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Landscape / Re: Maui Landscape Photo Spots

« on: May 16, 2013, 12:30:04 AM »

Thanks!

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Landscape / Re: Maui Landscape Photo Spots

« on: May 15, 2013, 02:54:17 PM »

No ideas out there?

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Landscape / Maui Landscape Photo Spots

« on: May 14, 2013, 04:39:24 PM »

Hey everyone,

I've been to Maui a number of times and have photographed some great landscape spots there, but I am wondering what spots I could be missing. Does anyone have any favorite landscape photo destinations they would be willing to share in Maui? Any specifics on finding the spots would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 6D pattern noise compared to 5D2, the info you won't get from DxO

« on: February 07, 2013, 03:47:43 PM »

"5d2 could produce some fairly harsh noise lines (hor. & vert) in shadows at 100 ISO, they soften a bit from random noise at 400 ISO and up."

Is it better to shoot with the 5d2 at ISO 400 than ISO 100 to avoid the pattern noise? Thanks.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM "Pancake"

« on: February 06, 2013, 11:33:21 PM »

Thanks! My third number is a 3 so I think I'm good.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM "Pancake"

« on: February 06, 2013, 02:00:11 PM »

Do new 40mm lenses come with the latest firmware? (I am guessing they do, but haven't found a source to back this up). If so, what number should I look for in the serial number to be sure the lens has the update? Thanks.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Death Valley

« on: November 24, 2012, 12:21:39 PM »

Thank you, everyone for the tips. I wish there were more clouds in the forecast, but maybe we'll luck out and get a few. Any tips on where exactly to go to get a good picture of the Furnace Creek dunes? It will be dark when I get there in the morning, so any suggestions on where to park and how far I need to walk would help out. Thanks again.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Death Valley

« on: November 23, 2012, 09:40:21 PM »

My wife and I are heading off to Death Valley tomorrow and would like a few pointers from those with experience of the area.

My plan now is to head to the racetrack tomorrow afternoon and stay for sunset and some star pictures at night. I don't have a ton of experience with star pictures or light painting, but would like to try both. I plan on using a Rokinon 14 mm f2.8 for the night pictures. Is it possible to use a flash in a 30 second exposure to get one of the sailing stones in the frame or am I limited to using a flashlight--if so is an LED one okay?

Also, I am wondering if Zabriskie Point or Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are better for sunrise. We will only be there for one sunrise, so I have to choose one or the other. Would the sand dunes be okay for photos midday?

Thanks for your help!

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Rokinon 14mm f/2.8

« on: November 20, 2012, 04:50:34 PM »

I just received my Rokinon 14mm today from Amazon and I wondering if someone could help me figure out how to use this lens. I've never had a manual lens and I guess I thought that live view would help me figure out what shutter speed to use while I am in M mode. I guess I was wrong and that makes sense given that my 5d Mark ii doesn't know what aperture the lens is at.

I am wondering if their is a more accurate way to get the exposure right besides trial and error. Also, what is the best way to test this lens and make sure I got a copy that is sharp corner to corner? One last thing, how can I tell when I am at infinity (I have heard that the markings on this lens aren't always the most accurate).

Thanks in advance!