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Danie Bester posted in the group Photo Gear Talk
I’ve always preached that the magic of photography lies with the photographer, not the gear. Recently, a DPC student who wanted to give back blessed me with a bounty of Sony equipment, including some legendary Batis Sonnar lenses. This was one of the biggest miracles I’ve experienced, especially as my trusty Canon EOS R began showing its…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Photo Gear Talk
I recently switched to the Sony A7R V, and this review by Dustin Abbott sums up why I am madly in love with this camera. It is by far the most mature and well-rounded stills camera I’ve had the opportunity to shoot with. (There are better cameras for video)
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Thanks Danie. On the back of this article, I decided to get both the 35 and 50mm F2 fuji lenses and used them at an informal evening work function which I volunteered to take photos of. I ended up using both, the 50 in the afternoon and then just stuck with the 35 for the rest of the evening and was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out, especially in the low light conditions. I still have a lot to learn, but I enjoyed the experience and it open my eyes and mind to the benefits of sticking to a single focal length.
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What an informative article. I have just done an informal birthday get together and used my 50mm throughout the evening although i did have a standard kit lens as a backup. I spent the entire day with my 50mm as i was so captivated with its capabilities as I am also still discovering my style. It is a wonderful lens to get you to interact with your (client) to get that perfect shot.
I must admit I am loving the challenges of this lens as I am also discovering how to approach various people with a lot more confidence than my usual shy personality.
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Danie Bester
DPC Founder, Programme Director. Fine Art and Commercial Photographer
The more abstract forms of photography like impressionism and minimalism intrigue me. I prefer creating images that depict energy, mood, and silence. To illustrate my themes, I use mainly long exposures, selective focus, and focus blur. My philosophy is that the camera is just a paintbrush and that thought-provoking images stem from a developed mind.
Admired in Africa Grandmaster Award 2018
Art and Artists in Sout Africa 2015
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Thanks for the information, Danie! As always, it’s very insightful and helpful. Now I understand why I couldn’t get the camera to shoot at 40fps or achieve the promised 4k resolution. I’ll start saving for the new card.