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Post by elmorejames on May 15, 2011 13:51:38 GMT -5
I just paid off my Canon 5D mk II, so now I'm in the market for some new glass. I'm going to rent a couple to try out at the fest, but I'm suffering from a bit of option paralysis. I really like the 70-200 2.8 ISM II, but I'm also tempted by the 85 1.2 ISM II. I shot with the 50 1.2 last year, but found it to not have the focal length I wanted for a full frame camera. The night shots looked amazing, however.
The problem with the 85 1.2, it seems, is that its focusing speed is its biggest shortcoming, and that's already an issue with my 5D. I'm thinking of picking up a 50 1.4 since it's relatively cheap, which would take care of the wide low light shots, but I'm also interested in hearing that others with photo passes are packing in their arsenal.
Post by indierocklance on May 15, 2011 14:12:43 GMT -5
Congrats on paying off that camera. I just paid off my Canon 7D, so I know just how you feel.
My usual routine is to rent a 70-200 2.8 and bring along a shorter lens (usually a Sigma 30 1.4) for when I'm shooting one of the cafe stages. The Sigma is incredibly sharp and probably my favorite lens for shooting concerts, it does great in Troo Music Lounge. I may bring along my Canon 85 1.8 but I doubt I'd get much use out of it.
I'll be shooting on two bodies for the first time (7D for the big lens, 30D for the prime), which is pretty exciting since I blew some moments fumbling with lens changes last year.
Just because, here's an example of each (shot on the 30D):
Post by Enlightened1 on May 19, 2011 16:25:41 GMT -5
I'm bringing my all in one Fujifilm camera. I paid 30.00 for that's right thirty dollars at Fry's. It takes great photos and I pull the card each night. If that thing get's lost or stolen I won't be too sad. I can't see bringing a nice camera to the Roo. Too crowded, too much rain.
I'm bringing my all in one Fujifilm camera. I paid 30.00 for that's right thirty dollars at Fry's. It takes great photos and I pull the card each night. If that thing get's lost or stolen I won't be too sad. I can't see bringing a nice camera to the Roo. Too crowded, too much rain.
I can't bring myself to risk my DSLR at roo and its only a t1i. For now my point and shoot will have to do.
I shoot a Olympus E-PL1 DSLR micro 4/3 roo. I have only been carrying 3 lenses so far. a 14mm-42mm f2.8 zoom, a 50mm f1.7 pancake, and a 50mm-200mm 2.8 zoom. I really want a 35mm-100mm f2 but they are way too pricey.
Post by rideincircles on May 20, 2011 10:35:30 GMT -5
I was hoping to get a DSLR by now, but I have enough expenses still so it looks like it will be my Canon SX1 again. It takes decent pictures for a megazoom, but low light is what kills me when trying to take good photos. I have over 10000 concert photos on my page, but still haven't gotten or used a DSLR yet. I need to just go ahead and buy one. I hate trying really hard for photos, but still doesn't compare to the quality of an entry level DSLR.
I will be putting my 1080p HD video recording to use, that's the main draw of my camera along with 20x optical zoom. That along with no detachable lens makes getting into most venues a non issue, but I still get turned away some. I don't think it will be an issue in centeroo.
Post by rideincircles on May 20, 2011 11:01:23 GMT -5
Also, I was originally thinking of getting a Nikon d7000, not sure if I want to spend that much money unless I take out a 401k loan at the moment.
My friends mom has a Canon 1000d with an ES 75-300 f4-5.6 lens. I might consider getting that since I have some cash to spare, would it be better to upgrade higher? what should I pay for it if I got it? It's barely used.
For now my point and shoot will have to do.
