Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L II Sample Photos in Italy

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TRAVELING IN ITALY WITH A CANON 5D MARK IV

It’s amazing how long it takes me to get around to posting photos sometimes, but I think the main problem is that I just take way too many photos with way too many cameras! I can’t help myself though! Today, I wanted to share all of my favorite digital photos that I took on my trip to Italy. Mostly because I feel like my digital photos never see the light of day. I always take my Canon 5D Mark IV with me on my big trips because I love it so much, but I mostly take photos with it as backups in case my film photos don’t turn out. But the photos are so beautiful and sharp and lovely to look at, so I decided they deserve their own blog post! You guys know I love the Canon 5D Mark IV, particularly with the Canon 24-70 mm f/2.8 L II lens. It’s the perfect combination for weddings and travel. You can read my full review of the 5D Mark IV here, or my review of the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens here!

The first part of our trip was spent in Tuscany for my sister’s wedding! We stayed at the Borgo Tre Rose (which was the most gorgeous hotel/wedding venue I’ve ever seen in my life)! We went truffle-hunting (you can book a tour here!) on our first night there and it was so incredibly magical. The houses and buildings in Tuscany are absolutely stunning. Every corner was picturesque and begging to be photographed. We watched a beautiful sunset over the farm as we followed the owners and their dogs through the woods, searching for truffles. We ended the evening with a delicious meal, prepared with the truffles that we found on our hunt! It was so memorable and definitely a great way to kick off our trip to Italy. We drank wine all night long, ignored our jetlag, and lived fully in the moment. It was the best.

We also visited Montepulciano, Pienza, Florence, Rome, and Vatican City. I always find that the trouble with traveling is that you can never actually cross anything off your list. Now that I’ve seen all of these places, I just want to go back and visit each and every one, plus all of the beautiful towns we saw on the way to each one! There’s just too many places to travel to in the world!

The good news is that going through these photos helps me to sort out my memories (and my hard drives!) and I always love reliving our travels. Italy is definitely one of those places that we absolutely have to go back to at some point. It’s just perfection. The scenery. The food. The wine. It’s incredible. There are dozens more photos from our trip at the end of this post, so make sure to scroll down!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this post gives you an idea of what the Canon 5D Mark IV is capable of and why I love it so much. Especially when you use a zoom lens, there’s really no landscape, portrait, or lighting setting that you can’t capture. It’s an incredible camera, though it is a bit of a hassle to lug around when traveling. But it’s always always worth it in the end. There’s nothing worse than those moments in life when you ask yourself, why didn’t I bring my camera?!

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WHERE TO BUY THE CANON 5D MARK IV:

Amazon

Adorama

KEH Camera (used)

CANON 24-70 MM F/2.8 L II LENS:

Amazon

Adorama

KEH Camera (used)

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The Best Websites to Buy Vintage Film Cameras and Used Photography Gear - The Most Reputable Camera Resale Sites

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Buying a used camera can be a terrifying concept, especially if it’s an expensive camera. But if you’re on the hunt for a specific vintage film camera, you don’t really have a choice but to find one online. Sure, you can hunt through thrift stores or wait around for one on facebook marketplace, but that can be time-consuming. Over the years, I’ve learned the best websites to find used gear without overpaying or ending up with a camera that just doesn’t work. Here are my favorite choices for buying used or vintage gear and a few reasons for why I like each one!

KEH CAMERA

The first site I’ll always recommend is KEH Camera. They have a rigorous grading system so you can decide how much you’re willing to pay versus the condition of the camera/lens. If you want gear that is in “excellent”, “excellent+”, or “like new” condition, you’re obviously going to pay more than one that’s in “good” or “fair” condition. They test their cameras before selling them and they have a great return policy. Any time I’ve had an issue with a camera, they’re always willing to work with me to figure out what’s going on. And if you’re going to get into the business of buying vintage cameras, it’s part of the game that sometimes you’ll run into weird, intermittent problems. They are super knowledgeable at KEH though and they have a huge collection of gear. If the specific camera you’re looking for isn’t in stock when you first take a look, I recommend waiting a week or two and checking back. They are always adding more listings and updating their inventory. Plus, they sell both film and digital cameras so even if you’re looking for an expensive digital Canon, Nikon, or Sony camera, you can save quite a lot of money by buying a gently used one. I hardly ever buy my gear new, so I’m used to taking the risk!

