My Photography Six

Canon EOS 5Ds photos. part4

2015-06-24T22:58:00.003+08:00

"HDR Mode" is very useful if you like to take a photo against sun or scenery with clouded sky.
My camera, EOS 50D doesn't have this HDR function, so I have been all the time fiddle with shutter speed and focus point to take a photo of sky.
However, I believe this HDR mode will easily let you take photo which includes clouds.

This is fantastic to control dynamic range as up to plus minus three.

Canon EOS 5Ds photos. part3

2015-06-22T22:06:00.001+08:00

This post is also captures of 5Ds's menu.

This part is not different from 50D's.

Picture Style menu is one of reasons I wanted to check because you need to open each "Style" to the level of contrast or other control in EOS 50D.

I didn't pay attention till I see this section, 5Ds's has huge improvements on this section. As you can see when you see each "Style", you are able to check the details of each "Style".

1st page.

2nd page.

This is High ISO speed NR menu.

As you see. Sorry I didn't understand this part.

It looks technical matters.

Canon EOS 5Ds photos. part2

2015-06-22T01:16:00.000+08:00

I will keep posting photos of EOS 5Ds's menu.

I saw 5Ds R next to 5Ds but didn't have enough time to take photos so forgive me the inconvenience if you look for 5Ds R.

This part allows you to modify ISO speed settings. This is useful while you take cloudy or the sunset period because you don't need to worry about level of noise on images much.

In addition, 5D mark III can be controlled between 100 - 25600, which can be extended to 102400.

5Ds is 100 - 6400, and extended to 12800.

Auto Lighting Optimizer.

White balance

I usually choose AWB as auto white balance but I use SUN, second form the right because the collor is very natural. If I can not decide what color I wand exactly, then I will choose RAW first, and let me have a control of white balance.

This part is about manual control of white balance.

Canon EOS 5Ds photos.

2015-06-18T01:04:00.002+08:00

Last Friday evening, I had a chance to visit the CANON Nagoya to have a look Canon EOS 5Ds, which is far better camera than 50D currently I use.

I have spent some times to take photo of EOS 5Ds at the CANON Nagoya, so I would like to share some with you.

These photo I have taken may be different from actual 5Ds which will be sold on the market in your area.

Canon EOS 5Ds with 16-35mm L.

This is the control dial on the left shoulder on 5Ds.

The LCD panel is located on left shoulder on EOS 5Ds.

These buttons above of the LCD, little bit tighter than my 50

D's buttons to press. each.

Let's choose English view on 5Ds. I know this is one of major problems, if non- English speakers wish to buy EOS digital camera in Japan because they will be forced to use English language menu.

To begin with the first menu trees. You may be familiar to use this menu so you can change to RAW photography image quality.

This view is the details of Image quality menu.

This is one of my favorites functions which arrows you to contoroll exposure From -3 to +3. This is fantastic.

This is the details view of Exposure comp./AEB setting.

I will post more photos later today.

An adapter is for Canon EOS EF lenses attached to Nikon1 body

2015-04-19T22:30:00.003+08:00

I have had an ordinary photography life taking landscape with Canon EOS 50D since I bought it.

I am happy with the quality of Canon image, however, I found an adapter which allows Canon lenses attached to Nikon1 body.

You may or may not know Nikon1 camera system is one of kinds, which doesn't have a mirror on itself so it basically uses contrast focusing system. It works fine for my use. It has a great time-laps functionality so I can take time-laps photo very easy.

Anyway, I hope I can introduce the adapter with my Canon lenses and Nikon1 body.

To be continued.

Canon EOS 70D C.Fn II :Autofocus Part 2/2

2013-07-21T23:22:00.003+08:00

This is the Part 2 of Canon EOS 70D C.Fn II :Autofocus.
Part 1 is here.

[AF area selection method]

[Orientation linked AF point]

[Manul AF pt. selec. pattern]

[AF point display during focus]

[VF display illumination]

This is the one I was looking for, which is [AF Microadjustment]

This time I pressed [2.Adjust by lens] ten to see what it looks like.
This function is dramatically different form its function of EOS 50D. We are able to microadjust on both side, Wide and Tele. :)

This is an extra information, [C.Fn III: Operation/Others] [Custom Controls]

Photos in this post were used Canon IXUS 115 HS.

