Recent content by JamesK

I seem to have an issue with my camera, or me. Whenever I set a custom white balance on my 5d2 I end up with a really bad yellow colour cast. I have tried it with a grey card, and white paper, both give the same results. The exposure is correct, it fills the enough of the frame, the light...

I read that focusing in low light isn't the best, but now its here and I've had a little play is brilliant. It goes to show you shouldn't believe everything you read on the internet. I posted up two 'test shots' yesterday and I'm very happy with it, should have bought one sooner!!

Thanks Shelly.

I've spoken to her today. She said I am there as a guest who is taking some photos, not as a photographer, which is good. That kind of takes the pressure off and I think I'm more likely to get some decent shots without having to worry about messing up.

Hi Phil, thanks for the sensible reply. They aren't expecting much to be honest, the bride is my partners best friend and she knows I'm not an experienced wedding photographer. She said she only wants a few photos of the ceremony, not the whole day. I think I'm the one thats expecting too much...

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Roughly 6 months ago I agreed to photograph a friends wedding as a present because they didn't have enough money for a professional wedding tog. The problem is, since agreeing I haven't really been out with the camera much at all, and the wedding is in two weeks! I've left it a bit late to let...

This explains the differences pretty well with some comparison shots too. http://photo.net/equipment/canon/5D-mkII/review/

A self cleaning one. It seems my brother gets quite frustrated with the dust on his 5d, I haven't had any trouble at all. 5d is still an awesome bit of kit though.

My brother has a 5d and I have a 5d2, personally I think the 5d2 is the better camera overall, I think he would tell you the same too.

I am!