Jace VavRosky

ISO 250, 15mm, f/5.0, 1/320 sec. ISO320, 14mm, f/5.0, 1/400 sec.

I have been looking for a lens that will give me the most out of my camera since it is a cropped frame DSLR and I found that the Sigma 18-35 mm f/1.8 has a lot of the features and price tag that I have been looking for. It is a wide angle normal length zoom lens. It is specifically designed for the use of cameras with APS-C sized sensors like my 80D. I really like the low f1.8 possibility so I can get some cool photos with some good blur in my background. The only thing is I wish it had a little more zoom capability. 

On October 26, of 2016 I went on a field trip in my Field Methods Geology class here at Rocky. This was taken on my I phone 7. I just really enjoy the river in the foreground and the blue sky to the right and the orangish red clouds. Added a little dehaze, clarity and saturation. 

Taken on 8/31/18  Location: Highwood Mountains  Manual Mode ISO: 6,400 F:5.6  Shutter Speed 20 seconds

I have been curious about the differences in DSLR vs Mirrorless cameras. I wanted to compare and contrast the pros and cons of the two. Pros of a DSLR:  Better in low light. Autofocus on fast moving objects. More lens options. Some have better battery life.   Cons of a DSLR: Larger camera bodies. (needs to fit a mirror and the prism Means heavier packed weight. Don't shoot as good of video. Pros of a Mirrorless: With a mirrorless camera, you get a preview of the image on-screen. Some mirrorless cameras offer an electronic viewfinder (EVF) that simulates the optical viewfinder. Weight is substantially less.  When shooting outside in good light, your preview on the screen or EVF of a mirrorless camera will look close to the final image. Faster shutter speeds on higher end cameras.  Better image stabilization. Cons of a Mirrorless In some situations where the camera is struggling (such as in low light or with fast-moving subjects),...