I’m slowly trying to get out more and more on my photo walks. Last night around 8:00pm I trekked down to the marina with my super old Canon 5D Classic and the 50mm 1.2. It really is my favourite combo out of all the gear I own. I’ve said it before but, that camera just has something about it and the look of the photos it produces. Combined with the battery grip and somewhat heavy prime lens, it’s not the lightest combo, but it doesn’t really bother me.
Read MoreChasing the Light - Canon 5D Classic
It was bit chilly for my latest photo walk but it was the perfect weather. The snow was gently falling, and it was overcast with no sign of sun. I will shoot in the sun, but I prefer gloomy days. I chose to use my amazing Canon 5D Classic paired with the 50mm 1.2. I sound like a broken record, but this camera produces my favourite photos. They have a character and tone to them that no other camera I own can replicate it. Honestly, the other camera that comes somewhat close, is my equally old Canon M. That’s not to say my newer pro bodies don’t produce great photos, they are just slightly different, and not as ‘film like’.
Read MoreForgotten Photos - Canon 5D Classic
I was going through my 2019 collections in Lightroom and came across my Canon 5D folder. As it turns out, I had about 1500 photos I forgot to edit from the year. It was a pleasant surprise but also somewhat intimidating. It also brought back some memories of the past year and some of my adventures.
Read MoreSnowy Days - Canon 1DX II
I woke up today, and as I usually do, I looked out the window. To my surprise, I saw snow falling. Lots of it. I knew I had to get out for walk, no matter how cold. I looked at the weather forecast on my phone and it said .. ‘feels like -25’. Yikes. After some breakfast and easing into the morning, I decided it was time. My wife always gets made at me for not dressing warm enough. Well, if she saw me, she would have been extremely proud.
Read MoreGloomy Day with the Canon RP
Admittedly, I have been neglecting my Canon RP. I got it as a back up camera to my Canon EOS R which I love. As I use the RP more I realize (which I already knew), it’s a fantastic camera. It’s smaller and lighter than the R and is just about as quick. I still paired it with my favourite lens, the 50mm 1.2. That lens does add quite a bit weight but it’s still a fairly light combo.
Read MoreCourt Street - Canon 5D Classic
I was graced with yet another chilly gloomy day here in the great up north. Aside from the cold, it was perfect weather. I had my extremely non compact and heavy like a brick Canon 5D Classic with me. I’m not sure why I needed a battery grip on that thing when I’m just walking around the streets but I swear it makes it that much more comfortable to use, albeit, 5 pounds heavier. I’m a pretty strong guy with big hands so it doesn’t really bother me.
Read MoreDowntown Walk - Canon 5D Classic
I’ve been very lucky to be able to get out and a lot of personal photos the past month. I know the weather is going to turn soon so I’m getting in as many walks as I can. Instead of going to another part of town I stuck in the area this time around, downtown Port Arthur. I have photographed this part of Thunder Bay many times over. I admit, sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation to take photos in this area but I challenged myself to do so.
Read MoreTo the Mission and Back - Canon 5D Classic
I ended up having to do some video work in Fort William today. Since I had a break in between sessions I decided to sneak in some personal photography. I drove over to the Mission and my first stop was Sandy Beach. Surprisingly, it is one spot that I haven’t really explored. Aside from going swimming there in the summer, I had never actually gone there with photos in mind. I’m glad I did decide to go there though. It was quite beautiful and very peaceful. As usual, I was the only person there. It was like I had the beach to myself.
Read MoreJumbo Gardens - Canon 5D Classic
I buy too many cameras. There I said it. I guess you could say I have G.A.S. but it’s not always new stuff I buy. I enjoy buying older cameras. Case in point, my Canon 5D Classic. I adore this camera. It’s big, it’s old, it’s missing a couple port covers but it’s otherwise in amazing condition. To date, it produces the best colours and tones out of any camera I have ever owned. There is just something about the files it produces that makes me want to keep shooting. I of course pair it most of the time with my 50mm 1.2 so I’m sure a lot of it has to do with the lens. But there is just something film like about the sensor on this camera.
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