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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 07, 2012, 07:47:54 AM »

All others are just joking when they say they want to win. I'm a big fan of Gure Gear but never had the budget to buy any of these, so I am already looking forward to the 15th, because I would really really like to win!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Here's an Invite for March 2, 2012

« on: February 29, 2012, 10:22:17 AM »

From what i saw. There's a lot more of big IXUS sign than the Jackie Chan with EOS logo. Let's see what will happen on that day. Gonna be there and do some coverage.

Do you mean that at this moment, there are a lot more IXUS signs visible at this location??

That would be 100% logical: imagine using 5DmkIII posters/signs on this location, they would just 'give' us the announcement already then 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Pre-Order Canon 5D Mark III

« on: February 29, 2012, 10:18:46 AM »

Voted 'no'.

I will definitely buy it, but not at launch, probably too expensive then. I just bought a used 5D classic, so will buy the 5DIII when prices drop (end 2012-early 2013).

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EOS Bodies / Re: Here's an Invite for March 2, 2012

« on: February 29, 2012, 08:21:40 AM »

Yes yes, he's coming!

Ps: this invite is in Italian, so an event in Italy probably as well then..

Ps: the little cupcake next to the coffee looks really good 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Lack of information with announcement so close

« on: February 21, 2012, 03:37:22 AM »

Northlight suggests March 2nd announcement and 22MP,6fps,full 1DX AF,best video quality of any DSLR.
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_5d3.html

NDA's expire on the 2nd, so probably announcement on the 1st. So test shots of pre-production cameras can only be put online the day after, like with the D800.

Note: March 1st 1987: announcement of the first EOS ever: EOS650 --> 25th anniversary is an nice announcement date

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What gear next to new 5DX/III for weddings, portraits and travel?

« on: February 20, 2012, 04:45:07 AM »

I think you would get away with

- used 5D2
- used 5Dc
- used 24-105
- used 17-40

Unfortunately, I really like the shallow DOF of the 2.8 lenses. So the 24-70 remains, which makes I need a tele as well (I'd rent this the first years).

Ps: added a poll

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III & 5D X Specs?

« on: February 19, 2012, 07:59:00 AM »

I don't understand:

5D was once famous for the first with high MP
5DII exactly the same
5DIII would then normally be high MP as well

1DX merges full frame with high fps
You would expect 5DX to do the same: combine ff and high fps

Based on rumors they would do the opposite: not logical to me...

PS: like these specs much less than the previous ones

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EOS Bodies / Leaked photo of 5DIII/X to be 38MP ?

« on: February 17, 2012, 07:34:05 AM »

Someone on the dpreview forum did some calculations and I just wanted to share this:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1032&thread=40642634

Based on the size of the LCD screen, the size of the zoom area on the back of the camera it might be 38MP...

For me personnaly, I hope this isn't true!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What gear next to new 5DX/III for weddings, portraits and travel?

« on: February 16, 2012, 01:12:45 PM »

OK, i'm thinking the 5D3/X is your best choice here 

So, how about this for a side ways swing...
If the 5D3/X comes with the new 24-70 as a kit lens, why not buy them as a kit, and flog the current 24-70. I'd guess you wouldn't be much out of pocket and also get the latest quality of wide angle.

If you're doing weddings - how can you possibly go with a single body? I've said it before and i'll say it again - it takes a brave person to tell a bride that there are no pics of her special day because you gambled on everything going exactly right. How do yo fancy being on the BBC news or in the Daily Mail as the next example of a 'wedding tog' being sued?

So, with that in mind, i'd say get yourself a nice 5Dc as a back up (get it now if you want to start playing).
I would also suggest getting a second flash to cover redundancy there. Your 50mm f1.8 will make a good back up if the 24-70 goes adrift.

Now, that long lens - what is the cost of renting several times a year as opposed to buying?

If you are getting paid for these weddings then you can list this as a part time profession and a bit of careful accounting could offset the purchase against the income... That would also apply to any purchase you make )in the UK.

Good idea in fact of bying the 5DX in a kit with the new 24-70, the price at that time of the kit will then decide which one I'll be doing.

Of course, when I'm at a wedding I always take 2 bodies with me. I will keep on taking the 350D with me as back-up, as well as the second body mentioned in all sets above.

The cost of the long lens is exactly 1/100th of the purchase price (good renting service here)... so for me it's worth renting it a few times... because it does cost a lot! And I really like the IS II version, which I rented a few times, I guess buying the non IS version I'll be a bit disappointed....

Anyway, thanks for your good input! 1 vote already for set 1

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / What gear besides 5DX/III for weddings, portraits & travel with limited budget?

« on: February 16, 2012, 11:04:50 AM »

Hi all!

My problem: I am thinking for a few weeks now what will be my future camera bag content and I don’t know where to head in the future related to purchases. I don’t do photography for a living but I give a high value for good photographs, so I’m limited in budget. So two 1DX cameras is not an option

Why do I ask this? It's time to upgrade my 350D, a few babies are getting born in the family and we’re getting on a nice vacation this summer, so I want to severely upgrade my equipment.

What do I have at this moment: 350D, 24-70 f2.8, 50mm f1.8, 580EXII. I already rented the 5DmkII and the 70-200 f2.8 IS II a few times and this is the quality I want for the near future.

What kind of photography do I do: 3-4 weddings during the summer, portraits (babies, kids, families, etc), and I want to take beautiful pictures during my holidays. We especially travel to locations to visit special nature, historic elements, cultural elements, etc. (e.g. temples, waterfalls,…)

So, the purchase of a 5DX/III is 100% sure, I'll buy this one when prices drop a little, end 2012 or spring 2013, my 350D will go to my mother. The question is all about what second body and to keep in mind what camera to use in the coming year, before purchasing the 5DX.

