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Sep 04, 2012 23:58 |  #1

First time testing my 5DM3 in anything with a somewhat challenging AF

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Sep 05, 2012 05:57 |  #2

I think you can be very happy with that. I was surprised at how many more keepers I get with the new AF system on the 5D3.


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Sep 05, 2012 06:14 |  #3

nice Wipe Out Series


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Sep 05, 2012 17:08 |  #4

Go to surfing magazine websites or the magazines to see how to "pose" the surfers. Generally, unless a surfer is getting barreled, you want him on a rail. If those words I just wrote don't make sense, start reading Surfer or Surfing Magazine (or Transworld Surf) to learn.

And if you really want to get good at surf photography, become a surfer.


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Sep 05, 2012 17:17 |  #5

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Go to surfing magazine websites or the magazines to see how to "pose" the surfers. Generally, unless a surfer is getting barreled, you want him on a rail. If those words I just wrote don't make sense,

Nope, not a single clue


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Sep 05, 2012 17:21 |  #6

nice shots. what was your keeper rate based on focus/out of focus?




  
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Sep 05, 2012 17:25 |  #7

perfarny wrote in post #14952203 (external link)
nice shots. what was your keeper rate based on focus/out of focus?

the keeper rate was close to a 100%. it was very easy, with 5DM3 and 70-200 F/2.8 IS II. Well it is not a very difficult photography in terms of keeping it in focus - they move predictably and not very fast and I was shooting from the pier. However, the challenging factor was that I was shooting in mid day in the worst possible sun and against the sun, but 70-200 is a very good lens


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Sep 05, 2012 19:44 as a reply to  @ absolutic's post |  #8

Cant understand why you would want to highlight the 5dmk3's abilities by showing surfers kook out.:rolleyes:


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Sep 06, 2012 00:29 |  #9

where were you shooting from? this is a different perspective than i've seen




  
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Sep 06, 2012 00:43 |  #10

I was shooting from the pier, pretty basic....

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Sep 06, 2012 10:03 |  #11

Where are the faces???


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Sep 06, 2012 10:19 |  #12

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Where are the faces???

Sorry!!!! I was just out enjoying a date with my lovely wife and after I took few shots she became bored and impatient, and I did not want to have her wait. I am sure if I had more time to take pictures, I would have given you faces! Next time!!!!!


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Sep 07, 2012 21:15 |  #13

Very nice!

Do you ever take any photographs of the bikini clad beach goers watching the surfing action? Would be nice to see some photos of the "audience" as well as the participants.


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Sep 07, 2012 21:19 |  #14

Here was the Lifeguard looking intensely ....

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Sep 07, 2012 22:31 |  #15

That's a nice start...


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