Canon 5dmk2 EG-S Focusing Screen Review
I recently bought the EG-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen for my 5dmk2. I love to shoot wide open on my lenses, and currently I own all primes that come in lower than recommended f/stop range for this screen. The 50mm f/1.4 and the 85L f/1.2 MK2. If this is your first time hearing of this focusing screen I will go through a brief description of it below.
What is the EG-S screen?
(as Ken Rockwell explains)
These precision surfaces simulate ground glass and greatly increase brightness for f/2.8 and slower zoom lenses so popular today. They are designed to be bright and contrasty with these slow lenses.
Oddly, these modern screens get no brighter when you're using a lens faster than f/2.8. Try it: put on an f/1.8 or other fast fixed lens and flick the depth of field button. You'll see no change in anything until you stop down to about f/2.5!
Case Study of the Trevor Stinson Firefighter Photo
Below is a small case study put together to show the process of how I came about the firefighter photo of Trevor Stinson.
This was shot for the Monticello (Indiana) Fire Department Calendar that I am currently finishing up. It was originally scheduled as a 2010 calendar, but I think it might end up being their 2011 version.
Case Study
Final Image
Trevor Stinson: Monticello Fire Department
Case Study: MFD 2010 Calendar
Case Study
Client: Monticello Fire Department – 2010 Calendar
Photographer: Ryan O. Hicks (me)
Model: Matt Schroeder
Strobist Settings:
Canon 5d2
50mm f/1.4
1/200s - f/5.6 - ISO200 - 50mm
580ex2 shot into 28” Apollo Wescott softbox camera left
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She faded look into her eyes cuz this liquor got her twisted up like curly fries. [rohixx]
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Shared Bryan Leverenz.
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lol keep all the inspiration replies coming in. I'm going to use them for a post on my blog this is funny. [rohixx]
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