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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D Mark III inability to use AV mode with any flash

« on: May 22, 2013, 11:19:56 PM »

Most Cameras (even the T3i) allow you to set a shutter speed range when using flash - did you check the settings in the custom functions? Sounds like there is no limit set on your 5D3

This is his problem. Needs to change the custom setting in the camera menu to prevent shutter speeds below 1/60 in aperture priority mode. RTFM.

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Canon General / Re: If the Japanese Yen is now low, why are Canon prices staying high?

« on: May 19, 2013, 08:34:29 AM »

The Japanese Yen has fallen considerably in value in recent months. Japanese exports should therefore be much cheaper now for buyers, so why are Canon prices remaining so high? I'd love a new Canon 5D mk III but current MAP limitations are keeping prices high and stopping me from buying.

Gray market prices should fall as soon as the old stock is sold and replaced, I would think.

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Lenses / Re: New Tilt-Shift Lenses in the Wild [CR2]

« on: May 02, 2013, 08:42:59 AM »

Yea! Double Yea! Triple Yea! 

Macro would likely be tilt-only. Maybe something like a 150mm f/3.5?

I've been expecting a 200mm f/4 L IS replacement for the current 180 macro for ages; 100, 150, 200. Seems about right!

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Technical Support / Re: extention tube calculations? help needed.

« on: April 27, 2013, 08:25:36 AM »

Simply divide the amount of extension by the focal length pf the lens. 25mm ext/ 50mm lens = 1/2x, or 50% magnification. Also, just take a pic of a ruler and do the math!

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Lenses / Re: Why aren't zoom lenses faster than 2.8?

« on: April 18, 2013, 04:09:22 PM »

Well, as of today, they are! Way to go Sigma. Again!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Bias of tests

« on: March 30, 2013, 12:54:37 PM »

As I recall, DPR was purchased by Amazon a few years back. Went squishy after that.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 7D Mark II Test Camera [CR1]

« on: March 28, 2013, 08:57:08 AM »

It seems to me that if you believe the 7DII sensor will be cut from the same wafer as the rumored "big megapixel" camera, then I'd say 21 MP is too low.

21x1.6=33.6, and I would be very surprised if the FF biggie came in at only 33.6 MP, less than the D800's 36 MP.

Of course this assumes the two camera sensors would be sharing the same sensor design, but that seems to be what a lot of people are thinking around here. So....

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Lenses / Re: Best tele prime for full frame?

« on: March 25, 2013, 05:08:43 PM »

You should most definitely give consideration to the 100 f/2. I own it and highly recommend it. Light and fast, very inconspicuous, handles great, very nice IQ.

I think it's one of the most under-appreciated lenses that Canon makes. Just about the ideal match for your application. It will take up a lot less room in your bag than any of the alternatives you mention, also. See if you can borrow or rent one to try out. Oh, and they are relatively cheap, too. 

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Lenses / Re: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG Sets New Benchmark for Excellence

« on: March 18, 2013, 04:47:08 PM »

I had thought that Canon would have released a 35mm f/1.4 L MkII by now, but I wonder if they had to go back to the drawing board when Sigma released this lens? Canon would look pretty silly releasing a new MkII L lens that does not even meet, much less beat a current Sigma lens available for well less than half the (likely) price!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Information [CR1]

« on: March 07, 2013, 09:34:18 AM »

integrated grip

Not something for me then...

-h

+1

Deal-breaker for me. Would be a shame; I've been looking forward to a replacement for my 7D purely for improved noise & DR. Everything else about the camera suits me perfectly, including the size and shared battery with my 5Dii. If I wanted a boat anchor, I'd buy a 1Dx.
Oh well, it appears we'll get a chance to learn about the 70D first, and then see what happens with the 7D.

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EOS Bodies / Re: How do I set button to use only center AF point?

« on: March 03, 2013, 08:31:26 PM »

Might try reading your manual dude. 

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Canon General / Re: Rockwell knocks one out of the park (no kidding)!

« on: October 17, 2012, 11:09:12 AM »

When technology is involved in any creation, the quality of the required tool(s) do matter.

Thats not to say lesser tools cannot produce a quality product. You might be able to build a decent birdhouse with a hammer that has a broken handle and a saw with half its teeth missing ... but using a new hammer and saw probably would have resulted in a better birdhouse.

But perhaps what Ken is saying is that a man with a gold-plated, diamond-encrusted, solid platinum hammer and saw, but no idea what he is doing is not likely to outperform or even equal or come close to a thoughtful, experienced man with a plan using standard toolkit, eh?

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Canon General / Rockwell knocks one out of the park (no kidding)!

« on: October 16, 2012, 04:19:05 PM »

http://kenrockwell.com/tech/photography-most-disrespected-art-form.htm


I don't think I could have said it better myself. I know this is a GEAR site, but it always pays to keep things in perspective. Well said, KW.

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EOS Bodies / Re: What does the "D" in all camera bodies mean?

« on: September 25, 2012, 01:02:56 PM »

D = Diddleysquat

Nowadays, since there isn't anything else.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS M System Announced

« on: July 23, 2012, 12:57:57 PM »

$200 seems "gougey", like Canon is saying "you have no choice, so pay up!"

Lol.  Ever buy a Canon-branded lens hood?!?

Yup, and I held my nose while I did it. Big difference there, though; there are alternative sources for lens hoods. Not so for this, at least for a while, I'd say.