C.Fn II :Autofocus Part 1/2

2013-07-21T23:01:00.000+08:00

I like to update some more photos for my first touch to EOS 70D.

This EOS 70D's LCD panel is identical to EOS 60D.

Next following photos are that my reason to visit to Canon show room in Nagoya, Japan.

You may probably know micro adjustment feature has been implemented in EOS 70D.

As you know, EOS 70D hasn't been released on market, yet. So this is a piece of mind, camera firmware is;

Camera Ver.1.0.4

Lens Ver.1.5.0

note; this EOS 70D has set an EF-S 18mm-135mm IS STM at the time of I too this photo.

I pressed the MENU button, then chose C.Fn II :Autofocus then...was looking for micro adjustment section.

First section I have found [Tracking sensitivity].

[Accel./decel. tracking]

[AI Servo 1st image priority]

[AI Servo 2nd image priority]

[AF-assist beam firing] which is I often use when a target is close enough for this function. I have found this actually helps a lot to focus.

[Lens drive when AF impossible]

[Select AF area selec. mode]

Photos in this post were used Canon IXUS 115 HS.

Review - EOS 70D looks like 60D

2013-07-03T20:42:00.003+08:00

This afternoon I visited Canon's showroom in Nagoya, and had a look Canon EOS 70D.

My first impression are that
looks like EOS 60D see the picture below.

when I handled EOS 70D, it feels like EOS 60D.
The mode dial of 70D is identical to 60D. When you change a mode, the centrally located button needs to be pressed. See another picture for close look.

Another similar things from EOS 60D is the LCD monitor. I know this is a touch panel like a smart phone however, I didn't feel differences from 60D's.
I enabled Live view mode when I took this photo. I noticed touch panel mode was disabled when I tried 70D.

The main reason for my visit today was to check its Auto Focus mode and Micro Adjustment mode if they are there and what it is like. Whenever I am ready I will update some which I captured.

70D not impressed me much at this time

2013-07-03T16:15:00.000+08:00

I just wanted to share my experience which I spent some time with Canon EOS 70D today.
EOS 70D has been released yesterday 2nd July 2013 as ...
To be continued...

Why do I need GPS? then...

2012-06-02T23:30:00.000+08:00

Because time goes by slowly I am forgetting where I took photos.

Since I heard about GPS, I have been interested in locating my photos as memory with some kind of geographical location data. I always enjoy taking photos and then believed I remember where I took photos. However, when I was checking my photograph archives. More than some of photos, I could not remember where I took. This experience shout me two things.

How should I manage my photography archives
How do I enjoy remembering where and when I took photos

I have been thinking about above since I started managing my photographs.

When I first time thought about tagging GPS information on to photographs was when I was thinking to upgrade my Fujifilm S6000 to Digital SLR.

Till then I was using Panoramio to manually geo-tagging my photograph. It was fun but it requires lots of effort and time.

I almost I was getting Nikon D90 because a GPS module is available for it.
It is Nikon GP-1 GPS unit. This looks like this. GP-1 Specs is on Nikon USA. It was very tempting for me. It just requires to plug into a Nikon D-SLR. In short, I get a Canon even though I have had a New FM2 and 50mm F/1.4.

I was careless at the time of made the decision. My friends and his gears were more that geo-tagging. I thought I can remember where I took photos. I have been waiting for a GPS module from Canon.

Year 2012 at last, Canon release GPS modules for Some of Digital SLRs. Canon didn't include my Canon EOS 50D. This was released September 2009, over 3 years from the day I purchased 50D. I actually wrote an email if there is any chance for 50D becomes compatible models. Canon's answer was No at April 2012.

I started thinking again how I can geo-tagging my photograph. I thought about getting a new camera, however, I find another solution for me without extra expense. This was using an android phone and Bluetooth GPS module.

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue - 5

2011-08-22T18:51:00.000+08:00

I would like to say this.
My shutter button issue has been fixed perfectly. Since the fix has been done I haven't experimented any shutter issue.

