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Lenses / Re: Telezoom lens (70-300L vs 70-200 vs 100-400)- Advice

« on: May 19, 2013, 08:29:23 AM »

Here's a shot I took yesterday of a Timber Rattlesnake.



I love this lens.  Very sharp even at 300 mm and compact enough where I don't mind trudging through the woods with it all day.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM

« on: May 05, 2013, 08:53:42 PM »

Here's a few more I took today with my 7D.  I'm very satisfied with the sharpness of this lens even at 300 mm.
It's been a very good spring for reptiles and amphibians in Wisconsin!

Pickerel frog in the reeds


American Toad


Green Frog


Another Green Frog (something about this photo I really like)

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM

« on: May 03, 2013, 07:44:20 PM »

Here's a few shots I took last weekend.

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Lenses / Re: Macro lens or attachments to make my current lenses go macro?

« on: April 27, 2013, 11:53:16 AM »

Get a macro lens, you won't regret it.  Your biggest decision is whether to go with IS or not.  Canon, Sigma and Tamron all manufacture very good macro lenses.  You can get tack sharp photos from any of them.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Nikon 7100 has been anounced

« on: February 20, 2013, 11:40:22 PM »

Detailed Nikon D7100 specs:
 •24.1MP CMOS sensor
 •6fps
 •No AA filter (similar to the D800E)
 •51 AF point, 15 cross-type
 •Built-in HDR function
 •2016-pixel RGB sensor
 •3.2" 1,229k dots LCD screen
 •Dual SD card slots
 •EXPEED 3 processor
 •ISO range: 100-6400
 •100% viewfinder coverage
 •Video: 1080p @ 60i/50i/30/25/24 fps plus 720p @ 60p
 •Compatible with the WU-1a wireless mobile adapter

One thing I found interesting was the

1.3x crop mode:
 This mode boosts your lens' focal range by 1.3x which translates to a 1.95x crop, much like a Micro Four Thirds camera. This gives you extra zoom capabilities without the hassle of changing lenses.

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Macro / Re: Some nature Macro

« on: January 13, 2013, 02:10:17 PM »

Here's a few snakes and lizard photos I took recently.  Canon T2i and Tamron 90mm.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: I bought/would buy a 6D and not a D600 because...

« on: December 30, 2012, 12:58:20 PM »

Some may avoid the D600 due to reports of oil/dust on the sensor.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Fry's has Canon EOS 7D 18MP DSLR Camera (Body Only) for $999 FS

« on: December 27, 2012, 08:00:51 AM »

Looks like Fry's is an In Store Only price.

Sorry, it was available for shipping when I first posted it.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Fry's has Canon EOS 7D 18MP DSLR Camera (Body Only) for $999 FS

« on: December 26, 2012, 09:25:05 PM »

Fry's and Adorama are both reputable.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Fry's has Canon EOS 7D 18MP DSLR Camera (Body Only) for $999 FS

« on: December 26, 2012, 08:09:31 PM »

Since it's a body only deal, why not pick up the "nifty fifty" for $90 more.

Adorama has Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens (U.S warranty) for $90 with free shipping. *Must add to cart to see discounted price*.

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Pricewatch Deals / Fry's has Canon EOS 7D 18MP DSLR Camera (Body Only) for $999 FS

« on: December 26, 2012, 05:24:36 PM »

1 DAY SALE
PRICE SHOWS AT CHECK-OUT
NO COUPON REQ.

http://www.frys.com/product/6037848

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon Newegg deals - for those who subscribe to their email alerts

« on: December 22, 2012, 09:03:15 AM »

Prices are good for 48 hours or while quantities last.  I picked up the EF-S 17-55.

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Pricewatch Deals / Canon Newegg deals - for those who subscribe to their email alerts

« on: December 22, 2012, 08:02:40 AM »

Canon 5D mark II DSLR camera body only
$1799.00
apply 20% off code BTEJHHH22 : -$359.8
Total: $1439.2

Canon EOS T4i (body only) for  $559.99 shipped, same code

Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS for $847.20 shipped, same code

Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS for $920 shipped, same code

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Software & Accessories / Re: Stop Using Instagram

« on: December 18, 2012, 08:40:01 PM »

I'm amazed someone actually bothered to read the terms & conditions.  Glad people are looking out for the rest of us. 

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Canon General / Re: Canon L Lens Deals at B&H Photo

« on: December 17, 2012, 08:43:53 PM »

Adorama dropped the price of the 24-70another $50 to $2,049.