[Chris@RegencyPB]

Thanks guys! Also Trum_15 those hockey shots look great! Congrats on the new lens purchase!

I am upgrading here aswell, look like I will have a brand new 5D Mk ii and a new 16-35 before next week is over

[Nobben #44]

You're gonna jump ship?
And just beware, the autofocus on the mk II is horrible.

I would highly recommend a D700 instead. unless you're planning on video of course, then the 5D is the way to go.

[Chris@RegencyPB]

I have been looking for a D700 for months but the ones I have found have an enormous amount of actuations I rented the d600 and didn't like it at all and the d800 is a bit overkill for me. I also like the fact that the 5d mk ii is brand new with warranty. Also all the local photographers shoot canon so I have used quite a few mk ii's and didn't see any issues with the autofocus.

[Nobben #44]

Chris@RegencyPB, on 17 January 2013 - 02:57 PM, said:

I have been looking for a D700 for months but the ones I have found have an enormous amount of actuations I rented the d600 and didn't like it at all and the d800 is a bit overkill for me. I also like the fact that the 5d mk ii is brand new with warranty. Also all the local photographers shoot canon so I have used quite a few mk ii's and didn't see any issues with the autofocus.

My D7000 was more accurate and faster when it had a broken autofocus engine. It is a known thing with the MKII. Other than that it's still a kickass camera, and unless you shoot a lot of street shooting or sports you won't really notice it. Gonna get some L glass for it or still do third party?

[Chris@RegencyPB]

Definitely L glass, I will get the 16-35 for wide and most likely the 50 1.2 for portraits to start off with.

[Chris@RegencyPB]

Also I don't do too much sports or street shooting so I guess that's why I didn't notice it. Other than portraits my camera is usually on my tripod haha

[Nobben #44]

Chris@RegencyPB, on 17 January 2013 - 03:22 PM, said:

Definitely L glass, I will get the 16-35 for wide and most likely the 50 1.2 for portraits to start off with.

I'd get an 85mm f/1.4 instead, the 50mm F/1.2 is incredibly soft and expensive. And remember you got a full frame camera, so 50's aren't 75's anymore. 50mm is great for everything, but 85's are better for portraits.
And seems like the 5D MK.II is right up your alley.

[Blade of grass]

Nobben #44, on 16 January 2013 - 04:04 PM, said:

I'm gonna get a D800. Selling my D3 and D7000 to get one of those.
Never use the 9fps on my D3 so why not get a D800.

DAMN! The D800 looks and feels solid, I used it a bit at the Nikon booth, and its very nice.

[Nobben #44]

Used it around the shop with an 24-120 f/4 VR. One can say I fell in love.

[Chris@RegencyPB]

Nobben #44, on 18 January 2013 - 07:13 AM, said:

Chris@RegencyPB, on 17 January 2013 - 03:22 PM, said:

Definitely L glass, I will get the 16-35 for wide and most likely the 50 1.2 for portraits to start off with.

I'd get an 85mm f/1.4 instead, the 50mm F/1.2 is incredibly soft and expensive. And remember you got a full frame camera, so 50's aren't 75's anymore. 50mm is great for everything, but 85's are better for portraits.
And seems like the 5D MK.II is right up your alley.

Unfortunately Canon only makes an 85 1.2 and an 85 1.8, They dont make a 1.4

This post has been edited by Chris@RegencyPB: 18 January 2013 - 02:35 PM

[Nobben #44]

Chris@RegencyPB, on 18 January 2013 - 02:35 PM, said:

Nobben #44, on 18 January 2013 - 07:13 AM, said:

Chris@RegencyPB, on 17 January 2013 - 03:22 PM, said:

Definitely L glass, I will get the 16-35 for wide and most likely the 50 1.2 for portraits to start off with.

I'd get an 85mm f/1.4 instead, the 50mm F/1.2 is incredibly soft and expensive. And remember you got a full frame camera, so 50's aren't 75's anymore. 50mm is great for everything, but 85's are better for portraits.
And seems like the 5D MK.II is right up your alley.

Unfortunately Canon only makes an 85 1.2 and an 85 1.8, They dont make a 1.4

Then get a Zeiss lens.
They're insane for portraits. Great contrasts and insane build quality, but no auto focus.
I'm gonna get an 85 f/1.4 from Zeiss one day.

[Chris@RegencyPB]

Hmm, I know my friend mike swears by his. Maybe once I get the mk ii I will borrow it off him to see if I like it

[Nobben #44]

Thay are really something for portraits.

[Chris@RegencyPB]

After 8 straight days of cloudy,rainy,foggy and gloomy days, I was sure glad to see some clear skies last night. Spent a few hours under the stars and here is the shot I came back with




Big Dipper- Cape May, NJ 1/18/13 by Cbakley, on Flickr

This post has been edited by Chris@RegencyPB: 21 February 2013 - 06:14 PM

[Blade of grass]

UGH, why do posts keep disappearing, then re-appearing making me feel like I'm going crazy??

[Nobben #44]

You're just crazy.

[Blade of grass]

fine, I'll accept that I'm going senile at age 14.

[Nobben #44]

Holy shitstickle! You're 14?
Always I thought you were older.

[Blade of grass]

Nobben #44, on 20 January 2013 - 01:26 PM, said:

Holy shitstickle! You're 14?
Always I thought you were older.

LOL, I know, most people think I am older because I speak (fine, type) quiet well and am mature. How old did you think I was?

[Blade of grass]

Oh, and I found out that the mobile site isn't updating on my iPhone, causing me to no't see new posts.