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The LUMIX S5II is a full frame, 24 Megapixel camera. I am taking it out in Tokyo, Japan to see how it performs in the real world for both photo and video. Unlike other LUMIX cameras that only use contrast detection AF, the LUMIX S5II now uses Phase hybrid AF!
The Sony A7RV is a full frame, 61 megapixel camera for stills and video. The A7RV weighs 723g, almost as heavy as the flagship Sony A1 which weighs 736g. The Sony A7RV received a huge overhaul to Sony's well known eye AF. The A7RV now uses an AI processing unit to improve the camera's subject recognition capabilities. The new AI processing unit allows the A7RV to have better accuracy with autofocus and more variety in autofocus subjects. These autofocus subjects include humans, animals, birds, insects, trains, planes and cars. Watch my Sony A7RV real world review video below. I share real time human, animal and insect subject recognition examples in stills and video.
I’m testing out and reviewing the Canon R5 and RF 50mm f1.2. Here are some images I took from my real world review video of the camera which you can watch down below to see how the eye AF performance and accuracy works, image quality with my unedited 100% crops, 4K and 8K video performance and low light capabilities. I also used the Canon EOS R5 with both and RF and EF lenses.
These are some of the sample images I took with the new Google Pixel 4, watch my review video to hear my thoughts about the camera below! We did a portrait photoshoot on location and also headed on a roadtrip to try our the new astrophotography mode. All of these photos are straight out of the camera with no editing except for the banner image and the final astro photo at the end of the blog post. Download the high resolution images for some Pixel 4 pixel peeping here!
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model claudia
makeup lidija j
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Standard camera
Standard camera + Dual exposure sliders
Standard camera + Dual exposure sliders
Portrait mode
Portrait mode - without blur / with blur
Portrait mode
Portrait mode
Pixel 3 wide selfie / Pixel 4 wide selfie
Standard camera / 2.9x zoom
Standard camera / No zoom
Standard camera - No zoom / 8x zoom
Night sight + Astrophotography Mode - 4 minute exposure / 2 minutes / 1 minute (Download the high resolution files to be able to take a better look at these! Link at the beginning of this blog post)
Night sight + Astrophotography Mode - 4 minute exposure DNG edited in Lightroom Mobile
The 24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm are common prime lenses for portrait photographers. During this photoshoot, we are comparing ALL my prime lenses side by side. I am using the Canon 5D mkiv, a full frame camera body for this test. The exact lenses we have include:
on the Canon 5D mark iv
If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure on what should be your next prime lens, then this comparison of all my prime lenses is just for you! I will be taking photos with each lens: 24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm in a few different scenarios.
The first comparison will be with the model and I standing in one spot. You will be able to see the difference each focal length makes when it comes to background compression, bokeh, distortion and how it changes the look of someone's face and body.
During the next comparisons, I will be moving around to frame each focal length to look as similar as possible. First we will shoot a landscape, mid length portrait with each lens. Finally, we have a closeup headshot focal length comparison. Here, the difference in background compression is extremely noticeable. Not only that, but it's interesting to see how each focal length changes the shape of someone's face!
Focal length choice with prime lenses can either be a stylistic or technical choice. An 85mm is classified as the perfect portrait lens, as it's flattering for closeup portraits and has great background to foreground separation. I personally like to use a more “unconventional” lens for my portraits - a 35mm. I love the distortion it creates and how you can see more of the location that we’re shooting in. In this case, using a 35mm for portrait photography is a stylistic choice.
If you were to choose a prime lens for a technical reason there are 2 (among many other) simple reasons you could choose one lens over the other. I used to work as a retoucher and photographer at a headshot studio. I learnt from the photographer who owns the studio that people have different face shapes and features - well, duh! But depending on their features, can be a reason to choose a particular focal length.
For example, if someone has a wider face, I would opt for taking portraits on a wider angle prime lens like a 50mm. I personally have a wider face and always find I prefer portraits of myself taken on a 35mm or 50mm rather than an 85mm. If someone has a smaller face with features closer together, I would choose to use a telephoto prime such as the 85 or 135. Having a longer lens compresses the photo and flattens out a face more in a photo.
