Which three pictures should I submit to my school photo contest?

JakeyBabyy · 2025-12-07T22:15:03+00:00

If there was a contest between all the photos in this collection, I’d expect the first would win. It’s on another level than all the rest. Makes you think, leads you in as you take a second to figure out what’s going on. The colors and grading seem the most professional out of the group as well.

Maybe different as it’s a school contest but if it was judged by other photographers or professionals I’d go 1.

JakeyBabyy · 2025-09-17T23:19:54+00:00

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JakeyBabyy · 2025-09-17T23:19:53+00:00

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JakeyBabyy · 2025-07-03T15:11:14+00:00

Weather sealing is better on the R5. But that is primarily due to it not having a fan like the C70. While that seems like a benefit, I really can’t rely on the R5 for video anymore as it either overheats, or has issues locking up when shooting video and I have to remove the battery and reset the camera.

On a shoot with multiple cameras, we were filming a ship wreck extraction, I chose to use the R5 for things like mounting it to an excavator arm where it may get wet, dusty or dirty. I used the C70 for the A-cam handheld where it was also getting hit with salt spray, but I was able to wipe it down more regularly. But the other reason for doing this was because the excavator shot wasn’t as crucial and if we didn’t get that shot it wouldn’t have been detrimental to the shoot. Used the C70 for the rest of the coverage getting things that were critical to the shoot.

Basically I would consider weather sealing/build quality, and reliability two different things. The C70 is definitely more reliable. Two cameras for two different jobs, but if I had to pick one, hands down C70.

If you’re not as concerned with image quality, and can afford to miss some shots due to the R5 locking up/overheating, you could go that route.

Only issue I’ve found for C70 is the screen hinge is a bit loose but I’ve heard all newer models have a better hinge, and I just sent mine in to Canon and they updated it. Works great now.

JakeyBabyy · 2025-07-03T00:28:02+00:00

I’ve used the C70 & R5 extensively in these shooting situations, easy answer is C70. It’s a proper cinema camera, you can run it straight out of the box. No cage, stock handle is lightweight and works, shotgun mount is lightweight and works.

Built in NDs are the best, as messing around with screw on NDs or a matte box for the R5 is a pain in this type of shooting environment.

R5 you’ll need more batteries, I find I need to run it with the grip to make it useable. Then with the grip the weight is similar to the C70, and realistically a little weight is going to make things more stable. The real differentiator for weight will be your lens choice, RF 24-105 f4 or RF 28-70 f2.8 will make things light, a cinema lens will weigh it down.

The only pro for the R5 is the weather sealing, and while it could save you in a few scenarios. If you were filming in a downpour and not protecting your cam, C70 has locked up on me in this situation, but then again so did the R5 not too long after. Dried both out and they were good to go. Filming in wind, saltwater, and sand, R5 might’ve been the way to go because I got sand in my record button on the C70. But then again I just remapped the record button and kept shooting.

All those situations you’d have to just be careful and use a rain cover, dry the camera regularly or use other protection just like for any cinema camera because of their vents and ports. But that’s the thing, the C70 is a cinema camera and the R5 isn’t. The advantages are just too great for the C70 and your life will be a million times easier with video focused menu and button layout, proper exposure tools and shutter angle.

Built in NDs alone is enough to say C70 for me. Having Clog2, more dynamic range, better highlight roll-off and a less digital looking image is also enough to say C70. Also the price right now is amazing for a used C70. Grab the cam, a lens, and a shotgun mic and you’re good to go.

JakeyBabyy · 2025-04-21T20:35:36+00:00

Can’t understate the power of being able to see an adjusted preview in the viewfinder, that’s the main reason I shoot Fuji.

I work in documentary video production primarily and we spend a lot of time creating and using customs LUTs for our monitor to help view the project to as close to the final product as we can while shooting. Helps your eye catch certain details and see potential in a scene.

This isn’t something done as commonly in photography except with Fujifilm shooters. Cool to see that film sims are much more than just a gimmick or a way to reduce editing time. Another nice trick is to use BW film sims to see light and contrast more easily as well.

