james_cox3

<p>A special moment between father and son</p><div></div>

<p>Heres mine from last weekend, haven't processed it yet, pretty much straight out of camera. Interested to see what people might think</p>

<p>Shot info<br>

Canon 5D w/ 24-105 f4 @ 24mm<br>

f:7.1 - 1/400 - iso100</p><div></div>

<p>Hi Glenn,</p>

<p> I got my new 7d the other day and it's excellent. The IQ will not quite match a 5d, but is still stellar and it feels excellent in hand and is a breeze to use.<br>

If you were only ever going to use it for portraits and scenics, get a 5dmk2.<br>

If you were planning on using it for sports, wildlife, or if you ever get roped into doing more events work get the 7d in a heartbeat, the AF is lightning quick for what I've used it for so far and the 8fps makes it feel like your holding a machine gun in your hands.<br>

The 7d is just a bit more versatile, but if IQ is paramount, the 5Dmk2.</p>

<p>James</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses everyone, I use Markins gear at the moment and have been very happy with all so far, I use a q3 ball head also and think it is wonderful for my size gear. I've ordered the plate now, I'm from Australia and the only place I can seem to find it at all is from ebay, unless I want to pay US places $50 delivery on orders.</p>

<p>The kirk gear looks interesting and as I have just ordered my first macro lens I'm wondering if anyone has seen or used their "low-pod" it look actually quite useful for a portable macro system.</p>

<p>Thanks again, James</p>

<p>Hi everyone, </p>

<p> I hope we are all well. Just a quick question regarding which "Markins" Plate woud suit a Canon 7d with Battery grip, I am assuming it's the same as the 5D w/grip, 5D mkII w/grip, /1D etc. etc. The PG-50. but just wanted to check if anyone knows for sure.</p>

<p> Thanks in advance for any help. </p>

<p>James</p>

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<p>Hi everyone,<br>

Thanks for all the input. I checked with the airline and it's the standard size restrictions for carry-on. 53 x 36 x 23 (cm) but limited to 7kg. I checked out the case that Pelican sell as their carry-on. It's 6kg on it's own so thats no good.</p>

<p>I checked out the Tamrac pro8 , I like the look of that, seems very usable with plenty of space.</p>

<p>With the "Kata" it's certainly well priced, how is build quality wise, I know brands like lowepro charge a premium for the name, is the Kata up the qulaity of the likes of lowepro and tamrac?</p>

<p>I was never really fully sold on having to use a hard case, I just assumed that it was what many traveling photographers used. I'm happy with whatever will work best and be the easiest and safest to get around with.</p>

<p>Thanks again for everyones help, it's been been useful.</p>

<p>Cheers, James</p>

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<p>Don't worry, I'm all over the honeymoon aspect of the trip, I don't plan on taking too many photos, but we are staying at a couple of amazing places and spending one day driving up from KL to a private island, she is encouraging me to bring some gear along. I suppose thats why she is the best...</p>

<p>Hi everyone,<br>

I am finally getting off my rock (australia) and heading to malaysia for my honeymoon in January. I would like to take some camera gear with me and was wondering if anyone has any case recommendations? I will be taking Canon 5d, 70-200 2.8is, 24-105, 50 1.4, 16-35 and some filters, chargers etc. plus a tripod. I would hopefully like to take it "carry on" I suppose, has anyone ever had any trouble travelling with checked luggage before.<br>

Any ideas would be nice, I don't really have any budget in mind, I'll use the case permanently to cart gear around anyway when I get back but just didn't really want to fly around with a soft case.<br>

Also, feel free to make anymore equipment suggestions if you feel like it.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance, James</p>

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<p>Aperture for the bulk, but cs4 for anything that requires more attention. I tried using lightroom, but i think i boarded the train too early as it was always crashing and had heaps of bugs. Apparently it's much better now which is good, because when it would work properly it was spectacular.</p>

<p>Nice job Steve,</p>

<p> I think i nearly messed myself on my first solo wedding, not because I didn't think I could do it, but when it's your first time, it's your first time.</p>

<p> Second shooting is good and all, and well worth the investment as far as skills etc. go, but there is no way that it will fully prepare to be the big dog for the first time.</p>

<p> It looks like you have some really nice shots there and as the bride and groom were fully aware of the situation I think they will be thrilled with the results.</p>

<p> Don't be afraid to put images up for comment, for the most part the information you will receive is worth the cost putting up with a few "arrogant" posters.</p>

<p> Cheers</p>

<p>This was one from a wedding last week, so far it's my favourite "ceremony kiss" shot from this year.</p>

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<p>Hi Saad,<br>

You might as well, but put a strict limit on the number of shots you'll be delivering at the end. At least then you can't overdo it post production time.<br>

What part of Aus are you from out of curiosity?</p>

<p>James</p>

 

<p>You are spot on Danzel, why risk having a brain fart at a crucial moment ruin the day.</p>

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<p>Thats actually a good idea Danzel, I never would have though of that.</p>

