fotoword wrote:
Hi Marco
Thanks for posting this. I do really enjoy your story telling and images. You put a great effort into it and it comes across really well . Thanks again.
I figured that the images made more sense with some context. Not everyone will appreciate how interesting it is to find some old relics behind a tree but those looking to determine which lens to use - or might be considering trying out the EOS M platform - may be able to appreciate what to expect. Which is partly why I added some shots from the newer M6 and the new EF-M 32mm f/1.4 lens to keep the thread relevant.
The campfire issue also irks me as I used to live in mount colah on the outskirts of Sydney and bushfires or even backburning (smoke) were a constant worry.
I'd HATE to get stuck in a bushfire. It almost happened once when I was collecting venomous spiders in the bush and a fire came up the wall of the mountain I was on. A rescue helicopter hovered overhead to give me instructions before it water-bombed the fire so I could get back to my car. I suspect that fire was deliberately lit but you can have fires start from a dewdrop on a leaf or the sun refracting through a piece of glass. The fire below was at St Ives and this is one of the places I catch Funnel Web spiders for the venom extraction and antivenom program conducted from Gosford. I always have a lot of luck finding those spiders in St Ives for some reason.
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This is the fire that nearly got me. I took this after I managed to get back on the road.
The helicopter that gave assistance.
I'm a recent entrant to the world of M (M5) and finding it somewhat compelling to use when I get the opportunity.
These cameras really are wonderful. I'm often surprised at how decent the image quality is from the available EF-M lenses. If you're new to the M-series you'll enjoy what these cameras can do. The results will be the same as though using a DSLR with an APS-C sensor.
I've already acquired a few lenses as they don't seem to be too pricey (11,11-22, 15-45, 50stm and 55-250stm) and a godox tt350c flash (which can trigger my tt685o flashes).
The 11-22mm lens is a very useful one that I used for a number of the pictures in this thread when I was out in the goldfields. For landscapes and architecture it's a magnificent lens. For closeups I'll zoom in to 22mm to reduce distortion. The only downside is that it doesn't offer a particularly shallow DOF nor does it offer good lowlight performance. Yet it's wide and VERY sharp with a very effective Image Stabilizer. The results from this lens really are quite moving. After the sun sets I'll switch over to the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM lens because it's usually more effective in lowlight when handheld. This is also Canon's cheapest lens so the 22mm f/2 is astoundingly good value. I've taken a lot of important shots with those two lenses.
Plenty of stuff to try out, lots of fun to be had.
I agree! Digital Photography allows for a lot of creativity. These M-cameras ramp that up a notch by offering exceptional image quality at lower costs with considerable portability. Enjoy your new camera and lenses! Hope to see future shots!
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Kind regards
Paul