discussion new camera

[punk_zappa]

Have you tried composing it differently?

 

[lcdguy]

i went down to the harbour a couple hours before sunrise this morning, eager to try out my "new" camera and the damn clouds and random fog screwed those plans up. i was hoping to get some night shots of the city skyline, but that was a fail, stupid weather. i did see a tugboat though, in the darkness that was lit by only the light standard on the dock.

Pretty good shot. I am going to assume your shooting in raw mode. Also what software did you use to do the PP.

 

[N.V.M.]

editing PS CS5 64 bit.

so i bought a wide angle zoom (17-40 f/4 L USM ) and i'm really seeing the crap on my sensor. nice lens, dirty camera! in this pic i highlighted some of it, and cropped a bunch out:

i tried some air but am kind of leery of doing a wet clean(alcohol). has anybody given it a go?

 

[lcdguy]

editing PS CS5 64 bit.

so i bought a wide angle zoom (17-40 f/4 L USM ) and i'm really seeing the crap on my sensor. nice lens, dirty camera! in this pic i highlighted some of it, and cropped a bunch out:

i tried some air but am kind of leery of doing a wet clean(alcohol). has anybody given it a go?

i wouldn't feel comfortable doing a wet cleaning on a 5d. You might be better off taking it to a professional to get it cleaned. I think companies like henry's, vistek, etc offer professional cleaning services.

As for the picture you can always clone out those spots in PS

 

[N.V.M.]

never heard of those places. you know i'm in BC,right?

 

[lcdguy]

i do now. I just checked and furthest west they go is calgary so that doesn't really help you. A quick google search came up with this.

Broadway Camera, Your Specialty Camera Store in Vancouver, Canada
Photo Expert

not sure if they are any good or not since i have never heard of them before. If they don't offer cleaning services they may know who in the area does.

 

[N.V.M.]

i would'nt let my fingers do the walking for this. i'd need some references from happy customers.

 

[lcdguy]

i agree with that. If it were me i would also be cautious. But i would rather have a pro do it then for me to try to do it and wreck the camera.

 

[N.V.M.]

what a hazy day today! playing with some wide angle from the mountain side. this is the entrance to Vancouver harbour.

 

[N.V.M.]

downloaded a 30 day trial of Lightroom. hmmm, more learning.