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Originally Posted by rusnak
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Hey, that's my elementary school buddy from Korea. We met up in Oxford last year for the first time in 19 years. He makes good videos!
Cliff, people do harp on about fast prime lenses, but I agree that it makes shooting more fun by making your life simple. Maybe into something in the 35 to 50mm range like the good old days?
One day I would like to own a Leica. I guess those who don't, wouldn't know what they're missing. I do have a Lumix LX5 which they rebadged as a Leica though. Love that camera.
My two latest camera purchases. Unfortunately both arrived just in time for the pandemic, so I haven't really used them much other than for indoor dog pictures and out in the woods for walks.
First up, the M5 - apparently the first "serious" mirrorless effort from Canon. Was too expensive so not as common as the "replacement" M50 which is super popular. By the time I got mine slightly used, it was cheaper than the M50 and I like having all the dials. The native EF-M lens choices are limited but I've got the 11-22 and 22/2.0 in addition to the kit 18-55, and can't say I need anything else. Maybe a good zoom, but I don't tend to do things that require it. Will eventually get the 32/1.4 too, but for now I'm happy with a 35/2.0 EF lens with an adapter for an effective 50mm FL. It has more functions than I'll ever use, high ISO works well, the touchscreen is nice, and I like the size. Can't wait to take it travelling.
A few weeks into the lockdown, working from home = often bored and some extra cash from not commuting, I was browsing ebay and found a 5D original/classic/Mk1. I put in a very low bid thinking it will surely end higher, and you can guess what happened... I'm a sucker for things that are quirky and special, like aircooled 911s, and if you believe the hype, this is evidently a very special camera. I already had the aforementioned 35/2.0 and complimented it with the ubiquitous Nifty Fifty f/1.8. I have no desire to build up a collection of EF lenses, although the idea of M42 to EF adapter and playing with all the vintage manual lenses sound very appealing (and mostly affordable). I can't really comment on whether the full frame sensor actually produces something special, but I do love the racket the big mirror and shutter make. It's just so satisfyingly mechanical. Not sure if I'd take it travelling though. As you can see, the size difference is bordering on comical and it will fill up most of my carry-on.
One thing that annoys me slightly is, now that I'm "serious" about photography, I shoot raw and spend extra time editing it on the computer. It's like cycling. We used to just jump on our old bikes in normal clothes and ride. Now we have to put a full kit on, get the bikes ready, start the computer, etc... We miss the joy of simplicity. Worst part is it's all self inflicted!
