My blog posts are often inspired by those around me. So I'm hoping a fellow photographer friend reads this and thinks about what I am saying in this post. It's very tempting to want to upgrade (or at least many consider it that way) from an APS-C sensor to a FULL frame sensor. And I…
Read moreProfoto B2 Kit Lighting Setup With Canon 5D Mark III And 24-105mm Lens Set At F/4
I love my Profoto B2 Kit. However, it may not be in the budget for many reading this post. That's why I'll start by saying that you can still do this lighting setup with two speedlites or two inexpensive studio strobes. So don't think you have to buy the B2 kit today. The B2 kit is…
Read moreAPS-C vs. Full Frame Sensor – What’s The Best One To Have? Why Argue About It?
There is a lot of confusing information on the internet about APS-C sensors (also called crop sensors) and Full Frame sensors (called that for being the size of a 35mm negative from the old days of film). What's correct and what's incorrect? Who really cares? My thoughts are "Why Argue About It?" and "Why Create…
Read moreCanon XC10 4K Professional Camcorder – Coming June 2015
Image From Canon Rumors Article - Read More Here I enjoy shooting video with my Canon 5D Mark III. However, I don't like the restrictions of manual focus, the limited recording length of just under 30 minutes before it starts another file, the way the camera gets hot after long use and the problem with…
Read more1600 ISO Canon 70D vs. Canon 5D Mark III – Both With Canon 70-200mm f/2.8
1600 ISO Canon 70D vs. 5D Mark III Noise Test I have been shooting with the Canon 5D Mark III professionally for some time now, but I must confess that I am very impressed with the Canon 70D. The image above is a side-by-side comparison at 1600 ISO using the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 lens on…
Read moreUsing The Canon 70D DSLR As A Backup, As An On The Go Camera And For Video
Image from Canon USA Although I own (2) Canon 5D Mark III's that I shoot with professionally, I just bought a Canon 70D with the 18mm-135mm IS STM lens. The thought of purchasing a 3rd camera body came to me after realizing that I may have to send one of my 5D Mark III's back to…
Read moreCanon 5D Mark III – Now Is The Time To Buy One New And SAVE BIG – Just $2,499
The above image is of one of my Canon 5D Mark III's that I took with my Mamiya 645 film camera outside with the camera sitting on my car. The Canon 5D Mark III was first released in 2012. It is an amazing full frame PRO DSLR that is used by numerous pro photographers around…
Read moreOn Location Commercial Photography Tip: Using Fill Flash To Overcome Shadow
The image on the left has no edits and no flash. The image on the right has "VERY MINOR" edits and fill flash. Images from CanonUSA.com The images above are from a multi-location full day commercial photoshoot in North Carolina. The images are 2 of 1,400+ images taken that day. In this particular situation,…
Read moreCanon 5Ds and 5Dsr or Canon 5D Mark IV – I’m Waiting On The Mark IV And You?
The Canon 5Ds, 5Dsr & 5D Mark IV Are Just 3 Of The Canon Releases In 2015 - I Have My Eyes On The Mark IV The Canon 5Ds and 5Dsr will be on pre-order soon for $3,699 (body only) and $3,899 (body only) respectively. However, these cameras seem to be more about the 50.6…
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