You can also sell or trade your own used gear to KEH camera! They make it super easy and they have a fool-proof process since they do it every single day. Can you tell I love KEH Camera? :)

Amazon isn’t a website that you’d think would be a great option for vintage cameras, but it’s actually surprising how often I’ll find a rare used camera on there! Amazon has a great return policy and is typically super helpful if something is wrong with the product that you’ve purchased. Usually, if you find a used camera on Amazon it’s being sold by a small retailer, so just make sure to read their reviews! It’s also so nice to buy everything you need in one place. Amazon carries pretty much any battery, lens filter, camera bag or film you’d ever need so it’s kind of amazing. I’m often on the hunt for a strange battery for a vintage camera that none of my local stores carry, and I almost always can find it on Amazon. I actually just recently created my own Amazon storefront, so you can check out all of my personal camera and film recommendations here!

EBAY

A lot of people are intimidated by eBay, especially for more expensive gear. But I’ve bought some incredible cameras and lenses off of it over the years. The prices are extremely competitive because you’re usually just bidding against what other people are willing to pay for the same gear. So typically you won’t end up overpaying, which is always nice! However, if you’re buying a camera that is super trendy at the moment, you might be better off scouring thrift stores or trying KEH Camera for more consistent prices. I actually bought my Canon 5D Mark IV on eBay a few years ago though, which is my main camera and one of my more expensive cameras that I own! It was in nearly mint condition and has been working perfectly for years! The main thing with eBay is to make sure you’re buying from a reputable seller that has made lots of sales and has high ratings. Read the reviews and make sure you really analyze the photographs and description of the item you’re buying. I like to look at the other listings that the seller has, just to see if I get any weird vibes. In many cases, I’ll even send the seller a message and see how their communication is. You can usually tell right away if someone or something is scammy. Overall, eBay is pretty great with protecting both buyers and sellers, which is why I use it so often. I don’t even hesitate to buy cheaper cameras on eBay, because oftentimes, it’s the only website I can find certain rare vintage cameras on. I also sell gear on eBay and I’ve been using it for over a decade. It’s not for the faint of heart though, because there are often a LOT of options to choose from and it can be hard to weed out the good from the bad. But if you’re looking for something incredibly rare and vintage, eBay probably has it!

Adorama is sort of a blend of KEH Camera and Amazon. It sells both new and used gear at competitive prices, but also has lots of other products such as computers, electronics, and musical instruments. I find it to be a little more limited than KEH Camera when it comes to vintage cameras, but if KEH is out of stock with a certain product, every once in a while I’ll have some luck at Adorama. They are a fairly large company, so once again, they have a decent return policy and are helpful with returns. I like how easy their website is to navigate and I feel a little better purchasing things from them than from a big box retailer.

A FEW OTHER SITES TO CONSIDER

Of course, there are a ton of other sites that you can find new and used photography gear, these are just my personal favorites! I’ve also had luck buying gear on Poshmark, Mercari, B&H, and Polaroid.com (if you’re looking for specifically Polaroid cameras).

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If you have any questions, I’m always happy to help! You can contact me here, or leave a comment below! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a magical day!

<3 Myles Katherine

Lomography Color Negative 400 Film Sample Photos with a Minolta Maxxum STsi | Virginia Beach on 35mm Film

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It’s no secret that I love my Minolta Maxxum STsi. It’s the perfect 35 mm travel camera. You can read my full blog post about it here if you’d like to find out more about this camera! For these images, I used Lomography Color Negative 400 35mm film. I love Lomography film because it’s super affordable and the colors are bright and accurate. All of these photos were taken on hazy, cloudy days so I find the mood of this set of images to be very soft and nostalgic.

Chris and I went on an adventure one weekend to Virginia Beach and stumbled across the 19th Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! Some of the kites were absolutely gigantic! It was pretty impressive! It was such a fun event to witness and of course, photograph! We went into a few thrift stores and ate lunch at the incredibly tasty Commune farm-to-table restaurant. It was the perfect Saturday.

I love getting back a roll of film that I took for purely personal reasons. It reminds me of how much I love photography. Being a full-time photographer can easily lead to burn-out, which has happened to me multiple times. But deep down, I think I’ll always love photography, regardless of whether or not it’s my “job”.

WHERE TO BUY:

LOMOGRAPHY COLOR 400 35MM FILM

Adorama

LOMOGRAPHY COLOR 100 35MM FILM

Adorama

Amazon

Thanks so much for stopping by!

<3 Myles Katherine

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