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue - 4

2011-07-01T01:07:00.000+08:00

It was about two weeks ago, my EOS 50D came back from Canon Repair Centre from Sydney.

I tested several shots with Canon EF 50mm F1.8, and confirmed the shutter button issue has been fixed. To be honest, a few days from the return, I was worry about if the issue could be recurred. However, now I don't need to worry about if I miss my chance or not.

When I look the rubber cover of 50D hand grip, it seems to be cleaner than before. I should say white things are in the rubber cover. I no longer see them. It is looked like it was replaced. This is a good sign for me because when I had my 50D had repair first time, it was looked like hasn't been touched.

This feeling makes me doing this.
I used a program to check the shutter counter before and after the second repair as Canon's word "rework".

This is before the rework;

Then, next one is after the rework;

According to software, EOSInfo (http://astrojargon.net/), 22349 - 22151 = 198 shot was done as checking the shutter issue and confirm the shutter issue has been fixed. Thank you EOSInfo and Canon Australia.

This repair was done under Canon's extended 3-year warranty. I wonder if I didn't purchase the extended warranty and asked same repair out of warranty. I have asked Canon Repair Centre.

Canon IXUS 115 HS

2011-06-10T00:07:00.001+08:00

While I was waiting for my camera back from repair, I have notice how I am in photography. My budget can't allow me to buy another Digital SLR so I bought Canon IXUS 115 HS. (Canon Australia page)

I was thinking to get other models like IXUS 220 HS. But IXUS 115 HS is satisfied from my needs.

Image Stabilizer (IS)
Wider lens than 35mm (35mm film equivalent)
Full HD recording - 24fps
Long exposure - maximum 15 seconds
Miniature Effect mode
Underwater housing - 3m (Reasonably priced)

I have seen many camera but under A$300 with underwater housing and Full HD movie recoring, I could not find my needs.
I bought IXUS 115 HS A$229 at JB Hi-Fi some where in Perth suburb. I'll probably order an underwater housing online. It's about A$65.

In addition, I didn't expect to use Macro mode. This is an example photo of Macro mode.
This IXUS 115 HS is quite smart, if you close to object, it is automatically changing Macro mode (showing flower icon). I think the image quality is fantastic. It was bright sunny day.

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue - 3

2011-06-09T23:34:00.000+08:00

A week later, Friday my 50D was sent to the Repair Centre again.

Following week, I have no contact or update from the Centre. I wanted to be informed from them but, I could not wait and sent a message to check the status through their repair track form on the Canon Australia website.
Same person, I talked to on the phone replied to me in email the repair is final phase.

I wish they will send it back to me soon.

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue - 2

2011-06-05T23:01:00.005+08:00

A week later, I sent my Canon EOS 50D to Canon Repair Centre in Sydney, I received my 50D. One relief was my extended warranty has covered the repair and charge me none.

As soon as I tried to take a photo, I noticed the shutter button issue wasn't fixed (was still remained).

According to the documentation, they replaced parts for shutter button but I couldn't believe because I needed to take a photo to press and hold the shutter button. I closely looked rubber parts around my grip area, and was looked very well sealed. They must have done good job.
I sent another request form and Canon Repair Centre to seek further treatment through their website at the night.

Following business day I received a reply email to ask me to send my 50D to them again. I had not choice but to send my 50D to them. I do hope Canon fix the shutter properly.

To be continued...

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue

2011-06-02T00:29:00.001+08:00

I have owned a Canon EOS 50D since December 2008, and enjoyed a photography life with 50D.

I didn't need to worry about anything about this camera as well as my Canon lens collection until I have a funny feeling on my 50D's shutter button. Autofocus works fine every time pressing a half shutter button but once every a few shots, I needed to do these;

press and hold the shutter button or
press hard the shutter button

Rarely taking a photo without frustration. I should say this is Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue. This happened May 2011. I checked my camera shots counter. it was just over 21,000 shots. 50D shutter should last 100,000 shorts (this indicates shutter unit not button).

I tested other Canon lenses manual mode. It didn't make any difference. When I use remote controller, I had no problem to take a photo. This result made me think physically the shutter button has got an issue.

