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Canon 7D With Older FD Mount Lenses
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Albert and Micah,
Here is some stuff I put together I shot in San Antonio last weekend. I used the FD lenses exclusively just for some more tests. My conclusion, they work excellent for a prime lens and do have a unique look as compared to the newer EF lenses. I don’t think I will be using them for wide or landscaping shots though. What are your thoughts? Hope you guys enjoy.
Jim
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Hi Jim,
again sorry for the delay.I agree with you, the lenses seem to give an unique look to the shots, very subtle but noticeable, which is good in some way, isn’t?
As for wide shots or landscape yes, they may not be that good, but since video creations are a matter of creativity, I think one may find situations where “weird” or “bad” looks stray out of the camera can be of use, think of music videos or experimental video art for instance.
Thank you Jim for taking the time to make the tests. I’d like to see your work whenever you want to share it.
By the way, really nice locations, and the Birdman is indeed a nice attraction ;o)
Oh, and if you see my post in other thread about glass protectors for my Canon 60D LCD and have some thoughts to share I’d appreciate it.
Have a nice day.
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Albert,
Again, no worries for the delay. After putting the video together I thought they would not be good for landscaping type shots until I shot some stuff for work last week with an EF 18-135 lens that yielded almost the same results. I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong or if it’s just the glass but there seems to be a point that the lenses can no longer hold a crisp focus (about 50 feet or so).
I think the FD lenses do have a place in the HDSLR world. They do have a unique look (mainly the softer focus and chromatic aberration) the newer lenses don’t have. I could see them being used for a nostalgic film look, music video or anything a director wants that isn’t the “new hotness” look. I will keep them in my arsenal of glass even when I can afford some good primes. Plus, they are apparently going for fairly cheap on ebay and the like so if you need a unique look for your close up to medium shots the FD lenses sure fit the bill. I’m not trying to take away from the high end primes out there in any way.
As for your question on LCD protectors I will post something on that thread for you. It would be more appropriate there then on this thread. Thanks for taking the time to take a look at the videos. If you want to see anymore of my work just look on my Vimeo page, https://www.vimeo.com/jimbiffle
I love me some motion graphics and After Effects!
Have a good one,
Jim
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nice looks there in SA Jim. Really like the range on the night shots..
Parrot guy is a trip.
remember the alamo.!!
j
Jim Fink
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