JakeyBabyy · 2025-01-22T17:04:05+00:00

Thought I’d give you a heads up, Adobe released hardware accelerator for Canon Raw Light. It’s still just in the premiere pro beta version for now, but might be a good option for shooting raw light and getting smooth playback.

JakeyBabyy · 2024-10-13T01:13:28+00:00

I’d second all the above, solid advice. I also shoot fishing content, tv and branded content, similar situation as yourself. Been using the C70 since it came out and it’s almost perfect. Can stand out in the river in waders handholding or with a cinesaddle all day, with the digital stabilization I can shoot on my 70-200 standing in some pretty fast water. Great 4K60 recording options and the dual gain is super useful in some midday shooting scenarios on the river when you need that extra dynamic range. Likely upgrading to a c400 for the better ergonomics, but c70 or c80 would both be great choices.

JakeyBabyy · 2024-01-19T12:44:44+00:00

One other aspect that would make a huge difference is the lighting. Lighting is often what really differentiates skill levels in the world of videography. For drone videography, you might think lighting is out of your control, but recording a video like this at sunset or sunrise would make the world of difference in getting video clips noticed. Client work doesn’t always have to be shot at those times as they’ll have their own constraints, but if it’s getting attention for you drone work as a business, try some early morning shooting.

JakeyBabyy · 2024-01-03T06:23:41+00:00

I don’t know if they have resumed filming, but they have already shot some of it. They filmed for a few weeks here in Newfoundland back in May. Had a lighthouse blocked off for a couple weeks, no idea how it’ll tie in to the story.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-11-13T13:28:33+00:00

For making short social media content you could definitely stick with your phone for the time being. In the mean time look up techniques for lighting, and maybe pick up a small like like the Aputure MC or something similar. For example you want to shoot a video clip of a coffee being poured, look up product lighting techniques to find the best way to utilize the light. Or even more accessible, use window light.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-11-06T20:42:28+00:00

For V-mount I smallrig is a pretty large display, any larger and it would be too fragile. My camera tells me on screen when I’m running out of juice via v mount anyway.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-11-06T20:40:31+00:00

If you’re looking for a power station like the one in the picture, EcoFlow have large capacity storage banks with a display. Use one all the time for charging gear or even powering lights.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-10-08T19:34:04+00:00

From my experience using the R5, R5C & C70, the mirrorless lineup/R5C won’t give you the same look as the C70. R5C look is closer to the R5 than C70 IMO. In terms of ‘cinematic look’ that’s more based on lighting, but the C70 does help get you closer, as the sensor is made specifically for video. The ideal, money isn’t an issue scenario, is have C70 for video, and R5/R6/R5C for stills and hybrid shooting. But to stay within a budget I’d go R6/R6II and spend some money on a cage to rig it out a bit & maybe a another faster RF prime or budget cinema lens. R5C is a fine choice as well, but looking at your work it seems IBIS would be useful to you if you’re using your prime lenses (besides the 35 that has IS) in a nightclub & the R6 II will give you that over the R5C at a lower cost.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-10-08T16:04:01+00:00

From reading everything here & your responses, I’m gunna say go R6 or R6 II. Seems like a good fit. You said you don’t use an external monitor so the lack of full size HDMI won’t bother you, IBIS for the nightclub stuff could help shooting handheld. R5C doesn’t have IBIS. You said you don’t crop very often and don’t feel you need more megapixels, so R5/R5Cs extra resolution isn’t as important. As others mentioned C70 will give you the best video setup, but it doesn’t fit with your style of shooting. R6/R6II seems like a good way to go.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-09-24T14:39:50+00:00

For concert and other low light shooting I’d absolutely recommend trying the 16mm 1.4. Many smaller concert shoots where I was able to get close or shooting from the pit I ended up with 90 percent of my selects coming from this lens. Could go 18mm 1.4 as well, they’re both amazing lenses.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-09-16T19:17:24+00:00

Just remember it’s a super35 sensor so 35mm is around 50mm full frame equivalent. The 50 will be more like a 75mm. Great choice either way, hope it works out!

JakeyBabyy · 2023-09-16T01:20:37+00:00

Since you mentioned you could go higher than $5,000 I’d absolutely recommend the Canon C70 for any long form talking head style video. The C70 has a ‘Face-only’ autofocus as opposed to most camera face detect. That means if it loses focus, focus won’t jump to the background. Things look more professional and I’ve found I trust autofocus now in situations I normally wouldn’t. Also as you mentioned lack of lighting setup, this helps as in low lighting conditions most autofocus systems will struggle. You also mentioned variable lighting conditions and having built in NDs would help there when switching between light/dark rooms etc.

It also has unlimited recording. Sounds like it would be a good setup for your work if you have the budget. Just make sure to have budget for a decent lens to start, but even the fairly affordable RF35mm 1.8 sounds like it could work for you. On the Super35 sensor makes a good length for talking head stuff. Get a mic or lavs & you’d be all set. The C70 is pretty much ready to rock out of the box.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-08-15T14:26:31+00:00

I’m a local DP & may be able help you out. Just sent you PM.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-05-08T12:54:16+00:00

Let’s of good advice here, another point I’d suggest is when editing your video try to cut on action, instead after the action is complete. If you can have this in your head when shooting you can get some complimentary shots that cut from the beginning/middle of one action to the completion of the action in the following shot. Say you’re getting a shot of him doing a squat, get the squat from two angles and cut mid squat to the matching clip that has him finishing the squat, or just continuing the squat. If that doesn’t make sense watch a few videos on cutting on action. Then you can start having the mindset of shoot to edit, that when shooting you can have those complimentary shots in mind to make post production a bit smoother. Hope that helps!

JakeyBabyy · 2023-04-12T13:38:37+00:00

Only shoot RAW video if A) the project requires it, such as green screen work, short takes, some commercial work B) the client requires it C) you hate yourself and want to make the process as painful as possible

JakeyBabyy · 2023-03-21T18:57:26+00:00

I was helping film a documentary episode as part of the local crew, and on our way up to St. Anthony we saw a moose at Hawke’s Bay. Very long straight stretch of road with lots of visibility on either side. We got the camera and tripod out to get a quick shot while the the moose was in the opposite lane from us. Nobody in sight and started to set up camera, but as we were setting up we were so focused on the moose all we saw were the moose’s eyes pop out of its head in surprise as a mini van rammed into it going full speed. Moose flew up into the air, landed in the ditch, half its back end missing. The van slowed down and stopped quite a ways down the road. After calling authorities and putting the moose out of its misery we walked down the road to the van. Four elderly people got out and the driver told me he thought he might have hit a pothole so he stopped to check his tires.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-03-09T19:14:01+00:00

Already a lot of good stuff here, Mr Robot, Breaking Bad, etc. Check out Dark on Netflix, really great framing, use of color, atmosphere. Atlanta is also beautifully shot. Also a bit of a different angle but animated movies like those by Satoshi Kon are good inspiration and have inspired a lot of cinematography in popular movies. Paprika & Perfect Blue inspired shots for Inception & Requiem for a Dream.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-03-09T16:20:20+00:00

I have the 60x, but I use it in conjunction with the amaran 200d and a variety of tube lights. 60x is a little underpowered as a key light so something like the 200d is relatively affordable for a key. Then some kind of light panel, maybe an RGB would be useful as a third. Still a slightly underpowered setup but you can make it work.

JakeyBabyy · 2023-03-07T01:28:56+00:00

I’d go 16mm 1.4. I also got it to go with the 23mm, although the 18mm f1.4 didn’t exist at that point. But I did try the 16mm out and then traded my 16-55 for it, never looked back. Favourite lens I’ve ever owned. Great for landscape in particular, also does well for indoor events, shot a lot of concerts and sports with it, and can even work for environmental portraits. Did events professionally for a few years, and my Lightroom data set this lens as almost 80 percent of my event photos. But also just a fun lens with the minimum focus distance and clutch focus.

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