Amsterdam Street Photograhy

[PecosTheCat]

Yes, all those photos where taken with the 7D.

[Taylor]

I vouch so much for the Canon 60D it's amazing. Joint with my 50mm f1.4 prime it's a beaut!

[PecosTheCat]

The 60D is a nice camera and would be very suitable for this type of photography. The price is significantly cheaper than the 7D. The autofocus system is not as sophisticated as the 7D and it doesn't have the weather sealing. These differences will not make a huge difference when shooting while walking around a city, unless you are shooting action scenes, sports, etc. It is also a bit smaller/lighter than the 7D. For me, I much prefer the 7D because most of my photography is photographing wildlife (mostly snakes in the jungle at night). I need the fast and adjustable autofocus, the heavy duty body and the weather sealing. My 7D is in the shop right now. In December I was climbing down a steep mountain face to take some photos of a waterfall. I took a tumble and the 7D bounced across several boulders. Amazingly, all that I need is the LCD screen replaced. Everything else with the camera is fine. Unfortunately, the Tokina 11-16 didn't survive as well. I am not sure if the lens can be fixed. I am very impressed with the build quality of the 7D.

The 50mm f/1.4 lens is really great. About 30% of the photos I posted in this thread were taken with that lens. (The others were taken with the 17-55 f/2.8 - which is a fantastic lens for crop sensor Canons). The 50mm f/1.4 is a lot of bang for the buck and it is small and light. Most of my lenses are "L" series and damn expensive and heavy. I originally was going to buy the 50 L lens, but decided to save a ton of cash and go with the f/1.4. I'm glad I did. It is a great fast lens. I think the upcharge you pay for the f/1.4 over the "nifty fifty" f/1.8 is worth it. The image quality and focus speed better.

If you go for either the 7D or the 60D, I would suggest buying the body only and for your first lens buy the 17-55 f/2.8. This is not a cheap lens, but the image quality is great, on par with the L lenses. It does not have the weather sealing or build quality of the L's, but really is a fantastic piece of glass. I also have the 24-105 f/4L and have never used it on my 7D since buying the 17-55. I still use the 24-105 on my 5D. The focal length range on the 24-105 is much more suitable as a walk around lens on a full frame camera. I always found it too long on the 7D for city shooting. Most of the "kit" lenses are not too great and will need to be upgraded in order to get the maximum performance out of your camera. Camera technology moves much faster than lens technology so the rule of thumb is to buy the best glass you can afford when buying lenses. I have made the mistake of skimping and buying cheaper lenses only to end up spending even more money by upgrading later.

Good luck and let us know what you decide to buy.

I vouch so much for the Canon 60D it's amazing. Joint with my 50mm f1.4 prime it's a beaut!

[Taylor]

Good advice there ^^

The only reason I got the 60D over the 7D was because of the tilt'able screen because I'm a vlogger.

[PecosTheCat]

I could see how the reticulated screen could come in handy, although for me, it would probably very seldom be used. I almost never use live view, except when shooting long exposure shots or landscapes or macro stuff when the camera is mounted on a tripod. I could come in very handy when street shooting. You could hold the camera high above your head and still compose a shot with live view, etc. For people that shoot video, it could be really handy.

[benstraat]

Post some more photos guys!!!

[spidergawd]

If anyone in Amsterdam now could get some shots of the street light shows it would be nice, they finish on the 20th so you'd have to be quick.

http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/

[PecosTheCat]

[Taylor]

[mafufero]

Outstanding photos, Pecos, love the various facades of the city's coffeeshops. I've yet to see anyone using those outdoor tables in front of Abraxas. I see the Best Western Dam Sqaure in one shot, always wanted to stay there, it's conveniently located and they get good reviews. Too much for a room in high season, though.