5D, 24-105L, vertical grip on it's way...

[Koing]

First forey in to the world of DSLR's and I've held out very well

I remember the 10D for £600 2nd hand back in 2005 when my buddy was telling me to 'get it'.

I got a sweet deal so got in on it. It'll be fun playing with it and seeing what shots I get. I've avoided so far, due to costs and that I'm not particularly serious and I just want to play with it. I can sell it on ebay for a profit also if I decide that I'm not using it much.

What I really wanted was a D700 (2x the cost)/ 1D Mk IIn (extra £400) but with some video capabilities, that used Canon lenses.

So any 5D shooters and any advice?

I'm pretty excited to see how the 5D does in a fast shots when people are weightlifting and cars on a track day.

Koing

 

[xchangx]

Interesting choice as an intro to DSLR's. Do you have experience in film?

Off hand, you may have some issues with the weightlifting as the 24-105L is f4 and I'm assuming most weightlifting is done indoors. Get a flash, it'll help you out indoors.

I'm not sure how well 104mm will do on a race track. You may want to find something in the 300mm area. Crop camera would have been better as you get an "extra" 60% reach.

Either way, you'll enjoy that camera. I hve a friend that has the 5d as well as the 5dmk2.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: xchangx
Interesting choice as an intro to DSLR's. Do you have experience in film?

Off hand, you may have some issues with the weightlifting as the 24-105L is f4 and I'm assuming most weightlifting is done indoors. Get a flash, it'll help you out indoors.

I'm not sure how well 104mm will do on a race track. You may want to find something in the 300mm area. Crop camera would have been better as you get an "extra" 60% reach.

Either way, you'll enjoy that camera. I hve a friend that has the 5d as well as the 5dmk2.

The price was good and I wanted FF. I have some experience with film (not much ) but the price was good and if I don't take to it I can always sell at a profit.

Yeah it's indoors but most are somewhat well lit but it'll be interesting to see how it fairs. I can always up the ISO.

The 105 will definately be short but I'm starting out and the track stuff isn't serious. Just a hobby I plan on doing e very 5-6 weeks in my car. Not sure if the autofocus is even fast enough to track cars coming at you at about 60-110mph.

The 5DmkII looks good with the video function but it doesn't autofocus well for videos and the sounds gimped.

I'm still holding out for the Red Scarlet to see how that fairs.

Koing

 

[996GT2]

The 5D's AF is fast enough for moving vehicles...it's only when you get to stuff like tiny, fast-moving birds that you really start to need a 1D series camera. However, the 5D's 3 FPS continuous shooting is slow compared to its cropped-sensor sibling, the EOS xxD series (the 40D and 50D both are capable of 6.3 FPS).

The next lens you should consider gettingis a 70-200mm f/4L or f/2.8L. Those 2 lenses are great for panning shots of cars from a distance.

 

[jpeyton]

Congrats, that's a formidable combo. Bob Atkins just did a review of the 5D2 and said that if you're not printing very large (past 30"x20") or regularly use ISOs higher than 3200, the difference between it and the original is minimal.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: 996GT2
The 5D's AF is fast enough for moving vehicles...it's only when you get to stuff like tiny, fast-moving birds that you really start to need a 1D series camera. However, the 5D's 3 FPS continuous shooting is slow compared to its cropped-sensor sibling, the EOS xxD series (the 40D and 50D both are capable of 6.3 FPS).

The next lens you should consider gettingis a 70-200mm f/4L or f/2.8L. Those 2 lenses are great for panning shots of cars from a distance.

I wont be shooting birds of that kind

My mate has a 70-200L 2.8 is that I am borrowing i shot with it on a beach with his 400D, and it was a pleasure.

I won't be printing huge and anything over 8mp is fine for me but if I had more I wouldn't complain. It isnt a priority for me.

Koing

 

[xchangx]

Isn't it nice to have friends that let you borrow equipment?

I've borrowed a friend's 120-300 2.8 and just traded him back for his 70-200 2.8

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: xchangx
Isn't it nice to have friends that let you borrow equipment?

I've borrowed a friend's 120-300 2.8 and just traded him back for his 70-200 2.8

Indeed mate! I have no issues lending him my 5D if he wants it.

The 70-200 2.8 L is is at least £1.1k off ebay and not worth it until I get more serious.

Koing

 

[angry hampster]

Congrats on the purchase! I've been using a 5D+grip for the last year and absolutely love it. The 5D is still a very good camera.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
Congrats on the purchase! I've been using a 5D+grip for the last year and absolutely love it. The 5D is still a very good camera.

Did you take 'the race' pics with your 5D?

The grip is a nice option and it was with the package my mates bro in law was selling me. I wouldnt' have gone for it actually, but it was thrown in and I can't complain.

Koing

 

[angry hampster]

Nope I shot those with a 1DmkIIn from the office. I would've preferred to use my 5D though, and will use it next time I go back there. I prefer its high ISO performance to the mkIIn.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
Nope I shot those with a 1DmkIIn from the office. I would've preferred to use my 5D though, and will use it next time I go back there. I prefer its high ISO performance to the mkIIn.

Yeah?

How do you find the 5D for action shots like diving/ fast on a track? Or a person hitting a Tennis ball? I'll be using it for olympic style weigihtlifting pics. I was torn between a mkIIn but it's £300-400 more and not within budget really.

Koing

 

[angry hampster]

It's fine for shooting slower sports and sports where you can plan your shots. Diving and tennis are good examples of this. Baseball, basketball, and football get a bit tough with it just because the shutter isn't as responsive as the 1-series. It'll be plenty for weightlifting though.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
It's fine for shooting slower sports and sports where you can plan your shots. Diving and tennis are good examples of this. Baseball, basketball, and football get a bit tough with it just because the shutter isn't as responsive as the 1-series. It'll be plenty for weightlifting though.

sweet! I know exactly when to take my pigs for weightlifting. Have you done any?

Koing

 

[angry hampster]

Never shot any competitions, but have taken photos during team weightlifting sessions for football and basketball teams.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
Never shot any competitions, but have taken photos during team weightlifting sessions for football and basketball teams.

Aight.

Do you mind digging some out if you have the time? I'd like to see what someone else could do with the same camera, cheers!

Koing