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Lenses / Re: New Wide Angles Lenses in 2013 [CR2]

« on: June 19, 2013, 01:56:12 PM »

I could see a 16-50 f/4IS sell well among rebel users intending to upgrade from kit and to full frame at a later date. Though it would cut into 17-55 2.8 IS sales. I suspect it would be priced similar to the 24-70 f4 IS. Not sure which I would prefer on a crop camera, a 16-50 or 24-70 given both at f/4. That would be a tough decision.

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Camera Body Gallery / Re: Let's see some great shots taken with old, cheap gear!

« on: May 22, 2013, 03:25:36 AM »

Here are a few shots from the completely useless Xsi.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 70D Coming in July? [CR2]

« on: May 22, 2013, 03:15:05 AM »

One feature I hope the 70D has (though I doubt it) would be wireless control of the new flashes. Not through a pop up flash, but through the actual radio signal the new generation of flashes are capable of. Quite frankly, I am AMAZED the 6D/5D3/1Dx did not incorporate this feature. Especially the 6D given GPS & WiFi. I would be happy to go without a pop up flash if it could control the new flashes wirelessly. I can't remember the last time I used my pop up for anything other than controlling off camera flashes.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Where are you EOS 70D?

« on: January 24, 2013, 02:06:40 AM »

Here is my perfect 70D

New sensor tech, but doesn't need to be more than 18-20 mp. I should produce good pictures up to at least iso 6400 with improved dynamic range at iso100 to at least keep up with Nikon/Sony sensors
Alloy body.
AFMA a must
keep the swivel screen
97-98% viewfinder (sure 100% would be great, but I'm not that picky)
auto focus system of the current 7D, or at least something better than the t4i (all cross type in a rebel is a huge improvement) to differentiate it.
Pop op flash to act as a master
While some might like wifi and gps, not such a huge deal for me.

So essentially a camera like the current 7D but with slightly lower build quality (weather sealing and such), maybe a less sophisticated AF system, swivel screen, and a new sensor.

Put all that into a $1000 camera and I think they'd have a winner.

Oh, and kit it with the 15-85, not the 17-85

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 07, 2012, 05:14:07 PM »

I would very much like to win please!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Camera System

« on: June 14, 2012, 05:13:07 PM »

I know this is probably not the most unbiased forum to post such a question, but I will anyway to see what sort of response I get.

If you were not heavily invested in one brand (ie a 4yo rebel owner) and looking to upgrade your equipement and buy into a camera brand system of either Canon or Nikon, what would you buy into today. Lets say you had 5-6k to do it with.

I guess this post is directed more towards those who already shoot both Nikon and Canon and have extensive experience with both.

As far as typical useage of the equipment would be, 50% portrait/people, 20% landscape, 20% wildlife, 10% sports.

While I am familiar with the Canon brand, I have not used Nikon so I have nothing to compare my experience to. For those who do, what would you choose today knowing what you do now.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS Rebel T4i First Impression Review

« on: June 11, 2012, 10:57:46 PM »

I don't like the price point though.  .  But  that's not new to canon.  Ok to do that on the pro line but on consumer models you need to make it affordable for soccer moms.

canon rebel t3i also is a great dslr, see the t3i vs t4i comparison， http://t3ivst4i.com, due to the new t4i released, I believe t3i will have a great discount recently.

In the comparison you linked it says "The 650D has a radio-controlled flash system, akin to the EOS SD Mark III"...

I was not aware the 5DIII could fire the 600 EX-RT via wireless radio without having a radio trigger attached?!? I did not see this feature listed once in all the reading I've done about the 5DIII. If the 5DIII doesn't have it... why the hell not!!!??? I could only imagin how useful a built in radio trigger would be to a working professional who doesn't want the added weight and imbalance of an on camera flash just to trigger their wireless speedlites.

I'm I off in this assessment, or is this a pretty big deal in a rebel body?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5DM3 ISO 1600/3200 bad technique, or broken camera?

