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I’ve Switched my Camera Gear to CanonMonday, January 10th, 2011

2010 saw me make some huge changes in my life and in my photography. I guess the only constant in life is change.

Since 2004 I had been using Nikon cameras, lenses and flashes and this year I have switched to Canon. There were 3 lenses that I really lusted for that Nikon would not or could not make. Canon has a larger selection of lenses and they have a few other advantages that I really was sold on.

These three lenses are the Canon 24mm f/1.4 LII, the Canon 50mm f/1.2 L, and the Canon 85mm f/1.2 LII. The lenses are great for photographing in low light situations such as wedding receptions. But more importantly they help me achieve a look to my photographs that is much more ethereal and artistic. I can have backgrounds melt away and my subjects just pop out of the photograph.

Canon Lenses for my wedding photography

For a while I wanted to use both Nikon and Canon, however, I found that would handicap me when I wanted to switch lenses or switch a flash. I also found that with too much gear you can often be limited by the amount of choices. In practice it could be overwhelming to photograph with 20 different lens options. And I was burdened with maintaining the cost of equipment.

I also had one Nikon lens that was a bit of a lemon and was in the repair shop at least 4 times in the past year. That really can sour the experience of Nikon. It also drives me nuts when photographing a wedding knowing that a lens has been unreliable and could break again at any minute. I can’t have that and neither can the bride and groom who are hoping I will capture the moments of their wedding, engagements and bridals.

So I now photograph exclusively Canon. I just hope Canon comes out with an update to the 5DII – one that has better autofocus.

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New Camera Lens! It’s Like ChristmasTuesday, March 9th, 2010

I have a brand new lens! I love shooting with prime lenses. Prime lenses require me to zoom with my feet a.k.a running back and forth. Their advantage is that they can have wide open apertures and can create some ethereal type photographs where I can control the focus and the blur and get all sorts of artsy.

This lens is a stepping stone to buying a Canon 85 f/1.2 lens. The price difference is huge and I only buy lenses or equipment when I have the cash to pay for it.

Canon 85mm f/1.8 Lens

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Battle of the 24mm f/1.4 lensesTuesday, February 9th, 2010

Last night Nikon announced a brand new lens – and attempted to throw a wrench in my plans to buy a Canon DSLR. Curse you Nikon!

My primary cameras are Nikon. I have about 10 lenses from Nikon and love them, however, there are a few lenses that Canon has that Nikon didn’t. So I have been saving money and looking forward to a tax return to buy a new Canon 5D Mark II and some fancy Canon glass.

One of these magic lenses is the Canon f/1.4 24mm lens. Nikon did not have an equivalent lens – until last night. But I am still leaning towards the Canon lens – they are on version 2 of their legendary lens while this is pretty much Nikon’s first real version of this 24mm lens.

Nikon vs Canon in the 24mm f/1.4 lenses

These are prime lenses – they won’t zoom in and out without moving my feet. But because they are prime lenses you get really wide open aperture – which I consider critical to create artistic and almost ethereal photographs.

The Canon lens also costs $1699 and the Nikon is starting out at $2199. And my ultimate plan is to photograph with Nikon zoom lenses and Canon prime lenses.

My plans might change – I won’t be buying the 24mm till at least June – unless I score some serious bankroll.

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Writing down New Year’s Resolutions for 2010Sunday, December 27th, 2009

In years past I rarely took New Year’s Resolutions serious – at least I never really wrote them down. I was fairly successful with the resolutions from 2009 – but I think I will do better this year. New Year’s resolutions are all about improvement – and setting goals. I have a lot more goals that I have set, however, this are my official New Year’s resolutions for 2010:

New Year’s Resolutions 2010

Pay off all credit card debt
Write a monthly budget for each month
Lose 30 lbs
Buy a new camera body – the Canon 5D Mark 2
Buy 3 new camera lenses – the Canon 24mm f/1.4, Canon 50mm f/1.2, Canon 85mm f/1.2
Use Quickbooks for book keeping
Blog on my websites at least 5 days a week
Add a film package to photography
Shoot 25 weddings either as second photographer or as me
Lower cholesterol

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Does Camera Equipment Matter?Monday, October 19th, 2009

So often someone will comment that they really like my camera – and that I must be able to take amazing photographs. And this is true – I take amazing photographs. However, having a cool camera doesn’t make me an awesome photographer. There are more factors that lead to awesome photographs.

This weekend I was able to hang out with other photographers from all ages, backgrounds, and they all and different cameras, lenses and techniques. Here is a photograph I took at dinner after the photo walk. There is a Canon 7D DSLR, a Canon G11 point-n-shoot, a Pentax with Sigma lens, and even an iPhone.

There are 4 cameras in this photo. Can you find them?

Cameras, lenses, flashes, computers, software are nothing more than tools. And when you have the knowledge on how to use those tools you have the power to create awesome photographs. And good cameras make things easier.

Nikon has a wonderful Autofocus system. Canon has some awesome prime lenses. Hasselblad has huge resolutions. And the iPhone is with me all the time. So every tool has a benefit.

And below is a macro photograph of a Nikon lens. I took this photograph hand held with a bounce flash. My macro lens makes it easier because it has VR (vibration reduction). Otherwise I would have had to use a tripod. It is all about the tools you use.