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This is the only trip (for work) 5d2 2470 f2.8
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1st and last trip with zoom. The rest all with prime. I find myself not 'zooming' most of the time when i shoot.
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1st and last trip with zoom. The rest all with prime. I find myself not 'zooming' most of the time when i shoot.
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used to own this but sold it fairly quickly and got a 50mm f/1.2L instead. To me the 50L is more versatile, can be used as walkaround lens and portrait. 85L and 135L has pretty limited use as a portrait lens for headshots...chriscentro wrote:Does anyone have a Canon 135mm f2 lens?
I'm so smitten by the bokeh and keep thinking to get a Canon full frame cam and the 135mm...aiya just dreaming only, difficult to realise.
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Yup, have to agreed, the 50L brokeh is just awesome.yrh0413 wrote:used to own this but sold it fairly quickly and got a 50mm f/1.2L instead. To me the 50L is more versatile, can be used as walkaround lens and portrait. 85L and 135L has pretty limited use as a portrait lens for headshots...chriscentro wrote:Does anyone have a Canon 135mm f2 lens?
I'm so smitten by the bokeh and keep thinking to get a Canon full frame cam and the 135mm...aiya just dreaming only, difficult to realise.
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Yes agreed that the 50mm is more versatile and the 35mm f1.4 is great for environmental portraits. The 135 is a specialised lens with great bokeh too.
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I have some doubt for night photography.
When you are using Manual Mode for Night Photography; do you chose Auto or Manual focus on the lens?
I have some doubt for night photography.
When you are using Manual Mode for Night Photography; do you chose Auto or Manual focus on the lens?
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Manual mode means you choose the ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Using AF or MF does not really co-relate to using manual mode.Wade wrote:@chriscentro
I have some doubt for night photography.
When you are using Manual Mode for Night Photography; do you chose Auto or Manual focus on the lens?
I use MF when I think the cam or lens cannot focus well in the scene I'm shooting.
For the shot below, I used MF as the macro lens cannot focus fast enough as I need to precisely shoot it when all the hands strike at 12 midnight.
I pre-focus at the target area first and wait for the time to press the shutter. Let me think of other scenarios when MF is better.
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Read some information as mentioned:0
- use Manual mode with setting of ISO100, aperture at f16 or so and shutter speed as low as possible 1/30 or so is best for night shooting
- use MF and set to infinity
- use a remote or timer to release the shutter
But if we use MF, does we need to adjust the lens to focus on the scene or building?
Does infinity focus for us?
- use Manual mode with setting of ISO100, aperture at f16 or so and shutter speed as low as possible 1/30 or so is best for night shooting
- use MF and set to infinity
- use a remote or timer to release the shutter
But if we use MF, does we need to adjust the lens to focus on the scene or building?
Does infinity focus for us?
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If shooting landscape and already using very small aperture like f16 and set to MF/infinity focus, I don't think you need to specially fix your focus point on any particular part of the scene as everything should be in focus already.Wade wrote:Read some information as mentioned:0
- use Manual mode with setting of ISO100, aperture at f16 or so and shutter speed as low as possible 1/30 or so is best for night shooting
- use MF and set to infinity
- use a remote or timer to release the shutter
But if we use MF, does we need to adjust the lens to focus on the scene or building?
Does infinity focus for us?
Choose the shutter speed according to the amount of light available and the effects you want to achieve, 1/30 sec is not ideal for all situations.
Use tripod/timer/remote shutter when shooting at low shutter speed.
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What is the estimated ideal shutter speed for night shooting when shooting b4 or after dusk.chriscentro wrote:If shooting landscape and already using very small aperture like f16 and set to MF/infinity focus, I don't think you need to specially fix your focus point on any particular part of the scene as everything should be in focus already.Wade wrote:Read some information as mentioned:0
- use Manual mode with setting of ISO100, aperture at f16 or so and shutter speed as low as possible 1/30 or so is best for night shooting
- use MF and set to infinity
- use a remote or timer to release the shutter
But if we use MF, does we need to adjust the lens to focus on the scene or building?
Does infinity focus for us?
Choose the shutter speed according to the amount of light available and the effects you want to achieve, 1/30 sec is not ideal for all situations.
