Some Full-frame shots & thoughts

axl · 02-11-2013, 10:13 AM

Nicola I love the 1st and 4th! No matter what camera
Itshi, 3rd is a stunner! and I like the last too..

In the meantime to keep the thread going:

nibutto · 02-11-2013, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Thank's Axl,
same place, 2 month ago with 21

Aegon · 02-11-2013, 04:32 PM - **1 Like**

I used the 5D (aka 5D Classic, 5DC, 5DI, etc.) for a few months and really liked it. I liked it so much that I decided to spend more on FF. Since then I've used a D600 and really like it, too, but I keep thinking about that 5D.

I'm blown away by how much I like the photos from the 5D, especially considering its cost. I bought it for 500 and sold it for 500. The Canon 50/1.4 was 250. Crazy good value.

My point is, if I have a point, is that hardly anybody around here uses the 5D, but it is a true jewel. Its most significant weakness is the lack of Auto-ISO. Another weakness was max ISO 3200, although the camera was perfectly usable at even ISO 3200 and you could push the exposure if necessary.

Other than that I think the 5D is a powerful tool even today. And anybody thinking of going FF should consider testing the waters with a 5D.

axl · 02-12-2013, 01:06 AM

count me in.
I love the pictures I've seen from 5D and ISO3200 wouldn't be a limitation for me as my current body (1D3) goes to 6400 but I try to avoid that when possible. Auto ISO is of no interest to me either (although 1D3 can be tricked into sort of auto ISO, not sure if it's doable with 5D, I'm not using it anyway, or rarely) but the AF is. I switched from Pentax mainly due to AF and after comparing 5D2 to my 1D3 for AF there is just no way I can see myself going to that. In anything but good light the outer points are near useless. Last time I was trying to like 5D2 I put 50L on it and selected the point most to the left. Pointed it on Coke bottle against the red wall in dim light and it was just going, shhhh, shhh, shhh, shhh, shhh.... for about 15 seconds, then it decided it locked and I took a shot but it was miss. Not even near miss...more like a big miss. In the same light 1D3 with it's outer left point with the same lens did: shh, click. Defocus, shh, click...and so on. I took 5 shots. in about 5-6 secons, manually defocusing. 4 spot on, 1 near miss but close enough for web use. Shame as otherwise 5D2 would give me all I want...shame 5D3 is so expensive. And since 5D uses the same AF as 5D2 I don't want to spend the kind of money for camera that wouldn't let me take shots I like, unless I'd have it as a second camera

Sinister · 02-12-2013, 02:22 AM

I am more than happy with my 5D. Since Neither I need the AF, nor the resolution. The largest I print is 30x45cm... Somehow I have settled. Sure I'd love to have a 24TSE, but with my 17-35, 35/2 and 85/1.8 I can cover 95% of my photography. Guess I am kind of the 3 lense guy. If Fuji comes up with a 23/1.4 and a TSE, I might be tempted for the size aspect.... but for now, the 5D and my K5 on travels is just right

dexmus · 02-12-2013, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Aegon

I used the 5D (aka 5D Classic, 5DC, 5DI, etc.) for a few months and really liked it. I liked it so much that I decided to spend more on FF. Since then I've used a D600 and really like it, too, but I keep thinking about that 5D.

I'm blown away by how much I like the photos from the 5D, especially considering its cost. I bought it for 500 and sold it for 500. The Canon 50/1.4 was 250. Crazy good value.

My point is, if I have a point, is that hardly anybody around here uses the 5D, but it is a true jewel. Its most significant weakness is the lack of Auto-ISO. Another weakness was max ISO 3200, although the camera was perfectly usable at even ISO 3200 and you could push the exposure if necessary.

Other than that I think the 5D is a powerful tool even today. And anybody thinking of going FF should consider testing the waters with a 5D.

