Thanks for your questions. Maybe my new DVD will be available on ‘classic’ resolution too, I doubt there will be much demand though and the price point may have to be higher due to less pressings and more standards – NTSC, PAL etc.

I’m doing Blu-Ray because it is the new standard for High Definition video that it seems the world is adopting. The trouble with old video is that it is a different format for different countries, it is also low quality and still photographs look poor on it. Now that most new cameras shoot HD it is time for me to embrace it too. The new DVDs are being shot on 3 Canon 5Dmk11 cameras.

There is more likely to be a Quicktime h.264 high definition download option that can be played on any computer with the free Quicktime 7 player software. I will need to asses the security of this system before implementing it though.

We will probably include an iPhone version with the full Blu-Ray disc too.

Regards,

Damien.
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Flattery gets you everywhere Thanks.

I use:
16-35mm f/2.8 mk11 lens (okay but not great)
24-70mm f/2.8 lens (I find it sharp enough for me)
70-200mm f/2.8 lens ( a good allround performer from f/4 upwards)

I find the shallow depth of field ‘effect’ of the very fast primes unnatural and unattractive. They will make the auto focus of the 5D behave itself though with all the extra light.

If I wanted to shoot primes I’d have 20mm, 35mm, 85mm and 135mm. f/2 or thereabouts for all would be fine for me.

It’s such a personal thing, go with your heart not your head.

Damien.

I’m hooked on your blog… it’s the first thing I do when I get to work every morning! It’s also a STRONG reason for my recent camera upgrade… my wife doesn’t thank you for that!
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Anyway, I just upgraded to the Canon 5D Mark II from the Nikon D200 which should arrive this weekend. I mainly shoot wedding and portraits. I’ve read your wedding book from cover to cover and anxiously await your new book! By the way, when is it due out?

My question:
I’m considering purchasing the 24-70mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.2 and the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lenses to complete my outfit. But I hear many wedding photographers talk bad about the 24-70 and recommend primes for that range. I.e., 24mm and 50mm.

What lenses do you normally use the most during weddings and what’s your take on what I’m considering?

Thanks In advance,

–richie

Enjoy your test shoots,

Damien.

Bristol is a crazy place for modern art. There is a 1.7m long bronze dung beetle sculpture about 300m from the ’spine’.

Damien.

Cheers, Damien.

Damien

Cheers

Dave

Have you given the new Pocket Wizards a go besides the test shoot that you did?

Wayne W