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Technical Support / Re: Going medium format for studio work?

« on: May 28, 2013, 05:05:45 PM »

i sold my Hasselblad digital camera gear and am doing just fine with Canons.  i had more money in that camera than my first house.  got to say though, it made an incredible passport photo on a slow day.

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Lenses / Re: Which Lens ... 24-70 II or primes?

« on: April 11, 2013, 07:50:39 AM »

24-70 II sharpest thing i own.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Congratulations Canon to another great Camera release!!

« on: March 21, 2013, 12:55:50 PM »

anticipating a Canon announcement is like an adult sitting up on Christmas eve watching the fireplace for santa.
empty stocking?

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Lenses / Re: Upgrade my 28-70 EF/L to 24-70 EF II/L?

« on: March 20, 2013, 11:31:48 AM »

How much of an improvement will I get? A quantified statement with specifics would be useful.

no regrets here

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Lenses / Re: Canon 24-70mmL II v Canon 50mmL 1.2

« on: March 18, 2013, 12:23:28 PM »

love my 24-70 II...

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Software & Accessories / Re: RECHARGEABLE - POWER-EX - ENLOOP - IMEDION

« on: March 11, 2013, 04:41:46 PM »

Eneloop.

works for me.

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Lenses / Re: What are Canon's sharpest lenses?

« on: February 25, 2013, 04:26:05 PM »

I own lots of lenses, but just recently got the 70-200mm f2.8 IS II USM.  It seems sharper than my primes, even at f2.8!

BIG fan of that one...

i got to agree with you on this.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 24-70 ii - another superlative

« on: January 16, 2013, 01:15:47 PM »

Agreed.
The 24-70 F/2.8 II and the 70-200 F/2.8 II are the only L glass I use on my 5D MK3 now.
I sold all my primes when I got the 24-70, it's that good

ET

+1

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Lighting / Re: Elinchrom Ranger Quadra

« on: November 06, 2012, 05:27:47 PM »

i have one pack with two heads and plan to add another.  i love this thing... i have the 1100 ws ranger as well but the Quadra is my pick people photography.  i have been replacing electric monos with battery units for energy conservation as well.  commercial electricity isn't cheap and a number of power packs recycling at the same time makes the electric meter spin.  remember that Elinchrom umbrella shafts are 7mm and the generics are't going to fit.  i have a Lastolite 24 soft box and a Elinchrom 33" translucent umbrella that do a super job with the Quadra.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Camera bag for two bodies with attached lenses?

« on: November 02, 2012, 01:20:47 PM »

How about Crumpler? I've got one that would do what you need, it's nice. I forget what size, but they make many sizes.

+1

I use the "7 Million Dollar Home", but that would not be big enough for 2 x bodies with long lenses attached. However, perhaps the "8 Million Dollar Home" would be (weird names I know, but are strong bags, that are water resistant, have optional velcro fasteners or clip, or both, plus they have nice padded interiors that are infinitely customizable)

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Lenses / Re: Canon 70-200 f2.8 mk2 and MK3 x2 converter.

« on: October 06, 2012, 04:16:53 PM »

the Canon 70-200 L IS II is the digital equivalent to a can of "Whoop Ass".

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Best flash for 5Dmk3?

« on: September 25, 2012, 09:33:25 AM »

Best flash? Well, the 600EX-RT...

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Best flash diffuser for 580EX/600EX-RT

« on: September 25, 2012, 09:32:35 AM »

i use a Rogue Flashbender (small).

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Lenses / Re: Should I sell 35L f/1.4 to get 24-70II?

« on: September 14, 2012, 03:12:22 PM »

just received my 24-70 II, amazing.  it will be at a wedding tomorrow.

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Lenses / Re: The Raw Data: The EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is the Sharpest Zoom Canon Has Ever Made

« on: September 13, 2012, 12:38:02 PM »

got mine yesterday, holy cow!