Derrict gets another camera....... go figure
http://asianguywithacamera.com/image.../1dmkii_01.jpg
Canon 1D Mark II!
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Derrict gets another camera....... go figure
http://asianguywithacamera.com/image.../1dmkii_01.jpg
Canon 1D Mark II!
Nearly as big as my penix¬
it's only 4" in length hahahahahahahhaha
out of curiousity any reason for going canon instead of the nikon d70?
I've owned 4 Canon bodies so it's just natural to continue buying them due to the lenses. Plus Canon owns Nikon when it comes to high ISO image quality and FPS. Nikon starts showing excessive noise at 800. I can shoot 1600 and 3200 and still have excellent image quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Varran
The Nikon D70 is an entry level body whereas the 1D MKII is a pro-level body; the two aren't on the same level. The D2X would be Nikon's equivalent to the 1D MKII
Sigh, I was expecting something else! Not sure why though..
I think you want this site. (Semi-NSFW)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hailie
yep, Hailie's mind is always on those toys. I hear they're scheduled to replace men by 2015.
none of that stuff in my closet!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hailie
OMFG back to school sale!!!!
possible nsfw
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Let your fingers do the buzzing with this Good Vibes exclusive modernized Swedish massager.
Cool info on the camera differences. A friend had recommended the nikon to my wife (she thinks of herself as an amateur photographer) saying it was the best camera for her.
She's never been trained at it, just takes pics wherever we go of everything she sees. She just finds that most of the normal cameras out there don't get what she wants out of the images. It never used to look like what it was in her mind. After getting the Nikon she said it looks right now.
Maybe it's just time for her to get into a class and learn what she needs
Any camera can take good pics, regardless if it's a point & shoot or SLR. Give me a point and shoot and I can take better pics than a novice with an SLR. It's all about learning how to use the settings under certain lighting, framing the shots, composition, etc.
As far as DSLR brands, Nikon is pretty good right out of the box. Nice saturation, decent sharpness, good color tone.... but, digital generally requires more post processing so to get the most out of a photo, Photoshop is worth every penny (if you actually buy it).
Nikon has great wide angle lenses, Canon has better telephoto lenses. So when people shoot sports, Canon is the preferred body. When people shoot landscapes, Nikon generally has the edge. Both have pros and cons but imo, Canon has the slight edge, which is also why they own 59% of the DSLR market.
Now why would anyone want to massage their finger?! It makes the noise-picking experience that much better?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hailie
lol
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Originally Posted by Derrict
Yeah, I bought her CS2 for the Mac and she spends most of the day on doing post-processing (otherwise known as having fun with pictures)
She's actually downloading midget porn. She switches over to PS2 when you enter the room.
The things she does when you aren't around....................
well... she watches a ton of porn while I am around... lord knows why she'd try to hide it... silly girl
Hey Derrict - any reason why not go for the 1Ds and just get the 1D? Or is it just a hype of ish when it comes to price vs difference between the 1d and 1ds? Thanks in advanced.
For what I shoot (automotive), there's no need to spend $6k on the 1Ds MKII and get a full frame 16 megapixel camera. Full frame is actually worse for me since I tend to shoot at the longer telephoto lengths. The 1D MKII 1.3x crop and the 20D 1.6x crop actually enlargen my photo.
For example, a 200mm lens on the 1Ds MKII is... 200mm. On the 1D MKII it is 260mm and on the 20D it is 320mm.
The 45 point autofocus system and 9 FPS on the 1D MKII is also top in its class. To hear the 9 shots firing off in 1 second will turn some heads.
The 1Ds MKII is a great camera, don't get me wrong, but it's severely overpriced because Canon has the full frame market due to the lack of competition. If I shot more weddings, landscape, portraits, still life/abstract, it might be worth buying but for the action/sports photography I do, it's not worth the $$$$. The 5D is less expensive but it's not worth the $2300 used / $2900 new price; again, overpriced because Canon owns the market. If the 5D was $1700 used, $2500 new, it'd be in my camera bag as a back up body.
My plan down the road, probably in a year, is to sell the 20D and get the 5D as a back up. The 20D has the 16-35 f/2.8L on it now but that lens is better for the 5D.
Thanks for the info on the camera, D. Since you mentioned weddings and portraits/landscapes, u'd go for the 1Ds, wouldn't the weight of the 1Ds be a factor? My brother in law is a professional wedding photographer and he hates the 1Ds and said that the 20D / 30D is sufficient and the weight is superb. Here is his website btw...
http://dinolara.com/
His work is what really got me into photography and i absolutely love his work... but unlike him - id like to get more into underwater photography - but right now, perfecting my buoyancy is key first as it's super hard to stay still and take a picture of something...(not to mention the casing for my camera is more expensive than the camera itself) :p
nice pics :bigthumb:
The 1Ds MKII weighs the same as the 1D MKII (55 oz w/ battery). I'm use to the weight so it's not that bad. With the 70-200 f/2.8L IS, my set up weighs about 7 lbs. You get use to the weight after awhile.
My 20D with the battery grip & 2 batteries with teh 70-200 f/2.8L IS weighs about 6.5 lbs so the weights are pretty close.
If I was strictly a wedding photographer, I'd definately throw the money into a 1Ds MKII. The extra megapixels is a huge plus for those who do large prints. The 1D MKII and 20D are 8.2 mp, which is good for ~ 20"x30" prints but wedding photos are generally bigger. Those cameras can print larger but the 1Ds is just better.
I don't like the water so I'll never try that =)