-=5D CLASSIC admirers, assemble! (4)

Yup! Thats really really nice

Photomek wrote in post #10244324
Tree Row

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Excellent work. HAD to quote it

dFreezy wrote in post #10236811
What do you guys use as your 2nd body or backup to your 5D? I've been using a 20D alongside my 5D and am finding myself wanting to upgrade to another body that performs similar to the 5D in terms of dynamic range, ISO performance, etc. Not necessarily exactly like the 5D, but at least similar.

I know the files will inherently look different when mixing FF and crop systems, but I was unsure if something like a 40D can produce files that process close to the 5D. Ultimately the best option would be to get a 2nd 5D, but I'd rather not have to sell lenses from my current setup to fund it if I can avoid it.

I know this is a day late, but my combo is the 5D and the 1DM3 (I hear they are selling for <$2k). The images from the two bodies are very similar and the high performance of the 1D3 fits as a fantastic compliment to the strengths of the 5D. Just sayin'!

Foolish wrote in post #10243635
Ha! Thanks for what sounds like an unhelpful tip

Will it also make me want a studio? One thing at a time, please, folks!

Abbie, Jon's advice is very good. Seriously, do whatever you can to get that flash off the camera. It makes all the difference to making shots that make people with P&S cameras say "how the heck did you do that".

Strobist is a great place to start. Read the "lighting 101" tutorials. And no, you don't need a studio. It's all about on-location off-camera flash.

Congrats.

Brett wrote in post #10244857
Abbie, Jon's advice is very good. Seriously, do whatever you can to get that flash off the camera. It makes all the difference to making shots that make people with P&S cameras say "how the heck did you do that".

Strobist is a great place to start. Read the "lighting 101" tutorials. And no, you don't need a studio. It's all about on-location off-camera flash.

Congrats.

Thanks for the advice, Brett. I'm sure I'll eventually get more interested in external lighting... guess the flash is step 1. I've heard a ton of people mention this strobist website. I've bookmarked it. Yet another thing to spend hours reading about in attempt to improve

Photomek wrote in post #10244324
Tree Row

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Gorgeous

summer has arrived in minnesota. Finishing Laurens port...shes 5'10" and is a size 3...told her mom to get her to an agency. the girl is perfect for modeling.

Excellent shot, Photomek. What lens was that taken with? Care to share the basic PP method you used? The colors really pop, especially that deep blue sky.

Photomek wrote in post #10244324
Tree Row

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SWEET!!!

airfrogusmc wrote in post #10246304
SWEET!!!

Agreed. Really nice shot.

Mike, I dunno why but your "people" shots always look red to me man. Do you use the same make up artist for all the people maybe?

JayStar86 wrote in post #10246625
Mike, I dunno why but your "people" shots always look red to me man. Do you use the same make up artist for all the people maybe?

nope

but she does look red here on purpose,,ive got her warmed to about 6000. i can cool her to 5500 and make it look cooler, but my lab prints are spot on so im not messing with nothing.

umphotography wrote in post #10246643
nope

but she does look red here on purpose,,ive got her warmed to about 6000. i can cool her to 5500 and make it look cooler, but my lab prints are spot on so im not messing with nothing.

ohhhh k. I remember you saying that about your lab prints before as well I think.

Makes sense I guess.

^^^^^^^

thats 5500