JWilsonphoto wrote:
Then you would have to worry about an oats shortage Eddie Ray, although the pollution factor is shovel able (if that's a word). Thanks for your post and for your efforts to help our brothers and sisters in the Houston area. You Sir, are a quality guy, as if that isn't already widely known.
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Been on an assignment since about 6 this morning. This design center is so busy these days that they closed it for a day so I could capture it uninterrupted. So, this will be a two day weekend, but ya gotta love the work!
Thanks Eddie Ray! You know my style, I light the space until it starts to look lit, then back off, seems to work.
On another topic, have you checked out the specs on the new Nikon 850? Looks pretty cool! That would be a no brainer if I hadn't divested. My Canon guys are telling me to hang onto my hat because the 5DSR sequel is going to make anything out there now (in 35mm format) look pretty pale. When I was still shooting the D810 and just getting into the SR, one of my Canon guys had just attended a large print symposium and came away with some opinions that even surprised them. The priest were made from files from cameras of all makes and models, Phase One 100MB on down. While the general impression was that Phase One 100MB files had an edge, it was a slim edge and only discernible in prints larger than 40 inches. The margin of difference in correctly captured D810/5DSR files was maybe 10%. A 10% edge for 60-70k, even a math challenged shooter like me can do that bit of cyphering Given all of that, the next jump will more than wipe out any perceptible advantage. I know DJI has a ton of cash to throw away, but I think that's exactly what they did in their acquisition of Hasselblad, medium format digital will have to change a lot, or go the way of the Do-Do.
J-A, you are a master with those moody, dark sky shots. I know they are yours even before I see your name.
What are your thoughts on the 5DIV for action? I know you only had it as a rental, but did you really miss having another 3 fps?
I'm seriously thinking of entering the world of FF with one this fall, it will become my primary ice hockey camera, and most likely everything else.
I'm looking for better high ISO for events and ISO5000 hockey rinks (compared to my 7DII). The multiple f/8 AF points would be nice too, since my longest lens is a 100-400II that I can extend with a 1.4x TC.
I suspect the 1DxII would be better for my purposes, but that's twice the cost for maybe a 20% benefit, and much lower resolution. I would rather save the $3K and put it towards my first big white, maybe a 500L.
I think you are on the right track Mark, let's see what Jan Arie says. Everyone that I've turned on to the MKIV is extremely pleased.
I love the 1DXII, it's speed is legendary, autofocus is flawless, and I know I missed some great shots at the two rodeos I captured recently due to the SR frame rate. Tough to give up the bigger file size, not to mention the extra cash.
I'd be happy to ship you one of my 1DXII's after Alliance if you would like to play a little, just let me know.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I think you are on the right track Mark, let's see what Jan Arie says. Everyone that I've turned on to the MKIV is extremely pleased.
I love the 1DXII, it's speed is legendary, autofocus is flawless, and I know I missed some great shots at the two rodeos I captured recently due to the SR frame rate. Tough to give up the bigger file size, not to mention the extra cash.
I'd be happy to ship you one of my 1DXII's after Alliance if you would like to play a little, just let me know.
What an incredibly generous offer, thank you Jim. I'll think on that, but I'm afraid I'll like it too much!
Maybe I'll see you at Alliance, I have begun to actually toy with the idea of going this year....
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Thanks Eddie Ray! You know my style, I light the space until it starts to look lit, then back off, seems to work.
On another topic, have you checked out the specs on the new Nikon 850? Looks pretty cool! That would be a no brainer if I hadn't divested. My Canon guys are telling me to hang onto my hat because the 5DSR sequel is going to make anything out there now (in 35mm format) look pretty pale. When I was still shooting the D810 and just getting into the SR, one of my Canon guys had just attended a large print symposium and came away with some opinions that even surprised them. The priest were made from files from cameras of all makes and models, Phase One 100MB on down. While the general impression was that Phase One 100MB files had an edge, it was a slim edge and only discernible in prints larger than 40 inches. The margin of difference in correctly captured D810/5DSR files was maybe 10%. A 10% edge for 60-70k, even a math challenged shooter like me can do that bit of cyphering Given all of that, the next jump will more than wipe out any perceptible advantage. I know DJI has a ton of cash to throw away, but I think that's exactly what they did in their acquisition of Hasselblad, medium format digital will have to change a lot, or go the way of the Do-Do....Show more →
Nothing would make me happier than to go all Canon again. Unfortunately $$$ matter. My second favorite feature on the D810 is the easy bracketing function. You know I love to take sunrise/sunset photos down here on the farm, so the bracketing is really neat. Wifey kinda freaked out after I added the 7DII and 300 f-2.8 to the inventory for football. So I will cool my heels for a while.
Did I mention I love taking sunrise/sunsets here on the farm...
Ernie Aubert wrote:
Jim, I'm curious: I've seen you mention Hasselblad and Phase One, but not Leica SL. Ever explored that?
Hi Ernie,
Certainly a venerable name in cameras and glass but I never felt like they were practical for a commercial shooter. Leica has always had a cult like following and they deserve it I'm sure, but the majority of today's Leica owners are "doctors/lawyers/indian chiefs" (are we allowed to say that anymore?) Meaning people who don't really bang them around a lot every day. The Leica Rangefinders of old saw their share of the trenches, but I don't believe their newer equipment has the durability of our everyday DSLR's. Leica pricing has always been astronomical compared to even the top of the line SLR/DSLR manufacturers. Shooting a Leica has always been more a matter of making a statement, and we all know that the camera does not make the photographer. Boydo shot more eye watering incredible images with his 4.25 MP Canon than most people will ever come close to, regardless of their choice of photographic weapon.
When I reached a point where I could stretch to more esoteric equipment, Hasselblad and medium format made more sense than spending lots on a 35mm. So, somehow Leica just never spent much time on my radar.
Given all of that, the next jump will more than wipe out any perceptible advantage. I know DJI has a ton of cash to throw away, but I think that's exactly what they did in their acquisition of Hasselblad, medium format digital will have to change a lot, or go the way of the Do-Do.