Thanks, Melvin. What's the image longevity under the lacquer? I take great pains to insure archival prints.
NYjoe
Thanks, SS....I will do just that.
J.
Hi all...I've been doing gallery exhibitions for the past eight years. I've been keeping my mounting and framing basic with rag matte, UV exhibition glass and black 2 inch scalloped frames ranging in size from 18x24 in...to 22x28 in. I've seen some exhibitions using very simple mountings or hanging of bare prints with no glass. Has anyone come across any new and interesting display methods or resources?
Thanks
Lukan,
As usual, my I am usually dazzled by the most expensive...the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II. It seems to get the best reviews despite its price.
Lukan,
After your 24-70 suggestion, spent some time comparing my newly purchased 24-105 with my old Canon 28-135. I shot test images with the same 5d camera and settings. Then loaded the images into Photoshop and compared shots generally and enlarged up to visible pixels. The difference? Well, the 24-105 shots were slightly brighter than 28-135...but nothing a tap or two on photoshop's exposure adjustment couldn't equalize. Sharpness of edges was equal as was the point of pixelation. Colors and grey tones were also close in comparison. So....I'm toying with the idea of sending the 24-125 back, then...if there are no new high megapixel Canon announcements at the annual Japan Canon show....buying the 5d mkiii bundled with the latest 24-70 iteration. Sound like a good plan?
Understood, Lukan...but I just got the 24-105 L so will have to keep the 24-70 on the horizon. Sharing similar focal lengths and being made by the same company...why is the latter so much better? Re: the big 5dmklll decision, I've decided to wait until after the annual Canon show in Japan. Then I will stop second guessing myself and damn the torpedo's (omg..is that a WWll metaphor?).
Ok Sharpshooter....I'm already old and I don't have grandchildren. As to what I like to shoot...you can view my portfolio at
www.josephsheedy.com. I want gear to suit as many kinds of photographs as I can. My smallest shots print out to 5x7 and my largest to 17x22. I want the ability to go big when I need to.....24x36 at least...and I want the option to do 50% crops if the need arises. I want my tools to serve my vision and I want my vision wide open to all creative possibilities. If I could afford a nice German medium format digital setup I would have it...but that's not likely so here I am trying to get a handle on what tools match my resources. To this end, I'm happy for the opportunity to have these discussions with helpful knowledgeable guys like yourself. If more megapixels help me achieve my goal...I want a them. If L series canon lenses help me achieve my goal...I want them too. (Just bought the 24-105 and will probably add the 50mm after a few more gallery sales.)
nice gear....the mirrorless cams are coming on strong!
Yes...this is my concern, too...but its nice to hear it from another person before striking off the list.
Agreed....thanks, An and, for your valuable insight.
Well, Anand... I guess I crossed that bridge when I got the Canon 24-105 L series....thinking I could continue to use my current Canon 5d while waiting to see what comes out of the future.
speters..... Maybe it's my impatience....but rumors about that high meg canon seem to have been just around a number of corners over the past year. I'm 63....let's get the show on the road, Canon!!
Anand,
That really helps. But what about the higher megapixel camera...they need to stay competitive with Nikon and Sony?
Hi folks....I've made some progress deciding my next camera system. I purchased new Canon 24-105 lense and will also pick up a 50mm I go along. So I have eliminated the Nikon system in my array of choices and my new decision will choose between:
1. a current Canon 5d mklll body
2. Waiting for a possible redesign of, or higher megapixel replacement of, the 5d mklll.
3. Adapting my Canon 24-105 lense to a Sony a7r body (which I am
told uses the same 36 megapixel sensor as the Nikon d800e). Nervous about this as I have only heard that it's possible...not about the actual outcome.
4. Continue shooting with my old Canon 5d and give up the idea of producing up to 36x44 fine art prints without stitching.
Thoughts?