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Canon General / Canon/Nikon should embrace "product cannibalism"
« on: January 26, 2013, 03:22:52 PM »
Here's the link to an article about Apple CEO Tim Cook's view about "product cannibalism" that I think Canon/Nikon should adopt:
http://qz.com/47728/tim-cook-is-absolutely-right-apple-must-embrace-cannibalism/
Tim Cook had an interesting take on their own products taking away sales from their other lines of product. Such as the Ipad mini vs Ipad. He basically says, if they don't cannibalize their own products, someone else will.
I can see how its happening right now, with Sony releasing RX1, RX100, A99 and other companies selling a ton of different micro 4/3 cameras. Canon and Nikon should basically stop crippling their mid to high end cameras. For Canon's example: such a simple thing like not including spot metering on the active AF point on the 5d Mk3. Less crippling means less people switching to brands that would meet or exceed people's needs/wants. And even if someone buys the 5D mk3 thats not crippled instead of a 1DX, at least that person is now locked into the Canon brand, which would translate to more sales in the future when that person's needs exceeds what the 5D Mk3 can do and needs to purchase a 1D level camera.
http://qz.com/47728/tim-cook-is-absolutely-right-apple-must-embrace-cannibalism/
Tim Cook had an interesting take on their own products taking away sales from their other lines of product. Such as the Ipad mini vs Ipad. He basically says, if they don't cannibalize their own products, someone else will.
I can see how its happening right now, with Sony releasing RX1, RX100, A99 and other companies selling a ton of different micro 4/3 cameras. Canon and Nikon should basically stop crippling their mid to high end cameras. For Canon's example: such a simple thing like not including spot metering on the active AF point on the 5d Mk3. Less crippling means less people switching to brands that would meet or exceed people's needs/wants. And even if someone buys the 5D mk3 thats not crippled instead of a 1DX, at least that person is now locked into the Canon brand, which would translate to more sales in the future when that person's needs exceeds what the 5D Mk3 can do and needs to purchase a 1D level camera.
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Canon General / Re: Why did you choose Canon?
« on: January 26, 2013, 03:20:22 PM »
All my friends were already using canon, so I bought a canon dslr so we can all share lenses.
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Canon General / Re: How many clicks in 2012?
« on: January 04, 2013, 04:58:24 PM »
Around 60,000-70,000, split between my 5d2 and 5d3. Did a couple of weddings, but most of them was from catalog work.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What photo/video gear did Santa bring you this year?
« on: December 27, 2012, 01:45:32 AM »
Got a new wrist strap and camera strap and a camera capture clip.
Here's the link if you guys wanna check em out, its pretty cool:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97103764/leash-by-peak-design?ref=live
Here's the link if you guys wanna check em out, its pretty cool:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97103764/leash-by-peak-design?ref=live
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Canon General / Re: Remote Shutter Release for Canon 5D3
« on: December 09, 2012, 06:30:45 PM »
I use the Yongnuo RF-603. Its cheap and works great. It can be used as a wireless shutter release and a wireless flash trigger for strobes and speedlights.
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-RF-603-C1-Wireless-Transceiver/dp/B0050E7OSM/
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-RF-603-C1-Wireless-Transceiver/dp/B0050E7OSM/
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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!
« on: December 06, 2012, 06:55:42 PM »
Sweet! I've been looking at the Gura Gear stuff lately too! I want to win!
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Canon General / Re: Canon Professional Services
« on: November 21, 2012, 11:59:16 AM »
I just signed up for Gold membership last month and they never asked for a tax ID number.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Natural Progression of Camera Bodies. Type Your story below.
« on: November 01, 2012, 02:57:10 PM »
2010 August - 40D and 50mm 2.5 macro, my first dslr and lens to get started learning photography.
2011 January - upgraded to 50D, I bought a 24-70 2.8L. Got published in a fashion magazine at this point.
2011 June - upgraded to a 7D, bought 70-200mm 2.8L IS II. Started working as a photographer for a PR company which includes Ms. California USA pageant.
2011 December - bought a 5D mk2 during the christmas sale. Did dual bodies with 5d mk2+24-70 and 7d + 70-200, just in time before the Ms. California pageant.
2012 April - sold 7D for 5D mk3. At this point I bought cheap primes for lowlight to complement my zooms, 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8. And bought a 17-40 for when I need ultrawide. Started working for a clothing company in downtown LA as an in-house photographer. Shot my first billboard with them 2 weeks ago
2012 October - bought a Canon EOS 3 to try out film for the first time. I literally put my first roll of film in it 1 hour ago
(I have to say that I was being taught from the beginning by a fashion photographer who had shot for magazines that include FHM and GQ which really helped me meet the right people. Also gave me free access to a real photo studio with strobes right from the start so I never had a reason to buy any.)
