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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!
« on: December 06, 2012, 10:59:49 PM »
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EOS-M / Re: The Mirrorless Party
« on: November 30, 2012, 11:59:52 AM »
I really enjoyed that - thanks for sharing.
A great Friday funny to pass along...
A great Friday funny to pass along...
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Software & Accessories / Re: Good Camera Backpack for 5D Mark 2 &...
« on: August 21, 2012, 08:33:50 PM »
+1 for the Think Tank Streetwalker Pro.
I am building towards a similar collection of items as you and it fits the bill perfectly.
I researched a lot of backpacks both online and in person and the Think Tank products stood out from the rest... Build quality is top notch and designed to last.
If you need to carry a laptop as well, check out the Streetwalker Hardrive model:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/streetwalker-harddrive-backpack.aspx
I am building towards a similar collection of items as you and it fits the bill perfectly.
I researched a lot of backpacks both online and in person and the Think Tank products stood out from the rest... Build quality is top notch and designed to last.
If you need to carry a laptop as well, check out the Streetwalker Hardrive model:
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/streetwalker-harddrive-backpack.aspx
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Lenses / Re: 50mm 1.4 or 40mm 2.8?
« on: August 01, 2012, 09:12:41 AM »
Neuroanatomist - awesome tip on how to handle a larger lens such as the 70-200 with the Blackrapid system. You're connecting to the tripod ring correct?
Sorry for being off-topic but you just made me seriously reconsider my setup.
Sorry for being off-topic but you just made me seriously reconsider my setup.
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 Pancake Coming [CR3]
« on: May 22, 2012, 11:22:03 AM »
I have been using a Voigtlander Ultron 40mm F/2.0 SL II pancake lens on my 60D for almost six months.
This combination makes for an excellent low-light and walk around experience.
I rarely ever get any 'big camera' attention as compared to when I'm carrying a zoom or larger prime.
This new Canon 40mm F2.8 with autofocus and USM at around $300 will be extremely appealing to me. Specifically the auto-focus as manually focusing on a crop can be challenging in low-light (even at F/2 when using the EG-S screen). I doubt the build quality will match the all-metal Voigtlander or that the manual focus will be as damped and long but, we are talking $300. Furthermore, if the build quality is better than the 50/1.8 (how could it not be) then all the better.
This combination makes for an excellent low-light and walk around experience.
I rarely ever get any 'big camera' attention as compared to when I'm carrying a zoom or larger prime.
This new Canon 40mm F2.8 with autofocus and USM at around $300 will be extremely appealing to me. Specifically the auto-focus as manually focusing on a crop can be challenging in low-light (even at F/2 when using the EG-S screen). I doubt the build quality will match the all-metal Voigtlander or that the manual focus will be as damped and long but, we are talking $300. Furthermore, if the build quality is better than the 50/1.8 (how could it not be) then all the better.
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Lenses / Re: DSLR Video: Canon 24mm 1.4L II vs 24mm 2.8 IS
« on: May 18, 2012, 10:21:06 PM »
@Random Orbits
From a purely photographic standpoint - I'm all over the 24L.
The only reason I've brought the newer 24mm into discussion is because of the improved MTF curves and IS. The MTF data instills a confidence in me that, outside of wide open ability, the newer 24mm will hold it's own to the 24L photographically. The IS functionality causes me to pause when considering these two lenses with respect to video.
Thanks to previous comments in this thread, IS seems less of a benefit thus making the faster 24L a front runner with respect to my needs.
Again, if anyone has any other points of consideration/support for the newer 24mm 2.8 IS - please share!
Thanks again all
From a purely photographic standpoint - I'm all over the 24L.
The only reason I've brought the newer 24mm into discussion is because of the improved MTF curves and IS. The MTF data instills a confidence in me that, outside of wide open ability, the newer 24mm will hold it's own to the 24L photographically. The IS functionality causes me to pause when considering these two lenses with respect to video.
Thanks to previous comments in this thread, IS seems less of a benefit thus making the faster 24L a front runner with respect to my needs.
Again, if anyone has any other points of consideration/support for the newer 24mm 2.8 IS - please share!
Thanks again all
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Lenses / Re: DSLR Video: Canon 24mm 1.4L II vs 24mm 2.8 IS
« on: May 18, 2012, 10:10:06 PM »
@bp
I think your implication (correct me if i'm wrong) that IS in the new 24/28mm primes will be received by most newbies on the whole as an effective feature is bang on. My consideration of the IS 24mm vs the 24L is effectively a testament to that. Thanks to the several comments to the contrary in this thread, I'm now seriously leaning towards the 24L ... if anyone has anything to add in support of the new 24mm f2.8 IS please do share!