Use tripod/timer/remote shutter when shooting at low shutter speed.
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no answers to this question becos everyday the light is different, just try a few shutter speeds and check your LCD for the outcome and adjust accordinglyWade wrote:What is the estimated ideal shutter speed for night shooting when shooting b4 or after dusk.chriscentro wrote:
If shooting landscape and already using very small aperture like f16 and set to MF/infinity focus, I don't think you need to specially fix your focus point on any particular part of the scene as everything should be in focus already.
Choose the shutter speed according to the amount of light available and the effects you want to achieve, 1/30 sec is not ideal for all situations.
Use tripod/timer/remote shutter when shooting at low shutter speed.
Just to let you know, the light in the sky can change in a few seconds, if you missed it , have to wait for another day
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thank bro...i always ask stupid Q...chriscentro wrote:no answers to this question becos everyday the light is different, just try a few shutter speeds and check your LCD for the outcome and adjust accordinglyWade wrote:
What is the estimated ideal shutter speed for night shooting when shooting b4 or after dusk.
Just to let you know, the light in the sky can change in a few seconds, if you missed it , have to wait for another day
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No problem bro...just found one landscape photo taken in Hong KongWade wrote:thank bro...i always ask stupid Q...chriscentro wrote:
no answers to this question becos everyday the light is different, just try a few shutter speeds and check your LCD for the outcome and adjust accordingly
Just to let you know, the light in the sky can change in a few seconds, if you missed it , have to wait for another day
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nice HK shot.
i was thinking if shooting portrait with f/2.8 focus length at 24mm, can we use MF with infinity rather than AF in daylight?
i was thinking if shooting portrait with f/2.8 focus length at 24mm, can we use MF with infinity rather than AF in daylight?
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Are you trying to achieve everything in the photo to be sharp?Wade wrote:nice HK shot.
i was thinking if shooting portrait with f/2.8 focus length at 24mm, can we use MF with infinity rather than AF in daylight?
If yes, just use a small aperture and AF.
A quote from the internet:
When would I want to use infinity focus? What's its purpose?
Infinity focus is used for when shooting something that is hard to focus on especially at night or in dimly lit situations. Examples would be fireworks, a lightning storm (way off in the distance), astrophotography or distant landscapes.
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noob question.
if I on AF for Sigma 24-70mm and i adjusted to infinity and i hope i will not damage the lens.
if I on AF for Sigma 24-70mm and i adjusted to infinity and i hope i will not damage the lens.
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If your lens is this oneWade wrote:noob question.
if I on AF for Sigma 24-70mm and i adjusted to infinity and i hope i will not damage the lens.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
then can...quoted from the link
"Focusing is internal – the lens does not extend and the filter threads do not rotate during focusing. FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing is supported. Simply grab the focus ring and take control – before or after auto focusing."
But I dont know why you are so fixated on focus to infinity, I've never used it, lol.
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Yup this lens.chriscentro wrote:If your lens is this oneWade wrote:noob question.
if I on AF for Sigma 24-70mm and i adjusted to infinity and i hope i will not damage the lens.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
then can...quoted from the link
"Focusing is internal – the lens does not extend and the filter threads do not rotate during focusing. FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing is supported. Simply grab the focus ring and take control – before or after auto focusing."
But I dont know why you are so fixated on focus to infinity, I've never used it, lol.
No no, I didn't set to infinity but I accidentally move to infinity when it is on AF, so scare I might damage the lens.
Haha, it seem like a misunderstanding.
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This shot is made possible with the EM10's flip and touch screen (and tripod).
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Sunny 16 Rule (Manual mode, Focal length: 24mm, f/16.0, ISO 100 & 1/100s)
Will try some sunset & night shot tonight
Will try some sunset & night shot tonight
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Try Sunset shooting at Mount Faber; shot taken at 18:55pm with Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8.
Manual Mode, Focal length: 24mm, ISO100, 1/30s, f/16.0, OEV Direct Sunlight.
Lens is set to Manual Focus & set to infinity.
Manual Mode, Focal length: 24mm, ISO100, 1/30s, f/16.0, OEV Direct Sunlight.
Lens is set to Manual Focus & set to infinity.
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