« on: May 20, 2012, 12:43:05 AM »

The way I've metered exposure at rinks is to take a shot filled mostly with the white ice. I then check the histogram and adjust so the large spike is far to the right without clipping. Seems to work well for me.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 650D - sensor size?

« on: May 13, 2012, 02:38:42 PM »

Where did you take the tutorial? Something online?

http://kelbytraining.com/course/matt_tack_sharp/

Thanks

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EOS Bodies / Re: Is video raising cost of bodies? Is it wasted for many shooters?

« on: May 11, 2012, 09:42:13 PM »

I suspect that adding video to dslrs adds very little to the overall cost of the unit other than adding a mic/headphone jack and what it costs to develope the internal software to process the video. Capturing video off the sensor is basically a matter of software with almost no additional hardware costs.

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Lenses / Re: Filters - how important are they?

« on: May 11, 2012, 09:16:16 PM »

I once dropped my camera shattering the UV filter and leaving the lens intact. I also feel much more comfortable cleaning a filter than my lens

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help with Camera decisions

« on: May 11, 2012, 06:51:32 PM »

Also note that if you get the 60D or 5D2 you can run magic lantern firmware. I have read they add a good deal of functionality to video. Most notably focus peaking. You cannot run magic lantern on the 7d and the verdict is still out if it will fully work on the 5d3. If you don't need the stills focus capabilities of the 7d or 5d3 or the weather sealing an ruggedness of each, the 60D or 5D2 could be the way to go. I would suggest looking into what magic lantern can do for videographers and decid if you would like a camera to support it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 650D - sensor size?

« on: May 11, 2012, 06:11:18 PM »

Good pp is indeed something very often dismissed - but I recently went through a sharpening & nr tutorial for lightroom, and it's amazing how much detail is recoverable when done correctly. Unfortunately, if you go beyond the standard settings, every picture needs its own customization, so I'd still exchange my 60d for a 5d3 for free :-)
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Where did you take the tutorial? Something online?

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EOS Bodies / Re: New Crop/APS-C Prosumer Camera Body in the Fall? [CR1]

« on: May 09, 2012, 08:54:41 PM »

Maybe they left out f8 autofocus from the 1dx because they are going to add it to the 7d2. Many birders shoot 7d for the AF and crop factor. They are going for all the reach they can. Add 9 f8 AF points to a 7d2 with a 20mp crop sensor and you could have the ultimate long range wildlife camera. 500mm f4 + 2x teleconverter + 1.6 crop = 1600mm + lots of pixels to crop from and you get a rediculous long range wildlife camera.

They could bump the 7d line into a pro level crop camera for those who want the reach, and bump the XXD line closer to where the 7d1 is now.

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Lenses / Re: Why is this soooooooo difficult.......

« on: April 24, 2012, 06:14:06 PM »

Every time I read about lenses it goes both ways which in turn leaves me more confused with a dose of frustration.

In the past few weeks I have upgraded my 40D camera, 70-300 and 28-135 to this:
7D
70-200L 2.8 ll
24-105L F/4

Two things here...ouch on the reach with my 70-200. 
Brings me to question #1....a Canon extender 1.4x lll.....your thoughts?

Next:
I need an ultra wide lens. 
Question #2....I would like a recommendation to an L series lens.

There is the slight chance that I will go to FF down the road so keep this in mind. For now, happy with the crop factor because I shoot a lot of Baseball and Softball pics.

Please advise what you think would be a good fit for my current set up.  Thanks so much in advance!

FYI-my focus in photography is...my kids, pets, family gatherings, lots of baseball, softball, football and football cheer (outdoors) and cheer competitions (indoor)  (football being the least focus for now)

Your only Canon option for ultrawide with a 7d is the 10-22 ef-s lens. Don't dismay though, from what I understand the optics are practically L class.

I'm sure the 1.4III will work wonderfully with the 70 - 200, but it may slow AF somewhat. An alternative might be spending a few more dollars and get the 400mm 5.6L or 100 - 400L. This would allow you the extra reach when you do go full frame.