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Lenses / Lens cleaning

« on: April 21, 2013, 11:53:09 PM »

I pulled my 100 mm f2.8 out and was trying some new ideas about work related macros and found little dots on the front lens.  I used "breath" and a micro fiber but couldn't get them off.  Must be more than 40 I can see and sprinkled liberally around my lens.  The shot shows some of them in the red circles.  I ordered Zeiss LIQUID CLEANER and that hasn't arrived yet.  I've been known to stick that lens in close but I can't remember what could have caused the spots.  None-the-less they're there.  Should I send this off to canon to clean or try the zeiss cleaner first? I'm worried about removing the coatings on the lens with the cleaner.  The cleaner is from B&H and it was recommended.  Any thoughts about having canon cleaning it and secondly, using the zeiss cleaner? I've ordered a B+W 67mm XS-Pro Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating in the interim which was recommended on the forums. 

Thanks for any input.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Anyone with hands-on experience with the PIXMA PRO-100

« on: January 08, 2013, 02:33:48 PM »

I'm interested in getting a printer for my photographs.  I had narrowed it down to the Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II but found that it was discontinued.  There are hundreds for sale but I'm not interested in buying something that they may stop selling ink for.  The pixma pro-100 was listed as the successor.  Anyone have one and can provide their thoughts on it?  Thanks.

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Software & Accessories / Lens coat, any good?

« on: October 09, 2012, 12:34:29 PM »

I'd like to cover my Canon 100-400IS f4.5/5.6 with camo cover for both nature and urban usage.  The reviews I've seen (Amazon) aren't particularly good.  I'd like some reviews from first hand experience.

Any input is appreciated.

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Lenses / Soviet lens for video

« on: August 13, 2012, 04:51:53 PM »

I recently purchased these lens for video work but will also certainly try them for stills as well.

Does anyone have any experience with them in either capacity?  The adapters (two sets) are in the mail and I haven't been able to try them yet. 

MC Helios 44m-5 2/58mm f2/58 *IN U.S.* m42 screw pentax
CHROME Mir-1 2.8 37 f2.8 37mm m39 m42 screw pen...
EXPORT Industar 61 L/Z 2.8/50mm Soviet Close Focus
Mir Arsat 26B 26V 3.5 45 f3.5 45mm Kiev 88 Screw

Any information would be appreciated.
My camera is a 5dMark III.
Thanks.

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Lenses / Rokinon 35mm T 1.5 CINE LENS FOR CANON VDSLR

« on: August 08, 2012, 08:01:22 PM »

Anyone have any experience with their lens for video?  I'm interested particularly because of the price point.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Konova mortarized unit

« on: May 23, 2012, 11:33:38 PM »

I currently have the Konova slider and was considering getting the motorized set up which would also include the hand crank.  Anyone have experience with this brands motor setup that can provide advice? 

Thanks.

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Lens Gallery / Canon 100-400 mm 4.5 - 5.6, May 5th Moon

« on: May 06, 2012, 01:19:06 AM »

1/500th second.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Video processing software for the 5d3

« on: May 05, 2012, 11:14:26 AM »

I recently saw a review by Philip Bloom on the 5d3 video capabilities (Vimeo) and he indicated that he had obtained excellent results by post processing the footage through Adobe Premiere Pro (sharpening).  I am interested in purchasing the 5d3 primarily for the stills but would also enjoy doing videos.  My problem is I can’t afford both the camera and software. I’m currently using LR4 and Adobe Premiere Elements/Photoshop Elements 10 for processing.   My question is whether there is a cheaper alternative to Premiere Pro to obtain the same results? 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / 7D to upgrade, wait, or service. That is the question.

« on: April 01, 2012, 07:12:31 PM »

I am currently using a 7d for bird in flight photography.   I get unacceptable levels of noise when I crop the photograph when the ISO is 400 and above (even at 200 it isn’t great).  I’m using a 100-400mm lens.  Should I send in the camera for service? Should I upgrade to a used 1d mark IV? Or wait until the 7d replacement comes out?  Price range is 3,500.00 give or take an or leg.  I shoot raw (max) and use LR4 for initial processing which is where I see the noise.