ecarlino wrote:
Joshua - were you using 2 bodies to be able to back and forth between the 35 and 85? you also own the 70-200/2.8 GM - did you bring that, and if so, did it get any use? Just wondering how you might prioritize the zoom vs the 85GM
it's also fantastic that the models are able to stand so still for you - those shutter speeds are getting on the slow side for portraits - looks like a lot of fun!
Thank you, Eric! Yes, that's exactly what I did, switching back and forth between 2 bodies/ lenses. In some other cases, I did take images of folks in mask using even slower shutter speed up to 2 seconds or so.
I did bring my 70-200 GM but left it here in Holland for the time being. I do have other usage for the lens in mind for the next leg of the trip. The combo of f/1.4 lenses came in truly handy for the carnival. I did use a light-weight monopod with mountable "chicken foot" and that proved to be really helpful. Not only to keep the gear steady but also to support the weight. And it turned out to be flexible by keeping the camera a tad further away from me. I used the monitor quite a bit for composition.