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Lenses / Re: what 5 lenses would you want (exclude factors such as buissiness and body)

« on: December 03, 2012, 07:42:39 PM »

17L TSE
50L f1.0
200L f2 IS
400L f2.8 IS
800L

What I want are the lenses that I dream of....
Not the one that I already own.

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EOS Bodies / Re: More Big Megapixel Talk [CR1]

« on: September 25, 2012, 07:55:13 PM »

High Megapixels for Landscape and Studio? That's 1DS Grade. I bet this should be sold for 10k+

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: EOS 6D sample images and video here

« on: September 17, 2012, 09:00:24 AM »

the canon seems to have much smaller filesize. which more favor to travel photographer. and the built in gps snd wifi are a plus

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X AF at f/8 with the Kenko 1.4TC

« on: September 04, 2012, 11:58:21 PM »

This sounds the f/8 AF can be enabled by a firmware release.
Just curious what's the reason that Canon not to enable that originally?
To clear the stock for 1D Mark IV before 1DX in stock?
If the AF works well on 3rd party teleconverter, there should be an easy workaround code for a firmware fix.
If canon can send me the firmware code then I can advise the changes for them

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X Firmware 1.0.6

« on: August 28, 2012, 01:06:42 PM »

Just updated the firmware. The Err80 issue is gone. The AF at Extreme low light works better than before. Will test the Micro Adjustment later this weekend if that works.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 600 f/4L IS II Review

« on: July 31, 2012, 11:14:04 PM »

The drop of f/8 support in 1DX make me hesistate to go with Canon F/4 super tele lenses.
Any comparison done on 400 F2.8 IS II with 600 F4 IS II?
It will be interesting to compare the image quality, AF speed & accuracy, handling for

400 F2.8 IS II with 1.4x TC vs 600 F4 IS II
400 F2.8 IS II with 2x TC vs 600 F4 IS II with 1.4x TC

and

600 F4 IS II with 2x TC (taped) with 1DX

Anyone?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX err80

« on: July 29, 2012, 10:41:32 AM »

Not sure how true is this. I think I was the first one exchange the unit so I didn't receive the call from the same shop.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/canon...rr-80-a-2.html

Latest info I have just received: Apparently, Canon SG may have been aware of this issue. Cathay Photo told me that there was a recall of all their 1st batch of 1DX due to an issue he wasn't able to advise (too technical for him probably). They have since asked all their customers who bought the first batch to send down for an exchange. They are currently selling the 2nd batch where so far, no problems reported yet.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX err80

« on: July 29, 2012, 12:24:01 AM »

The issue may only affect the first batch of 1DX. Seems Canon knew the issue. I got my replacement and it's working well so far.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX vs 5D3

« on: July 28, 2012, 11:56:38 PM »

I missed the HDR function in 5D Mark III. Hope will see the feature in coming 1dx firmware release

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1DX err80

« on: July 24, 2012, 12:38:38 PM »

I've encountered the Err80 issue as well.

The issue can be replicated easily on my camera with the following ways:
1. Taking photo without lens cap.
2. Put the lens cap on.
3. Choose different AF Area (AF -> M-Fn or AF -> Main Dial)
4. Press the Shutter button (for few times. camera hunt for focus with lens cap on)
5. Take out the lens cap and press the shutter button
6. Err 80 message or repeat step 2 to 5 then you should see Err 80.

I have so far tried two lens (85L, 35L) and saw the same issue.

However, Just right before posting this, I clear the camera setting and it seems I can't replicate the issue now.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X & EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Delays Officially Confirmed

« on: April 14, 2012, 12:56:01 AM »

2012年6月中旬発売予定

It's "mid June".

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Lenses / Re: Still need a fast lens?

« on: March 12, 2012, 05:08:56 AM »

Professionals goes to fast lens are usually for the DOF and the Faster AF at low light, not just purely for faster shutter speed.

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Lenses / Re: Still need a fast lens?

« on: March 12, 2012, 05:03:15 AM »

Yes. I just experienced last Saturday that required ISO6400, F1.4, 1/40s with my 5D markii + 35L for candle blowing moment in a birthday event. If I have a usable ISO25600, it will give me 1/160s and more steady shots.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Is the 5DX/III really being announced on 27/28 Feb?

« on: February 25, 2012, 07:21:00 PM »

That's inline with this news:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/canon/1050868-something-exciting-coming-canon-singapore-2nd-march.html

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X High Resolution Samples

« on: February 07, 2012, 03:32:16 PM »

How about the auto white balance? I don't have calibrated screen so can't comment much. But the skin tone seems good for me....