We went for a half-day trip to Kinderdijk, a little village close to Rotterdam known for its 18th century windmills. I brought the Canon 6d II and the 35mm f2 with me and took a couple of shots. The 6D II is really a pleasure to shot with which is why I actually bought it (Reminder to self: I need to post the latest photo equipment. Short versio... Read more 21 Apr 2022 - less than 1 minute read
I am testing currently a used Canon 6D ii. One feature that got me interested is the flippy screen and how close it apparently gets to a mirrorless camera. I am testing it with an old 35mm f2 (not the IS version) lens. So far I am really impressed and the touch-to-focus screen works really well. Also, taking photos using the touchscreen really ... Read more 22 Mar 2022 - 1 minute read
Nikon D700 + Nikkor AF 35mm f2D. A walk through the local forest in the early morning. It was still a bit chilly (8 degrees celsius). Temperatures in the afternoon reached almost 18 degrees though. It was a nice 1.5h walk. We spent some time at a small creek while I was getting get used using the 35mm in the woodlands. Read more 13 Mar 2022 - less than 1 minute read
I am still mesmerized about the fact that the Nikon D700 is after all these years such a great camera and delivers absolutely incredible results. More than ever do I believe that no one needs the latest and greatest. This 12MP monster (yes it is a heavy beast) is more than sufficient. My iPhone has 12MP and nobody complains. In the meantime, Le... Read more 09 Mar 2022 - less than 1 minute read
This camera was once $3000. It was at the time it was released a far away dream. 12 years later I fulfilled my dream. Today, I took it out for the first time. I am absolutely surprised how good this camera still performs. Here are some example using the Nikkor 50mm 1.8G. Cropped, SOC with some adjustments using Apple Photos. Read more 26 Feb 2022 - less than 1 minute read