Well, I didn't take time to find this shutter issue is well known (might be common problem) between Canon EOS middle ranges camera issue.
I've found YouTube explain and show us how to clean the shutter button. It is not easy to reach shutter button parts. You need to know how to assembly and reassembly camera well. Otherwise you need to send your camera to Canon service centre.

When I purchase 50D, I chose a Premierum kit was on sale Camera House in Western Australia. So luckily the kit came with Canon genuine 3 year extended warranty. Repairing my 50D was covered by the extended warranty.

I contacted to Canon Australia and check if I need to pay my freight to send my camera to them. The answer was I need to pay by myself but when Canon send camera back to me,they will pay for the freight. To me, it doesn't make sense because it still under warranty. However, I have not choice but to accept Australian rules.

I posted with registered and with insurance for my 50D. It cost about A$20 for freight and A$20 for insurance (the camera value A$1,500 which I indicate).

to be continued...

Canon EF85mm F/1.8 USM

2011-01-13T23:40:00.000+08:00

Today I'd like to talk about a new Canon lens recently.

I have been using my Canon EF85mm F/1.8 USM on 50D. It is a fantastic lens I have ever used. This is obvious because I wanted to experiment a Canon USM lens. I have owned EF-S18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 IS.

If I personally can tell my opinion both of those lenses then you might understand why EF85mm F/1.8 is a nice lens. Most people presume USM is quicker focus speed than non-USM lenses. In these case, my answer is Yes. However, EF-S18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 IS provides a quick auto focus speed at decent light circumstances. I was initially believing USM lens do much quicker auto focus but I am not convinced the speed of auto focus. If you use 'one shot' mode. At the current experience, I can not tell advantages of using the lens for moving object.

EF85mm F/1.8 USM is much quieter than EF-S 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 IS. For my use, I don't usually take photographs in a very quiet environment so I don't get a benefit from USM performance in noise factor.

It is not difficult to find purple fringe if you take a photo in a bright condition such as wave at beach. If you like to catch a wind surfer with his/her actions with splash of water, it will be very easy to find the matter. Does it sound negative? If you take this in the way, I need to let you know what I like. This is a unique attitude of EF85mm F/1.8 USM. I take this attitude positive way.

This is a very fast lens. F/1.8 will provide a nice blur at out of focus area. If you want to isolate a subject from others, the wide open aperture lets you take a nice creative photograph. In my case, I use F/1.8 when I take a flower in bunch of flowers. So I can get a beautiful background and a focused subject. but I can't make an additional story for the photograph. I think a nice photography has always a nice title and a brief comment.

I have written and thought about beneficial aspects so far, and have found I am probably not experiencing enough to talk about EF85mm F/1.8 USM. Although I am enjoying to take photos with it.

New Year's resolution

2010-12-31T22:41:00.000+08:00

I always wish a new year is better year.
I always think how I can live my life better than current, especially the end of a year.

Without knowing the future, all I can do is wishing my family life is going to be alright.

Canon EF85mm F/1.8 gives me a hope

2010-12-29T00:00:00.000+08:00

Since I received my goods from B&H PhotoVideo, I've enjoyed using my digital camera tools. Every time I track my delivery status, I was feeling that not yet but yet. I also thought I should have made the order a little earlier.

The most excited product I purchased is a Canon EF85mm F/1.8. I have read a lot of review and have believed this Canon EF85mm F/1.8 won't break my expectation. This is a fast lens and is the first USM lens for my digital camera life. What I was expecting from this EF85mm f/1.8 were smooth background blur but quick auto focus from USM. In addition, its touch of focus ring.

I initially purchased Canon EOS 50D with EF-S18-200mm IS lens. I am so happy to use this system. However, likewise other beginners, I then purchased a Canon EF50 F/1.8 II. I have enjoyed taking photographs at indoors such as cafes and restaurants. For my memory and enthusiasm, I always take my coffee cup whenever I order a long black coffee. When I try to take photographs for actions, I always wished I had a lens built-in USM. So I thought I can capture a moment of actions with AI Servo and ISO400 and whatever shutter speed pops up on Av mode settings.

I haven't had a chance to take action photographs yet. I am hoping I will come across such a situation.