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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Anti-twist plate for BG-E11

« on: June 13, 2012, 01:00:33 PM »

RRS told me last week that they just got the grip and would have the L plate in about 30 days so it seems that the anti-twist plate would be on about the same timetable.

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Lenses / Re: Are you going to "upgrade" your 24-70 2.8 I

« on: May 29, 2012, 08:41:22 AM »

I for one think the Mark I is terrific!  The II will really have to show me something with the significant increase in price.  $$ might be better spent adding primes.  I suspect that the secondary market for the I will be hot.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Where have the 1D Mark IV's gone

« on: May 23, 2012, 03:49:06 PM »

...bought two in the last 4 months, one at ebay and one through luminous landscape.

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Lenses / Re: 100-400mm vs. 70-300L for basically the same exact price used? Which one?

« on: May 12, 2012, 09:16:23 AM »

Well, I actually have both. Maybe seems a little crazy but they are very different lenses in my opinion. If your main interest is wildlife and birds, then the 100-400 is definitely the best choice. For an all-around long zoom that you can keep in your bag at all times, a 70-300mm is much more practical.

I wouldn't want to carry around the 100-400 all day, every day. The 70-300, while a substantial lens, is much easier to manage. So, as with most advice, it depends on what you intend to use the lens for.

...Same for me!  This post says it all....

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EOS Bodies / Re: After DPREVIEW of D800 would you still get the Canon 5d mark iii?

« on: May 09, 2012, 05:59:34 PM »

I am totally committed to Canon with lens and other Canon cameras; 50D, 5DII, 1DIV along with the 5DIII.  It is inconceiveable to me to change to another format.  It seems to me to be some knee jerk reaction to tech advances in competiting cameras that Canon competes very well against.  You are either Canon or you are not.  I do understand that some people have both which is just not for me personally.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: BG-E11 Delayed

« on: April 26, 2012, 09:20:36 AM »

Shocking, simply shocking!  I suppose that delays the L plate from RRS until they get their hands on the grip!  I just don't seem to be able to use the 5Diii without a grip with these hands!

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Lenses / Re: 300/2.8 L (IS MK1) or 400/2.8 L (non-IS)

« on: April 23, 2012, 11:16:41 AM »

1)  Reach, reach, reach for birds and you can never have enough.
2)  300mm 2.8L IS with 1.4x extender is great for large birds that are stationary in a tree or nest and you are somewhat stationary with mono or tripod help and a gimbal head. I use glass taxi as permanent storage, space for extenders, flash, pro body and easy travel. Great for field sports.  I will never let it go!
3)  100-400mm is great and serves a separate purpose with much more flexibility, works well in  tight quarters no mono or tripod, and travels well.  Everytime I think about getting rid of it I use it one last time and change my mind!
4)  600mm 4.0L IS, used and I think that I have arrived at my final destination.  With extenders, gimbal head on tripod and very heavy but I knew that getting into it!
5)  All used on 50D, 5DII and 1D Mark IV (purchased used)

I use them all for different purposes and bought them over time but wonder if expectations can ever be met.

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Lenses / Re: Does anyone use the lens hood on their 35/1.4L? Or any other lens?

« on: April 21, 2012, 02:42:40 PM »

....all hoods...all times...

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Lenses / Re: Tripod collar for 70-300L: Does it really exist?

« on: April 03, 2012, 09:05:14 AM »

I was on the B&H "back backordered" list for over a year and finally got the email that it was available if I still wanted the item about 6 months ago.  I am happy with the Canon version as several attempts at purchasing through ebay had less than satisfactory results.  I think that they get a "few" in from time to time and then they are snapped up by those on the "list".

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D III (body only) in stock at Norman.

« on: March 23, 2012, 09:11:06 PM »

As soon as I read about Norman mid-afternoon I called ordered and they shipped for Sat. delivery. I next cancelled my orders at B&H and Amazon both placed on 3/2 before 8:00 am.  Great service by Norman Camera.