2011 January - upgraded to 50D, I bought a 24-70 2.8L. Got published in a fashion magazine at this point.
2011 June - upgraded to a 7D, bought 70-200mm 2.8L IS II. Started working as a photographer for a PR company which includes Ms. California USA pageant.
2011 December - bought a 5D mk2 during the christmas sale. Did dual bodies with 5d mk2+24-70 and 7d + 70-200, just in time before the Ms. California pageant.
2012 April - sold 7D for 5D mk3. At this point I bought cheap primes for lowlight to complement my zooms, 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8. And bought a 17-40 for when I need ultrawide. Started working for a clothing company in downtown LA as an in-house photographer. Shot my first billboard with them 2 weeks ago
2012 October - bought a Canon EOS 3 to try out film for the first time. I literally put my first roll of film in it 1 hour ago
(I have to say that I was being taught from the beginning by a fashion photographer who had shot for magazines that include FHM and GQ which really helped me meet the right people. Also gave me free access to a real photo studio with strobes right from the start so I never had a reason to buy any.)
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: For those whose paid full price on 5d III, how do you feel about the price drop?
« on: September 16, 2012, 06:25:56 PM »
As a professional, its easily justifiable to not feel bad about the price drop. I pre-ordered the camera right when it was announced. I've had the 5d Mk3 since it was released and I've done countless shoots with it. I mainly work for a clothing company based in Southern California, as an in-house photographer and I also do freelance work.
I do a minimum of 3 shoots a week. I could have used my old 5d mk2 instead and the results would probably be the same, but the upgrades of the new 5d mk3 has made my job a lot easier. The AF alone was worth it.
But if I was looking at it in the point of view of an amateur/enthusiast, especially if they only shoot for fun, then I would find it unfair.
I do a minimum of 3 shoots a week. I could have used my old 5d mk2 instead and the results would probably be the same, but the upgrades of the new 5d mk3 has made my job a lot easier. The AF alone was worth it.
But if I was looking at it in the point of view of an amateur/enthusiast, especially if they only shoot for fun, then I would find it unfair.
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Lenses / Re: If you can have ONLY 3 lenses, what would they...???
« on: September 16, 2012, 03:05:16 PM »
24-70 2.8 mk II
70-200 2.8 IS mk II
50 1.2
I actually have the same set up but I have 24-70 mk1 and 50 1.4
24-70 and 70-200 covers a huge range of focal lengths and the 50mm is for low light situations.
70-200 2.8 IS mk II
50 1.2
I actually have the same set up but I have 24-70 mk1 and 50 1.4
24-70 and 70-200 covers a huge range of focal lengths and the 50mm is for low light situations.
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Lighting / Re: Help me shop for a studio light + accessories
« on: July 22, 2012, 08:31:43 PM »
I just checked out creativelive.com, I'm definitely gonna be going there more often. Thanks for pointing me to that website!
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Lighting / Re: Help me shop for a studio light + accessories
« on: July 22, 2012, 08:28:47 PM »
Thanks! I didn't know adaptors for different modifiers existed, that certainly opens up more options for me.
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Lighting / Help me shop for a studio light + accessories
« on: July 22, 2012, 05:24:54 PM »
I've done research on lenses and cameras but when it comes to studio lighting and equipment, I have very limited knowledge about them. I only know about the ones my friends uses such as alien bees, profotos, and elinchromes. But when it comes to prices and other brands, I know next to nothing.
I have been given two photoflex starflash 650 which I plan to use as kickers and/or rim hair lights.
Now I have a list of things I need to use for catalog shooting in a relatively small studio.
-A main light
-60 inch to 74 inch octodome
-backdrop support stand
-a heavy duty light stand with boom, preferably with wheels
-a couple of sand bags.
I have a budget of between $1500-2000 for my list. Is it possible? And if you guys have any recommendations, a link would be greatly appreciated so I can buy it asap. Amazon would be better since I have amazon prime.
I have been given two photoflex starflash 650 which I plan to use as kickers and/or rim hair lights.
Now I have a list of things I need to use for catalog shooting in a relatively small studio.
-A main light
-60 inch to 74 inch octodome
-backdrop support stand
-a heavy duty light stand with boom, preferably with wheels
-a couple of sand bags.
I have a budget of between $1500-2000 for my list. Is it possible? And if you guys have any recommendations, a link would be greatly appreciated so I can buy it asap. Amazon would be better since I have amazon prime.