Ah - the power of the EOS 5D Mark III

Here's a couple of shots from Wednesday this week when I had an early start shooting for a client.

First, a shot of the setup.

Canon G1X, handheld, ISO 800, f/11, 1/200 sec, -2/3 EV

The G1X does a great job with this image but I thought out of interest I would add the shot taken from the EOS 5D Mark III.   For this shot I'm using a remote release cable, Manfrotto 055 Tripod with friction ball head and the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, with Image Stabilisation off - we don't need it due to the tripod...   Sounds obvious but lots of people leave this on even when using a tripod.  I've always been keen to keep the IS off if I'm using a tripod.   Why have the IS working when it doesn't need to???

Here's the shot from the EOS 5D Mark III taken for the client, Nudgee Golf Club, in Brisbane.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM lens at 45mm, ISO 100, f/11, 1/20 sec, 0 EV

Note: This image has been modified in post production (stakes and vegetation removed to create a cleaner image).

The comparison between the images - taken only a minute or so apart is quite interesting.   The G1X does not produce the same richness of colours or gradation in the dark and light tones as the EOS 5D Mark III, but the results are quite striking.

I was only taking the G1X shots to record the circumstances of my setup so little effort went into them. It would be interesting to hear peoples opinions on the comparison of these images.