With regards to a monopod - I actually own the Giottos MML 3290B (with Manfrotto 234RC head) and am very happy with it. The Manfrotto 561bhdv-1 fluid head monopod you recommend looks like the perfect tool for my video work - I'd love to have both (i.e. Giottos for photographic work and lighter travel and the Manfrotto for video) and am considering doing so. However, I'd like to keep things simplified by using a consistent quick release system across both monopods - is there a quick release head for video that will work with the Manfrotto 234RC plate I already own? Or would it be better to find a different head for the Giottos monopod that accepts the 561bhdv-1's plate?
I think your implication (correct me if i'm wrong) that IS in the new 24/28mm primes will be received by most newbies on the whole as an effective feature is bang on. My consideration of the IS 24mm vs the 24L is effectively a testament to that. Thanks to the several comments to the contrary in this thread, I'm now seriously leaning towards the 24L ... if anyone has anything to add in support of the new 24mm f2.8 IS please do share!
With regards to a monopod - I actually own the Giottos MML 3290B (with Manfrotto 234RC head) and am very happy with it. The Manfrotto 561bhdv-1 fluid head monopod you recommend looks like the perfect tool for my video work - I'd love to have both (i.e. Giottos for photographic work and lighter travel and the Manfrotto for video) and am considering doing so. However, I'd like to keep things simplified by using a consistent quick release system across both monopods - is there a quick release head for video that will work with the Manfrotto 234RC plate I already own? Or would it be better to find a different head for the Giottos monopod that accepts the 561bhdv-1's plate?
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Lenses / Re: DSLR Video: Canon 24mm 1.4L II vs 24mm 2.8 IS
« on: May 18, 2012, 11:53:46 AM »
Thanks @DB and @bp... you both state that IS is not effective at wider FL and the research I've done seems to say the same. My question then is, why do most people in reviews/forums seem to praise these soon to be released Canon 24mm and 28mm 2.8 IS lenses as for the 'dslr video' crowd? Am I missing something?
Otherwise, the better photographic qualities of the 24L seem to make the two IS lenses a non-factor.
With regards to stabilization gear, I will be working handheld the majority of the time with no more than a monopod when more stabilization is required. Anything larger (i.e. tripod or rig?) will be impractical as i'm trying to be as mobile and less obtrusive as possible. While i'm primarily concerned with picking the more appropriate lens in this post - any recommendations for improving the quality of my videos while keeping my kit as streamlined as possible would be appreciated.
Thanks
Otherwise, the better photographic qualities of the 24L seem to make the two IS lenses a non-factor.
With regards to stabilization gear, I will be working handheld the majority of the time with no more than a monopod when more stabilization is required. Anything larger (i.e. tripod or rig?) will be impractical as i'm trying to be as mobile and less obtrusive as possible. While i'm primarily concerned with picking the more appropriate lens in this post - any recommendations for improving the quality of my videos while keeping my kit as streamlined as possible would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Lenses / DSLR Video: Canon 24mm 1.4L II vs 24mm 2.8 IS
« on: May 17, 2012, 05:17:07 PM »
Hi everyone,
I'm a first time poster and long time reader of this forum.
I would like to know your thoughts on whether I should wait to purchase the new Canon 24mm F2.8 IS lens or go ahead with the currently available 24mm F1.4 II L lens?
The main point of consideration being the video performance of these two lenses; specifically, the impact of the IS ability of the soon to be released 24mm 2.8 compared to the non-IS 24mm 1.4L.
I will be doing a mixture of indoor and outdoor recording of friends and family during everyday and special events - nothing professionally.
I am using a Canon 60D and planning to one day move to a FF camera.
My lens set consists of:
Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon EF-S 15-85mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm
Thank-you
I'm a first time poster and long time reader of this forum.
I would like to know your thoughts on whether I should wait to purchase the new Canon 24mm F2.8 IS lens or go ahead with the currently available 24mm F1.4 II L lens?
The main point of consideration being the video performance of these two lenses; specifically, the impact of the IS ability of the soon to be released 24mm 2.8 compared to the non-IS 24mm 1.4L.
I will be doing a mixture of indoor and outdoor recording of friends and family during everyday and special events - nothing professionally.
I am using a Canon 60D and planning to one day move to a FF camera.
My lens set consists of:
Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Canon EF-S 15-85mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm
Thank-you
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