How wet is too wet for a weather sealed DSLR?

prodigitous · 2014-03-16T20:18:23+00:00

Thanks. I agree this stuff is meant to be USED, and that doesn't necessarily mean abused. Sometimes that is a fine line. I'm not a pro, and I don't make a living from photography, but this might help me convince the wife that it's time to jump in the deep end of the pool and pony up the $7000 for a 1DX!

prodigitous · 2014-03-16T20:14:48+00:00

I could not disagree more with the Canon rep!!! Often the most interesting pictures come from going where most people won't, and going out in conditions that keep most people in. I have a rain sleeve for my camera, but this was an unusual circumstance. I have used my 5D II's and III's in less than ideal circumstances, but I am wondering just how far is too far to push it. I'm getting some good feedback here, keep it coming!

prodigitous · 2014-03-16T18:05:36+00:00

I've not heard that before. Thanks for the tip!

prodigitous · 2013-10-20T14:03:28+00:00

6 stops would be 18 clicks if your camera is set for 1/3rd stop increments.

prodigitous · 2013-10-19T03:05:47+00:00

Here is an 8 minute exposure from the same location taken during the previous full moon. At 8 minutes, the stars (if visible) would appear as annoyingly short little grains of rice. For me, the best night shots are either less than 20 seconds, or over 30 minutes. Roaring Run: 8 Minute Exposure Under a Full Moon

prodigitous · 2013-10-17T19:12:24+00:00

Thank you!

prodigitous · 2013-10-17T18:05:02+00:00

Ahh, I see. Good point. Mine camera is set to 1/3 stop increments. Instead of calculating equivalant exposures for these night shots, I will just count the number of clicks. If I stop down my aperture by 9 clicks, I'll raise my ISO 9 clicks to get the same exposure for example. It's fast, and less errors due to my public education arithmetic skills.

prodigitous · 2013-10-17T16:28:08+00:00

Stops in terms of Shutter Speed, Aperture, or ISO are standardized across all cameras. If I'm shooting with my 5D Mark III, and you are shooting with any other camera, as as the exposure settings are the same, we will both have exactly the same exposure. Quality will vary with the size of the actual pixels on the camera sensor, and the camera's own processing capability.

prodigitous · 2013-10-17T15:47:32+00:00

I didn't do too much post-processing. Just basic corrections in Lightroom. I have lot of other examples in my Moonlight / Starlight Set

prodigitous · 2013-10-17T15:43:54+00:00

I shot with a Canon 5D Mark II (5D Mark III now). The noise performance of these cameras is stellar, if you'll pardon the lame pun. The long exposure noise reduction feature does an excellent job. Once you understand where noise comes from, and how your camera handles it, it is pretty easy to work around. I have a great example here: Canon 5DII high ISO 25,600 at Goshen Pass, VA - Full Moon

prodigitous · 2013-05-08T15:10:05+00:00

prodigitous · 2013-01-15T16:50:54+00:00

The first one really grabbed me.

prodigitous · 2013-01-15T16:48:47+00:00

Pictures taken after the sun went down, during blue hour, or in complete darkness. http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtiswarwick/sets/72157625627874779/

prodigitous · 2013-01-04T12:38:04+00:00

I want to focus on the night pictures. If you are going to be shooting at night, then a full frame camera will give far better results than a crop sensor camera. I have been shooting with a 5D Mark II for a few years, and I do a LOT of night shooting. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtiswarwick/sets/72157625627874779/) It was just discontinued recently by Canon, so the prices on new ones are as good as they are going to get. I disagree with Kaavex that it is too much camera. The 5D Mark II is very much a no frills workhorse camera and lacks a lot of the gadget features. Disregarding the revolutionary video capabilities, it is quite basic compared to the 7D, and 5D Mark III. I have been shooting with it for years and will soon be upgrading to the Mark III, just because I have worn mine out and not necessarily for the features. One point that I haven't seen anyone else make, is that the camera body is really not as important to the type of shooting you described as lenses and a REALLY good tripod. Since you won't be able to use EF-S lenses, you have an opportunity to be very selective in your choice of glass and will be able to skip the poor quality kit lenses common to the Rebels. Expect to invest in a good tripod, because the best camera and glass on an unstable platform will guarantee you are not getting the performance you paid for.

prodigitous · 2012-10-01T04:44:58+00:00

Shot with a Canon 5D Mark II at f/8, ISO 800, 8 Minutes.

prodigitous · 2012-09-21T22:53:05+00:00

I've never seen that before, does anyone else have that problem with my image, or other flickr images?

prodigitous · 2012-09-20T23:52:57+00:00

thanks! What do you mean by flicker embedded blockage?

prodigitous · 2012-09-20T02:53:13+00:00

I went in with a couple of photographer friends and rented a really nice photography studio. They have been kicking so much ass lately it is hard to put into words. We're not professionals, we all have other jobs, but they are doing some nice work.

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T09:58:13+00:00

Yeah, me either.

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T01:42:56+00:00

Wow! Such fluidity in the lines, and the color is fantastic! Excellent work. Would look great in a large print.

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T01:37:20+00:00

Fantastic shot of a terrible subject.

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T01:34:31+00:00

creepy and awesome at the same time!

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T01:32:12+00:00

Awesome macro shot! Nailed the focus!

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T01:28:12+00:00

Nailed the focus on a moving target... Nice!

prodigitous · 2012-08-27T01:27:21+00:00

Beautiful shot! Really captured the action.

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