jeremy_wakefield

Hah! Disadvantages of phone typing and spellchecker. Apologies. I meant "I know there's a Pallette Gear set that is pretty easy to set up". Yes I mean that MIDI controller - used with DAWs to make music - but capable of allowing you to use actual buttons, sliders, and dials to control image editing software too.

Hi I am very keen to use a midi controller to make adjustments in and capture one and Affinity. Has anyone any firsthand experience of setting this up and can anyone point me to simple tutorials which are helpful. I did have a look at a few on YouTube but to be honest I must be incredibly dense because I couldn’t fallow them and it sounded very complex. I switched off after a few minutes. If you can help I would really appreciate that. I know there’s a pal letter gear set that fire it but it’s very expensive so I’m just looking for a way to set up a regular controller. Thank you very much

I would love to be an excellent photographer myself, but can't afford that, I'm afraid ;)

Thank you for your comments. Since my posting, I believe he's pretty much made up his mind to take the Canon. He's not a total newb and knows a bit but I was trying to interfere, erm help him, decide. I imagine the truth is either will be absolutely excellent for his needs. Thank you for reassurances too :)

Hi My nephew is getting into photography and is looking for a DSLR. He has the choice between the above two cameras. He has the option of either at reasonable prices. He played with them yesterday and likes the feel of the Canon slightly better than the Nikon and says he wants to buy this. The Nikon is slightly cheaper, though not massively and he's not invested in either system. I was urging him to go with Nikon though, as the D810 seems better for landscape to me, and this is one of his main interests along with wildlife. I have a Canon myself but for him, Nikon seemed a better bet. I was really basing my thoughts on resolution, lack of AA filter, and dynamic range. I'm not sure if I'm right though. Obviously it's up to him but I did feel he might be making a mistake. I thought I'd ask for your views for his consideration rather than just listen to me banging on

Hi. I've now bought the 400mm f5.6 and the Tamron 100-400 zoom. I couldn't resist the prices I got them for. I have found both to be very good. The IS on the Tamron is outstanding and I am using the 400mm handheld with high shutter speeds and finding it light and fairly easy to handhold. When I tested them on a tripod the IQ was excellent on each lens. So far so good. I also got my hands on a 1.4 EX II used and though I've only tried it on the 400mm in good night, results with that were also very good.

Thanks, Laura. I'm coming to the conclusion that I will have both. I use a mirrorless for general photography so the DSLR is really only for Birds but having the zoom and the prime would complete all I need it to do. I can have both now for a reasonable price and I will go for it. Thanks for your help

I had a go with both these lenses. With the particular two I have access to, I found the Canon to be a fair bit superior in IQ at 400mm. Even when I used the Tamron at 300mm the Canon image was better. Mind you the Tamron was pretty good too. These were tested on a support. Handheld, obviously at lower shutter speeds, the Tamron had the edge with it's IS, however I doubt I'd use this lens for birds at such slow speeds so IMHO the Canon is ahead of the game here. However, I'm tempted to get both. Mad? Maybe I am, but here's why I'm considering this. I can get a really really good price for both these lenses which amounts to the selling price for a new Canon lens alone. I can use the Tamron for focal lengths other than 400mm and for handholding in lower light. When I want the last drop of IQ I can use the Canon, because at 400mm I can see a fairly clear difference. I suppose the thing is the Tamron is pretty good in all areas and really would do me alone. The question is whether or not it's worth me having an expensive one trick pony for the quality output as required. I will sleep on it for a couple of nights, but I'd welcome your views.

Thanks Gary. Good tip. I am going to try the 400mm f5.6 next week and also the Tamron 100-400. According to images on the digital picture site, the Canon beats is easily on FF 5ds R but on 7dmk2 there is little difference at 400mm. Interesting so I might end up saving myself some cash. Thanks for everything and I will update you on progress.

Thank you for your helpful advice. I am pretty new to this type of photography so it is most welcome. I went out the other day and found getting BIF in focus extremely difficult. As you say, I need to practice. I imagine using a TC will bring it's own set of problems so for now, I'll stick with whichever lens I end up with and keep at it until I know what I'm doing, then I can look at adding to my gear.

Actually one thing I haven't considered but perhaps should is how well each of these will take a teleconverter on a crop frame camera like the 7dmk2. I guess I could rent one of these too but I'd be interested in anyone's view of the Canon 400 with 1.4EX II on crop frame

Good advice, Laura. Thank you. I will try these out and make a decision then. Marcus, you make a good point about the Tamron which I had more or less discounted. I will try that out as part of the process.

I am also wondering if the AF on the Tamron would be up to the Canon's standards. It seems IQ is pretty good but my experience with 3rd party is that the AF often lets the side down a bit. Might be fine with the Tamron. Some reviews suggest it is, whereas others say not.

Hi Marcus Ian. Yes my options are sadly limited a little bit by weight. It might be one of the few choices available. The only other item was the Tamron 100-400 but I felt sure the Canon would outperform that lens. I might be wrong of course

Although looks miles better on the 1Ds Mk III