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EOS Bodies / Re: Possible positive 6D surprise? Should I wait?
« on: November 24, 2012, 03:30:32 AM »
that's interesting.
do you have a link perhaps to some of these sites?
do you have a link perhaps to some of these sites?
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1D X Sample Images / Re: Recent photo journalism trip to Ireland entirely shot with 1DX
« on: November 06, 2012, 03:16:22 AM »
not even close to photo journalism, but great shots!
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Canon General / Re: Why you should take your camera to family Weddings
« on: October 03, 2012, 05:13:38 AM »
I shoot weddings on 2 5d3, each with a 64gb sd for raw and 32 cf cards for raw too. I usually only have to switch one card during the whole day. And I always look out for the right moment to do so.
congrats on your daughter by the way!
congrats on your daughter by the way!
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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 1DX vs. EOS 5D MARK III for Weddings,
« on: August 23, 2012, 03:54:48 AM »
5d III.
Why? Lighter (assuming you'll be using two camera bodies, this makes a lot of sense if you shoot long days like 10 or 12hrs; ergonomically the 5d3 can handle it fine since this has been vastly improved) and silent shutter. Just that thing is worth it.
Images will look practically identical and the 5d3 focus is more than enough for any wedding situation.
Why? Lighter (assuming you'll be using two camera bodies, this makes a lot of sense if you shoot long days like 10 or 12hrs; ergonomically the 5d3 can handle it fine since this has been vastly improved) and silent shutter. Just that thing is worth it.
Images will look practically identical and the 5d3 focus is more than enough for any wedding situation.
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: External Batterypack for Speedlites?
« on: June 22, 2012, 12:52:43 PM »
try the godox.
works pretty damn good on my 600's; should work perfectly on 580 too.
http://digital-photography-school.com/godox-off-camera-flash-battery-pac-review
works pretty damn good on my 600's; should work perfectly on 580 too.
http://digital-photography-school.com/godox-off-camera-flash-battery-pac-review
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Any news on ST-E3-RT availability?
« on: May 17, 2012, 08:16:26 AM »
yeah we have them over here too (got mine 2 weeks ago from Calumet)
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5d3 not soft anymore?
« on: May 03, 2012, 08:14:08 AM »
indeed. After import, Lr files are rather 'flat'.
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Good Wireless trigger for Canon 5D MKIII?
« on: April 27, 2012, 05:22:13 AM »
yes, as said here, there's very different solutions out there, but it depends on what you really need.
I went with 2 600EX's this week to replace 580's and holy mother of god, this is perfect if you're looking for ETTL speedlite triggering. Very happy to ditch pocket wizard.
And it is expensive, but not compared to separate 580EX II's + pw.
If however you're looking for a more simple (manual) trigger, you would be advised to try other solutions. I also use elinchrom and for that I have the skyports, also with one universal trigger so I can combine, say, a quadra with a 600ex on manual.
I went with 2 600EX's this week to replace 580's and holy mother of god, this is perfect if you're looking for ETTL speedlite triggering. Very happy to ditch pocket wizard.
And it is expensive, but not compared to separate 580EX II's + pw.
If however you're looking for a more simple (manual) trigger, you would be advised to try other solutions. I also use elinchrom and for that I have the skyports, also with one universal trigger so I can combine, say, a quadra with a 600ex on manual.
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EOS Bodies / Re: SDHC UHS-I Card 32GB & 5DIII ??? please
« on: April 20, 2012, 05:43:01 AM »
it is, but on the other hand, I've tested it and for my shooting, it won't be an issue. If you shoot sports then yes, you might run into buffer trouble.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Should I buy a 5D3 or 1D4?
« on: April 12, 2012, 04:20:37 AM »
hate to disagree, but I do.
I think both camera's are not hard to operate. Yes, the 1D IV is faster. But the 5d3 is lighter and FF.
