complicated. But, "Valley Forge shot proved to me that this small camera without adjusting any of its settings is very capable of taken low light or dim light shots." Yes, the little oriental people that live within our cameras are pretty darn smart. I often leave my camera on Auto so I can shoot from the hip for an of the moment shot. The angle and shading on the window is a story.

Your second prize is indeed a prize winner... again storytelling main character and where and time of day.

The interrogation of the teddy bear is a political comment on our present times; you or I or a friend may be next.

Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.

I found that quite interesting. You do pretty good work. I should be so good.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I looked at the M6 but went with the M50 instead. I have 2 EF to EOS M adapters, the one you have and the Viltrox EF to EOS M2 which has a built in 0.71X magnifier that turns the APS-C camera into a virtual Full Frame. I use the Fotodiox adapter when I want to use an EF-S lens. The Viltrox EF to EOS M2 only takes EF lenses.
The M50 is a nice little camera if you don't mind hitting the menu occasionally. My M50 has pretty much replaced my 80D in my shooting lineup, but it hasn't shelved it.

Brokenland

@Bigmike1 here's a tip for you and one I tell others to practice. Don't trust what your eyes see. Balance the image while squinting. Don't blurry your sight, just squint what you're looking at. This helps to create a flow or balance within the image. View the image in your minds eye while squinting. Then set points or corners using you camera. Don't rely on what the camera sees. Often it doesn't see anything the image turns into a tourist shot more than a composition. Next, try a different stance, I tend to either kneel or place the game on the ground and set the timer after seeing the image in my mind. Make sure you have a good pair of glasses. That's my downfall which should be corrected sometime next year.

Brokenland

@rmorrison1116 I was very tempted to go either M5, M50 or even M100 as all of these had common things I liked or disliked about them. I narrowed it down to the M100 (for its limits or no so many adjustments) and the M6. I'm still hoping to get the M100 for the wife as she's currently using my broken FujiFuilm. Several factors like the camera weight, view finder and touch screen helped me select the best camera for me.

Brokenland

Back Story:

Just so those read aren't confused, this isn't my first go round or camera. However, this is my first Canon camera as I've grown up with Nikon in my blood. My first camera was the Minox spy camera which my father purchased from the PX back in the 60's.

The part of this story that gets complected, is in the 90's I was hit head on by a car. At that time I was using the Nikon D50 and several expensive lenses. Because I travels the racing circuit taking shots of racing events. Because of the accident, I've lost motor skills, developed nerve related issues and chronic pain. This forced me to give up photography for a long time simply because I couldn't hold/carry the gear.

I was brought back into it because my wife wanted to see more of my work. But I was forced to use gear like the Kodak Easyshare or the Fujifilm XP60. I've taught myself how to over come my limitations and felt it was time to explore what Canon had to offer. I was very tempted to buy the Nikon AW1 because the Kodak Easyshare had been dropped more than 50 times within it's life time. I've taken precautions for the Canon and purchased insurance on the lenses as well as the camera.


Source: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-569435-1.html

So now you know part of my story and if it wasn't for my wife and people like @artBob I prob would have never picked up a camera again and just kept to my paintings/art.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Do you have a reason for not getting any native EF-M mount lenses?

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

I like your low-light “Valley Forge” shot very much. Am guessing your first single posted images were moved to the UHH Photo Gallery. That is in keeping with the published policies of UHH. I would encourage you to shoot with the M6 as frequently as possible in order to grow with the experience gained. I myself am severely disabled and was recently told my remaining life will be shortened by cancer. Good luck and best wishes to you.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

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rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I am sorry to hear that. I will pray for your health and comfort.

Brokenland

Good question and one I can answer for myself as others might not see the logic.

1) I have an issue with the protruding lenses on any of the Zoom lenses. Not only does the lenses element stick way out away from the main lenses housing, the lens focusing element also protrudes out too far out in my opinion.

2) In order to save weight and make money, Canon and other manufactures have turned to plastics lenses. I do not care for plastics form my past experiences. dropping a plastic lens with the element pulled forward can cause trouble.

3) The EF-M lenses are cheap just don't like them.

The other day my wife sent me a text from her work place. They have a market place that she checks routinely. She thought of me, because the fellow was selling 4 lenses 2 camera bodies and a number of filters. The trouble. I don't care for zoom or multi range lenses he had. Sure it would have been a great lens or lenses to have, I just don't want to take that chance in dropping these cheaply made plastic lenses.

Although I'm going for strictly prime lenses, it's not without hindrances. One limits or forces them self to get closer or angle their shot more carefully because they don't have or use the multi range zoom type lens. This always something for anyone wanting to make the jump from those plastic multi range lenses to a fix or prime lenses. One has to know what they're getting into and the limitations of these prime lenses. I feel I've confident enough to have been around the block enough to know what lenses work best for me.