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Digital SLR / DSLR Camera Question / DSLR Thread 2

Recently dumped off my 40d to upgrade to a 60d so I could add video capabilities to the home shop. Anyone else done much serious video with their SLRs?
 
Outta Control said:
yup.
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Do you have any input on rig/rail systems? its one of my next purchases and while I'm on a budget, I don't want to cheap out either. I'm looking for a good bang for buck ratio. I've been looking at Indisystem gear - a buddy of mine recommended them, but other than his opinion, most of the reviews I'v read aren't positive - but most of the reviews are also old.
 
I use X Factor 1 rig for a while. I can honestly say that I've found myself use a stabilizer more since I do a lot more run and gun video than my rig. I am debating on selling it. if you are interested.

 
I am not a photography expert per se but I do not see any practical use for this lens in landscaping photography.
 
aszrael1266 said:
I'm looking for something to get the wife for her Bday. I remember her mentioning something called a lensbaby.
I found this with a google search
http://store.lensbaby.com/products/Composer-Pro-with-Double-Glass.html
any one here have experience with these or comments on if it would be worth getting for her? She likes landscape photography a lot of that helps any.
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I personally think that the Lensbaby is just a toy for people that are bored with what they are currently shooting. If your wife really is into landscape photography, a better gift would be a nice light carbon fiber tripod that will be easier for her to carry when you guys are hiking.
 
So I returned my 6d and instead got a 70D based on my current needs but rest assured I will get a FF also. Any ways I wanted to play around with an EF-S lens vs an EF "L" lens and let's see if y'all can identify which one is which.

Contenders:
EF 24-70 L Mk II 2.8
EF-S 18-135 STM 3.5


#1




#2
 
can't see huge difference between the two at small image sizes. however, test out the two lenses shooting video using autofocus, the 18-135 will be awesome in comparison on the 70d
 
BrassPremier said:
can't see huge difference between the two at small image sizes. however, test out the two lenses shooting video using autofocus, the 18-135 will be awesome in comparison on the 70d
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Hmm I will test the video portion.

BTW: the photos had no PP on them.
 
I'm going with #1 as the L glass.

edit: totally second guessing my initial answer upon more inspection but sticking with it.
 
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Oh nice try the second one is the L lens. I am surprised on the IQ on the 18-135 though there are some edge distortion but the center is tack sharp.

Here is another example.

18-135 shot at 1/1250 f5.6 200 @ 50mm


24-70 L Mk II shot at 1/1250 f5.6 200 @ 53 mm
 
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I felt the color was more rich and contrast better on #1 and the background seemed a bit smoother. But I second guessed myself because focus is better throughout on #2. But I still find #1 more appealing.
 
highonF4i said:
I felt the color was more rich and contrast better on #1 and the background seemed a bit smoother. But I second guessed myself because focus is better throughout on #2. But I still find #1 more appealing.
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It is hard to disagree with you. I am no expert nor guru at photography and initially #1 does looks very appealing but if I had no idea which one was which I would have guess #2 as the L lens at a slight edge in points because #1 looked a little saturated to me and the shaded area looked too shaded. On the other hand the average joe public could not tell the difference between a $350 vs a $2K lens.
 
Here are another set but this time they are all in JPEG format.

18-135
1/25; f5.6; ISO 1600 79mm


24-70
1/25; f5.0; ISO 1600 63mm


And my son wanted to hang with Homer.
 
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speaking of expensive lenses that people probably don't need - I've been having quite a bit of fun with my 70-200 2.8, but encountering a lot of difficulty as well. I feel like I'm missing the IS a lot? Even on the monopod I'm having trouble keeping things sharp. Here's one I nabbed of a Kea bird mid flight - not tack sharp. It gets great color though.

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My 17-40mm really came alive on my new full frame...I love this combo. Right now I"m having trouble because nothing looks as good when it's not on my new Macbook retina display. I'm on my work computer now and these all look muted and bland.

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Agreed. Very nice color. What was the spec of this shoot. Center focus? IS? Shutter Speed? etc...

My 17-40mm really came alive on my new full frame...I love this combo. Right now I"m having trouble because nothing looks as good when it's not on my new Macbook retina display. I'm on my work computer now and these all look muted and bland...
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Definitely I would say that having a FF is the way to go for landscape photos. Your 17-40 is a great lens to have. I would to get a 16-35 L II someday when I decide to get a FF again. Currently though it is not in my needs list but I am loving the 70D.
 
I took a lot of bursts of these birds as they flew from place to place, and maybe only 10% were acceptably sharp. I figured there was something crucial I was doing wrong - but it was hard to keep the camera moving with the bird while having the lens focus fast enough for these suckers, so maybe what I was doing wasn't possible. Or maybe I need lots more practice tracking my subjects.
 
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