There's learning by reading and there's learning by trying. I've done a bit of both to start figuring out all the buttons and menu items on the new 5D. Today's lesson was on shooting stills - starting with first steps on the AF system. Centre AF point for now - will leave the other 60 for another day.
Since the EF-S series of lenses aren't compatible with Canon's full frame sensor cameras, I bought a 'nifty fifty' (EF 50mm f1.8) lens for 2 reasons - (1) reviewers gave it high marks, (2) it cost $94. I stepped 10' out the back door and found some willing subjects. I wasn't looking for challenging subjects - that's the camera's role for now. The 4 shots below are SOOC.
Since the 50mm has neither macro nor zoom capability, I cropped each of the 2 photos (#2,4) to simulate a close-up shot (#1,3). Lesson 1 completed - I was happy with the colour, focusing, and sharpness.
on tripod f5.6 1/160 sec ISO160 (cropped)
hand held f5.0 1/400 sec ISO160 (cropped)
Since the EF-S series of lenses aren't compatible with Canon's full frame sensor cameras, I bought a 'nifty fifty' (EF 50mm f1.8) lens for 2 reasons - (1) reviewers gave it high marks, (2) it cost $94. I stepped 10' out the back door and found some willing subjects. I wasn't looking for challenging subjects - that's the camera's role for now. The 4 shots below are SOOC.
Since the 50mm has neither macro nor zoom capability, I cropped each of the 2 photos (#2,4) to simulate a close-up shot (#1,3). Lesson 1 completed - I was happy with the colour, focusing, and sharpness.
on tripod f5.6 1/160 sec ISO160 (cropped)
19 comments:
yes! wow, keep going, Rick
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Wow! Rick these are lovely! Thanks for a touch of color on our dull foggy weather we are having right now.
This is only the beginning of many beautiful images.Have fun.
Great shots! I use my 'nifty fifty' a lot - one of, if not the, favourite lens! Now if only I had your camera .....!
Oh beautiful I am going to love this new camera of yours too:) B
Wow! What gorgeous colour. I think you're getting the hang of your new camera already. Great photos Rick.
Kauniita kukka kuvia:)
Looks like you are becoming fast friends. These are just beautiful, Rick.
Beautiful photos! Brought me some much needed warm feelings on a cold winter day :)
Hi Rick, thank you for sharing your introduction pictures with your new gadget. Love both the pictures, they are gorgeous and the colour is beautiful.
Love your new header... COOL!
Have a great day ahead. Regards.
Als ik dit zie dan verlang ik gelijk naar de zomer hihi...
Heerlijke kleuren en bloemen Rick.
groetjes, Helma
Wow, that first shot is crystal clear, and powerfully purple!
Nice work Rick
Hidy how Rick. You'll get the hang of it I see. Wonderful try outs my friend. The beauty is that when you cropp still the picture is wonderful without it getting to pixeled....oh you know what I mean just can't come up with the right word asap.
So keep on playing my friend.
Hugs Dagmar
Wonderful flowers, that let the anticipation of the spring getting bigger and bigger...
LG (greetings)
J&C
Very nice photos my dear Rick!!!
You are a really artist-photographer!!!
Many greetings
They are beautiful, thanks Rick.
Had to laugh at your previous post. This one, well the technicalities are beyond me but the end result is the same in any language...geweldig!
Marvelous!!!!!!
Warm hug and lots of sweet beijos and flowers.
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