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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: Today at 06:43:20 PM »

Thanks.  I did check into that actually.  I shot a ton at 300mm, it's just that I had to keep cropping in post.  So why not just shoot it right the first time? 

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Lenses / Re: 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: Today at 03:35:25 PM »

Thanks.  Since I've gone all FF I really don't need my 300 f/2.8L I IS anymore.  What I was thinking is selling my 300 v1 and 400 v1 and just buying the 400 v2.  I will welcome the loss in weight since many of the facilities where I shoot require a fairly long walk from my car and selling both lenses will match the funds required for the v2.  Still thinking about it though.

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Lenses / 400 f/2.8L IS I vs. 400 f/2.8L IS II

« on: Today at 11:55:09 AM »

I am only curious, but has anyone ever really done a true comparison in performance between these two lenses (and the 300's as well)?  I just wonder if there are actually any in-the-field performance differences.  The ISO comparion charts look very similar.  I was just curious.  Thanks.

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Lenses / Re: When is the New 100-400 Coming?

« on: May 18, 2013, 07:12:39 PM »

<p>The new 100-400 does indeed exist and is being actively tested, however Canon is in no rush to announce the lens. We’re told that the current 100-400 still sells at an amazing clip and outpaces the 70-300L by a 4 to 1 margin.</p>

This is an astounding number if true.

Good Lord, people. If you want lower prices and/or better lenses, quit buying these lenses to simply keep up with the Joneses. And, quit listening to fanbois.

By all means...don't buy a great zoom lens which offers 400mm with IS, delivers excellent IQ, and costs only $1500.  That will force Canon to release a better version costing at least $1000 more (and incidentally driving up the cost of the current version by a few hundred dollars).

Yeah you morons!  Quit buying gear!!  Sheeesh!

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Lenses / Re: EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x Urgent advice.

« on: May 17, 2013, 08:14:42 PM »

Canon_convert, You didn't get it, now didn't you!
Anyways, I gladly accept that price and want to thank all the members of CR (smart ones: neuroanatomist and not so smart ones: you). Keep up the good work and happy shootings!

Nobody got anything that you said, except the dumb part.  We all picked up on that right away.  Now I know it's the weekend, but those middle school exams you have on Monday are going to be really tough, so you'd better start studying early.  Good luck.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 17, 2013, 07:59:57 PM »

Let's keep this crazy train goin'

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 70D & EOS 7D Mark II

« on: May 16, 2013, 09:16:58 PM »

Neuro, you have a habit to answer with sails,

Not to be picky here.... but I doubt that Canoe will ever be number one in "sails"..... they make consumer electronics, not boats.....

You even threw in the word "Canoe" for the icing on the cake!  Well done.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Eos 1Dx OR...?

« on: May 16, 2013, 09:01:40 PM »

I think the coolest thing to do, is to have absolutely NO life, and post stupid stuff to people you don't know, on internet message boards.  That should do the trick.  Good luck!

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 14, 2013, 11:55:42 PM »

Pole Vault, which was tricky with such a bright, back-lit sky.

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

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:17:43 PM »

I guess the f/4 aperture is the deal-breaker for me.  Plus, I already have f/2.8 lenses in that range.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: M RAW or "full" RAW on a Canon 6d?

« on: May 14, 2013, 07:13:58 PM »

When I shoot for the newspaper I use sRAW because 1.  They are much smaller, and 2.  If I need to edit, still gives me more freedom than jpeg.  All other times I shoot full RAW.

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 14, 2013, 06:15:26 PM »

Just when I got that 400 mm f/2.8 IS II...

Why is that a concern?  I shoot sports and I won't be getting the lens, because I like shooting at f/2.8 or f/3.2 for isolation of the player.  I just don't think I'd handle f/4 at night games/matches.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 13, 2013, 08:22:02 PM »

Look closely, the weight looks like the moon. It's very cool. 

It does!!  Haha.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 13, 2013, 08:13:57 PM »

Thanks so much guys.  It only took me 4 throws before I got it where I wanted it, LOL. 

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: May 13, 2013, 07:56:51 PM »

Big Ten track meet: