ViewFinder Photography Forum

General discussion - our photography living room. Talk about aesthetics, philosophy, share your photos - get inspired by your peers! Moderated by another view and walterick.
ViewFinder Forum Guidelines >>
Introduce Yourself! >>
PhotographREVIEW.com Gatherings and Photo Field Trips >>
Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    A loooong way from 1000! Cowgirl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    292

    1st shots with 5D

    I got my 5D yesterday and it looks great!

    I love the bright viewfinder, large LCD screen, larger photos, full frame, & spot metering. And it feels pretty solid. It reminds me of my beloved EOS3 in a way. Although I still have my EOS3 (aka black beauty), it doesn't get much use anymore.

    Today was its first job - a High School Senior portrait out in the country.

    5D, 24-70 F2.8, 580 fill (only at times), and reflector.

    I am very happy with the image quality so far. Now I just need to give my new 5D a name. Yes, I name all of my cameras.

    By the way... I really like this guys eyes...


    Kathy
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails 1st shots with 5D-jd.jpg  

  2. #2
    A loooong way from 1000! Cowgirl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    292

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    Just one more.


    Kathy
    Attached Images Attached Images  

  3. #3
    Erstwhile Vagabond armed with camera Lionheart's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    California
    Posts
    1,110

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    yeah...I've been thinking about the 5D, but I'm thinking about the 1Ds as well for a full frame DSLR. I really miss the brighter viewfinder of the film SLRs. Nice portraits. Really captures that withdrawn tough dude 'tude :-)
    Seek the Son and the shadows fall behind you.

    slowly inching to 2000

    Mac's Rule, Windblows drools
    Friends don't let Friends use WindBlows XPee
    <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/schrackman/clover.jpg">Lionheart O'Canon Feel Free to Help

  4. #4
    is back jar_e's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Calgary, Alberta
    Posts
    3,264

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    Great shots Kathy. Glad to see the new gear went well without and major problems! Your shots definately bring through the tough "jock" type feel!

    Well done.

  5. #5
    Captain of the Ship Photo-John's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2001
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Posts
    15,422

    Viewfinder

    Tough guy doesn't know how to smile?

    Glad you like the new camera. The bright viewfinder is the most immediately noticeable difference with that camera, isn't it? We quickly lose track of how small the usual digital SLR viewfinder is. And then you try the 5D and the viewfinder feels sooooo good.

    Please post a review after you've shot a few jobs with it.
    Photo-John

    Your reviews are the foundation of this site - Write A Review!

  6. #6
    Erstwhile Vagabond armed with camera Lionheart's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    California
    Posts
    1,110

    Re: Viewfinder

    Quote Originally Posted by Photo-John
    Tough guy doesn't know how to smile?

    .
    I'll bet this guy could use orthodontic treatment. Might be why he isn't smiling. I see a lot of kids who don't smile because their smile is unattractive.
    Seek the Son and the shadows fall behind you.

    slowly inching to 2000

    Mac's Rule, Windblows drools
    Friends don't let Friends use WindBlows XPee
    <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/schrackman/clover.jpg">Lionheart O'Canon Feel Free to Help

  7. #7
    A loooong way from 1000! Cowgirl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    292

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    ha, ha!

    Actually he has braces. I have a few shots of him smiling but I just didn't post them. Actually he has a pretty good smile - but he wanted the tough dude look. I think I got that!

    Tomorrow my 5D will capture its first wedding, 20D, and 10D will be backups. Soon my 20D will be going in to Canon. After it is cleaned and repaired, I might sell both my 20D and 10D for another newer body.

    Today UPS guy delivered my 85 1.8 lens - OH BABY! My UPS guy is awesome! I wasn't there to sign and he called my cell to authorize leaving the package anyway.

    I can't wait to shoot more natural light photos with that! fun, fun.


    Kathy

  8. #8
    Liz
    Liz is offline
    Moderator Emeritus Liz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    5,982

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    Congratulations Kathy! 5D! Great camera. Nice shots too.

    I'm really happy for you. I can't help but reflect back a couple of years! Remember - you weren't too sure about digital. I recall trying to "sell" you on the Digital Rebel 300D. ;)

    You've come a long way Baby!

    Congratulations on the 85mm/f1.8. That's an excellent low light lens.

    Liz

  9. #9
    Pentax Forum Moderator
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Platteville, WI, United States
    Posts
    2,043

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    Congrats on the new camera Kathy. Kim and I are getting used to our new Pentax's..And like you, we're waiting on additional lenses. Sitting on pins and needles waiting...hehe...We'll be looking forward to more pics from that 5D...
    Ken
    Ken


    Click these links for the K5 Review Page and the K7 Review Page
    Remember, Reviews help keep our site free!!!

    Your reviews are the foundation of this site - Write A Review!

    The K-Teams Updated Logo CLICK HERE to add a link. Many thanx go to Axle for his hard work.


    Nikon Samurai #20

  10. #10
    Erstwhile Vagabond armed with camera Lionheart's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    California
    Posts
    1,110

    Re: 1st shots with 5D

    Aha! I suffer from foot in mouth disease yet again-aarrr-holy embarassment city. I guess he would look better without a smile shot if he's wearing hardware. However, I'm working on a poster for the practice-a group shot of 4 boys and 4 girls in glorious metal lined smiles to promote orthodontics in the practice, as well as a poster with our adult patients to promote that braces aren't just for kids. :-)
    Seek the Son and the shadows fall behind you.

    slowly inching to 2000

    Mac's Rule, Windblows drools
    Friends don't let Friends use WindBlows XPee
    <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/schrackman/clover.jpg">Lionheart O'Canon Feel Free to Help

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •