Posts for: Tomfl101
Dec 29, 2022 09:47:19 #
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Dec 28, 2022 08:41:30 #
billnikon wrote:
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Shooting indoors with the gray backdrop will limit your ability to arrange a pleasing group unless it’s larger than 20x10. If it’s not too cold you should take it outdoors. Here’s some examples of groups I did several years ago. Look to create an overall triangular formation with faces on different planes both vertically and horizontally. If you need to stay indoors I suggest utilizing a couch or chair. Start with a single person and build around them one by one.
Dec 22, 2022 16:21:08 #
The 1.2 lens is a bit sharper at apertures wider than f-2.0. I have both and honestly must say the 1.4 is perfectly fine for the majority of the the work I do. Save the $1000 for something more important.
Dec 22, 2022 16:12:29 #
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Dec 22, 2022 07:33:30 #
I have an R5 and an older computer without newer style USB ports, so I’ve never used the cable. There’s really no need for it unless you tether I suppose. A CF Express or SD card reader is all you need for editing.
Dec 13, 2022 07:44:27 #
Nice. Love the background.
Dec 12, 2022 08:29:22 #
Dec 11, 2022 08:13:22 #
70-200 2.8. I occasionally switch my R5 to 1.6 crop sensor mode to capture action at the far end of the court. That gives me an effective 320mm.
Dec 6, 2022 10:12:55 #
Dec 6, 2022 08:18:23 #
1/15 sec is the slowest speed for people with a tripod, but you have to ask them to remain very still. As you said, opening the aperture to allow a faster shutter would have been wise. It also would have softened the background, allowing your subjects to stand out better. By moving them far away from the lights you may have even created a nice bokeh effect with the lights. Flash is always an option but in many cases it will add an artificial look to the scene and take away from the natural ambiance due to white balance/imbalance and hard/soft light characteristics. Without seeing samples of your situation it’s impossible to tell.
Dec 4, 2022 08:17:03 #
Dec 4, 2022 08:00:35 #
I can’t imagine a Nikon mirrorless with a focus issue that couldn’t be fixed. Did you try to get it serviced? Regardless, as a Canon R5 user I recommend a tip I received from a fellow Hogger. Customize your “star” button to activate eye-focus on demand. This allows you to switch from standard point focus to eye focus on the fly. Weather you’re photographing people or animals it will give you additional flexibility and let you grab sharper focus more consistently. I use it for sports and wedding photography and it really changed my game. Give it a try.