At first I thought about selling off all of my Canon DSLR gear but after careful consideration I decided to keep most of it and just sell whatever I don't need or need in the future. I changed my mind after going back to the images I've taken in the past. I'm a glass guy and Canon L lenses are among the best out there.You're 100% right and I am kicking myself in the lower regions each day because I was so stupid to sell my whole setup. Sometimes gearheads like myself do stupid thing, and I'm quite sure I'm not the only one here
Words of wisdom!
Firstly if you are going to charge for your wedding work, you need at least TWO bodies. I suggest identical ones. Preferably you need three - two working and one as a spare.
Nice images Jose, and it does bring up a small concern I have...At first I thought about selling off all of my Canon DSLR gear but after careful consideration I decided to keep most of it and just sell whatever I don't need or need in the future. I changed my mind after going back to the images I've taken in the past. I'm a glass guy and Canon L lenses are among the best out there.You're 100% right and I am kicking myself in the lower regions each day because I was so stupid to sell my whole setup. Sometimes gearheads like myself do stupid thing, and I'm quite sure I'm not the only one here
I am still debating whether I should trade in my 5DMKII and 1DMKIII for a 5DMKIII or keep the 1D and trade in the 5DMKII for the 6D. Or just stay the course since my 5DMKII still delivers high IQ. Here are some of my fave images from the 5DMKII
Thanks for the kind words.Nice images Jose, and it does bring up a small concern I have...At first I thought about selling off all of my Canon DSLR gear but after careful consideration I decided to keep most of it and just sell whatever I don't need or need in the future. I changed my mind after going back to the images I've taken in the past. I'm a glass guy and Canon L lenses are among the best out there.You're 100% right and I am kicking myself in the lower regions each day because I was so stupid to sell my whole setup. Sometimes gearheads like myself do stupid thing, and I'm quite sure I'm not the only one here
I am still debating whether I should trade in my 5DMKII and 1DMKIII for a 5DMKIII or keep the 1D and trade in the 5DMKII for the 6D. Or just stay the course since my 5DMKII still delivers high IQ. Here are some of my fave images from the 5DMKII
Of these images, my favourites are the longer focal lengths, opened up (the 85mm f1.6 but especially the 300mm f2.8).
The lack of f2.8 FE zooms isn't something I'm fully comfortable with yet (and/or using un-stabilized A-mount lenses).
Do you shoot a lot at 200-300mm? Do you think an f4 lens would give you the results you want (as opposed to an f2.8). Would love your input.
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At the shutter speeds he's shooting at, it'd probably be better to turn off the stabilization.
I do but not people (or rarely people). At 300mm I think f/4 is plenty, more depends on your technique and setting.
At the shutter speeds he's shooting at, it'd probably be better to turn off the stabilization.
I don't think stabilization is needed tbh (its useful to have for sure but not NEEDED like people make it out to be). Just my £0.02...
I do but not people (or rarely people). At 300mm I think f/4 is plenty, more depends on your technique and setting.
Sorry, I know you asked for Jose's input, I just felt I could shed a different point of view. What works for me may not for you etc, but at least now you can consider a different idea
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Thanks Jose!Thanks for the kind words.Nice images Jose, and it does bring up a small concern I have...At first I thought about selling off all of my Canon DSLR gear but after careful consideration I decided to keep most of it and just sell whatever I don't need or need in the future. I changed my mind after going back to the images I've taken in the past. I'm a glass guy and Canon L lenses are among the best out there.You're 100% right and I am kicking myself in the lower regions each day because I was so stupid to sell my whole setup. Sometimes gearheads like myself do stupid thing, and I'm quite sure I'm not the only one here
I am still debating whether I should trade in my 5DMKII and 1DMKIII for a 5DMKIII or keep the 1D and trade in the 5DMKII for the 6D. Or just stay the course since my 5DMKII still delivers high IQ. Here are some of my fave images from the 5DMKII
Of these images, my favourites are the longer focal lengths, opened up (the 85mm f1.6 but especially the 300mm f2.8).
The lack of f2.8 FE zooms isn't something I'm fully comfortable with yet (and/or using un-stabilized A-mount lenses).
Do you shoot a lot at 200-300mm? Do you think an f4 lens would give you the results you want (as opposed to an f2.8). Would love your input.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/mars_observer/
BTW, I looked at your flickr port----excellent variety of images!
I don't have a lens that covers 200mm to 300mm in full-frame. I used to have a 1.6x 7D and still own a 70-200/2.8 L IS which would cover the 200mm to 300mm but like I said I no longer have a 7D.
I mentioned this a few times that I prefer to use a 70-200/2.8 than an f/4 so I can isolate the subject more but someone told me that the handling of a 70-200/4 G is not bad with the A7 series and A6000. If I'm going to shoot entirely with the e-mount system, I will definitely consider the f/4 telezoom.
are you saying you chimped/previewed at least 90% of your images plus zoomed into them to confirm the focus was perfect? (on a small LCD unless you zoom in you can't really say)
this is just personal preference, can't argue with this. Also I never shot with any Sony. But I have shot events with Nikon (that used Sony sensors). All I can say is I don't normally like canon colours/rendering.
D750 or even better, D810 if you can swing it. I've been very impressed with the D810 that my friend got. For weddings, I think it would be great.
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