Tag Archives: Canon

More on tilt-shift lenses

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Michael Willems

I have been asked to write more about a special lens I mentioned a little while ago: the tilt-shift lens. This, as you recall from that prior post, is a manual-focus, prime, special lens that allows you to tilt the … Continue reading →

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5D MkIII

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Michael Willems

Kristof, a friend, showed me his 5D MkIII today.  All good – a 7D with all its advantages including functional focus, plus a lot of 1-series features, like double memory cards and great high ISO performance. The User Interface was … Continue reading →

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A quick flash tip

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Michael Willems

One of the things you may wish to do this festive season is use off-camera TTL flash. I.e. holding the camera in your right hand and the flash elsewhere – for instance in your left hand (or your other fight … Continue reading →

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What camera should I buy?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Michael Willems

I hear this question a lot. And of course there is no real answer. Like asking “what car should I buy”. Up to you! But there are part answers that may help you make your own decision. Last time, I … Continue reading →

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Is brand important?

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Michael Willems

A student asks me this via email: Hi Michael, hope you are well. I wanted to send this email as I enjoyed the class you taught and enjoy reading your blogs! As an amateur photographer the very first camera I … Continue reading →

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7D or 60D?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Michael Willems

My friend and student Ed asked (and this is the abbreviated version, his question was more nuanced): “should I buy a Canon 60D or a 7D to replace my Digital Rebel”? Because this type of question comes up often – … Continue reading →

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Dragging the shutter

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Michael Willems

A quick note for you today (and this is the kind of thing my students learn at length in my advanced courses, like the one tomorrow in Mono – there’s still some space). Every had your camera react unpredictably when … Continue reading →

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What is in my bag?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Michael Willems

I am often asked “what is in that Domke bag of yours”? Here. Too much, many would say…: The bag is a Domke bag, and it contains: Two lenses (Which ones? That varies per shoot). A speedlight (Canon 580-EX II). … Continue reading →

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Dodo Lenses?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Michael Willems

A student from the other day asks: My son & I really enjoyed the course with you last night.  I do find myself a bit puzzled though about one particular matter when it comes to future investment.  I’m thinking about … Continue reading →

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Nature close up

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Michael Willems

Nature can be beautiful, as in the snap I made in downtown Toronto yesterday afternoon: Sometimes, as in this example, nature is best seen close up; sometimes better using wide angles. That is the kind of thing we will be … Continue reading →

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