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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: April 17, 2013, 07:31:57 PM »

Razed by CamWall, on Flickr

Love the pics, but have to ask: why don't you straighten your horizon? If nothing else, I'd think it would add to the drama here.

Glad you like them! Regarding the last photo, I generally like to shoot things at canted angles from time to time. However, I re-cropped the photo and I must say, it does look better with a level horizon. Thanks for the critique!

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: April 17, 2013, 12:29:51 PM »

A few more:

"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone..." by CamWall, on Flickr

Whiskery by CamWall, on Flickr

"We'll figure out the rest when I hatch out a plan..." by CamWall, on Flickr

Razed by CamWall, on Flickr

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Black & White / Re: Your best Architectural & City B&W shots?

« on: April 01, 2013, 10:57:40 PM »

Some of mine:

Facing the Light by CamWall, on Flickr

Dark City by CamWall, on Flickr

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Your best animal shots!

« on: April 01, 2013, 04:38:10 PM »

Oh, Deer.... by CamWall, on Flickr

"Ain't no sunshine when she's gone..." by CamWall, on Flickr

Opera Soprano by CamWall, on Flickr

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: April 01, 2013, 04:36:56 PM »

If a bird expert could ID this guy for me, it'd be extremely appreciated:

ID Me! by CamWall, on Flickr

Roseate Spoonbill:

Color Bomb by CamWall, on Flickr

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Zoo Pics 2

« on: April 01, 2013, 04:34:45 PM »

Here are a few of mine from the Buffalo Zoo:

Grumpy Cat, Senior. by CamWall, on Flickr

Whiskery by CamWall, on Flickr

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: April 01, 2013, 04:05:07 PM »

Here are a few of mine, shot with various lenses:


Opera Soprano by CamWall, on Flickr

Color Bomb by CamWall, on Flickr

Snowy Avenger by CamWall, on Flickr

Head Over Heels for You by CamWall, on Flickr

Ripple & Funk Live! by CamWall, on Flickr

60D by CamWall, on Flickr

Side Piece by CamWall, on Flickr

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM

« on: April 01, 2013, 03:56:27 PM »

I had the good fortune of borrowing this lens from a coworker, last month. I fell in love with it instantly, and am scouring the net for a used/refurbished model (although maybe I should just pony up the approx $675 for a new model, haha).


Opera Soprano by CamWall, on Flickr


Color Bomb by CamWall, on Flickr

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5d Mark iii noise at 1600

« on: February 12, 2013, 03:45:17 PM »

I haven't read through this whole thread, so I don't know what was previously discussed, but I've found the default lightroom sharpening to be too agressive... accentuating high-iso noise. Also, under Camera Calibration:Profile, try Camera Faithful or Camera Neutral...it may give you a better rendering than Adobe Standard depending on what you are going for. Let me know if any of that helps you out. I'm genuinely curious.

Thanks for the info. I tried the Neutral/Faithful profiles and they didn't do much to alleviate the noise. As you said, Lightroom's Standard noise level (25) is far too harsh, and I had better results when dragging the Sharpening slider to '0.' There was still a bit of noise left when compared to the raw file in DPP.

Digital Paradise, I love the photo of the dog shot @ 1600 ISO. You mentioned applying no NR for this photo. Do you mind me asking which program you ran it through, or was it straight out of camera?

I'll post a comparison of a LR photo and that same photo in DPP later this evening/tomorrow to show the difference I'm getting. As mentioned, I'd love to find a way to mimic DPP's effects directly in Lightroom. However if I have to, I suppose I'll just add DPP as the precursor step to Lightroom in my overall workflow, to alleviate the noise.

I'm curious, has anyone with a 5D3 + LR noticed this (Seeming) software problem? Or is it just a few?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5d Mark iii noise at 1600

« on: February 11, 2013, 04:02:11 PM »

My sincerest apologies for resurrecting such an old thread, but I've just gone through a near-identical experience as the OP and other posters in the thread.

Long story short, I noticed some considerable noise when shooting w/ my 5D Mark III at ISO levels of 4,000. This was encountered in both dim and moderately-lit locations. Obviously, I'm aware that the images shot in dimmer areas would have more noticeable noise due to shadows and underexposing of the image. However, I Was curious as to why there was still noticeable noise in the ISO 4000 images in well lit areas (especially when compared to photos from other people).

Fearing I had a lemon, I contacted the Canon Repair Center in Chesapeake Bay, and was advised to upload my files (CR2) into Canon DPP and then compare the same image (untouched) in Adobe Lightroom 4.1, which is my standard photo processor. I did so and was completely blown away by the difference in quality. As has been said, the images in DPP featured superior noise reduction compare to those in Lightroom, which had a look of "Sandpaper" when blown up to 100%.

My question is the same as the post before mine: Is there a way to incorporate DPP into my workflow (Essentially Camera - SD Card - Lightroom - Photoshop/Publish)? I can save the images from DPP as .tif files, but when I bring them into Lightroom, I lose the ability to adjust the white balance (i.e., setting it to Flash, daylight, shade, custom, etc). I'm aware that this happens whenever you bring a tiff into Lightroom.

