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Canon General / Re: Photographer for Apple uses 5DIII + 24-70mm (Peter Belanger)

« on: May 09, 2013, 05:18:52 AM »

It would be lovely if people read the articles instead of posting beforehand.
I saw this on macrumors, and the article was badly written as it seemed as if he used it for his product images.
But no worries, I shall not judge your actions.

Here's a lovely quote from the Verge article:
"In the studio I shoot with a Phase One digital back with a Sinar X view camera, and Phase One 645 camera system."

The 5D3 is his go-to camera, not the one he uses for Apple's products.
Have a lovely day.

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Lenses / Re: Best Lens for FF 6D

« on: May 06, 2013, 02:40:12 AM »

I burst out laughing every single time i see 2.

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Landscape / Re: Graduated ND Filters

« on: December 18, 2012, 06:27:02 PM »

Thank you all for the help so far!
I think getting I'll be getting a Cokin ND kit someday due to the cheaper price compared to Lee's..
How have your experiences been with these?

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Landscape / Graduated ND Filters

« on: December 17, 2012, 01:22:50 AM »

Sorry for this newbie post in advance!

Should I get graduated nd filters or should I get a regular nd filter first?
I know both have their purposes, but in general, which are better for all-purpose use?

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Software & Accessories / Re: Yet another tripod thread...

« on: December 07, 2012, 04:02:43 AM »

Night shots mean long exposure times, which means you need a solid tripod and head.  Here is something that will be adequate:
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-190XPROB-Section-Aluminum-Tripod/dp/B000N7VPRW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354870275&sr=8-2&keywords=manfrotto+tripod
or
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-055XPROB-Tripod-Legs-Black/dp/B000UMX7FI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354870275&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+tripod

and
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-498RC2-Release-Replaces-488RC2/dp/B002UOCWUK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1354870275&sr=8-7&keywords=manfrotto+tripod
or
http://www.amazon.com/Giottos-MH1302-655-Professional-Calibrated-Release/dp/B000OODPTK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1354870422&sr=8-5&keywords=giottos+ball+head

Thanks for the fast reply!
I saw this combination previously, but I questioned whether or not I actually needed the tripod in the long term.
I currently have an extremely old, wobbly, >30 year old tripod... Not so great.

Considering that I'm potentially spending around $200 for these, I was wondering if this was any good especially because I travel often...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009A17FOO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Kudos Sigma warranty

« on: December 07, 2012, 03:54:11 AM »

I have a smooth finish 50mm Sigma f1.4 and it exhibited the focus pattern that Roger at Lens Rentals discusses, in that I could AFMA it to work from about 5-20 feet but either side of that would front/back focus.

I sent it to Sigma USA, they got it back to me in a week with a firmware update and this thing now is spot on at any distance. Good job Sigma! You probably just sold me one of your new 35 and maybe an 85 as a result.

+1.
Nice! I want to get the new 35...
But as of now, my priority is getting a 5dmkii

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Software & Accessories / Re: Yet another tripod thread...

« on: December 07, 2012, 03:45:43 AM »

I was going to buy it due the low cost and because I was only planning to use this for a short time.
I could potentially pass this down to someone else in my family if I feel the need to get a much better tripod.

I'm currently using a T1i and I'm planning on getting a Tamron 28-75...
I also have my kit 18-55 and a 70-200 f/4.
I just need a decent tripod right now for outdoor night photography.. like star trails. c:

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Software & Accessories / Yet another tripod thread...

« on: December 07, 2012, 02:18:14 AM »

I wanted to get a relatively inexpensive tripod like the Dolica Proline, but I just wanted some further advice. c:

http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU

Are there any other good tripods for around the same price?

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 06, 2012, 09:19:13 PM »

Sign me up!

Literally, since I had to drop my lurking anonymity to register for such a great prize!

...same.
So include me as well! c: