Posts for: crazydaddio
Jun 15, 2018 22:47:10 #
TriX wrote:
There’s a used 5DMK3 for sale in the UHH for sale section posted today at a good price, and I think you’ll find it excellent for weddings, especially in low light. A real workhorse...
I will check it out....thx !
Jun 15, 2018 22:07:22 #
Yep.
....somewhat competitive in the APS-C fromat market (not quite)
...still waiting for a FF format body. I need to get a 2nd body with dual slot for weddings and would love if Canon had a FF mirroless offering....may have to get a used 5dmkiii while waiting...adapted lenses AF is too dodgy on Sony and I have too much invested in glass.....c'mon Canon. !!
....somewhat competitive in the APS-C fromat market (not quite)
...still waiting for a FF format body. I need to get a 2nd body with dual slot for weddings and would love if Canon had a FF mirroless offering....may have to get a used 5dmkiii while waiting...adapted lenses AF is too dodgy on Sony and I have too much invested in glass.....c'mon Canon. !!
Jun 15, 2018 22:00:24 #
https://www.fujix-forum.com/threads/x-e2-in-camera-raw-conversion-question.16107/
You can convert to jpg format while still in the camera. No extra software needed. The camera itself will convert it for you.
Remember, all cameras effectively shoot raw and then convert to jpg in the camera. If you shoot only jpg, the camera does the conversion from raw to jpg at the time of shooting and throws away the raw bits it does not need.
...so converting a raw to jpg is pretty easy for the camera to do....
You can convert to jpg format while still in the camera. No extra software needed. The camera itself will convert it for you.
Remember, all cameras effectively shoot raw and then convert to jpg in the camera. If you shoot only jpg, the camera does the conversion from raw to jpg at the time of shooting and throws away the raw bits it does not need.
...so converting a raw to jpg is pretty easy for the camera to do....
Jun 9, 2018 19:24:57 #
As you increase focal length, the 1/focal rule starts to drift upward when doing handheld...even with IS.
100mm will be sharp at 1/100sec with good technique. 400mm may need 1/500 or 1/600.
With IS and absolutely rock steady technique, you can shoot 100mm down to 1/20.....however, I find 400mm the 4:1 stabilisation ratio does not do as well as any lack of stability is "amplified".
This is my experience not scientific.
...and a monopod will do wonders...
100mm will be sharp at 1/100sec with good technique. 400mm may need 1/500 or 1/600.
With IS and absolutely rock steady technique, you can shoot 100mm down to 1/20.....however, I find 400mm the 4:1 stabilisation ratio does not do as well as any lack of stability is "amplified".
This is my experience not scientific.
...and a monopod will do wonders...
Jun 8, 2018 21:49:49 #
Just recently bought the 85mm1.4 canon. Jury still out on usage. For portraits, my 70-200 still gets a lot of time on the camera when in controlled studio lighting situation as I can move around zoom for 3/4 1/2 head shots and the workflow is optimum. In normal use, tried it indoor for Vball and Basketball and performed well. In the end, for very specific artistic/portrait situations it is killer(it has IS so low light is awesome also)...otherwise, I find myself going to the 50mm1.4 or staying with the 70-200.
Let us know how you use it....love to hear your feedback....
Let us know how you use it....love to hear your feedback....
Jun 8, 2018 21:35:39 #
Not a particularly good technical shot but had a great vantage point. Pattaya Thailand International Fireworks festival. Last time I was here on business it was the Water festival. ... I probably need to pay better attention to whats happening around me when I am on business trips...
Jun 3, 2018 09:29:32 #
Jun 3, 2018 09:18:57 #
Lots of discussion around weight and cost.
The weight is incremental and the cost relative to the cost of the safari is also incremental.
Get a cheap crop body ...70D,80D preferable as the buttons, menu touchscreen are very similar to the 5DmkIV so no brain cramps during your run ' n ' gun moments :-)
I shoot lots of sports and can seamlessly drop bodyA, grab bodyB , shoot with no hesitation.
...and not switching lenses is a true blessing (dust and convenience). 2 bodies on me all the time in that situation...
The weight is incremental and the cost relative to the cost of the safari is also incremental.
Get a cheap crop body ...70D,80D preferable as the buttons, menu touchscreen are very similar to the 5DmkIV so no brain cramps during your run ' n ' gun moments :-)
I shoot lots of sports and can seamlessly drop bodyA, grab bodyB , shoot with no hesitation.
...and not switching lenses is a true blessing (dust and convenience). 2 bodies on me all the time in that situation...
Jun 2, 2018 07:16:33 #
JCam wrote:
BarbB, I'm not sure of the cost differential, but... (show quote)
. Most of what I've read here on UHH from those who have made similar trips say that even tripods are next to useless (just like on ships and boats) as you will most often be in moving trucks on unfinished roads. 
.I do recommend a monopod. If the van stops and you are allowed out...a monopod with a quick release will allow for lower shutter speed in low light for non/slow-moving subjects...On a 150-600, i can hand hold down to 1/1000 reliably...with monopod, 1/200 even 1/100 can still be good if you are steady.
Jun 2, 2018 06:53:51 #
yorkiebyte wrote:
I ALWAYS have a backup body for any trip other than the local grocery store. Shooting pro ingrains that heavily. 
Yep.
I have a 5dm4 and a 70D and would take both for a trip like that. Canon Professional Services has not had a good track record of delivering to the Serengti during rainy season :-)
May 26, 2018 15:18:57 #
Hawk landed near a Blue Jay and was not moving...despite Blue Jays attempt to "encourage" him to leave...
Not great IQ but sometimes you get lucky with timing....
Not great IQ but sometimes you get lucky with timing....
May 26, 2018 06:53:26 #
DOOK wrote:
We had a large swell running the other day & I hoped to get some good surfing shots, but it was not to be. There was plenty of water action, but it was no good for surfing, with the water churned up like a washing machine, restricting surfers to very short rides. I only kept these because I liked the lighting on the water spray (it was very late in the afternoon with the sun to the left of where I was standing). Downloading is recommended.
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
D7100/Tamron 150-600mm.
Surfing and Alpine Ski racing are my favorite sports photography both to shoot and to look at....
...Later afternoon means low light. You did well given the lens is not that fast...
(and most of us dont have $10,000 for a fast sports lens...)
May 20, 2018 22:30:58 #
Danny Nash wrote:
I have both of these cameras. When I put put my 1.4 lll tc on my 100-400 ll with the 5d I come away with sharper images especially in low light than on the 7D with the 100-400 and not the tc. I lose 80mm in reach but so far it’s been with the trade off but I sure hate losing the 80mm. Anyone had the same experience? I can occasionally use the tc on the 7d but the light has to be great.
In good lighting, you will see much less of a difference. If the lighting is not optimal...the FF's (5D) will capture more photons per pixel due to the FF sensor pixel size is much bigger.
Light transmission and the lens resolving ability are key to sharpness...
Both sensors are capable of getting good sharp photos. At 400mm, good technique is important too....
May 20, 2018 22:25:33 #
May 15, 2018 19:50:03 #