You are not alone. I am a big fan of 5D classic. I think canon went a little aggressive with color processing in Mk II to follow Nikon. 5D is a great camera even today.

axl · 02-12-2013, 01:56 PM

more fun with 50L wide open at ISO 400 with 1D3:

and trip down the memory lane for comparison:

K-7 + FA43ltd 'f2.2 ISO200. IX.2011

borno · 02-12-2013, 08:18 PM

For a week anyway. Shortly after this my old 1dsii developed a light horizontal bar, so I guess it is going to need a shutter after 260k clicks, it is due I guess.

dexmus · 02-12-2013, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by axl

Nicola I love the 1st and 4th! No matter what camera
Itshi, 3rd is a stunner! and I like the last too..

In the meantime to keep the thread going:

great photos. I am checking this thread after a while. It looks like you are using a different processing than before. Results look great.

cheers,

abhi

axl · 02-13-2013, 12:43 AM

Thanks Abhi. Appreciate it.

itshimitis · 02-13-2013, 06:21 PM

Some night time shots from London with the D800

24 - 70:

10 sec ƒ/16 ISO 50 35 mm

15 sec ƒ/11 ISO 50 38 mm

80 - 200 10 sec ƒ/11 ISO 50 80 mm

mark lj · 02-14-2013, 09:49 AM

Particularly like the last one - which 80-200 are you using. I need a longer lens and the 70-200 is just a touch pricey.

itshimitis · 02-14-2013, 01:32 PM

It's the Af-s one non push pull.

digitalCG · 02-15-2013, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

Some night time shots from London with the D800

Good stuff this, the first and third especially grabbed my attention.

Here's a varied selection from my last couple of weeks - an album launch party, putting my Sigma 100-300 K mount up for sale

and my first motorsport event of 2013.

by digitalCG, on Flickr

mark lj · 02-15-2013, 12:49 PM

A bit of work to get in position for dawn this morning but planned object didn't work so shot this to the side. Dawn looked to be fabulous on the other side of the hill behind me. Could just see glimpses of reds and pinks on the edge of the hill. This was from a few minutes after dawn.

02-12-2013, 08:18 PM	#3638
borno Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: md-usa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,580	Last FF shot For a week anyway. Shortly after this my old 1dsii developed a light horizontal bar, so I guess it is going to need a shutter after 260k clicks, it is due I guess.

02-15-2013, 05:49 AM	#3644
digitalCG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 249	Originally posted by itshimitis Some night time shots from London with the D800 Good stuff this, the first and third especially grabbed my attention. Here's a varied selection from my last couple of weeks - an album launch party, putting my Sigma 100-300 K mount up for sale and my first motorsport event of 2013. by digitalCG, on Flickr by digitalCG, on Flickr by digitalCG, on Flickr

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02-11-2013, 10:13 AM	#3631
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Nicola I love the 1st and 4th! No matter what camera Itshi, 3rd is a stunner! and I like the last too.. In the meantime to keep the thread going:

02-11-2013, 03:10 PM - 1 Like	#3632
nibutto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 106	Thank's Axl, same place, 2 month ago with 21

02-11-2013, 04:32 PM - 1 Like	#3633
Aegon Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,416	I used the 5D (aka 5D Classic, 5DC, 5DI, etc.) for a few months and really liked it. I liked it so much that I decided to spend more on FF. Since then I've used a D600 and really like it, too, but I keep thinking about that 5D. I'm blown away by how much I like the photos from the 5D, especially considering its cost. I bought it for 500 and sold it for 500. The Canon 50/1.4 was 250. Crazy good value. My point is, if I have a point, is that hardly anybody around here uses the 5D, but it is a true jewel. Its most significant weakness is the lack of Auto-ISO. Another weakness was max ISO 3200, although the camera was perfectly usable at even ISO 3200 and you could push the exposure if necessary. Other than that I think the 5D is a powerful tool even today. And anybody thinking of going FF should consider testing the waters with a 5D.

