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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

« on: May 19, 2013, 11:39:37 PM »

Damn...@dolina those are some amazingly awesome shots
thanks for sharing

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HDR - High Dynamic Range / Re: Post your HDR images:

« on: May 17, 2013, 05:15:53 PM »

How's this - it's a stack of 12 frames, 3 exposures at each of 4 focus points



Need to find some more interesting subject matter for this technique

awesome shot.... way to go.

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: February 15, 2013, 12:33:40 AM »

Damn... this thread should be called "anything shot by Gary".... simply brilliant !!!

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Sports / Re: Getting a leg over

« on: December 03, 2012, 02:35:17 AM »

some pretty good shots there... care to share the Camera/lens details

btw, since I am quite new to the forum can anyone explain how to check the EXIF data for images embedded in any forum thread ?

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Technical Support / Re: 5D Mark 111 and Lightroom 3 compatability issue?

« on: December 02, 2012, 04:00:45 AM »

Canon-convert, thanks for your reply. Are you using windows 7 or 8 or Mac?  I'm using Windows XP which doesn't support LR4. I may just have to upgrade to at least windows 7 and then get LR4, too.  $$ 

Mac

but that might not be the issue... wait for others to respond back before doing any upgrades

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Technical Support / Re: 5D Mark 111 and Lightroom 3 compatability issue?

« on: December 02, 2012, 03:59:48 AM »

Canon-convert, thanks for your reply. Are you using windows 7 or 8 or Mac?  I'm using Windows XP which doesn't support LR4. I may just have to upgrade to at least windows 7 and then get LR4, too.  $$ 

Mac

but that might not be the issue... I'll wait for others to respond back before doing any upgrades

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Technical Support / Re: 5D Mark 111 and Lightroom 3 compatability issue?

« on: December 02, 2012, 02:36:47 AM »

I faced similar issue few days back. I didn't notice any naming changes but, those files downloaded fine (to computer) using the EOS utility and later I was even able to import them in LR. I was getting error only when importing directly from CF card to LR.
I am not sure what caused the problem in first place but I was able to save my photos.

I use LR4 btw.

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EOS Bodies / 5D III + 24-105 Amazon 3299

« on: December 01, 2012, 01:24:45 AM »

Best deal so far on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FGYZFI

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Lenses / Re: Unable to AFMA 70-200mm 2.8 is II

« on: November 28, 2012, 06:24:47 PM »

Hi canon_convert,
I'm not 100% sure on refurbs item. My guess is you should be fine since your lens is till under their warranty.

Just tell them what you just told me - "you bought this lens through their site and it seems to be soft on your 5D III"

In my case, I brought my 5D II + 24-105 down to service center in Irvine, CA. I told them the lens is soft and asked if they can help. They did calibrated the lens to match with my 5D II.

The lens did get little better after calibration, but no where near my current 5D III  + 24-70 f2.8 II or 70-200 f2.8 IS II.

My 2cents: the 24-105L is not a sharp lens. I tried 2 copies, no luck.

Hey thanks for getting back to me... I'll know for sure about my 24-105 once I get my 70-200 II later this week...Managed to score one from Canon refurb sale

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Lenses / Re: Unable to AFMA 70-200mm 2.8 is II

« on: November 28, 2012, 01:57:22 AM »

If your lens or camera still under Canon 1yr warranty, then send both body and lens to Canon. Canon will do it for FREE. Canon will ask for the original sale receipt from authorized dealer - no exception. Without receipt, they will charge about $200 US for this service.

They calibrated my 5D II + 24-105 for FREE, since my 5D II was under warranty at that time.

Hi Dylan,

Would this work on refurbs purchased through Canon stores ... I did buy a 24-105L roughly one month back but, I find the focus to be bit off (on 5D3). Images come out pretty soft even under ideal lighting conditions (tried tripod/live view etc.). Tried focal that reported a +3 on Wide end but still not much improvement.

Typically canon offers 90 day warranty on refurbs. I did register for CPS so how do I initiate this request to Canon .. Sorry for the n00b questions.

thank you

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Lenses / Re: Don't want to make a rookie mistake

« on: November 26, 2012, 06:10:59 PM »

If you can afford $1,600, I'd get a refurbished 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. While it won't stop action as well as the 135mm f/2 lens except at 190-200mm, it's much more versatile and almost as sharp. Also consider the 100-400mm ($1,087) and the 300mm f/4L ($927) lenses, if reach and/or price is more important to you than aperture.

The next step up from these lenses is the 200mm f/2L lens ($6,000).

It's 1750 after taxes unless you are assuming that he doesn't have to pay tax. 100L would be the way to go considering his budget

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Pricewatch Deals / 5D Mark III for 2500 (or Less)

« on: November 23, 2012, 03:06:59 AM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-/360512357497?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267

With $50 eBay bucks... pretty sick price but not canon authorized dealer. I just checked

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Help me upgrade my 550d

« on: November 12, 2012, 05:06:22 PM »

Someone posted this deal in SD.... Not sure if a scam btw. Bite if you are feeling lucky

edit : looks like they changed the price now...it was 2899 earlier for entire package

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350641987179?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM

« on: November 12, 2012, 02:51:36 AM »

It's important to know that if your lens elements aren't tuned properly, no amount of in-camera micro-adjust will get you sharp images.

Have your lens serviced by Canon!  You'll be tickled when you get your lens back and you realize that all of your stress is gone.  Now you're the proud owner of a "Sharp Copy" and you don't have to be envious of others who were lucky and purchased a sharp lens out of the box.

Hi, I am just a Silver member and I feel my copy is bit soft (even after AFMA using Focal). Do you know how much canon usually charge for such adjustments ?

I understand that shipping charges would be on me but other than that how much does Canon charge and what is the usual turnaround time ?

thank you

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Canon General / Re: Amazon policies.

« on: November 07, 2012, 03:02:10 PM »

Its not listed with Canon India yet. And YES if would be almost 1.5 times the cost here.

Not sure how this guy got it .... http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=8439.msg182063#msg182063

Perhaps you should IM him to check