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Published: 2012-05-30 09:10:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1020; Favourites: 14; Downloads: 0
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Description Olga caught by my 5D Mark III. My second portrait shoot (shot 40 headshots yesterday) with the new camera. It has exceeded all my expectations; taking the game-changing 5D Mark II and improving upon it. The new focusing system is completely and utterly sublime. Words simply cannot do it justice.

The 85mm f/1.8 USM is excellent bang for buck. Closed down a bit, this lens obtains remarkable sharpness.

Canon EOS-5D Mark III, Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon 430EX II through Westcott Apollo 28" softbox, Canon 430EX II through Westcott shoot-through umbrella
1/125s f/7.1 at 85.0mm iso400
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Comments: 7

myleandro [2012-06-03 03:25:49 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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octane2 In reply to myleandro [2012-07-19 11:40:12 +0000 UTC]

Leo,

Cheers, bro.

Regards,
H

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Kalavere [2012-05-30 14:21:41 +0000 UTC]

I have been a wee bit torn between the D800 and the 5D MkIII, I opted for the D800 in the end, already having ~£3k's worth of lenses made it a bit of a no brainer. But I would have quite liked to have given Canon a go.

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octane2 In reply to Kalavere [2012-07-19 11:39:58 +0000 UTC]

Kalavere,

I'm sure you're enjoying your D800. I'm a Canon man through and through. I just prefer the ergonomics and the colour straight out of Canon cameras.

Cheers.

Regards,
H

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Kalavere In reply to octane2 [2012-07-21 14:19:01 +0000 UTC]

Ironically, since I commented on your photo I have switched to a 5D Mark III! The 5D is simply an amazing camera, I haven't looked back since I made the switch, albeit only a couple of weeks ago!

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rubyan [2012-05-30 09:54:06 +0000 UTC]

very sharp

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octane2 In reply to rubyan [2012-07-19 11:39:06 +0000 UTC]

rubyan,

Thank you! The 85mm lens, while it isn't an L-series lens, is remarkably sharp, particularly when stopped down a bit.

Cheers.

Regards,
H

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