My possible solutions:

Set 1: 5DX+24-70,  5D (buy now), 24-85 (buy now), rent 70-200 for weddings
Result: I’ll have a full frame to use this year already, with a smaller lens (24-85) to take on holiday.

Set 2: 5DX+24-70, 60D (buy now), 17-40 (buy now), rent 70-200 2.8 IS for weddings
Result: large range possibility due to crop and FF combination, somewhat smaller body and short lens for holidays

Set 3: 5DX+24-70, rent 70-200 2.8 IS for weddings, Panasonic GX1 +14-42mm
Result: one DSLR, one small camera for holidays + snapshots and a second small camera for weddings

Set 4: don't buy a second body, only 5DX+24-70, rent 70-200 2.8 IS + second 5DX for weddings
Result: one DSLR and lens = smaller investment, I will always have to keep on renting stuff for weddings, relative high weight for travel (5DX + 24-70)


Everyday my mind changes, so usefull advise, tips, own experiences, etc, everything is welcome to clear up my mind. Also taking costs in mind, e.g. 5Dc with 24-85 might cost only as much as GX1 + 14-42 for example. Thanks a lot for reading and huge thanks you for giving your thoughts!

Edit: I know reading it all and then answering takes some time, therefore I added a small poll, I'd be really thankful for answering this.

Dennis

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III/X Information [CR1]

« on: February 14, 2012, 07:35:27 AM »

At the moment I'm still thinking these specs are listed once somewhere and everyone one is repeating it, because it is so good, and almost everyone will be happy with it.

On the other hand, the nikon d800 specs were also always the same, and it appeared to be true. So where is the point of saying 'as from now these specs look really believeable instead of a probably wishlist'.... I don't know
Canon being a conservative company let's me think the wishlist, Canon needing to produce a model that will be relevant for the next 3-4 years let' me think the other way I'm just hoping this could be true, and we'll have to see then

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EOS Bodies / Re: How does Canon respond to the D800?

« on: February 09, 2012, 05:06:57 AM »

With this feature you can keep your framing and it automatically takes the exposure on the face = easier + faster + more flexible

And this helps wildlife/architecture/macro/motor sport/plant/landscape/product photographers how, exactly?

There's a whole world of photography out there that doesn't involve shoving a camera in someone's face - I imagine that Canon's decision to regard face recognition as a low priority reflects its Real World value...

And yes, it's a gimmick (I've always found that Nikon users like gimmicks). If a given photographer "needs" the "benefits" described above, perhaps they're in the wrong game.

The wildlife/architecture/macro/motor sport/plant/landscape/product photographers can use another AF mode
Come on, as if a high fps, or spot metering, or 61 af points, or high iso's are useful for every type of photographer. It's just an extra option that's nice

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EOS Bodies / Re: How does Canon respond to the D800?

« on: February 09, 2012, 03:59:39 AM »

It's an extremely usefull feature, excellent for outdoor portraits, wedding photography, etc.
If you look at the results Cliff Matuner reached with it (http://cliffmautner.typepad.com/), it's really awesome, getting this without exposure compensation.

I am mystified why you think that face recognition is vital to take pictures like this without exposure compensation

It's not vital, it's handy. You can switch from one shot to another without having to over/under expose manually for different situations, or to zoom in or use spot metering to meter on the face/subject. With this feature you can keep your framing and it automatically takes the exposure on the face = easier + faster + more flexible

Today I just read in the specific details of the camera Face recognition AF would only be able in Live view, well, that's kind of a bummer Still, it's nice!

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EOS Bodies / Re: How does Canon respond to the D800?

« on: February 08, 2012, 08:15:38 AM »

Face recognition metering - gimic, nice gimic but that is all

It is not a gimmick.  It could be a useful feature, and not just a "consumer" or "prosumer" one either.  Many wedding photographers will be thrilled to have this.

It's an extremely usefull feature, excellent for outdoor portraits, wedding photography, etc.
If you look at the results Cliff Matuner reached with it (http://cliffmautner.typepad.com/), it's really awesome, getting this without exposure compensation.

All I can say is it's going to be a long three weeks...

+1    Verrry long !

Way too long! The announcement later this month is still just a rumour, as long as we don't see any invitations for events or any leaked pictures, the announcement will not be there soon I think..

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EOS Bodies / Re: How does Canon respond to the D800?

« on: February 08, 2012, 05:10:44 AM »

I don't know how Canon can respond to this camera without making a huge leap in in-camera IQ improvement.
Read and see here http://cliffmautner.typepad.com/  - the guy states NO Flash, no exposure compensation... Well, if the next gen DSLR are like this then ... my goodness ! Seems that there is a lot of automatic adjustments the D800 does to improve/compensate for any high ISO noise. Yes, there will be noise but heck, the 5D2 crowd has been putting up with it quite well up till now.
Let's just hope Canon as a big camera manufacturer does not disappoint with the bells and whistles - there appears to be a lot more to digital imaging nowadays than just MP, AF points and noise management. I hope there are DIGIC5 applications in camera that will at least match the D800's.

These results are amazing!
Whatever MP Canon includes in the new 5D, they also have to include:
- AF and exposure metering based on face recognition as in the D800 --> this is incredibly well working looking at the pictures mentioned in the link above, this without exposure compensation! I want this!
- 100% viewfinder
- include crop continuous shooting mode at higher fps
- dual card slot
- decent amount of cross type AF sensors, I don't care about the amount of non-cross type

All this is about a huge increase in useability, which I really highly value.
I never thought I was going to say this, but if they don't include many of these elements, I have to choose for the D800.

(Situation: still stuck with 350D, but with L lenses, rented the 5DII many times, so for me this year I'm choosing which new camera I'll have for the next 5 years)