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Lenses / Re: Canon Tele lenses vs Nikon tele lenses ( both with converters )

« on: May 14, 2013, 10:29:31 PM »

I have a friend I shoot with some times. He has the Nikon 500 VR II and the D4. With and without t.c.'s that is an excellent lens. Optics are superb. I shoot with Canon and love it. But in the field I cannot tell a difference between the two in sharpness? And the price is 2K cheaper. This is shooting birds only. My views anyway.

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EOS Bodies / Re: No 7D Mark II in 2013? [CR2]

« on: May 06, 2013, 10:32:11 AM »

Image that the 7D2 next year will give you the same 19-point AF with a tiny improvement

Them there is fighting words... LOL stiring the pot are we..?
Actually I am set for the next 2 years. But was really wanting the new camera. But life aint all about me. That is for sure.

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EOS Bodies / Re: No 7D Mark II in 2013? [CR2]

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:43:36 AM »

Or be like me and watch your savings account grow!

Well, that's no fun - you can't take pictures with a savings account!   

True! But you can take screenshots of your account statement and smile

That is hitting pretty close to home for me. I pulled 15K out of T-bills ( which was crap anyway ) two years ago and put it in an account called..... Photography. I just looked at it. It is sitting at 19,200. As a birder there is nothing I want. I was just planning on calling my broker when term is up on a two year closed fund. And cash it in. Now? I am going to roll it over. Hopefully in two more years I will have my crop camera... LOL

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EOS Bodies / Re: No 7D Mark II in 2013? [CR2]

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:04:13 AM »

Heart breaking for me. I am so glad I bought a 1D mark IV. I will be babying it for sure now. Hummmmm.
Not to promising for the crop shooters. Like ME... 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Buy 1DX now or wait for an upgrade?

« on: May 04, 2013, 03:17:56 AM »

I just bought a new Mark IV about three months ago now. I was in BKK yesterday and the price of the 1DX was 5,700 ( from Japan ), so over here it is dropping.  I am hoping in another 18-24 months I can pick one up for a little more than I paid for the 1D mark IV which was 3600 new ( after my VAT refund ). I am hoping for 4800 new in about two years.
My thinking on the new cameras anyway. I am more interested in the 7D II if it ever hits?

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Lenses / Re: EF 800mm f/5.6L IS II [CR2]

« on: April 29, 2013, 09:37:40 PM »

Kinda strange. I live in Asia. Over here the 800 IS is strictly taboo. The big retailers in BKK have the same ones sitting on there shelves and begging people to buy them. The new 500 II and 600 II are flying off the shelves here. When I bought my 500 II in four hours I saw two sold.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 21mp Sensor in the 7D Mark II? [CR1]

« on: April 28, 2013, 12:01:30 PM »

That 7D is a good camera but I miss so many shots because of AF I finally stopped using it. If the 7100 is accurate then that alone would sway me..

Off subject but got me to thinking. I have some Sigma screw AF lenses for Pentax mount cameras. Really good glass IMO. Really anxious to see what Pentax Ricoh has to offer in there next  crop sensor camera. The rumor is it is going to be a pro level crop camera? If AF is there I will be in heaven. Being able to use my Sigma glass again...

For me AF is the main thing. I quit Pentax because of it and stopped using the 7D also. I have an old IV and it hits pretty consistently. Very happy with that camera so far. Night and day in the AF systems? Right now I am very happy with Canon gear.

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Release Date [CR1]

« on: April 28, 2013, 09:50:54 AM »

If they release it, we can't wait for it anymore.   

LOL,,, fun to watch. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 21mp Sensor in the 7D Mark II? [CR1]

« on: April 27, 2013, 09:03:38 PM »

You know honestly. If Canon only matches the 7100 I would be very happy. If they make it better then I would be in heaven with the new Super tele lenses. Wow... If not?
I have a bud that shoots Nikon super teles with the D4 and the 7100 now.  I am going to ask him next time we shoot together if I can shoot some shots with it. So I can process and look at the raw's. I love tack sharp and detailed pics and that camera looks to be what I am after. For birding.

The D7100 won't be a match for the 7D II, not even close. As I've always said, IQ is about more than just the sensor.

I sure hope you are right. I love the new lenses. They are a joy to use in every way. I get frustrated some time. Waiting forever it seems. But if you are right then the wait will be worth it... 

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EOS Bodies / Re: 21mp Sensor in the 7D Mark II? [CR1]

« on: April 27, 2013, 08:31:38 AM »

You know honestly. If Canon only matches the 7100 I would be very happy. If they make it better then I would be in heaven with the new Super tele lenses. Wow... If not?
I have a bud that shoots Nikon super teles with the D4 and the 7100 now.  I am going to ask him next time we shoot together if I can shoot some shots with it. So I can process and look at the raw's. I love tack sharp and detailed pics and that camera looks to be what I am after. For birding.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 21mp Sensor in the 7D Mark II? [CR1]

« on: April 19, 2013, 12:51:36 AM »

Depends for me. I will wait two years and see what Nikon and Canon have to offer in the crop sensor line of cameras. I picked up a Mark IV and will use it two years. Then if Canon has a good crop camera that is not crippled with AF and IQ. I will buy it. Or move to Nikon if they have a good camera for my needs. I want the DR that Nikon cameras offer. At this point I am willing to give up there excellent telephoto lenses for a better camera. I have a friend that shoots Nikon with the 500 mm lens and the cameras from Nikon are really giving him room to improve. Even if my lens is sharper it is not noticeable. And there sensors are better  IMO for birding and wildlife in general.

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Availability

« on: April 16, 2013, 11:27:49 PM »

I bet they sell more than anyone here would suspect. Nikon has the same lens, but what I have read it is lacking in optical quality with a T.C.? Never used one but only things I have read.
If this is as good as the new super tele lenses, Optically. Wow

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Blackmagic wows NAB with New Cinema Cameras!

« on: April 09, 2013, 01:01:14 AM »

I am waiting on the little pocket one to be reviewed. If good. I am getting it for video work. If I can afford it at the time.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 7D Mark II Test Camera [CR1]

« on: March 28, 2013, 08:24:50 PM »

I shot all my primes wide open and got tack sharp images in many situations with my 7D. I can't complain at all, it's AF system fulfilled all my needs and did so elegantly. It's not as good as the mk3 but the 7D AF was plenty for my needs. I think the center point on the 7D is a double cross type just like the MK3. Not sure but I think I read it somewhere.

It is double cross too but there is a lot more to a point than whether it is single, double or double cross. 5D3 non-cross points sure lock a lot better and faster than the non-cross in the 5D2 and the center double on the 5D3 has ultra-precision mode when used with some lenses and that really makes a difference.

+ 1000  I have stopped using the 7D because of the AF error. Compared to the other cameras.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 7DII and D400 Specs

« on: March 28, 2013, 05:23:54 AM »

I agree, I have the 300 II and 500 II and only just switched to the Mark IV for AF. I Have been telling the guys on another forum that these lenses were designed for high MP sensors. It is simply amazing. If i had the AF of the IDX in a 7D I would never of changed to the mark IV. It is simply stunning with the 7D. I have never seen anything like it. I am waiting on the next 7d II. It will revolutionize birding with the new lenses. Period.
The people who have never shot the new Super telephoto's with the 7D just do not realize how good the glass is.
The 1DX and 5DIII are not the best these lenses can do by a long way. The 7D has shown me these lenses are ready for big high MP sensors.