If you can send me an email via the contact form with this info and a sample image, I may be able to help.

Best,

Chris

I have a 1D Mark III and I use it with either a 24-70 or a 70-200 IS both f2.8.

How do I compensate in camera for the overly saturated skin tones which tend to be too red and orange at times inspite of a custom white balance. I have read somewhere that one way is to use a cc filter. But which one? How do I determine which one to use and when? Is there another atlternative to resolving this inherent problem with the Canon Pro body?

I shoot portraiture and color is critical to the service I provide. Let me know your thoughts… Thanx in advance.

Angel

When I switched from Canon to Nikon I effectively lost one lens in the shakedown. It took a me couple of months to replace it (using rentals to bridge the gap).

My current lineup is similar to your wish list:

14-24mm
24-70mm
70-200mm VRII

I would also eventually love to buy the 200-400mm. I’ve used it about 3 times for one-off assignments and it’s just awesome. Light, sharp and responsive.

I have to say to anyone considering doing the same, it is an expensive proposition to consider making the switch if you have pro bodies and glass. Of course when you buy an upper end body, you know that the value drops significantly with every new model released.

So far I have sold my Canon 1D, 5D, and I currently have an offer on my 1DMKII. In addition I have sold off an E0S-3 that I picked up just because I like to keep a film body and the E0S-3 Eye focus always drew my interest. I even had an E-1 body I let go in addition to my 2 Canon Flashes and ST-E2 lens. I have also sold two lenses, and now I have my L glass to sell which does include a 300mm 2.8 Non IS L lens. I shoot a lot of sports but I am diversified in what I shoot.

I decided on the D700 because it seems to offer the best of the D3 and still would offer me the focus speed that I enjoyed with my 1D and 1DMKII. Also the fact that I can increase the FPS by adding the grip made a lot of sense to me when I need that feature. I know from my experience I rarely shoot at 8fps unless I am looking to capture a quick sequence, so the 3 to 5fps is more than adequate. What I also realize is that the shot to shot time is on of the most important things to me so there is a grip in my future.

So far I have purchased the D700 and a 50mm 1.4G AFS just to make sure I like the camera and solidify the commitment. I have had the camera 2 days and so far I am very comfortable with my decision. I held off selling all my L glass just until I reach a comfort zone but I think I am getting there.

The new Nikon lenses with the Nano coated are expensive compared to what I originally paid for my Canon glass. I know both companies recently raised prices on glass. I can say at least Nikon offers a 5 year warranty on their glass compared to the 1 year from Canon. My lens list consists of the 14-24, 28-70, 70-200 AFS VRII, and down the road the 200-400. I will probably end up with a 105mm as well because by the time you add the 1.3 multiplier for the 1D sensor you get pretty close.

While I know the 1DMKIV is on the horizon, I am of the opinion that Nikon is the best way to go for me. The fact that Nikon has finally gone full frame, put the work into improving their lens technology, and improving their focusing system. So far I have found the D700 features highly adjustable and I do look forward to what I feel is more accurate metering and flash system that Nikon provides.

Sorry about the long winded post, but this was a huge decision for me to make and yes it is costing me money to make the switch but I feel confident it will be worth in the end in the enjoyment and image quality that I will be able to achieve in the end.

Jason

The Nikon D700 and Canon 5Dmk2 are very different cameras. The D700 is a better camera in almost every single regard except for resolution and video capability.

My disappointment with the 5Dmk2 was THE REASON I switched to Nikon from Canon. Mainly, I was angry that they put such a crappy autofocus system into it.In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if you have an 85 f/1.2 lens and a 25mp photo if it’s out of focus because the camera screwed up.

If you’re taking a lot of portraits in low light, then the D700 and the right lenses will definitely focus more accurately than the 5Dmk2.

That being said, it’s hard for me to advise you without knowning how much Canon equipment you own. If you own a lot of Canon lenses and accessories, you might not want to switch. Even if the focus isn’t the best, the 5dmk2 would be a huge improvement over your 350D any day.

I’d be happy to answer your specific questions over email.

Chris

I have my FX/DX toggle on Back Button/Front Wheel and it’s awesome.

The 200-400 would be my next lens purchase if I had $6K to throw around =)

Keep up the good work!

-Aisha

Besides, you’ve got to drool for that 200-400 f4 too!

Good reading

Eric D

Thanks for the comment. I would love to hear your reasons for switching to Nikon after 20 years. I really admire sports photographers – you guys know what the players are going to do before they do it – amazing.

I am also impressed by the tenacity of the D3 servo-focus system. There are times when I’ve shot a quickly moving performer and I’m sure that I missed the shot. When I look at the photos later, low-and-behold, the D3 nailed it.

The D3 autofocus performs better than I previously thought was possible. It’s almost magic.

I have used Canon equipment for over 20 years. this was an expensive change but it appears that I made the right decision.