jeff_palmucci

<p>Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins at the State Theater in Portland, ME. The rest of the set is <a href="http://www.newenglandmusicnews.com/portfolio-view/the-smashing-pumpkins-rocks-the-state-theater-maine/">here</a> if you are interested. 5D III with the new (awesome) 24-70 mark II.</p><div></div>

The 100mm macro is very sharp. Excellent for portraits. If the 135 is a stretch, stick with the 5d2 and 100. You can always

upgrade later if you find it lacking. Which you won't.

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<p>Why are so many concerned about Canon EOS 5D Mark III versus Nikon D800</p>

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<p>Er, because you are on a gear forum and these are the hottest new pieces of gear?</p>

<p>Dean, I *love* that shot of Natalie. Great idea with the mirror and the expression on her face is priceless!<br>

For Mine, I was just playing with a shiny new ND filter.</p><div></div>

<p>Also, I'd recommend using ai servo, with the center point selected (on the 5d). One shot will not work very well with fast moving subjects. Also, the center point is way more accurate than the outer points. If you need to recompose a shot, crop during post processing.</p>

<p>The 5d (mark i) is almost 2x better at low light than the t3i. Here is the comparison from dxomark.com: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/692|0/(brand)/Canon/(appareil2)/176|0/(brand2)/Canon<br>

I suspect you'll be using the 135L if the light is bad, and the 70-200 if not. </p>

<p>Melty face.</p><div></div>

<p>Didn't get out this week. Just a couple of roses on the kitchen table. 5D2, 100L, 580 EX II and 270 EX II.</p><div></div>

<p>I had the Tamron 28-75. Wide open, its pretty soft in the corners. Traded it in for a 24-70L. Online comparison here: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=366&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=101&CameraComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0</p>

<p>Morning dew on a rose in our front yard. Lit from the side to emphasize the water droplets.<br>

5D2, 100L macro, 270 ex II</p><div></div>

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<p>So far my favourite has to be Jeff Palmucci's B&W, very nice lighting, you'll have to let us know how you did on the assignment</p>

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<p>Thanks for the kind words. Not a school assignment, but from dailyshoot.com. A fun little exercise if you have the time.</p>

<p>An assignment for a music themed photo. 2 lights. One behind and above, another on camera, bounced up.</p><div></div>

<p>Another reason to choose the 24-70 over the 24-105. Plausible deniability. </p>

<p>Tree fell in the woods (from a bug's eye view). 5D2 and 100L macro.</p><div></div>

<p>Another problem with using ND filters: When you are just walk around shooting, it'll a pain to keep removing and adding for different lighting conditions. </p>

<p>Because I like to be able to shoot wider apertures, even in daylight. I do use a 580, so maybe I just haven't noticed a power issue (with fill). However, I don't remember ever having a power issue with my 430 either.</p>

<p>Don't go third party for outdoor flash in bright sunlight unless you are sure the flash supports high speed sync. I don't think many do. Very important feature, IMHO.</p>

Had the sigma non os. Sold it and got the canon 2.8 mark ii for the is. Love the is, but I was also shocked at the

difference in sharpness. The canon is amazing and worth every cent.

 

Btw, I have the sigma 85, so I don't buy L glass just for the red ring. However, this one is worth it.

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<p>Festival in Boston's North End. 5D2 and a 24-70L with perspective correction in Photoshop.</p><div></div>

<p>Should I be worried about my daughter? 5D2 and a 24-70L</p><div></div>

<p>On the lake with a 5D2 and 70-200L mk II @ f/2.8 and 1/125.</p><div></div>

<p>In Newburyport MA with a 5d2 and 24-70L.</p><div></div>

<p>Roses in the front yard.</p><div></div>

<p>Older picture of mine. Practicing my postprocessing. 5D2, 24-70L at f/7.1 1.6s. Photoshop CS5.</p><div></div>