After spending some time shooting with film cameras, I started to miss using a digital camera with a proper viewfinder. I’ve been using mirrorless cameras since 2013, when I bought my first one, the Olympus E-PM2, so DSLRs had been out of my routine for quite a while. Last year, I found a great deal on a used Canon EOS 6D along with the EF 50mm f/1.4 lens. But it wasn’t until this spring, when I picked up the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8, that I really started using the camera more.
With that lens, the 6D becomes pleasantly compact and relatively lightweight, at least for a DSLR, which makes it easier to carry around. I also found Lightroom settings that suit my taste, and since then I’ve grown even fonder of the camera. The photos don’t look overly digital to me, even though they’re sharp. There’s a certain softness and something organic in the look, which probably has a lot to do with the lenses too.
What I also like is the simplicity of the camera. There aren’t endless menus, AI features, or fancy modes to get lost in. I shoot with back-button focusing, using the center focusing point, focus and recompose. Pretty old-school, but it works.
Here are a few selected shots.
