Pictures With the New Camera - Ducati.ms

Bill_Anderson · Aug 3rd, 2011, 2:21 am

I have been toying with purchasing a Canon model with a full frame sensor to replace my Rebel XSi for sunset and landscape shots. Monday I stopped by Kemore Camera to look at Canon's 5D Mark II. I could not pass up a used one there for $500 off retail.

The wide angle EF-S zoom lenses for my Rebel and 7D cannot be used with the 5D, but my EF 100-400 zoom can, so I will use that combo until I purchase an EF zoom. I am considering this lens if Kenmore Camera can order one from their supplier. The earthquake in Japan disrupted camera and lens production of all the Japanese manufacturers.
Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Here are some shots from Tuesday night on Sunset Ave. with the 5D Mark II/100-400 zoom. All are uncropped except for the very last one, a shot of the moon. I will probably have to bite the bullet and learn to shoot in RAW in order to get the most out of the 5D Mark II.

northerncalguy · Aug 3rd, 2011, 2:21 pm

Nice shots, I like the one with the ferry. I have had the 5d2 since around the time they came out a few years ago. I love the images they produce. I have a few L lenses, but only 2 zooms -- the 17-40 and the 24-105, I think the 28-300 is a bit much but if you could only buy 1 zoom that is a good candidate. I prefer constant aperture zooms in general. Have fun and why not shoot your ST3?

therabbit14 · Aug 3rd, 2011, 7:13 pm

raw is nice it helps when your editinng colors etc with photoshop elements. i shot with it a couple times on my d100. i just shoot in a high jpeg. better stock up on compact flash cards or whatever it takes.

Bill_Anderson · Aug 3rd, 2011, 8:13 pm

I heard back from the camera store. There is questionable availability of the 28-300, so I am open to suggestions. I want to stick with an L series lens.

gragravar · Aug 3rd, 2011, 8:13 pm

Nice pics, and great choice on the new camera!

mlukason · Aug 3rd, 2011, 9:39 pm

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Originally Posted by Bill_Anderson

I will probably have to bite the bullet and learn to shoot in RAW in order to get the most out of the 5D Mark II.

Absolutely...shoot in RAW. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages (imho). No sense in throwing away information that you can use to tweak the photograph!

mlukason · Aug 3rd, 2011, 9:44 pm

By the way...B&H Photo has the 28-300 in stock. Great place to buy equipment (as well as Adaroma Camera). I've ordered repeatedly from both...spectacular service.

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Bill_Anderson · Aug 5th, 2011, 3:04 am

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Originally Posted by northerncalguy

why not shoot your ST3?

Because I would have to wash it first.

I am still getting used to the new camera. I'll be glad when I get a wide angle lens for it, as I want to transfer the 100-400 zoom lens back to the 7D for bird photography and use the 5D for sunset and landscape shots.