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M100 to M50? Worth upgrade?

Started Jan 3, 2022 | Discussions thread
tamaraw35 Contributing Member • Posts: 784
Re: M100 to M50? Worth upgrade?

DocetLector wrote:

As there is no flash socket on the M 100 and the in body flash of this camera is weak and gives a harsh light it is better to make the change.

You could experiment with using a diffuser over it or angling it up for more bounce off the ceiling.

I gave up shooting my family indoor without flash a long time ago. I`m using a efx 270 on my M6 either with a diffusor or bouncing the flash up to the ceiling. The 32mm won`t help you for closer distance because at 1.4 you might not get enough depth of field.

Good point.

Just look at the attached image: even on f4 there is not enough DOF to get both kids and the dogs in proper focus.

Try to get a good balance between ambient light and flash.

Focus seems to be set somewhere around the first girl's face or hands, which is much closer to the camera. You would probably have better luck if you focused somewhere between the girls or maybe on the one in the rear. DOF will get wider at the same aperture as your focus distance gets further away.

The image you posted wouldn't be great as a professional portrait, but I think it's perfectly acceptable as a candid family picture; it captures a moment and a memory to look back on. The focus issue on the second girl's face is not that noticeable when viewed at regular sizes on-screen or even small prints.

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