So, it all depends on your needs. Currently I'm shooting both camera's, but I'm thinking of selling the IV and getting another 5d3. Just because it's the perfect fit for me. If you shoot birds in the rain you're probably the one buying that 1d IV from me
I think both camera's are not hard to operate. Yes, the 1D IV is faster. But the 5d3 is lighter and FF.
So, it all depends on your needs. Currently I'm shooting both camera's, but I'm thinking of selling the IV and getting another 5d3. Just because it's the perfect fit for me. If you shoot birds in the rain you're probably the one buying that 1d IV from me
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EOS Bodies / Re: Will the D1-x really be superior to the new 5DIII?
« on: April 08, 2012, 04:03:58 PM »
True.
But there are cases where you surely couldd benefit from wider dr and the option to get detail in both the deepest shadow and brightest highlights. I'm sure we all have a couple of files in our archives where we had to give up on either one of them, or where we wouldve liked more leeway to mould the file to our wishes.
In this respect, I think Nikon wins this round. Their processor is both capable of great high iso and has better dr, so sensor-wise the d4 beats the 1dx, at least this is how it well might look like.
Canon promised us the best sensor tech available when they announced 1dx and for sure, it's going to be the best ff canon dslr yet, but it's simply not the best available sensor tech on the dslr market.
But there are cases where you surely couldd benefit from wider dr and the option to get detail in both the deepest shadow and brightest highlights. I'm sure we all have a couple of files in our archives where we had to give up on either one of them, or where we wouldve liked more leeway to mould the file to our wishes.
In this respect, I think Nikon wins this round. Their processor is both capable of great high iso and has better dr, so sensor-wise the d4 beats the 1dx, at least this is how it well might look like.
Canon promised us the best sensor tech available when they announced 1dx and for sure, it's going to be the best ff canon dslr yet, but it's simply not the best available sensor tech on the dslr market.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Will the D1-x really be superior to the new 5DIII?
« on: April 08, 2012, 09:42:13 AM »
I think you will be dissapointed if you really think the 1dx is going to be better IQ-wise.
Don't really think noise at 12800 is that much better than 5d3 to be honest. And a first quick test with some pulling of that iso 250 file doesn't prove very promising in terms of dynamic range.
This test done by a Dutch website clearly demonstrates that, in certain circumstances, the superior DR on the 800 can actually be used and seen: http://www.digifotopro.nl/content/canon-5d-mark-iii-vs-nikon-d800-dynamisch-bereik
In short, much more room for correction without killing the image.
In particular in cases where you want to push deep shadows and pull highlights, and do heavy dodge and burn in lightroom for example, I'm positive the D800/D4 chips will give you a clear benefit over the 5d3/1dx.
In a lot of situations you won't see sensor advantages however.
Don't really think noise at 12800 is that much better than 5d3 to be honest. And a first quick test with some pulling of that iso 250 file doesn't prove very promising in terms of dynamic range.
This test done by a Dutch website clearly demonstrates that, in certain circumstances, the superior DR on the 800 can actually be used and seen: http://www.digifotopro.nl/content/canon-5d-mark-iii-vs-nikon-d800-dynamisch-bereik
In short, much more room for correction without killing the image.
In particular in cases where you want to push deep shadows and pull highlights, and do heavy dodge and burn in lightroom for example, I'm positive the D800/D4 chips will give you a clear benefit over the 5d3/1dx.
In a lot of situations you won't see sensor advantages however.
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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX sample RAW images
« on: April 07, 2012, 04:30:14 AM »
Did some quick testing and viewing and i don't think its much better than 5d3 to be honest. Noise looks quite similar i think, and pulling a iso 250 shot, i don't believe 1dx comes near dynamic range of D4 sensor.
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EOS Bodies / Re: 1DX sample RAW images
« on: April 07, 2012, 02:59:44 AM »
thanks for uploading!
what does this promise for (base) dynamic range; any clues? Better than, or equals the 5d3?
what does this promise for (base) dynamic range; any clues? Better than, or equals the 5d3?
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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D III error 80 and failure to release shutter
« on: April 05, 2012, 05:12:20 AM »
take it back and get a new one.