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Lenses / Re: Can the 70-200 2.8L II IS replace my 100L and 135L?

« on: May 16, 2013, 10:09:32 PM »

Nothing can replace the 135L.

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Lenses / Re: 50 f1.4 vs 85 f1.8.....

« on: May 15, 2013, 06:48:40 PM »

The 85mm will compress more than the 50mm which results in more flattering portraits.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Do you trust your camera?

« on: May 15, 2013, 07:44:05 AM »

I have never trusted any camera that I have ever owned.  That's why I shoot raw in manual mode.  I do trust that more often than not I can make corrections in Photoshop.  I trust my wife but not my cat.  I picked her out and she runs away 99 out of 100 times that I try to pick her up.  I think she is mad that I named her Doofus...

I picked out my wife as well, but she already had a name.

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Lenses / Re: Canon Tele lenses vs Nikon tele lenses ( both with converters )

« on: May 15, 2013, 07:32:39 AM »

I have a friend that shoots only Zeiss glass.  I have shot with him multiple times using both Nikon and Canon glass.  My photographs are better than his because he sucks as a photographer.  What a waste of Zeiss glass.  I shoot Canon because in the mid 2000s, they had better autofocus lenses than Nikon.  Now I am committed to Canon because of my lens investment.  However, the next lens I buy will be a Zeiss 21mm f/2.8.  From a historical perspective, Canon has always excelled in long lenses.  Zeiss had better contrast (t* coating) and Leitz made great wide angle lenses.  Their long lenses were lacking.  At least compared to Canon.  The reality is that skill and timing are often the most important deciders.  I honestly believe that once in a lifetime photos depend on what you have at the time the event occurs.  I shoot Canon because I had to make a choice.  Since when I committed they had better af lenses.  If I do not need af (21mm for example) I will buy Zeiss.  I cannot afford Leica so that is not an option.  Now I wish I was better at Photoshop, but I get better every time I use it and there you go...

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

« on: May 13, 2013, 08:23:59 PM »

I've had the 85 f/1.8 for almost ten years and I do not hesitate to use it when I need the 85mm focal length.  I had a friend use it at a scouting court of honor and it focused so fast on my 5Dc that he thought the af wasn't working.  He was used to the 24-70 f/2.8 L on his 7d. He was so used to focus hunting he was blown away. Best value lens in my kit.

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Reviews / Re: Review - Google Glass

« on: May 03, 2013, 05:22:55 PM »

So I am guessing the faster you run, the faster the zoom speed? 

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Looking for an Mirorrless or Compact for climbing/high altitude hiking

« on: May 01, 2013, 06:34:20 PM »

I have the Canon G12 with the filter accessory.  I use a B+W circular polariser and shoot raw.  I can blow up images to 13x19 with no issues.  The effective focal length is 28-140mm.  Great little camera when size does matter.

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

« on: April 27, 2013, 01:45:26 PM »

I went the extension tube route.  Works great for the occasional use it gets.  I love the fact that the image is not degraded.

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Technical Support / Re: Corrupt CF Card

« on: April 21, 2013, 09:02:38 PM »

Reformat the card in the camera, shoot and retest the card reader.

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Lenses / Re: Lenses for WDW

« on: April 21, 2013, 08:54:45 PM »

If I was only going to carry one lens, it would be the 24-105.  If two, I would include the 70-200 but only when I was going to be in a place to shoot animals.  If you can plan accordingly, I would carry only one lens based upon the days itinerary.  At WDW, carrying less is a whole lot more.

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Technical Support / Re: Corrupt CF Card

« on: April 21, 2013, 08:44:39 PM »

I am thinking that you should download drivers and update firmware and reboot before you attempt to read a card. 

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Software & Accessories / Re: How do you print your photos for those who still do?

« on: April 18, 2013, 07:47:01 PM »

I use an Epson R3000.  This allows me to make 13" x 19" high quality prints.  For large prints, using the Epson printer is less expensive than using a "lab."  Also, most "labs" only print from jpeg.  If I want to hang something on my wall or sell it, I want to print from tiff in a pro photo colorspace.  These prints can be breath taking.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Which to upgrade first? Camera or Lens

« on: April 18, 2013, 07:10:21 PM »

Since you are borrowing the body, why not rent the lens you are considering and shoot each body/lens combination to compare.  You should be able to answer your own question based on the results.

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Canon General / Re: Why do you do Photography?

« on: April 17, 2013, 08:45:26 PM »

Because if I draw a rock and a tree, I have to label them so you can tell which one is the tree.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Set From Death Valley National Park

« on: April 15, 2013, 12:02:41 AM »

My first thought was "I didn't realize Death Valley had crop circles!"