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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 6D or 5D MKII - Which is Better for Video?

« on: April 15, 2013, 07:38:09 AM »

Oops, just noticed you were asking about the Mk II. Not sure which is better there.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 6D or 5D MKII - Which is Better for Video?

« on: April 15, 2013, 07:36:48 AM »

I have a 6D and love it. Don't buy it if video is your prime objective. Moire on it is downright embarrassing on the 6D. Get the 5D Mk III.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What made you choose Canon in the first place?

« on: April 13, 2013, 11:36:56 AM »

Ah nostalgia 
I couldn't quite afford the 10D at the time, then Canon came out with the first DSLR with a kit lens for under $1000, the original Digital Rebel. I jumped in and haven't looked back since.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Tutorial on Auto ISO

« on: March 24, 2013, 10:26:27 AM »

I find sometimes when I'm shooting sports in a gym, I don't want to go below a certain shutter speed, but sometimes I also don't want my camera going over 12,000 ISO for example and I would like to control the apature. It is sometimes good to be able to make the decision as to ranges of priorities vs. set points.

So, for example, I might be ok in certain situations with my camera not going under 1/200 sec, and going up to 10,000 ISO, and if the sensor needs more light, then open the lens as opposed to automatically going over 10,000. I know it sounds hairy, but for me, I'm glad to be able to limit how high I allow auto ISO to go.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Studio shoot, 5D MarkII or MarkIII

« on: March 24, 2013, 10:10:26 AM »

It sounds like if price isn't a factor. If it isn't, why should he/she buy a MKII? I can't think of any real reason why not to get a MKIII.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: errr

« on: March 20, 2013, 10:11:03 AM »

Had my old Nikon sautéed to give me that creamy bokeh!

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Reviews / Re: Hands-on Review: Canon EOS 6D

« on: March 12, 2013, 09:41:27 AM »

Thanks for posting this 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 6D Firmware by June? [CR1]

« on: March 09, 2013, 10:34:34 AM »

Yes,
ANY help with Moire in video would be much appreciated. It is embarrassing

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 6D Firmware by June? [CR1]

« on: March 09, 2013, 10:30:43 AM »

I really, really REALLY hope they switch the GPS setup so you can configure it to shut off after a timeout or when you turn the power switch off (unless you have GPS Logging enabled.)

Jeez loueezzz, the battery goes dead in 3-4 days if you leave GPS on in your bag with data logging off.  I want my spare battery to be a spare.  Not my main battery.

Only complaint about this otherwise LOVELY camera!

Jim in Boulder

IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Epic Shootout Video

« on: February 15, 2013, 08:20:42 AM »

OMG, the time and effort that went into this?! Thanks Mike! I already have the 6D and didn't know too much about the D600. This was very informative. I almost feel compeled to buy your 6D tutorial just to reward you for your efforts on this :-)
Off topic, but out of curiosity, do you get into video shooting on the 6D in your tutorial? That is an area that is new to me as a non profesional photographer.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 6D Anti-Aliasing Filter

« on: February 08, 2013, 06:27:49 PM »

But, when a third-party offers a fix for a problem... you've really got a problem.

I understand your point of view, but I don't consider it a 'problem', I believe the camera was intentionally designed that way for still photos, it was not intended to be optimized for video.  What you consider a third-party fix for a problem I consider a third-party enhancement.....an aftermarket accessory.  If it does the job it's a good thing for all.

Emag,
I really don't want to give Canon a pass on this. It IS a problem. I video tapped my daughter's band recital the other day. There were folded up bleachers in the background. The Morié was so bad it was embarrassing. Don't get me wrong, I love the camera but when I got it, my intention was to do still and video. Yes I did consider the 5D MkIII, and no, I didn't have the money for it.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I just finished comparing my old 1Ds MkII (mark two!) and the new 5D MkIII

« on: February 08, 2013, 12:13:08 PM »

So in conclusion,
It sounds like for your purposes, the 1Ds MkII might be the best camera for you, for now. Everyone else who has a 5D MkIII, and loves them, keep them. No need to trade them in.

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Canon General / Re: Why did you choose Canon?

« on: January 30, 2013, 10:40:32 PM »

I bought the first sub $1000 DSLR (original Digital Rebel) and have never looked back since. This is just a hobby for me, and and as I accumulate more gear (lenses, flash, etc) It has become almost imposible for me to switch. Besides, I would need a compelling reason to switch and I still don't have one.
Rocking the 6D now, and I'm happy with it.

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Software & Accessories / Re: 6D IOS remote app ?

« on: January 30, 2013, 09:31:18 PM »

You might have a hard time finding it if you are searching on an iPad. I don't think it is native for the iPad which might be why you are having a hard time finding it. Search for it directly on iTunes, or on an iPhone (iPod Touch).

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Against the odds?, or Common sense...

« on: January 26, 2013, 08:28:07 AM »

Welcome to the club! We all have different paths to Canon, but glad you have been able to find a tool that works for you At the end of the day, that is all that matters.