Had a funshoot today. I have to test if I can use the Fuji X100 for some serious shooting. I took advantage of the fact that the fuji X100 had a built in ND filter and can sync with the flash with 1/1000 or more 
that enables me to kill the ambient light even if its high noon. I had a 580exii with lumiquest softbox III on top right to get some nice highlights and shadows to the model and her colorful cloak.
Fuji X100 with built-in ND filter ON
f2.0 | 1/500 | ISO 200
Strobist info:
580 EXII + Lumiquest Softbox III + 1/4 CTO gel @ 1/8 power; placed on top camera right
Trigger: Yongnuo RF-603
Cheers!
/Mike
Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM
Settings: f2.8 | 1/125 | ISO 250
Strobist: 580exii + 60? umbrella on camera top left @ 1/64 power
Silver reflector as fill light
Trigger: Canon 7D built in transmitter
Cheers!
/Mike
Gear: Canon 7D + 24-70 f2.8L
Settings: f9.0 | 1/200 | ISO 160
Lighting:
Elinchrom D-Lite 400watts on camera right @ 3.0 power
Elinchrom D-Lite 400watts on camera left@ 3.0 power
580 EXII + 60″ Westcott umbrella on top-front @ 1/32 power
Trigger: EL Skyport ECO + Yongnuo RF-603 (stacked)
You can download the lighting diagram here: http://bit.ly/mcruz102
/Mike
Canon 7D + 24-70 f2.8 L
f5.6 | 1/200 | ISO 100
Elinchrom D-lite4 @ 2.0 power on both sides
580exii + 60″ umbrella in the front
Post process:
- Dodge and burn
- Curves adjustments
- Color balance
- DRI on the background
Visited Ferrari World Abu Dhabi for the first time
Gear: Fujifilm X100
Settings: f2.0 | 1/420 | ISO 800
Post process:
- Curves adjustments
Cheers!
/Mike
This outfit is made by Rocky Gathercole Avant Garde Dubai based fashion designer.
Gear: Canon 7D + EF 24-70 f2.8 L
Settings: f4 | 1/160 | ISO 400
Strobist info:
Profoto D1 500 + 3×4″ RF Softbox @ 50 power value on camera left (behind model)
Silver reflector on camera right (infront of the model)
Trigger: Profoto Air Sync
Post process:
- Dodging and burning
- Color Balance
- DRI on the background
- Curves adjustments
Cheers!
/Mike
I really had no plans on using my Fuji X100 for this shoot; I just wanted to try if it will work in a photo shoot like this with off camera lighting. I used a Yongnuo RF-603C together with 2 x 580exII speedlites Surprisingly, the x100 handled it quite well, in fact the skin tone is slightly better than my Canon 7D + 24-70mm f2.8 L I just wish the write speed (with raw enabled) is faster on X100, other than that, its a great cam, I have it with me everyday.
Gear: Fujifilm X100
Settings: f8.0 | 1/75 | ISO 800
Strobist info:
580EXII + 1/4 CTO + 24″ softbox @ 1/2 power camera top right
580EXII @ 1/16 power behind the model
Trigger: Yongnuo RF-603C
Cheers!
/Mike
Finally, the camera I have been waiting for is OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED! I have been dying to upgrade to a full frame camera for almost a year now. I was holding on to my 7D since I found that 5D Mark II’s auto focus to be a let down. It was announced to be shipping end of this month (first week of April 2012), so I am expecting around mid April for it to be available in Dubai, UAE. I will definitely get one!!! I know, the price is not what I wished for, but the heck with it I think, it’s worth it!
Things that I’m looking forward to:
1) 61-point high-density reticular AF (up to 41 crosstype
points). The main complain with the 5D mark II was the AF system which is an 8 years old technology. Now, Canon put up an AF system similar with the EOS powerhouse 1Dx.
2) Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments. I haven’t seen this in any of the video yet, but I have been wanting to have a 7 shot AEB option for my 7D. I can do 9 exposures in my 7D using the custom buttons but, you have to turn the dial and press the shutter 3 times, that’s 6 steps! If the camera can do 7 AEB shots, then that makes it very convenient for my DRI work.
3) High Dynamic Range (HDR) Mode; The fact that you can combined the exposures in Camera and still have the option to save the raw riles is a great addition. I can see this might be helpful for HDR panoramas. I hope I can do my DRI technique together with this new feature!
4) Dual card slots (CF & SD). I always wanted to get an Eye-Fi! Wireless Tethering!
5) High ISO performance (which is supposed to be 2 stops better than the Mark II). This is my only gripe with my 7D;
And the list goes on. I hope it arrives in Dubai (or UAE for that matter) sooner than expected. I have acquired the Canon Trinity Zoom “L” lenses (16-35,24-70,70-200 II IS) only the 5D Mark III Finally its here.
If you are like me getting excited about this new camera, this will slow down you anxiety:
5D Mark II Brochure, Spec Sheet, and Technology.
Here is a good video to watch every 5 minutes or so
As soon as I lay my hands on the 5D mark III, I’ll post my initial findings here
If Canon Middle East can read this or anyone with a sample 5D Mark III unit out there, I will be more than happy to test the new 5D Mark III on the field and make a full review of this camera!
Cheers!
/Mike
A Narrative Photography Project
Strobist info:
580 EXII + 24″ Sofbox @ 1/2 power (Main Light), camera right
580 EXII + stofen @ 1/16 power (Fill Light for the Desk), camera right
480 EXII + Lumiquest Mini Softbox @ 1/8 (Accent Light), camera left
SB600 bare flash @ 1/8 power (Fill Light for model on the right), camera left
SB600 bare flash @ 1/4 power (Accent light for male model at the back), camera left
Trigger: Yongnuo RF-603C
Gear: Canon 7D + EF 24-70 f2.8L
Settings: f8.0 | 1/60 | ISO 640
Lighting diagram can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/mcruz101
PP:
Dodge and Burn
Curves Adjusments
Color Balance Adjustments
Cheers!
/Mike
Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 8-16mm
Settings: f8 | 8 secs | ISO 100 (3 exposures DRI)
The Burj Khalifa taken at around 5:30am.
PP:
3 exp. DRI
Dodge and burn
Curves Adjustments
Cheers!
/Mike
