Melbourne & Geelong Wedding & Portrait Photographer Robb Duncan

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Just like Mary Poppins

I have been dying to post the awesome news that I have added a new Camera to my bag !!

Its not a secret, its just that I have been to busy with Weddings, Family Portraits, Websites, Album design and well, Life in general to really get the time to sit down and write blog posts!!

Here is the first shot with my new 5D mkII, fresh out of the box (apologies for the messy desk and the fact that this post could get a little camera geek-ish!!).

Fresh out of the box - the best wedding camera in the world?

Fresh out of the box - Canon 5DmkII & 50mm/1.4 - ISO 400 - 1/60sec @ f/1.4

First impressions, *smiles*… its just like Mary Poppins.

That’s right, “Practically perfect in every way”… or, if you are not that into old school disney… then, well… it’s just awesome.

Compared to the original 5D, its a big improvement in lots of little ways. Apart from the increased low light performance due to higher usable ISO settings, the level of detail in a 21mp RAW file is something that you just have to see to believe !! And its weather proof, so a little rain wont be a problem. Roll on winter weddings and those rainy day family portrait sessions I say!!

I have to admit, that I do own a number of different Canon D-SLR bodies now (too many if you ask my wife !! but I am not one to let go of things, and every photographer should have quality backup equipment and thats my excuse and I am sticking to it!!) and I can safely say that the new 5D is the cream of the crop.

And yes, you are right, I could go on and on about it for hours, days even, but I wont bore you with that !!

by Robb Duncan

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petra - It’s official, I am jealous! I would kill for a 5DII.I know luck has nothing to do with it, but you are still lucky! And I love the Mary Poppins reference too!

Amy J - Its not the camera that matters, its the photographer that makes an image. A great photographer doesn’t need the latest equipment to do their job

S N - why did you decide to get a 5Dii when you have a 5D?

Dan - Amy. I don’t think that your comment was really nessisary. Surely you have better things to do than troll on a photographers website.

Robb – Congrats on the new camera, I know you will create beautiful images with it.

Amy J - I stand by my comment Dan, so deal with it.

James p - Not a fan of Mary Poppins, but the camera is awesome.

Dan - Dear Amy,

I don’t even know you, but thats okay because I know your type. I will deal with it, as you put it because you probably shoot with a 400D and a cheap lens and are jealous. Jealous in a bad way, not in a fun way like Petra!

Love Dan (who is dealing with it)

All Hail Hale? - A new 5D mark 2, and I thought I was doing ok with my 40D, nice work buddy.

and I would like to add that…………

Dan + Amy = FUN

Amy J - I made my point.

What I shoot with is none of your business Dan.

Dan - You are correct in saying that its none of my business Amy. However, if you do shoot with Pro equipment, you should let us know, then I think your opinion might carry more weight. Its just a thought.

Amy J [ CENSORED ] - [ This comment has been censored by Robb Duncan of Pixxil Photography due to excessive use of inappropriate language ]

Dan [ CENSORED ] - [ This comment has been censored by Robb Duncan of Pixxil Photography due to an extremely good come back that would have only made the whole situation worse !! ]

Robb Duncan - Ok, I let you kids have a play, but its got out of hand and I don’t feel as though my humble website is the best forum for whatever is going on !!

I have censored or deleted both Dan and Amy’s last few comments and wont be approving any more on this post unless they are nice.