^I'm hoping I'll be able to visit colorado by the end of the school year to visit UC @ Boulder.
Just a foggy night shot. Would have been composed differently if I had someone to stand there instead of literllly running back and forth to get the shot.. took about 10 tries.
Foggy night. by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
The Canon S95 from what I hear is among the best P&S cameras. Otherwise you're really not going to be able to get a DSLR for that price if that's what you're looking for.
No problem, man :)!
Ok, so I bought a tripod about a week ago, and I needed a head for it. So over on a photography forum I belong to I picked up a Markins M10 ball head. Jesus, I love the thing! Then again I came from a Piece of shit $50 tri-pod, so what do I expect?!
Markins M10 by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
And a self portrait to show how excited I was ^_^
Self-portrait of Markins M10 + Me by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Ok, here we go! Me + 5D2 + 85L + city = perfection!
Today are all the B&W photos, tomorrow are 1/2 of the color photos.
Looking up! by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
NYC Officer by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
IMG_6085.jpg by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Painter man by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
And probably one of my favorites.
NYC Texter by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Those fit you great, Obbi!
I actually think the Canon 50 1.4 that cost like $380 is better than the Canon 50L. I've had this conversation a few times with other photographers and they agree. The 50L back focuses too often when wide open. Sent in a few to Canon to have them fixed. I'd say the 85L is the best lens but it's not wide enough for my everyday needs.
Oh, no doubt about it. IMO Sigma comes out on top with the best 50 though - Canon is in need of an update as I have heard it not lasting a lot of people even a year of use. Actually many people on the photo forums I belong to recommend against getting the Canon 50 1.4.
The 85 definitely is a special lens, it's not very wide but it produces some insane results!
Here's a few from today from the 5D2 + 85L combo.
Herro! This is my self-portrait. by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Giovanna by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Mike by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Not to kill your buzz but I hope you didn't pay retail for that. Probably the worse time ever to buy a 5D markii new. The price might drop $300-400 this weekend. Anyways, have fun with the new camera.
No buzz kill lol. I already knew that. If you want to look at it from a technical standpoint I bought it for about $1800 w/ I think ~5k shutter clicks. I'm planning on keeping this for the next year or so, so I'll get enough usage out of it. I'm looking more so to invest in a 200mm prime for basketball and football season next year.
Also, I can't personally see a 50L being worth the price it sells for. I've owned it but it was too damn soft wide open, and compared to a Sigma 50 1.4 it definitely beats out the canon, especially for the price. That being said I did love the 50L though.
look into the Fuji x10
think i will give her a test drive & see if she works for me. might also try to start reading up on photography a little more, yeah i say i'm going to every few months, but i have incentive as the sbg world tours are going to show up any day now.
The x100 I would personally not recommend as a first camera (note: I have no experience with it..). But I think the best way now a days to figure how to work with a camera and learn on a camera is a DSLR. I'm not saying the x100 is bad but I don't know if that's a beginners camera. I would personally want to know how Aperture, ISO, shutter speed all correlate with each other before buying that camera. If you don't know what any of those are or how to properly set up a camera with those settings I would definitely look into investing in a moderately beginner DSLR + 50mm prime or 35mm.
Anyways as for me.. I have made two HUGE purchases over the past few days. First, I'm getting a 5D MK II finally! :D!
second, I'm getting a Gitzo 3340L, so I'm super psyched. Unfortunately I got rid of the 35L to get the 5DII, but I was going to have to sell it in the long run since come this fall I have to get a 70-200 to take sports shots for my school.
Great pics guys!
I agree on the manual-controls + prime thing. I use a nex-7 these days, and on fullframe (i use a d700 for that) I love a dual lens setup with 35/1.4 and 85/1.4. Hard to replicate the look I get from those on a smaller sensor. ach!
This is why I want a FF camera. If all goes to plan I won't have to sell off my 35L so this way I can use a 5D MK II, 85L and 35L.
I've been loving me some BTBAM lately. They're one hell of an incredibly talented band.
Finn.. maybe (just a thought) you could possibly try to get in contact with the main shooter if they hire one and just talk to him about how to take photos there and ask if you could help assist him.
If they're discounted I would buy a bad pair :p
Well you still do want to upgrade anyways so cop a FF sensor and that 24-70! Trust me even if that's all you own that is more than enough. I'm sure used prices on the D700 are more than reasonable but don't expect that great of a deal on the 24-70 (might even be better off buying new and getting the warranty). But if you do wind up going through with this deal you will DEFINITELY need a flash, like that should be your #1 priority. I would also get it first to practice with it as it takes a while to get used to.
As for me… I'm in need of another $300 for the 5Dc so whenever I'm able to get that money I'll have one... I'm literally thinking of selling my samurais for it lol, not like I ever wear them anymore anyways.
Actually I haven't haha.. I just post I hate reading it though cause I hate sufu.
But dude! That's great!!! Well if it's in the summer stop spending your money on clothes and start investing in more camera gear! First off I would only shoot with a prime at the wedding. If possible this is what I would do: get the Nikon 24-70 and the Sigma 85 1.4. Keep the camera body cause you're going to be most likely using flash you won't really need the ISO. But if you don't opt out for the Nikon 24-70 I would definitely recommend the Sigma 85 1.4 as it's a faast lens.
The #1 thing you'll need is a flash though that's a must. But yeah if anything you should consider getting the D700 as well as Nikons releasing the D800 so the D700 can now be found for ~$2k used and may drop further in price.
