-= 70D owners unite! Post up pics and discuss!

Super bummed I didn't have a better place to shoot from lastnight!

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rebelsimon wrote in post #17102632
To be honest I've only had the camera a few weeks and I haven't played with the custom functions for auto-focus yet. I was using zone focus for the first time (usually single point) and it did great for tracking. I did find that the lens had a tough time keeping up when the birds were flying right towards me, so may play around and see if it helps. It's not the quickest focusing lens in the world, but I've found it to be very accurate.

Glad to hear that the zone focus tracks well. I have not had the opportunity to try it, but will be going back to coast in a few weeks and intend to try it while there. None of my other cameras have it, so I am anxious to give it a try.

This little ant was on an apple and found an interesting place to stick its head - into what to them might appear as big as Gaping Ghyll...

Exif:
Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Exposure: Manual exposure, 1/250 sec, f/10, ISO 100

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Here's a personal example of 'abstract' macro. This one's subject is more obvious than Gus' though.

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ISO 4000. Looks ok?

Noise reducation in LR set to 13.

another try on the flora

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Jurie Venter wrote in post #17102882
Hi.Have anybody experience any autofocus failures on the D70?

Welcome to the 70D thread,

I think it has happened on various cameras of mine - but sometimes a weakness of a lens like the 50 f/1.8, but regardless - focus hunting or failure usually occurs in Low Light or Low Contrast subjects

For the 70D, go into the C.fn II: Autofocus (6) Lens drive when AF impossible

choose if you prefer either 0 : Continue focus search, or 1 : Stop focus search

catching up - great macro's Paul & everyone! Saw a nice hawk and a good looking duck ~

Keyan wrote in post #17102963
Some from the weekend. I get cool angles, but shooting through the windows at this highrise makes for some funky color cast and sharpness loss...

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oMJX​Qx Blue Angels by slcko, on Flickr

Reflection by slcko, on Flickr

Looking really cool buddy....

madasax wrote in post #17103202
Super bummed I didn't have a better place to shoot from lastnight!

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/oMRe​qL IMG_4706 by madasax12, on Flickr

I'd suggest cropping much of the top and some of the bottom for a pano effect look? I like the shot, but you could always darken the lower closer detail so attention is not drawn to it

hokiealumnus wrote in post #17103572
Here's a personal example of 'abstract' macro. This one's subject is more obvious than Gus' though.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/okfc​rY Rose Petal Detail by hokiealumnus, on Flickr

Yup, I like it !

Hermelin wrote in post #17103624
ISO 4000. Looks ok?

Noise reducation in LR set to 13.

I think they look good but since you have Lightroom you can do a few things. The noise slider could be pushed to 25 or 30 easily, with Detail slider just surpassing it a touch (season to taste) - or - set slider to 18 and then use the brush in behind on the first shot and paint in some noise reduction and leave everything else. For the B&W - well B&W is an excellent option for high noise shots (but B&W does not always suit)

evelakes wrote in post #17103679
another try on the flora

https://flic.kr/p/ovzE​EZflora 2 by Evelakes67, on Flickr

Where is the LIKE Button??!?

Immaculens wrote in post #17103904
I'd suggest cropping much of the top and some of the bottom for a pano effect look? I like the shot, but you could always darken the lower closer detail so attention is not drawn to it

Took what you said in and tried my best - also tried to remove the umbrella using only LR4 with the clone/heal

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Paul Iddon wrote in post #17103134
Liking the focus on #1 Gus - very well taken that one.

And thanks for the comp.

Paul.

Thanks Paul, it took several shots to get the angle and the focus just right, glad you like it.

Cheers
Gus

hokiealumnus wrote in post #17103148
I actually really like #2. "Abstract" macro like that really appeals to me.

Thanks Jeremy, I was actually shooting a small flower to the right a little, but afterwards, noticed something was poking in to the frame and catching the light and was drawing my eye more than the main subject .. So, cropped and made it the main subject instead, I like it too, so a happy little accident that opens the mind to new things

Cheers
Gus

Guys, how do you check the EXIF data on an iPad?

madasax wrote in post #17104076
Took what you said in and tried my best - also tried to remove the umbrella using only LR4 with the clone/heal

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/ovMH​YQ IMG_4706-2 by madasax12, on Flickr

Yes I envisioned something similar but keeping more of the bottom

Lbsimon wrote in post #17104123
Guys, how do you check the EXIF data on an iPad?

I can see my EXIF using Photogene on my iPad but anything else I am unable to see it.