Change your Lens, Change your Story
Okay. First things first. I’m a Nikon guy. Have been for a few years. No real reason other than that’s what I started playing around with and thus that’s what I’ve stuck with. I’ve nothing against Canon though. In fact, I’m a big fan of the G12 and the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS (click here and here for a couple of posts I wrote about the SX210) and I’ve happily recommended both to people looking for a new camera. Just disclaiming yo!
Anyhoo … no matter which brand SLR you have, taking great photos is often more about having the right lens than about whatever body you’re using. And it must be said that Canon makes killer lenses. Indeed, their EOS Digital SLR range offers one of the world’s most comprehensive systems of interchangeable lenses. From 14mm ultra wide angle, 600mm super telephoto, the 60+ lenses in the EF series covers all possible shooting requirements.
Canon’s got a long history of developing lenses technologies, with a distinctive optical heritage. The use of unique technology such as Image Stabiliser or Hybrid IS makes shooting easy and precise. These lenses will change your perspective and allow your creative vision to shine through in each and every picture. Fixed focal length, zoom, tilt-and-shift, macro, image stabilisation, extenders – it’s all stuff I’d love to get my hands on. In particular, I’d really like to figure out how to use a lens extender. Also, I ain’t got much experience with ultra wides or super telephotos but definitely would be keen to give ’em a whirl.
So … if Santa’s listening, I’ve been a fairly good boy this year and would absolutely love a chance to knock around with an EOS and a bunch of Canon EF Lenses. With a photo exhibition that I’m curating in the works for 2011 and a few juicy destinations that I’m hoping to hit in the next few months, I’m sure I could find plenty of opportunities to put the kit to good use!
I have been watching you since you got the first LED Cinema display and enjoy your videos! I was wondering how do you use a lapel mic with this camera.