Photograph and Camera talk
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Yup! Going to try and keep doing it…
Day 5 today!
…And with the 24L (no more 50L)
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2nd one is the best…1st one is great as well.
so just to clarify...what lenses are u using atm?
thanks Rafa! Well with the exception of the last one it was the 50 1.2. Now I have the 24 1.4 and my god the lens is quite good! I love the bokeh on it. Here's another shot this one's of me though.
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so now it's "only" the 24 1.4 you own?
how many inches/ centimetres were you away from the mirror btw.?since the D5000 was a gift from my gf, i actually CAN'T sell it (she'd be pissed and kick my ass!) so now i have to see that i can cop the D7000 just like that by selling all the equipment i've copped for the D5000 and so on…
missionimpossible i'd say ;)… -
yup, if all goes to plan thought I'm saving up for an 85 1.2, and a 50 1.4 and then sell off the 7D and get the 5D mark III when it comes out. This isn't set in stone though I would hope that i can at least get the 85 1.2 IF anything.
But its always good to have a spare camera
it'll take a little longer but I'm sure its worth it. BTW my photography teacher has a d7000 and its a pretty sweet camera. I personally would keep the equipment though but I'm glad I chose Canon just because they have the better lenses -
well if i'll get the D7000 i won't need the equipment from the D5000 anymore.
since the D7000 is a bit heavier as the D5000 i also would need a new tripod and all the stuff i own atm…just for the D7000...going to be another hussle
yup, if all goes to plan thought I'm saving up for an 85 1.2, and a 50 1.4 and then sell off the 7D and get the 5D mark III when it comes out. This isn't set in stone though I would hope that i can at least get the 85 1.2 IF anything.
But its always good to have a spare camera
it'll take a little longer but I'm sure its worth it. BTW my photography teacher has a d7000 and its a pretty sweet camera. I personally would keep the equipment though but I'm glad I chose Canon just because they have the better lenses -
well if i'll get the D7000 i won't need the equipment from the D5000 anymore.
since the D7000 is a bit heavier as the D5000 i also would need a new tripod and all the stuff i own atm…just for the D7000...going to be another hussleHm.. I mean I guess you could get a new tripod, but do you really need it? I know there are really crappy tripods out there that don't support certain cameras, but isn't yours a good one? As for upgrading though I think you should invest in some nice glass! But either way I'm sure you'll be happy. I would also look into whether or not Nikon will be releasing a new camera this year or not because newer technology > older technology. I don't care what anyone says
Well good luck on your endeavors though!
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atm i just read myself into everything and then we'll see what will come out in the end…
would cop the D7000 and some new glass as well (if possible)...
Well keep researching! The D7k is a bit more money than the D5k. Ever consider the D300s? If you are getting really serious, Rafa, might as well just get a really nice DSLR. I'm waiting for the 5D MK III to come out since I have decided that once I'm off to college to minor in photography. Not to mention my photography teacher recommended to my mom that he wants me to take art lab so he can work one on one with me, so I guess I'm his favorite student
But back to the subject… I really do recommend investing in a nice pro lens before upgrading the body cause lenses > bodies. You can shoot with a $6k lens + cheap $500 DSLR and get amazing results but you can't with a $6k body + $200 lens. Plus lenses have cooler features
Anyways, some from me:
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And a 100% crop of the vans
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Day 8/365
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You can shoot with a $6k lens + cheap $500 DSLR and get amazing results but you can't with a $6k body + $200 lens.
Not intending to derail here, and I would agree generally re:investing in nice lenses over investing in bodies, but you can really get amazing results with cheap equipment in the right hands. Hell look at the stuff skilled people get using a $25 holga with a plastic lens and scale focus. Just get something you enjoy using and carry it and shoot.
Keep posting lax, like seeing your shots, many nice ones.
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You can shoot with a $6k lens + cheap $500 DSLR and get amazing results but you can't with a $6k body + $200 lens.
Not intending to derail here, and I would agree generally re:investing in nice lenses over investing in bodies, but you can really get amazing results with cheap equipment in the right hands. Hell look at the stuff skilled people get using a $25 holga with a plastic lens and scale focus. Just get something you enjoy using and carry it and shoot.
Keep posting lax, like seeing your shots, many nice ones.
Thanks Jaco! I'll keep posting as long as I have a camera
I totally understand what you're saying. I mean you can't really compare film and digital though because a $25 holga film camera can take a mean photography and so can an old film camera like a Canon AE-1. But I was trying to make the point that when using for quality in terms of pixel peeping and all that BS, an expensive lens will generally win over a cheaper version of that lens. So comparing lets say.. a canon 85 1.8 vs. the $2100 big brother 85 1.2L II, in regards to quality and bokeh, as well as contrast and color I'm sure the 1.2 will come out to be superior. The only thing is the AF is super slow. But the digital rev cons youtube star did a comparison with a canon rebel camera (<$800) with a nice 24-70L lens I believe? vs. a canon 1Ds Mark III (some $6k camera) with a cheap sigma lens that was honestly crap and to be honest the worse body with the better lens came out to be superior. The advantage of bodies is that they only have more advanced extended features, some with slightly better MP, and better ISO control. Otherwise it's usually the lens that give the photo the best quality. Anyways enough of my rant haha, it wasn't directed towards you though jaco, just in general to hopefully clarify for someone else who doesn't understand (you clearly understand).
that being said I would love to shoot film more because images look so much more dramatic and with the right composition images can look amazing.
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lax, you should try shooting film. A quality Nikon film body can cost relatively nothing, you've already got a lens, get a few spools, a daylight tank, some tri-x and D76 and you'll be in like $150-$200 and it's loads of fun. I'm not saying sell your digital but film is a fun change of pace and will make you better.
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lax, you should try shooting film. A quality Nikon film body can cost relatively nothing, you've already got a lens, get a few spools, a daylight tank, some tri-x and D76 and you'll be in like $150-$200 and it's loads of fun. I'm not saying sell your digital but film is a fun change of pace and will make you better.
actually I have a film camera but its completely broken haha the shutter wont release and is stuck at the top. I have to get it fixed cause I really want to use my film camera again. Only thing I would have difficulty with is getting the film developed as I have no clue where I would be able to get it developed.
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shoot B&W and do it yourself, it's very easy and hella fun. The creation of the image from start to finish is very satisfying. Most of the process can be done in daylight, only thing requiring dark is getting film from canister onto reel into daylight tank. Can be done at night in a dark closet or you can even get a changing bag and do it all in the light.
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