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Lighting / Re: How much light(watts) do you need to shoot f8 to f11 in studio

« on: May 22, 2013, 04:36:07 PM »

I know this might be slightly off topic, but I do just fine with a 600 ex-rt, a 430 ex II.  Sure my recycle times aren't what they could be with studio strobes but at 1/16 power on both of them (1-softbox, 1-umbrella), I'm between f/5.6-f/8 @ISO 320, 1/160th sec., AND they're portable.  I'm sure I could bump up the power and lower the ISO to 100 for similar apertures.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« on: May 22, 2013, 02:39:49 AM »

my giotto glass screen protector just cracked.  not sure that anything hit it.   i just looked at it one day  and it was broken.  I don't think i'll be buying another one if its just as easy to replace the screen.  I live 1.5 miles from the Irvine Canon service center so...

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Canon General / Re: Desired fantasy gear

« on: May 20, 2013, 01:00:20 PM »

it takes forever to change AF point from one side of the frame to the other.

There's a setting that allows you to cycle through AF points so that when you reach one side and rotate the dial, the selected AF point automatically jumps to the other side of the frame.

See: Menu>AF5>Manual AF pt. selec. pattern>choose continuous

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Am I crazy to sell my Canon gear?

« on: May 20, 2013, 11:58:24 AM »

You did not mention the kind of photography you do.
Decision depends on that.

+1.  If you like the creativity of thin DoF, stick with FF.

+1

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Landscape / Re: Jippieeee! It's spring! Post your first spring pictures here.

« on: May 17, 2013, 04:53:33 PM »

Any feedback is welcome.  I'm still new to this whole photography thing.

Very nice pic, I like how you've included 4 different subjects to beautifully integrate in one image, colors are beautiful... does not look like an image made by someone who is new to photography ... you've done a great job! Keep up the good work!

Any feedback is welcome.  I'm still new to this whole photography thing.

Great Shot, love the colors.

Thanks guys

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Landscape / Re: Jippieeee! It's spring! Post your first spring pictures here.

« on: May 17, 2013, 12:12:24 AM »

Any feedback is welcome.  I'm still new to this whole photography thing.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Advice on 1st flash

« on: May 17, 2013, 12:05:46 AM »

I have a 430 ex ii, a 600 EX-rt, and a yongnuo, purchased in that order.  I'd go with the yongnuos for biggest bang for your buck.  I have the manual only one though (yongnuo) since I use flashes in manual mode most of the time.  I do like the 600-ex-rt (for the power) if I'm only using one flash and/or if I want to use it in ETTL.

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Lenses / Re: EF 24-70mm F2.8 L ver 2 or 3 Prime Lens

« on: May 15, 2013, 02:39:42 AM »

Get the 24-70 II first

+1

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Lenses / Re: Who has pre-ordered or will order 200-400

« on: May 15, 2013, 02:33:29 AM »

I think there should be another option: I'd get it but I want to stay married...

+1 =)

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: First photo pass to a concert! Lessons learned...

« on: May 12, 2013, 12:54:27 AM »

Thanks to the OP for sharing with the community.  very informative.  I try to do an outline like this for myself after every wedding I shoot. 

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Lenses / Re: Lens Not Focusing

« on: May 11, 2013, 03:24:20 AM »

how close are you to the subject you're trying to focus on?

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Lenses / Re: 24-70L II is fantastic

« on: April 26, 2013, 03:46:40 AM »

Agree! It's my second favorite zoom lens!

Same here.  I still like the results I get from the 70-200 2.8 IS II more.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 6D viewfinder too big ?

« on: April 24, 2013, 05:00:21 AM »

I also have issue with the 6D's lack of noise at higher ISOs.

+1 ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!

LOL

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 60d or t5i, your help?

« on: April 24, 2013, 04:58:42 AM »

If she doesn't need the control features or the robustness of the 60D, or she values compactness and ease of use, I would suggest the T4i and save considerable coin to invest in a nice lens...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221146351229&item=221146351229&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

+1

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Lenses / Re: Canon 50mm f1.2 worth?

« on: April 21, 2013, 01:16:24 PM »

I know this is a little off topic but I found I was using my 50mm f/1.4 at 2.8 or smaller most of the time so i sold it and got the 24-70 f/2.8 II instead. 

If you need to use the lens wider than 2.8, I always hear that the 50 1.2L outperforms the 50 1.4, but only marginally.