Another easy reason to choose a focal length is your location. If you have an amazing location you want to incorporate into your photo, then a wide lens like the 35mm could be a good choice. If you are in a busy location, then a lens with more compression such as the 135mm could come in more handy. A telephoto lens will throw the background out of focus and help your subject stand out in your portrait.
Watch the video below to hear my thoughts on each of these focal lengths! I share each of the comparisons side by side throughout the video to help you decide which prime lens is right for you.
I also have a more detailed series of photos + videos where I compare only 2 focal lengths together so you can see even more examples with different portrait and location combinations. You can see those all here:
24mm vs 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm on a crop frame camera
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All photos are edited with my Aspen Lightroom Preset!
To make it easier to compare what each focal length looks like, please select which 2 lenses you want to compare below.
Photographer + model standing in one spot:
Full body with photographer moving around to fill the frame:
Mid length portrait with photographer moving around to fill the frame:
Close up portrait with photographer moving around to fill the frame:
Let me know what you think of the lenses in the comments of the video, would love to know which ones you guys prefer, what you like to use the most, etc!
All photos edited with my Aspen Lightroom Preset to give the photos a natural look so they are easier to compare when they are all colour graded the same.
if you enjoyed this video, I have also compared all my prime lenses on a crop frame camera!
The Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART lens is a budget-friendly, third party alternative to Canon's discontinued Canon 85mm f1.2L II lens. During this portrait photoshoot, I am using both lenses on the full frame Canon 5D mkiv camera body. The photos in this blog post are edited and mixed up between both lenses - let me know if you can guess which one is which!
The Sigma 85mm f1.4 ART is an EF mount lens I am using on the Sony A7iii. The Sigma AF 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Art is a budget friendly portrait photographer's dream lens. The 85mm is perfect for portrait photography due to its telephoto nature and this Sigma version is no exception.
In today’s video I’m taking a closer look at the brand new Lensbaby Sol 45. Watch the video to hear my thoughts, learn how it works and see the behind the scenes of the photoshoots I got to do with this fun lens! Also, scroll down to the bottom of this blog post if you want to see the high resolution exported JPGs of our lens blade test that we did in the video, click on each photo to see the full sized photos and take a look at all the details.
A big thank you to all the model's in this blog post + video! Kristina, Samantha and Mitzi.
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Below are the full resolution JPGs from our bokeh blade test, click on each image to see it in full.
In today's video we are comparing the Sony A7III to the Canon 5DmkIV in low light while taking portraits. I was using the Canon 35mm f1.4L lens on both cameras and kept the settings on both cameras the same throughout each situation. Watch the video to see camera settings, etc. I hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think in the comments! Scroll down to be able to download the RAW files + see a gallery of the highres unedited JPGs. Also a big thank you to my beautiful sister Georgina for being my model for the photoshoot!
Below are the exported highres JPGs, click on each image to see them at full resolution.
I finally have my hands on the newest version of my favourite lens: the Canon 35mm f1.4L mkii! I thought I would share all the first test photos and comparison images to the mki Dan and I took this week so you can have a peek at the differences. Looking at all the comments on my comparison video, there seems to be lots of mixed reviews about the 35mm mki vs mkii - they definitely have a different vibe each, but I do love them both! I can't wait to do a portrait session with it tomorrow and share those results + behind the scenes video with you guys really soon.
All photos in this blog post were taken with the new 35mm mkii unless otherwise stated for the comparison images. If you want to learn more about the lens, please check out my latest review video on it below! And please subscribe to my channel if you have already - I release 2 new videos a week.
Gear used:
All photos edited with my Essentials Kit Lightroom Presets!
Left: 35mm mki / Right: 35mm mkii
Camera settings:
Shutter | 1/320
Aperture | f1.4
ISO | 100
Left: 35mm mki / Right: 35mm mkii
Camera settings:
Shutter | 1/200
Aperture | f2.8
ISO | 200
Left: 35mm mki / Right: 35mm mkii
Camera settings:
Shutter | 1/200
Aperture | f4
ISO | 500
Left: 35mm mki / Right: 35mm mkii
Chromatic aberration test. The mki definitely has CA issues, the mkii seems to have fixed this issue up nicely!
Please leave your thoughts in the comments on this blog post or on my video! I would love to know what you think of both lenses!