<p>If I manage to get a chance to check out the venue prior to the wedding day I'll take a note pad and include info like s/speed, aperture, iso, flash power etc. for different areas... not that I refer to it much if ever, it's just comforting to know I have it there and that I can use it if my brain happens to fry or something. I find this particularly good for indoor places like high roofed churches etc. so you know where you can bounce a flash to have it work properly and things like that.</p>

<p>But the ipod with the pictures is a cool idea, especially if you find yourself out on location and know the sort of shot you want but can't quite remember the look that made you like it so much.</p>

<p>Hey may i could get one of those quarterback arm things that flips open and have it right there on my arm... that is not a bad idea at all. Save walking around with pieces of paper in your back pocket. Good for the family photos lists as well.</p>

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<p>I also use a laptop, a macbook.<br>

Can't get enough of those NBA Playoffs, no better solution for work and sports than a laptop.</p>

 

<p>I like the original crop, if you remove the legs it makes it look as though she may be moving, and not waiting.<br>

Lovely shot as it was</p>

<p>I've got this one, taken just before the ceremony (different type of wedding)</p><div></div>

<p>I'm with Cathy & David, <br>

If they have organised the meeting after looking at your work on the web they obviously like what you do. Unless clients specifically ask to see more work don't walk in with albums and laptops, it looks like you're an Amway dealer or something.<br>

If they like your work, then only thing to do is see if they like you.<br>

I hate contracts and the formality of it all, don't even ask if they would like to book, tell them if they have any more queries or would like like to see more work to let you know. No point even looking appearing like you a trying to sell to them at all I don't think.<br>

I've only been doing the wedding business for a couple of years and only really 6 months properly with regular bookings, but I'm 100% from meetings had, to weddings booked. Maybe I need a little longer in the game to get the knock-backs, but until then I'm going to keep doing it this way, a lot more casual and you get a much better chance to get to know the couple without them gawking at a laptop screen or flicking through albums the whole time.<br>

But hey that is just my opinion, plus I'm from Australia... We do like to do things lay-back down here.</p>

 

<p>24-105, excellent range</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for the input.</p>

<p>I think it'll be the F4 IS, for a whole variety of reason, I shoot weddings with my 24-105 IS and have never run into a problem with it. So with this basically being the matching lens with a longer zoom I can't see a problem that will arise there either.</p>

<p>You know what sucks... I just missed out on an 2.8 IS on ebay, I was watching it and forgot to bid... it ended at $1580 AU... oh well</p>

<p>Thanks everyone, I appreciate it</p>

<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm wrestling with this decision at the moment, and as I've only ever received good advice from the fine folks here at photo.net I though I would ask another question.</p>

<p>Has anyone got both of these, if so, what the quality difference in terms of overall IQ?</p>

<p>And, I know IS works, I love it on my 24-105, so, does having IS negate the difference in F stops under normal (non moving subject) conditions do you think?</p>

<p>My budget is about $1500 AU, so the 2.8 IS is out, because it's $2500 ish AU. both of these around between $1500-1600 AU, so the choice is between these two.</p>

<p>It will be shooting mainly the outdoor formals for weddings, portraits and some outdoor activities like dolphin swimming, rock climbing etc with this lens.</p>

<p>But given the choice, would you opt for the F's or the IS?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for any advice,</p>

<p>Cheers... James</p>

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<p>I only 2 months ago upgraded to a new 5d mk1, well, 3 year old model but brand new just the same.<br>

If you don't want the bells and whistles, get one. The image quality I'm getting out of mine still blows me away.</p>

<p>And I agree, there is just something about FF, dunno what exactly (other than the obvious) but something special.</p>

<p>The LCD is kinda small by the new cameras standards, but it's plenty big enough to check your exposure, framing and with a little zooming in, your focus. Other than that, what do you need an LCD for to begin with, unless you particularly want Live View.</p>

<p>I love mine, and would highly recommend one.</p>

<p>I like mine, ALOT, my copy is quite sharp an 4, and very very sharp stopped down a bit. I use it mainly for weddings, I really like the extra range over the 24-70, and with the good iso performance these days I don't miss that 1 stop, especially since it has IS, which in most situations where people are still and reasonably motionless, it's better than a 1 stop advantage, ( thats my opinion anyway for what it's worth). Like mr M. Scott Clay just above me, I've never had any problems or complaints with the IQ of this beauty.</p>

<p>Of course if given the opportunity, You can't force it, but if they request your input, give it, it'll give you a much better window to deal with "nice" light and get better shots.</p>

<p>On a side note, has ANYONE, EVER actually had a chance to use the full "allocated time" given to taking shots between ceremony / reception. I usually aim for 2 hours and most of the time end up getting around 1 1/2, so try to get as much as you can in the schedule because we all know we won't get it all anyway.</p>

<p>This was my 11th Wedding - Been going for just over two years.<br>

I'll name it.... The hallway!<br>

Canon 350D - 24-105l Lens @ 24mm - F4 - 1/40 - ISO 800<br>

Thanks - James</p>

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