02-12-2013, 01:06 AM	#3634
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	count me in. I love the pictures I've seen from 5D and ISO3200 wouldn't be a limitation for me as my current body (1D3) goes to 6400 but I try to avoid that when possible. Auto ISO is of no interest to me either (although 1D3 can be tricked into sort of auto ISO, not sure if it's doable with 5D, I'm not using it anyway, or rarely) but the AF is. I switched from Pentax mainly due to AF and after comparing 5D2 to my 1D3 for AF there is just no way I can see myself going to that. In anything but good light the outer points are near useless. Last time I was trying to like 5D2 I put 50L on it and selected the point most to the left. Pointed it on Coke bottle against the red wall in dim light and it was just going, shhhh, shhh, shhh, shhh, shhh.... for about 15 seconds, then it decided it locked and I took a shot but it was miss. Not even near miss...more like a big miss. In the same light 1D3 with it's outer left point with the same lens did: shh, click. Defocus, shh, click...and so on. I took 5 shots. in about 5-6 secons, manually defocusing. 4 spot on, 1 near miss but close enough for web use. Shame as otherwise 5D2 would give me all I want...shame 5D3 is so expensive. And since 5D uses the same AF as 5D2 I don't want to spend the kind of money for camera that wouldn't let me take shots I like, unless I'd have it as a second camera

02-12-2013, 02:22 AM	#3635
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	I am more than happy with my 5D. Since Neither I need the AF, nor the resolution. The largest I print is 30x45cm... Somehow I have settled. Sure I'd love to have a 24TSE, but with my 17-35, 35/2 and 85/1.8 I can cover 95% of my photography. Guess I am kind of the 3 lense guy. If Fuji comes up with a 23/1.4 and a TSE, I might be tempted for the size aspect.... but for now, the 5D and my K5 on travels is just right

02-12-2013, 10:02 AM	#3636
dexmus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 392	Originally posted by Aegon I used the 5D (aka 5D Classic, 5DC, 5DI, etc.) for a few months and really liked it. I liked it so much that I decided to spend more on FF. Since then I've used a D600 and really like it, too, but I keep thinking about that 5D. I'm blown away by how much I like the photos from the 5D, especially considering its cost. I bought it for 500 and sold it for 500. The Canon 50/1.4 was 250. Crazy good value. My point is, if I have a point, is that hardly anybody around here uses the 5D, but it is a true jewel. Its most significant weakness is the lack of Auto-ISO. Another weakness was max ISO 3200, although the camera was perfectly usable at even ISO 3200 and you could push the exposure if necessary. Other than that I think the 5D is a powerful tool even today. And anybody thinking of going FF should consider testing the waters with a 5D. You are not alone. I am a big fan of 5D classic. I think canon went a little aggressive with color processing in Mk II to follow Nikon. 5D is a great camera even today.

02-12-2013, 01:56 PM	#3637
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	more fun with 50L wide open at ISO 400 with 1D3: and trip down the memory lane for comparison: K-7 + FA43ltd 'f2.2 ISO200. IX.2011

02-12-2013, 10:46 PM	#3639
dexmus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 392	Originally posted by axl Nicola I love the 1st and 4th! No matter what camera Itshi, 3rd is a stunner! and I like the last too.. In the meantime to keep the thread going: great photos. I am checking this thread after a while. It looks like you are using a different processing than before. Results look great. cheers, abhi

02-13-2013, 12:43 AM	#3640
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Thanks Abhi. Appreciate it.

02-13-2013, 06:21 PM	#3641
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Some night time shots from London with the D800 24 - 70: 10 sec ƒ/16 ISO 50 35 mm 15 sec ƒ/11 ISO 50 38 mm 80 - 200 10 sec ƒ/11 ISO 50 80 mm

02-14-2013, 09:49 AM	#3642
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Particularly like the last one - which 80-200 are you using. I need a longer lens and the 70-200 is just a touch pricey.

02-14-2013, 01:32 PM	#3643
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	It's the Af-s one non push pull.

02-15-2013, 12:49 PM	#3645
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	A bit of work to get in position for dawn this morning but planned object didn't work so shot this to the side. Dawn looked to be fabulous on the other side of the hill behind me. Could just see glimpses of reds and pinks on the edge of the hill. This was from a few minutes after dawn.