Zenon Char wrote:
I did a few tests. Actually uploaded full sizes jpegs to Flickr and tried 1600. Then I tried full size and this site resize it and it looked the best to me. More detail than I have seen so far.
mdvaden wrote:
Single focus point and no tracking should look that good with a EOS R, 5D mk iv or 5DSR.
But I think the look of the skin color and fabrics is what I like best from this set of images. And if you did have tracking and it worked good for you too, that's good to hear likewise since you were relying on it.
If the models or you were swaying a little bit, apparently that should increase the number of shots you can save and choose from.
Thanks for that. I sort of agree in that if the models were staying still and could hold their expression I could have fired off a larger number of shots and found one in focus. However, these models weren't very experienced and they were often modifying their expression, meaning from one shot to the next I could lose the look I wanted (and therefore can't afford to have a shot out of focus). The other thing I would need to do with a DSLR is place my focus point on their eye and compose around that with the caveat that off-center focus points couldn't be micro-adjusted separately from the center point on the 5D series and in my experience weren't fully reliable. I also shoot with Sony and once I started with Eye AF I've almost never used anything else since with models. It allows me to focus on the composition I want and not have to worry about where the AF point is. However, on my 3rd generation Sony body the lock-on tracking is a weak point. This was one of the main reasons I bought the R5 (along with a desire for lenses like the 28-70) and I love that I can initiate tracking by selecting a subject then let the camera hold focus while they or I move. This was helpful for the shot below where the models were walking and I was walking backward with them:
I normally shoot right by cat photos but those are really amazing - that 2nd one in particular!
ML
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Hathaway wrote:
The lighting in that first cat photo is amazing. What a model. I am sure it only took about an hour to capture that shot/expressions!
Beautiful images with what looks like an epic set up.
Bob
Thanks guys, we always have a camera ready for that special pose. Sometimes you're lucky and sometimes you're too late. I really like the R5 so far.
I also use the Sigma 85 1.4 Art on my Sony a7RIV side by side with the R5 and the RF 50 1.2 and both get the job done.
Thanks guys, we always have a camera ready for that special pose. Sometimes you're lucky and sometimes you're too late. I really like the R5 so far.
I also use the Sigma 85 1.4 Art on my Sony a7RIV side by side with the R5 and the RF 50 1.2 and both get the job done.
I need to drop by and play with your kittens
what a beauties. And the pics are nice too of course . That 50 is quite a stunner
A 9-week-old dog moves incessantly. I would have likely never achieved "eye focus" with my 5D4. Especially with all of that hair!.Heavily cropped image.
I'm FINALLY going to get my R5 out for a test run later today. I've always shot straight RAW, but with the R5, how are people finding the C-RAW files to be? I'd love the file size savings and potentially faster speed (and longer buffer).
Thanks to everyone who is showing just what this camera can do.
ketang wrote:
Thanks for that. I sort of agree in that if the models were staying still and could hold their expression I could have fired off a larger number of shots and found one in focus. However, these models weren't very experienced and they were often modifying their expression, meaning from one shot to the next I could lose the look I wanted (and therefore can't afford to have a shot out of focus).
This is all true x10 for family photography. Kids' expressions change lightning-fast, and they are always moving around. Getting that one shot where multiple kids have good expressions and are looking is tough enough, it's nice to be able to not have to worry about focus nearly as much. I used to hate having a photo that would have been "the one" if only the focus wouldn't have been lost, only to have a handful in focus where their expression changed.
Also, I agree that it's very liberating to be able to compose more freely without concern for where the focus points are. I find that exposures come out closer, as well.
ketang wrote:
This was one of the main reasons I bought the R5 (along with a desire for lenses like the 28-70) and I love that I can initiate tracking by selecting a subject then let the camera hold focus while they or I move.
Did you get the 28-70mm or does the desire still linger?
aae991 wrote:
I'm FINALLY going to get my R5 out for a test run later today. I've always shot straight RAW, but with the R5, how are people finding the C-RAW files to be? I'd love the file size savings and potentially faster speed (and longer buffer).
Thanks to everyone who is showing just what this camera can do.
I've been shooting C-Raw for the past year on the 90D and am now shooting the R5 in C-Raw as well.
Zero IQ difference compared to full Raw but file size is reduced by 40%. Buffer will handle longer burst and I've heard mention that the fps increases slightly but I've not verified that.
Win,win,win.
Wandered around with an adapted 85/1.2 II and 14/1.8. AF worked great. Comparing the 100% views of the 85/1.2EF and RF 50/1.2 gave me some GAS for the new RF85 though...
. That 50 is quite a stunner
