First Full Frame - 5D Mark III.

[Ccolli6151]

I just upgraded from a 7D to the new 5D Mark III. I'm wanting to really use it to it's fullest. It's just a lot of camera.

Is there anything I should know after making the switch? New things I should possibly try?

 

[thetrue]

I say you should try taking pictures and see what the differences are. A boatload of data sheets and comparisons will do nothing if you don't know how it effects you directly.

 

[Ccolli6151]

I've started to use it some. And, so far there aren't any MAJOR differences. That mainly being because of my use in the studio. But, I'm thinking it will really start to shine when I begin doing more low-light photography.

 

[JSER]

Why did you upgrade what was the reason, ff and crop sensors are totally different, ff is pointless for my shooting

 

[pixmedic]

Why did you upgrade what was the reason, ff and crop sensors are totally different, ff is pointless for my shooting

I don't understand how full frame is "pointless" for any kind of shooting. It seems like for most instances, FF outperforms crop frame cameras.

 

[Ccolli6151]

I upgraded because of the wide variety of shooting that I do, as well as, the low-light photography that I do as well. I also wanted a much nice tonal range from my camera. I didn't really upgrade for one specific reason. I just wanted more from my camera and I feel that there isn't anything a full frame dslr can't do that a cropped sensor could.

 

[JSER]

Why did you upgrade what was the reason, ff and crop sensors are totally different, ff is pointless for my shooting

I don't understand how full frame is "pointless" for any kind of shooting. It seems like for most instances, FF outperforms crop frame cameras.

Because like the many who chose crop sensors I gain from the extra reach in sports that the 1.6 factor adds to my lens.

I do it for a living so I chose my gear according to my needs.

 

[JSER]

I upgraded because of the wide variety of shooting that I do, as well as, the low-light photography that I do as well. I also wanted a much nice tonal range from my camera. I didn't really upgrade for one specific reason. I just wanted more from my camera and I feel that there isn't anything a full frame dslr can't do that a cropped sensor could.

Good enough reason, its nice to know why people do what they do.

If I were mainly a wedding photographer I would use FF, but I am mainly sport and prefer the crop sensor for the added reach without needing a converter.

 

[thetrue]

Because like the many who chose crop sensors I gain from the extra reach in sports that the 1.6 factor adds to my lens.

I do it for a living so I chose my gear according to my needs.

You do realize that you don't actually gain "reach" from a crop sensor, it's the same focal length be it on a FF or a 1.6...you only limit the amount of the total scene you're able to capture...

 

[JSER]

Yes I know but I am from the old school and have been into photography for 40 plus years so you are trying to teach your grandfa=ther to suck eggs, dont bother.

 

[thetrue]

Who is telling anyone to suck anything? I'm pretty sure that 40 years of photography (which until right now I was not aware of) has nothing to do with crop factors, and I was just trying to help keep the information correct, as opposed to letting anyone believe that you get "extra reach" with a 1.6x sensor from a seemingly misinformed source.

Sorry to have hurt your feelers.

 

[molested_cow]

and DSLR has only been around for like 15 years?

For an old school guy, I'd think you'd stick to FF all the way. I picked up my D700 last April because I've been shooting 35mm for the past 10 years and didn't want to lose the "feel". Talk about a stubborn "old schooler".

Also, you sound just like the guy who told me that his D800 is so good that he just leaves it at ISO6400 all the time. He also has 40+ years of professional experience, a well published and award winning photographer. Still, I didn't want to continue the conversation I was having with him.

 

[Professional]

Today i am testing my new FF camera in the sports, i bought it mainly for sports, will see if it will turn as a main body against 1D3 or it will be a backup to one-D-mark-three.

 

[sactown024]

and DSLR has only been around for like 15 years?

For an old school guy, I'd think you'd stick to FF all the way. I picked up my D700 last April because I've been shooting 35mm for the past 10 years and didn't want to lose the "feel". Talk about a stubborn "old schooler".

Also, you sound just like the guy who told me that his D800 is so good that he just leaves it at ISO6400 all the time. He also has 40+ years of professional experience, a well published and award winning photographer. Still, I didn't want to continue the conversation I was having with him.

this gives me hope bhaha

 

[TCampbell]

The obvious difference is that you have a wider angle of view with every lens. The less-obvious difference is what you can do with a wider angle of view.

Technically the DoF of a lens at a given focused distance and f-stop is what it is and the crop-factor of the camera doesn't matter. But since you have a wider angle of view, you can use a longer lenses and be closer to your subject than you could with your 7D to get the same framing. That difference will contribute to DoF compression and increase the intensity of out-of-focus areas / bokeh.

If you're doing weddings and you want to dampen the sound of the mirror-slap when you shoot, you can switch the drive mode the "S" (silent) version of the modes (in the same menu where you'd switch from one-shot, to continuous, etc. you'll find the same modes with "S" next to them.) It slows down how quickly it slaps the mirror up and down.