This post is kind of nerdy, so be warned. Ok, it’s really nerdy. It’s a post about my camera…The new camera arrived this week. And it is lovely.
I wanted to be able to shoot with great detail in low light, without getting grainy shots. I am not disappointed.
{ Coincidentally, a lot of great photographers who already shoot with amazing digital cameras (see here and here) seem to be messing around with their Hasselblads this month. Kind of “rediscovering” low-grain medium format shooting. I don’t know if I am uncool, but I have no temptation to touch my medium format cameras. Not now. }
So here’s a shot from last weekend’s family, showing extreme detail in her eye. We are talking about tack* on the front of the eye. Um, hello? That’s me in her eyeball. And look how nicely the focus falls off. That’s due to a particularly wonderful lens. For photographers: this was shot with a D700 at ISO400, 85mm 1.4f lens, 2.2f at 1/500sec, window light at left, reflector at 45 degrees right.
Love being a dork. — heidi
* tack is super-nerd lingo for tack sharp.
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Hi Heidi – it’s Amanda Plotner (Koopman). I stumbled upon your website the other night…just wanted to let you know that your work is absolutely beautiful. It’s a shame that I don’t visit Chicago often; I would love to schedule a session with you for my daughters. However, if you are ever in the Savannah/Hilton Head area, please be sure to contact me!
Hi,Heidi. My friend, one of your previous clients, actually introduced me to your website. She thought that I might appreciate your site and blog. (I do!) Anyway, I just read this post and as a fellow “dork” who shoots with the same equipment as you, I just had to comment. Great photo. I {heart} the D700. I’m sure you will, too! I love your work and enjoy following you. – Vivienne