Alternatively, are there Lightroom settings that I can use that'll mimic the results shown in DPP? Losing total control of the white balance isn't a complete dealbreaker for me, but I'd prefer not to.

I've scoured threads here in the CR Forums and can't find an answer, sadly.

Also, I'm currently on Lightroom 4.1...does anyone know if the noise issues with the 5D Mark III have been corrected in Lightroom 4.3?

Thanks and again, my apologies for digging up old bones.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Deal: EOS-1D X for $5936 via eBay

« on: January 12, 2013, 12:37:56 PM »

Seriously -- almost ever "deal" that is posted about a great eBay price is for grey market items.  Either spell that out (here on CR) or don't post it.  Many people view it as an endorsement of a reputable vender - akin to specials at B&H, etc.

This.

Almost all of BVI's negative feedback (mine included) point to them being a gray-market vendor with horrible customer service. There are other dealers with ebay outlets (I.e. PMI Digital AKA Profeel Marketing Inc that are listed as a Canon Authorized Dealer) that have similar deals (albeit not at such rock bottom prices as BVI).

I'm not saying don't refrain from posting BVI deals, but potential customers should proceed with caution.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body for $2599 via eBay

« on: December 10, 2012, 10:08:47 PM »

My 2499$ 5D3 package just came in. It has everything as promised and is in perfect condition. (Of course no 24-105L)

Great deal but took nearly 3 weeks to arrive. 

Just curious, did yours come with a warranty card?

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body for $2599 via eBay

« on: December 08, 2012, 08:04:48 PM »

</strong><em>It has been asked a lot as to whether or not these cameras have a warranty that Canon will honour. The simple answer is yes, these cameras have a full one year Canon USA warranty. </em></p>
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Yes, but will the camera come packaged with a US/Canada Warranty Card is another question entirely...

As mentioned in a previous thread, I pulled the trigger on this and purchased a 5D3 body on Thanksgiving night ($2,886.06 shipped). After missing the original arrival date (11/29) by more than a week, my camera finally shipped through UPS.

Thing is, my camera shipped from Miami, FL instead of Somerset NJ. It arrived without a warranty card. It seems like depending on where the camera ships from determines whether it comes with a warranty card or not. I did call Canon USA twice and they did say that Canon will honor the warranty if you can produce your original receipt. However, some folks on this board will have you believe that unless you ordered from an authorized dealer (B&H, Adorama, Amazon, etc) then Canon will not honor the warranty, no matter what...so your mileage may vary depending on who you speak with.

Yes, bigvalueinc does have great feedback, but a quick Google search will show that Bigvalueinc's been caught up in scams before (although they have evidently cleaned up their act). All negative feedback has mainly occurred from the Thanksgiving period, when they started shipping from Florida, canceling orders entirely, or delaying shipments by weeks.

Outside of that, the overall deal for the camera cannot be beat and if you're prepared to accept a lack of customer service, and many levels of "grey," then I say jump on the deal. Just use caution. I hope those who pull the trigger have a better experience than I (and others on the board) did.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Anyone received their $2499 5D3 from bigvalueinc?

« on: December 05, 2012, 03:43:30 PM »

Just my own .02 in regards to this.

After much debate (exclusively about price), I pulled the trigger and ordered a 5D3 on Thanksgiving evening, when bigvalueinc had them for 2886.06, shipped. My payment didn't go through until the following Saturday due to the holiday, and my original arrival date was November 29. That date came/went, bigvalue assured me they had them in stock and with US warranty (despite their growing negative feedback suggesting otherwise).

On December 1, I finally received tracking info that the camera was coming from Miami, Florida of all places! (I contacted some ebay members -- some received their cameras from NJ, some from FL). I received it today without a warranty card. The camera itself came in a kit lens box (lens removed) and was in tip-top shape.

As has been said already on the forum, I contacted Canon USA and they assured me that as long as I have the original receipt, they will honor the warranty (should the repair needed fall within its guidelines). So I'm pretty happy with things now, considering. Not trying to "spread misinformation," but I'm just going by what was told to me.

I'm not sure if this has been discussed, but as a sidenote, use caution should you purchase a warranty through Squaretrade. I did some research, and their warranty does not include accidental coverage (should you purchase through ebay or directly through them) specifically for the 5D3. There doesn't appear to be a way to include accidental coverage, either.

All told, I don't regret making the purchase (the price was too appealing) and I LOVE the camera. I just wish that bigvalueinc were a better vendor. Their customer service leaves a lot to be desired, and they are slow on the shipping (probably sold more than what they physically had in inventory is my guess). Word has it that they are a Grey Market vendor, so YMMV. It's a shame that all of their negative feedback seems to stem from the same issue(s).

For those who pulled the trigger for $2499, I hope your endeavors go smoother than mine did!