Category: photography
Day 89: Sensitive Side
This is the third comparison between my old Pentax and my new Canon. This one relates to ISO, or the camera’s sensitivity to light. Using a higher ISO brightens the photo, which is great for low light, except the higher the number, the more grainy the photo. Check out the difference in image quality between the two images below, both shot with the same ISO. See how grainy the second photo is? With my old camera I couldn’t shoot photos indoors without great lighting or a flash. My new camera opens up so many new opportunities! (And isn’t that a cool wine rack?)
Canon 60d
1/20 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1600
18-200 mm lens (18 mm), ambient light
Pentax K100d
1/30 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1600
18-55 mm lens (35 mm), ambient light
Day 88: Healthy Heart
I feel like this could be used in an American Heart Association ad. What do you think?
Canon 60d
1/40 sec., f/5.6, ISO 500
18-200 mm lens (130 mm), ambient light
Day 87: Snowy Spring Sunrise
When it’s springtime and there’s snow on the ground, us Midwesterners like to whine and moan about it. But how can I complain when the is one of the first sights I see in the morning?
Canon 60d
1/250 sec., f/8.0, ISO 800
Day 86: Rustic Chandelier
Yesterday Jerod and I had an actual date for the first time in a while. We went to see Just Go With It, and we had lunch at Stone Canyon Pizza. (Neither of us ordered pizza.) I thought this chandelier across the room was interesting. The “chandelier” above our table was just a single light bulb – not quite as cool.
Canon 60d
1/30 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800
18-200 mm lens (120 mm), ambient light
Day 85: To brighten your day…
I know a lot of you are bummed that KU lost in the Elite 8 today, but here’s a colorful photo to cheer you up. Yesterday some of our church friends got together to help pack much-needed school supplies for children overseas with Operation International Children, based in Kansas City. It was a well-organized, productive experience. If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, they need people to help on an ongoing basis.
Canon 60d
1/40 sec., f/4.0, ISO 800
18-200 mm lens (28 mm), ambient light
Day 84: A Cosmic Event
I took the day off yesterday to hang out with my 7-year-old nephew during his spring break. We had a great time goofing around at a 36-hole Cosmic Mini-Golf course. I took a lot of fun photos in the dark while experimenting with “ghosting” effects, but this one is probably my favorite.
Canon 60d
.5 sec., f/3.5, ISO 400
18-200 mm lens (18 mm), flash fired
Day 83: Bokeh
My second comparison between my old Pentax and my new Canon is bokeh, or the aesthetic blur of the background. Not only does my new camera do a much better job of blurring out distracting backgrounds, but look how much closer and bigger the fountain looks in the second image! My model Jerod (who’s a great sport) was positioned in the same spot for both photos.
Pentax K100d
1/60 sec., f/5.6, ISO 400
18-55 mm lens (38 mm), natural light
Canon 60d
1/30 sec., f/5.6, ISO 200
18-200 mm lens (200 mm), natural light
Day 82: Ready to Ride (my bicycle)
Yesterday I picked up our bikes from their annual tune-ups. I know most hardcore cyclists have already logged many miles on the road this year, but I have yet to ride. I’m getting antsy for a warm(ish) day with wind gusts below 30 mph. I know, I know … it’s a lot to ask for in the Midwest.
Canon 60d
1/320 sec., f/5.0, ISO 400
18-200 mm lens (50 mm), natural light
Day 81: Zoom, Zoom
My first comparison between my old Pentax K100d and my new Canon 60d is regarding the lens. My old camera had an 18-55 mm lens, and my new one has an 18-200 mm lens. Look how much farther I can zoom in!
Pentax K100d
1/350 sec., f/6.7, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (55 mm), natural light
Canon 60d
1/250 sec., f/7.0, ISO 200
18-200 mm lens (200 mm), natural light
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