Example 1: ISO 1000 | No noiseware and minimal processing
Example 2: ISO 6400 | I used my Soft Cross Process action
(Buzzed photographer friend makes the photo that much more interesting..)
ISO 6400 has grain.. obviously. The grain is fan.freaking.tastic though! Totally useable and a welcomed change from the 40D who’s highest ISO was 3200.
Example 3: Now for the 5D Mark II’s highest ISO 25600
Shot with the 15mm Fisheye | I cropped some dirty clothes out of the corner and fixed the white balance a little. Nothing else..I wouldn’t use it for clients but for a shapshot of my two favorite boys in my dark living room not too shabby!
While I am sure this camera offers a million reasons to love it, the ISO was certainly my biggest issue with my 40D. The color and clarity on this camera is un-freaking-real! I’m absolutely satisfied!
“Is the video feature difficult to use?”
While this is an amazing feature, it is a little hard to get used to. I am by no means a videographer (although in my spare time I like to pretend). Right now I have my video set to facial recognition which I thought was pretty darn fancy. So for the most part it gets the focus.. At the moment the only things I am recording are my children fighting over which t.v. shows to watch…. IN HD!!! Think I can list that on Pay Per View?
“Gripes?”
Only One! The battery life is crap, people! I mean it, CRAP! If you buy the camera buy an extra battery!
With only ONE measley gripe, dare I dream that Canon is making it’s comeback??
“Do you still like your lenses on a full frame?”
TOTALLY!! I might even love them MORE!! List of lenses in order of favorites..
#1 Favorite lens — 50mm 1.4 I shot a whole session with that bad boy! No more changing lenses! Whohoo!!!
#2 24-70 2.8L saaawwwet lens on a full frame! Good for all your zooming needs.
#3 The 15mm Fisheye.. It used to be my go to for beach shots on the crop sensor but now I can just shoot with the 24-70… the fisheye is just good fun on the full frame and we all need a little fun! See drunken photographer friend above as a refrence.
#4 The 70-200 2.8L Remember back in my last post I said I didn’t like this lens? Well turns out I just didn’t like it on a crop sensor. Kicks butt lens on a full frame. But still #4 on my list because it gives me wrist cramps… hehe!
What kind of bag are you Using to store that bad boy? (I didn’t actually get this question but I am sad about my bag!)
I have the Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home and I am sad to say that I might have to part with this bag.. I love my Crumpler bag but this BIG ole’ camera just isn’t liking the tight constraints of the Crumpler. I have moved the inserts in about 6 million different ways.. Bye bye crumpler.. I might have to reunite with the Jill-e Roller..
Hopefully this was more than just a ramble..
