Photoshoot W/ New Canon T2i

6spd · 10-08-2010, 05:09 PM

same here, just not in the position to lay out that much.

Z BEST · 10-08-2010, 06:27 PM

nice shots t2i ftw lol.

6spd · 10-08-2010, 08:25 PM

yeah, pretty damn good bang 4 the buck!

Nitex · 10-08-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

nice outcome

I shoot with a T1i myself, so welcome to the canon family

Returned my T1i for a Nikon d5000. I just prefered the Nikons picture quality over the Cannon. The cannon does take better video but, thats what camcorders are for. Not bad from the T2i, what did they change?

wilsonp · 10-08-2010, 10:20 PM

The T2i uses the new 18MP sensor from the 7D, it has vastly decreased banding noise at high ISO, and other minor improvements.

Dsphoto · 10-08-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

For up close shots of wheels, emblems, interior shots, what would the best choice of lens be, a zoom or full frame, macro lens? I definitely want a 70-200, but I also would like a dedicated lense for the shots I mentioned before. What would you recommend that won't break the bank?

Macro would be best but it is expensive and not as versatile. The 70-200f4 L along with an extension tube would be the most versatile. The now 100 macro L IS is a KILLER lens but, as I said, it is expensive. An extension tube will allow you to focus closer. The primary benifit of the macro designs are sharpness and flat field. You don't need flat field as you are shooting 3d subjects and I think the 70-200f4L with a tube will be plenty sharp.

Here are the 90TSE (tilt/shift) shots. The car is dirty, washed it this evening (I intend to do some beauty shots tomorrow morning) and the images have only been cropped and sized in photoshop. All shots were taken with a Canon 5D Mark II, EF90f2.8TSE lens at f2.8

In the first 5 images note how the DOF changes. I didn't change camera position (didn't use a tripod, these were down and dirty) all I did was change the "tilt" of the lens.

Everything is sharp (tilt down)

This is how a standard lens would look (no tilt)

The top of the engine is very soft (lens tilted up)

Only the front of the car is sharp ("tilt" or really it is a swing left)

ONly the side of the car is sharp ("tilt" or swing right)

In the following image note that you can see my reflection in the fender lip, no adjustment on the lens so it performed like a regular lens. I shot straight on.

On this image I moved the camera to the left and adjusted the shift so I had about the same framing but my reflection is gone. The perspective didn't change.

Dsphoto · 10-08-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

The T2i uses the new 18MP sensor from the 7D, it has vastly decreased banding noise at high ISO, and other minor improvements.

One other MAJOR improvement: New image processor. This reduces imager noise and improves color rendition

Dsphoto · 10-09-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

What do you think of the "Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens"?

It is a fairly sharp lens, a bit of distortion (optical and chromatic) though. Build quality is ok. Price is pretty good.

Optical distortion (also called pin cushion or barrel distortion) will make straight lines at the edge of the frame appear curved.

Chromatic abberation will put a faint colored edge (usually purple, red or green) at edged where there is a lot of contrast. For instance, a dark car against the bright sky.

In general use this is a good lens but not for professional use.

6spd · 10-09-2010, 07:14 AM

wow the difference in those shots is crazy! i still dont know much at all about tilt lenses or how they work.

thanks for the info on the efs 55-200. I may look to get a better lens then when I get this weekend business going, soon I hope.

Dsphoto · 10-09-2010, 08:28 AM

I was a commercial shooter and director in NY before I took the Canon gig. Some business advise: once you have a decent portfolio do not shoot for free. It destroys everyones ability to make a living in auto shooting.
Check out Gil Smith's site. He is a friend of mine and a great car shooter

wilsonp · 10-09-2010, 01:55 PM

Great photos. Tilt shift lenses are expensive but amazing.

6spd, you might want to look at LensBaby for an interesting alternative.

HKYStormFront · 10-09-2010, 04:39 PM

i'd love to rent a TSE lens sometime just to play with it a bit. i love how people who have a lensbaby think it's the same thing...

6spd · 10-09-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsphoto

I was a commercial shooter and director in NY before I took the Canon gig. Some business advise: once you have a decent portfolio do not shoot for free. It destroys everyones ability to make a living in auto shooting.
Check out Gil Smith's site. He is a friend of mine and a great car shooter

Thanks, I've certainly done enough shooting now to have a decent portfolio, and yes, I completely understand that about not shooting for free. I'm gonna have to pull my Adobe Flash skills outta the closet, dust them off, and put together an online portfolio.

wilsonp · 10-09-2010, 09:04 PM

No flash!

Posted from my iPad

wilsonp · 10-10-2010, 02:45 PM

Couldn't post this earlier due to database down

This forum does maintenance a little too early in the night, even for an east coaster

Actually, the T1i had the same DIGIC 4 processor used in the T2i, though obviously there are some processing differences due to the new sensor.

I did forget about the new 7D similar 63-zone metering system, however.

10-08-2010, 05:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
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10-08-2010, 08:25 PM	#33 (permalink)
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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	The T2i uses the new 18MP sensor from the 7D, it has vastly decreased banding noise at high ISO, and other minor improvements. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 24	wow the difference in those shots is crazy! i still dont know much at all about tilt lenses or how they work. thanks for the info on the efs 55-200. I may look to get a better lens then when I get this weekend business going, soon I hope. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-09-2010, 08:28 AM	#40 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	I was a commercial shooter and director in NY before I took the Canon gig. Some business advise: once you have a decent portfolio do not shoot for free. It destroys everyones ability to make a living in auto shooting. Check out Gil Smith's site. He is a friend of mine and a great car shooter __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

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Z BEST Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 100 Drives: Evo X MR Rep Power: 14	nice shots t2i ftw lol.

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Great photos. Tilt shift lenses are expensive but amazing. 6spd, you might want to look at LensBaby for an interesting alternative. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black Last edited by wilsonp; 10-09-2010 at 01:55 PM. Reason: Clarity

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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i'd love to rent a TSE lens sometime just to play with it a bit. i love how people who have a lensbaby think it's the same thing... __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

10-09-2010, 09:04 PM	#44 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	No flash! Posted from my iPad __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

10-10-2010, 02:45 PM	#45 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Couldn't post this earlier due to database down This forum does maintenance a little too early in the night, even for an east coaster Actually, the T1i had the same DIGIC 4 processor used in the T2i, though obviously there are some processing differences due to the new sensor. I did forget about the new 7D similar 63-zone metering system, however. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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