Saturday Shoot #1

Saturday Shoots. A concept that is new to me and will be on going now. My better half works Saturdays, so it gives me pretty much the whole day to do what I please. (ahhh) So now that I have my 450D, I can use this time that I usually spend sleeping/eating/xboxing/surfing, to advance my camera experience.

Today was a good day (as I said in the Tamron write-up) as I got some nice shots today.

After trying out the Tamron and deciding it wasn’t really my cup of tea, I packed it back up in it’s box, snapped on the 18-55mm again and started shooting. My cat Millie was the subject of this mornings efforts.

and at 100% size, it’s brilliantly sharp:

Blair (my brother) was playing with her with a bit of twig to get her to look at the camera, but it was pretty tough to get her in focus/sharp/in frame at all! She’s a fast wee thing.

Again @ 100%

That’s amazing! A lot of people seem to think the kit lens leaves wanting, but when you can get pictures as sharp as this, on a moving subject that’s small and hairy, it’s pretty damn good.

After taking 60 photos and getting a max of 20 useable, I turned my attention to things that weren’t going to rip my hand off. A basket.

@ 100%

Now I don’t know about you, but how much more detail do you need from a photo! I was astounded at the clarity of this hand held shot, when I wasn’t really focusing my mind on photographing anything. I just pointed the camera quickly at the basket and clicked. It just goes to show the potential that this combo of 450D and kit lens has.

I went to pick up Em from work at 5pm, and then we both headed out via Elcho Castle (near Bridge of Earn, Perthshire) to see if there was any good photo oppertunities. There was and I spent a good half hour annoying the hell out of Em, who ended up sitting in the car reading a magazine.

I will quickly post up these photos, with a wee comment if needed, as I’ve just noticed it’s 2:12am…amazing how time flies…

 

So there you have it. Saturday Shoot #1 is over. 

As I mentioned in my previous posts, I have ordered a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II prime lens. The reviews say it’s a cheaply built lens, but is mega sharp and mega good. So that’s all that matters to me!
Thanks for looking folks.

 

Over and out zzzzzz

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