1
EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: M RAW or "full" RAW on a Canon 6d?
« on: May 14, 2013, 03:35:45 PM »
I always use full RAW except when I do an occasional timelapse movie, in which case I shoot sRAW or mRAW.
May 19, 2013, 12:43:40 AM
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
2
EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III with Continuous RAW Video Recording
« on: May 13, 2013, 09:19:16 AM »
I like the on-screen message (at 0:48 in the movie): "your camera will explode"
3
Lenses / Re: 17-40 f4 L discontinued???????
« on: May 13, 2013, 06:08:34 AM »
In Europe (Netherlands at least) it's currentlty part of a cash-back rebate action. This would counter the idea of this lens being discontinued.
5
Lenses / Re: Canon 24-70 2.8 ll or 20-60 2.8 mark 1 ?
« on: May 12, 2013, 05:20:29 AM »So our EOS lenses are so cheap partly because they are not parfocal.
The 24-70mm f/2.8 mk2 is "so cheap"? Hmmm...
Yes it is. All our glasses, even the "high-end" ones like our brand new mk.II are definitely cheap lenses compared to movies lenses.
I ain't "cheap", for sure, but take a few minutes to have a look at cine glasses and you'll be glad that the 24-70 II is "only" 2K$.
I never understood why cine lenses are saw awfully expensive. Is it because they are parfocal or. Are there other reasons? I guess resolving power is less of an issue than for still photography (4K is only ~8MP).
6
Lenses / Re: 24-105 &/or 24-70
« on: May 11, 2013, 02:58:32 PM »
Just got my 24-70 2.8 II today. I intend to sell my 24-105.
7
Software & Accessories / Re: Question about Lee Filters
« on: May 11, 2013, 02:52:24 PM »
I store them in a Lowepro S&F filter pouch 100. This bag includes afilter wallet.
8
Lenses / Re: Can the 70-200 2.8L II IS replace my 100L and 135L?
« on: May 11, 2013, 04:26:17 AM »
Good question from Florian.
I have the 70-200 and use it a lot. It love the IQ and the 'feeling' (mostly the background separation). Surely a doownside it the weight. And as mentioned it draws a bit of attention. I have the 135 on my wish list but am afraid I will noot be using it that much. The feel that that lens gives really appeals to me. The weight and black color are also plusses. Lack of IS is certainly a downside. I was not aware this lens in not weather sealed. The 100L macro is also on my wish list. My current Sigma 180 3.5 macro is too large and heavy to be practical. The IS of the 100L is a big advantage as I prefer to work without tripod (which is not really feasibile with the 180).
I have the 70-200 and use it a lot. It love the IQ and the 'feeling' (mostly the background separation). Surely a doownside it the weight. And as mentioned it draws a bit of attention. I have the 135 on my wish list but am afraid I will noot be using it that much. The feel that that lens gives really appeals to me. The weight and black color are also plusses. Lack of IS is certainly a downside. I was not aware this lens in not weather sealed. The 100L macro is also on my wish list. My current Sigma 180 3.5 macro is too large and heavy to be practical. The IS of the 100L is a big advantage as I prefer to work without tripod (which is not really feasibile with the 180).
9
Lighting / Re: 270 ex ii or 430 exii for vacation
« on: May 10, 2013, 04:16:16 AM »
How about the 90EX? I've read that, when controlled from the camera's menu's, it has quite interesting functionality, such as acting as a flash trigger. It's very cheap and compact and may be useful as a small fill flash. I do not have personal experience with the 90EX, but would be interested to hear from people who have.
10
EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Do you trust your camera?
« on: May 09, 2013, 03:10:48 PM »
I trust my camera so I am not afraid of taking single shots (for static objects). When taking pictures from people (especially kids) I do, however, take multiple shots as facial expression is never the same in a sequence. Sifting out the best is indeed not the most fun part of the process.
11
Lenses / Re: Canon 85L II AF speed on 5D III???
« on: May 09, 2013, 02:54:36 PM »
AF on the 85 L II is slow. Certainly not fast enough to capture kids moving around. With the extremely shallow DoF accurate focus is very critical. I think this adds to the slowness of the AF as refocussing is needed after the slightest move.
It is not an easy lens to get good results with; it requires some time to get used to. S during your rental make sure you review your results regularly on a PC. In addition this lens really needs AFMA to get the most out of it.
It is not an easy lens to get good results with; it requires some time to get used to. S during your rental make sure you review your results regularly on a PC. In addition this lens really needs AFMA to get the most out of it.
12
Lenses / Re: Is An UWA Lens Useful on a Crop Sensor?
« on: May 09, 2013, 02:46:35 PM »
On my old 30D I used the 10-22 really a lot, more often than I use my current 16-35 on the 5D3.
The 10-22 is really a good lens and yes I think it's useful.
The 10-22 is really a good lens and yes I think it's useful.
13
Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 120-300 Demo video showcasing fashion photography
« on: May 09, 2013, 01:55:36 PM »
Very impressive. The bokeh and color rendition look great.
14
Lenses / Re: Canon 16-35mm L IS USM - Need ND Filters, recommendations ? Question
« on: May 07, 2013, 06:37:56 AM »
I use LEE filters for ND's and grads. Works well on the 16-35, except if you also use the LEE CPL (which has to be in front of the other filters; you get serious vignetting from ~20 mm and wider).
Pro's of LEE filters
Con's are:
Pro's of LEE filters
- excellent optical quality (such as no color casting on dark ND's
- very big offering of graduated filters
- works on (almost) all of your lenses, just buy extra adapter rings
- creative possibilities are endless (especially when combining grads with other filters
Con's are:
- expensive (especially the pro-glass filters
- difficult to find shops with stocks (I buy from Omnifoto.nl, who usually has quite good stock)
- systems takes a fair bit of volume in your pack (I use the LowePro S&F filter case to carry them) and somewhat cumbersome to use.
15
Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 24-70 f/4L IS
« on: May 06, 2013, 07:52:02 AM »
The initial lens reviews included a section on "CR's take" speaking about the lens from a rental company's perspective. I did find this section quite helpful as it gave some insight about durability and copy-to-copy variation. If would be great if this section could be added to the newer reviews as well.
On the review itself: I did not grasp what is so awkward about the semi-macro function (except for the close focusing distance, which does not come as a surpise given the focal length). The fact that the lens has semi-macro functionality makes it an interesting travel lens as it allows you to capture an occasional butterfly or flower while only carrying 1 compact lens. Justin, would it be possible to include one or a few macro shots in the review? I would be interested to learn how it compares to a 24-70 II or 24-105 with an extension tube attached. A general comparison to the 24-105 would also be nice to include. In my view the 24-70 f4 is much more of a competitor/alternative to the 24-105 f4 than to the 24-70 f2.8 II (in terms of price range, speed and presence of IS); both f/4's are interesting travel lenses.
On the review itself: I did not grasp what is so awkward about the semi-macro function (except for the close focusing distance, which does not come as a surpise given the focal length). The fact that the lens has semi-macro functionality makes it an interesting travel lens as it allows you to capture an occasional butterfly or flower while only carrying 1 compact lens. Justin, would it be possible to include one or a few macro shots in the review? I would be interested to learn how it compares to a 24-70 II or 24-105 with an extension tube attached. A general comparison to the 24-105 would also be nice to include. In my view the 24-70 f4 is much more of a competitor/alternative to the 24-105 f4 than to the 24-70 f2.8 II (in terms of price range, speed and presence of IS); both f/4's are interesting travel lenses.