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NikNikon
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Registered: June 2004
Location: Midwest/USA
Posts: 1,635
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Fri September 2, 2005 3:16am
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Hi Chris, your truck images look decent but I'm surprised this shot made a cover when Toby's face is out of focus. The composition & lighting are good but I'd want the face to be the focal point. In instances like this I'd AF on the face then recompose the shot. No disrespect, just my 2 cents.
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http://www.nixpixphoto.com/
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CanonChris
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Registered: August 2005
Location: SoCal
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Fri September 2, 2005 6:20am
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I agree 100%. Unfortunately at the time all I had was a Sony Cybershot F707 which didn't do great under low light situations, especially when the subject was moving. This was one of the better shots and, as you can see, was only used on the cover as a thumbnail. There was a larger version of it printed for the feature inside, however.
I do appreciate your feedback, so thank you. I now have a Canon 350D which would probably have the same problem with the lens I have now--looks like I'll have to invest in a really good fast lens in order to pull of shots like these in the future.
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NikNikon
photoshopgrapher
Registered: June 2004
Location: Midwest/USA
Posts: 1,635
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Fri September 2, 2005 6:48am
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This image does work great for a thumb. I'm sure the Canon will get you the results you need. I could really use a faster lens as well, I have been getting decent results at concerts with what I have and shooting at a high ISO. Good luck and keep posting.
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http://www.nixpixphoto.com/
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jpreston
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Registered: December 2004
Location: Marysville, Ohio
Posts: 672
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Fri September 2, 2005 7:07am
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Chris,
I don't have one (yet), but I've read a lot of good things about the Canon 85mm 1.8 lens. It's not "L" series but it's supposed to be very sharp and ideal for low light situations. I do have the el cheapo Canon 50mm 1.8 and althought made of plastic it produces some great results especially at around $80.00.
Later,
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Jeff Preston
www.classicedgephoto.com
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
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CanonChris
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Registered: August 2005
Location: SoCal
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Fri September 2, 2005 8:13am
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Jeff, thanks for the advice... (I need it!) I'll check out that 85mm but if it's too pricey I may go for that 50mm.
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jpreston
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Registered: December 2004
Location: Marysville, Ohio
Posts: 672
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Fri September 2, 2005 8:21am
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I think you can find one for about $350.00 new.
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Jeff Preston
www.classicedgephoto.com
"A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you have." Thomas Jefferson
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gparr
Does shooting RAW hurt?
Registered: December 2003
Location: Chicago area
Posts: 2,792
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Fri September 2, 2005 11:14am
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CanonChris,
Everyone should own the 50mm 1.8. At $80 it's a steal for a tack sharp lens. Might have to look into that 85 myself.
Gary
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Gary L. Parr
http://www.gparr.com
gparr@gparr.com
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CanonChris
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Registered: August 2005
Location: SoCal
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CanonChris
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Registered: August 2005
Location: SoCal
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Fri September 9, 2005 2:59pm
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Got the 50mm f/1.8 today and tested it out a bit... here's some of my test shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sourmash/sets/917552/
I'm impressed with the quality of the photos, but wish there was a zoom. I also am reserving final judgement until I'm able to take some indoor photos of a party, concert, stage show, etc.
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