Sco0terzsl Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Would anyone be up for an early morning Saturday shoot? I will be back in town to do a wedding on Friday (August 9th) and will be spending the night up there. It'd have to be pretty early though to get the sunrise and so I can make it back down to Cincinnati at a half way decent hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I believe that's the weekend I leave for florida, I'll have to check again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 What camera are you using? Shooting in RAW is a great start. I'd be happy to give you some pointers if you'd like. PM me if you're interested. I have a canon 40D, Lens are canon 28-135 USM IS, and a canon 75-300mm. The 75-300 is considered pretty bad by most people and I don't use it much, but the pics I have taken I haven't considered bad image quality. Actually I have one of a rabbit in my yard that is about as sharp as any I've seen before any post processing. I'm not yet really into daytime photography enough to buy really good glass since the primary reason I got a 40D is astrophotography. The next lens I'll probably get will be one of those 50mm F1.8 lenses everyone is always raving about due to price/quality. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco0terzsl Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I have a canon 40D, Lens are canon 28-135 USM IS, and a canon 75-300mm. The 75-300 is considered pretty bad by most people and I don't use it much, but the pics I have taken I haven't considered bad image quality. Actually I have one of a rabbit in my yard that is about as sharp as any I've seen before any post processing. I'm not yet really into daytime photography enough to buy really good glass since the primary reason I got a 40D is astrophotography. The next lens I'll probably get will be one of those 50mm F1.8 lenses everyone is always raving about due to price/quality. Evan I've got one and I still keep it in my bag next to the 70-200 2.8L and 16-35 2.8L. It is a really great lens and I recommend it to everyone that I talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 add in the 35mm f/2.0 too. it's sharper wider open and is a great fit for those with crop body cameras. I shoot both 1DMKII and the 40D and find the 35mm on the 40D quite often. Great light-weight lens combo. I've got one and I still keep it in my bag next to the 70-200 2.8L and 16-35 2.8L. It is a really great lens and I recommend it to everyone that I talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 35mm at f2 would be a nice one for wide field milky way shots. When I use the 28-135 at 28 its still f3.5 so it does work, but I have to use longer exposers to get the same shot so more noise gets worked in. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco0terzsl Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 add in the 35mm f/2.0 too. it's sharper wider open and is a great fit for those with crop body cameras. I shoot both 1DMKII and the 40D and find the 35mm on the 40D quite often. Great light-weight lens combo. Do you have any suggestions for a good Macro lens? I want to pick one up after I shoot this wedding on Saturday. I'll be using it mainly for the ring shots, but would like to have some versatility. I haven't started to research it yet, I just figured I'd see if you had a suggestion to look at. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 You shoot a 5D right? My suggestion is the 100mm macro f/2.8 which is legendary and designed for full frame film bodies......of course it works just great with full-frame digital too. And also, being an EF lens, it's fully compatible with the crop bodies as well. I love it and use it on all of my bodies (MKII, 40D and soon to be 5DMKII) I often use it outdoors, or in larger rooms to get mostly "head shots" Are you a dual body shooter or do you just have one? I've heard good things about the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 as well. Less money and very good quality. I just happen to be a Canon fan at heart though. Never had any issues with their gear and can flip it on the used market easily which I've done on other lenses. Do you have any suggestions for a good Macro lens? I want to pick one up after I shoot this wedding on Saturday. I'll be using it mainly for the ring shots, but would like to have some versatility. I haven't started to research it yet, I just figured I'd see if you had a suggestion to look at. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco0terzsl Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Yes, I shoot a 5d and I'm a single body shooter for now. Thank you for the suggestion! I like to stick with Canon gear for the same reasons you stated so I will investigate the 100mm during the week. I figure if I get that and get my 580ex back from Cord Camera (they've had it for over 2 months now) I should be set for any situation in a wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpsy1647545505 Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 BACK FROM THE GRAVEEEEEE Canon XSi 12.2MP DSLR w/ Canon 50mm 1.8 prime lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Still got my little D40 with the two crappy lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Still got my little D40 with the two crappy lenses. the 40D is a great camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 <--- is me. Ma Flickr Rebel XTi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 D40, not 40D. I'm a Nikon man. Nice dog pics Trish, I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Is Nate going bald? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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