Recent content by jodyflorian

Yes I can see artifacts sometimes - I could probably find a jpeg artifact (or what looks like one) in just about any photo I take with it. I'm pretty sure I read that there's no way round this. Lol as for the zoom, yes I know how to do that! .. by 1:1 i meant the pixels in the RAW or JPEG can't...

Heya, I've decided the biggest pitfall of the canon 5d is the image review / preview mechanism, and the tiny screen. (If I'm correct), it displays the Jpeg rather than the raw, which means I can't tell what's a JPEG artifact and what isn't. Also, there's no setting for 1:1 pixel display, so...

Name: Jody Area : S. London (Will consider travel to anywhere on UK Mainland) Sex : Male Age: 30 y/o Types of photography : Unusual, creative. Photography dislikes : Would like to avoid typical holiday snaps Short notice? : As long as I get the message in time! Weekends or Weekdays : Any Day or...

Hi, I've been using a Samsung 214t which in my opinion had: 1) stunning, accurate colour reproduction 2) brilliant contrast and tonal range in lowlights and highlights 3) Little change in appearance at modest viewing angles 4) Uniform picture from the center to the edges. However it...

Makes sense! thanks!

Thanks... can I ask what FF is though?

Superb... thanks! It's definitely on my list then. Just one more factor I think I want to consider! Does any one have experience with the Canon 85mm f/1.8? What it's like fully open? Thanks!

Thanks puddleduck I'll have to check it out. I must say though I was thinking something a bit more telephoto than 50mm but I'll check it out. Do you know what the barrel / pincushion distortion is like on the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ? Thanks again

Hiya, I'm looking for a full-frame lens that has the strongest bokeh without breaking the bank, while maintaining high quality - above all, very low CA and good sharpness, but as a bonus little vignetting and good contrast. I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 II which is good down to f/2.8 or so but...

Wow thanks for the amazing responses, I couldn't have asked for more! I think I understand it all a lot better now :) Prime lenses it is ... but eventually I think I'll get a zoom and I suppose in spirit of what zooms are best used for, IS and a large aperture wouldn't hurt, in for a penny in...

Hi, After having bought a Canon 5D and very pleased with it, I now need to start a lens collection! I was hoping for some advice... After going to a site which allows you to actually see and compare the image quality of various lenses...

Uh sorry - one exception - putting both polarisers together (LOL) does give a blue/purple tint to shots!! Very strange!!

Ok now I'm even more mystified! I realised that earlier I didn't actually take any photos - I was just trying them out through the viewfinder. This time taking photos, I couldn't get any of the strange hues - both filters seemed to be working as expected, not shifting the hue at all as far as I...

Thanks - ok will do. I'm not sure what white balance setting I should use - I guess I should configure it before putting on the polarisers to really see what's happening... won't take long...

Hiya, I'm quite new to polarisers - had one about 10 years ago! Getting into photography again now. I bought a couple of polarisers and they're producing effects which I'm sure aren't meant to be... correct me if I'm wrong! I thought polarisers only removed reflections - and as a side...