Recent content by bastien

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    can't decide between 24-70 2.8L and 24-105 4L IS

    the 10-22 + 24-70 + 70-200 is a setup that would make sense, but again, I need to go step by step and perfect my skills before I move on. I understand the comments about "you'll feel when you need it", but please get off your high horses ! I'm certainly no pro photographer, but I can FEEL I...
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    can't decide between 24-70 2.8L and 24-105 4L IS

    I'm officially getting crazy...
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    can't decide between 24-70 2.8L and 24-105 4L IS

    flipfreak> thanks, I learned something new, already found some doc on the net about that, will review it... as for the 18-55: I feel I might be limiting my focal length even more... 24-70 is already limited, no ?
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    can't decide between 24-70 2.8L and 24-105 4L IS

    I'm pretty much sure I'll end up with 3 zooms eventually, for different purposes, but I need to take things one by one :-) currently, when travelling, I'm not happy with the quality of the kit lens, but when switching to the 50mm I'm lacking the versatility of the zoom. and changing lenses...
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    can't decide between 24-70 2.8L and 24-105 4L IS

    Hello, I'm shooting a 40D (1.6x CF) currently have the 18-55 kit lens and the canon 50 1.8. I'm using my camera for 2 things: - fashion style photography: portraits & full body, indoor & outdoor, natural light & studio flash - travel photography, mainly cities & street environment...
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    lighting equipment

    thanks, that blog is great, and after reading the first articles, I understand your setup corresponds to the one described, with which the guy gets impressive results. I need to start looking at those flashes. I might start by playing indoor with an umbrella, stand, and cheap "fixed light"...
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    lighting equipment

    Hello, I'm new to the forum, so hello all first. I'm a new happy owner of a canon 40D + 18-55mm kit lens + 50mm/1.8. my main interest is to learn fashion photography, indoor & outdoor portraits & full height. I understand lighting is key (after talent, hardwork, and experience), and would...