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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Idea for Canon
« on: May 23, 2013, 08:59:43 AM »
That would be cool 
Where's the Velvia 50! 
Where's the Velvia 50!
May 25, 2013, 06:17:23 AM
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Lenses / Re: What is the next Canon lens you want or covet and why...
« on: May 23, 2013, 08:10:00 AM »
I'm saving for a 24-70 2.8 II. Getting close, should be able to buy one by July or August. Next on my wish list would be the TS-E 24mm II and then an UWA zoom at some point.
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Lenses / Re: Downgrading my equipment - looking for advice
« on: May 22, 2013, 06:36:52 AM »If I had to give up the 5D3, I would probably choose a 6D or 7D over the 1DIII (due to size & weight). Good luck!
+1 if you are really concerned about weight and size. As others have pointed out, the 7D is roughly the same size as your 5D3, so you don't gain much there. The 6D is smaller than either and even though you haven't owned one before, the Canon controls are not hard to learn once you are familiar with them on other Canon bodies.
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Lenses / Re: Can the 70-200 2.8L II IS replace my 100L and 135L?
« on: May 22, 2013, 06:24:19 AM »In trying to help the op you are all making me want to buy the 135L. I have the 70-200L IS 2.8 and I love it but I want, I want I want.... creamy bokeh, lighter weight. Perhaps I should start up another thread lol.
I have owned the 70-200 2.8 II for over a year and just purchased a 135L in February. I use both frequently and the are my two favorite lenses. I often use the 135 when the 70-200 is just to heavy or conspicuous. I think you will find a home for both in your kit.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Is the Sigma 35 supposed to be as sharp as the 70-200L?
« on: May 22, 2013, 06:03:39 AM »I know for a fact that some of the cheaper lenses were not properly focused on the point shown in the cropped image area, by accident...while the more expensive lenses like the 200mm f/2.0 were properly focused. That alone makes a night and day difference when pixel peeping.
TDP is one of the most universally respected photography review websites. Sounds like you have hard evidence that they are "by accident" using different test methods to make more expensive equipment look better. That's a pretty strong accusation!
Please share your evidence.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: SL1 or Fuji X-EX1 or Sony Nex 6?? Would like your thoughts
« on: May 21, 2013, 01:29:01 PM »G15, Sony RX100, Panasonic LX7, Panasonic GF5, Oly PM1, Nikon J1, Nex F3 and 5R, Sony A57. These are all gone
Fuji X10 - and yes, I prefer it to RX100, though technically it's not better...
I've been thinking about buying a RX100. Almost everybody seems to love them, just curious what you didn't like about it.
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Canon General / Re: Seeking advice for corporate sporting event gear
« on: May 20, 2013, 05:18:44 PM »I think in this situation, less is more. I would bring the 5DMIII, the 70-200, and either the 24-70 or the 50mm.
Less is more.
I agree, the 70-200 and 24-70 would be exactly what I would bring
Agreed! 70-200 and 24-70 will cover everything you need. I've done five similar events for my employer (400-500 participants) and have used lenses that cover these focal lengths with great success. Last year I used my 7D with 15-85mm and 70-200mm lenses and didn't need anything else. I used the 70-200 two-thirds of the time and the 24-70 the remaining third. This year I plan to use my 6D with 24-105mm and 70-200 2.8 II.
I used a P&S for a backup and fortunately didn't need it.
Good luck!
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Unimpressed with 6D + 24-105. Am I doing something wrong?
« on: May 20, 2013, 02:29:30 PM »
Maybe I should rent another lens. Any recommendations on a lens to really show what the 6D is capable of, IQ wise?
The 24-70 2.8 II is recognized as Canon's best normal zoom lens.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Am I crazy to sell my Canon gear?
« on: May 20, 2013, 08:18:41 AM »Yes ... You are crazy to sell your Canon gear ... Especially because two months back you were seeking advice as to how to improve your gear -
Give it 6 months and if you don't find yourself craving for the DSLR IQ, Sell your gear.
+1. Give it some time and live with your gear.
+1 Give you current gear at least 6-9 months before moving in a different direction. If you have only had your 5Dc for 2 months, that's not enough time for a real evaluation.
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Lenses / Re: Telezoom lens (70-300L vs 70-200 vs 100-400)- Advice
« on: May 19, 2013, 08:00:22 AM »From everything you write the 70-300L is your lens
I agree.
You should also think about what it is you may be shooting in the future, if you think you may get into sports or shoot 70-300 in poor light then that is when the 70-200 f/2.8 is ii may be best, but for now I would think the 70-300L f/4.5-5.6 IS USM is your best bet.
+1 The 70-300L is your best combination of compact size and great IQ.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: SL1 or Fuji X-EX1 or Sony Nex 6?? Would like your thoughts
« on: May 18, 2013, 08:11:52 AM »The viewfinder was decent, much preferred to the Electronic viewfinder on the EOS-M and other ILC's.EOS-M does not have an "Electronic viewfinder"
Sorry, I should have stated that differently. I've never actually seen or tried an M, but have tried competing Sony and Nikon ILC's.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: SL1 or Fuji X-EX1 or Sony Nex 6?? Would like your thoughts
« on: May 17, 2013, 11:52:32 PM »
I tried an SL-1 out yesterday at Best Buy and liked the compact size and placement of controls. The viewfinder was decent, much preferred to the Electronic viewfinder on the EOS-M and other ILC's.
It's really small, makes the other Rebels look huge by comparison. With a 40mm pancake lens, its extremely compact. With a more versatile EF-S 15-85mm its a nicely balanced and small enough to take anywhere.
I'm seriously thinking about selling my 7D, which I seldom use anymore, replacing it with a SL-1.
It's really small, makes the other Rebels look huge by comparison. With a 40mm pancake lens, its extremely compact. With a more versatile EF-S 15-85mm its a nicely balanced and small enough to take anywhere.
I'm seriously thinking about selling my 7D, which I seldom use anymore, replacing it with a SL-1.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Lens for European Trip
« on: May 17, 2013, 06:46:19 PM »I think that you will be fine with either for both cities and landscapes. I would probably choose the 24-105, just from the point of having a bit more focal length to play with.
+1
How about a good pocket P&S also? Not much weight and could extend your focal range. The 50X Canon PS SX50 HS gives good IQ and tremendous super telephoto range.
Post some photos when you get back.
+1
35mm of added reach and IS. If you plan to do lots of low light photography I would take the 24-70 2.8.
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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400
« on: May 15, 2013, 10:53:22 PM »
I want one, but have the same chance of every getting one as buying a new Ferrari - zero! :
This is just a hobby for me, I couldn't justify the expense - to myself or my wife - even if I were considerably richer.
This is just a hobby for me, I couldn't justify the expense - to myself or my wife - even if I were considerably richer.
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Lenses / Re: 50 f1.4 vs 85 f1.8.....
« on: May 15, 2013, 10:35:18 PM »I'll order the 50mm 1.4 next week.
Canons 50 1.4 is a very good lens and excellent value. It will be a very nice addition to your kit now and will still be useful after you buy a FF camera body.