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Lenses / Re: help!! 40mm f/2.8 or 50mm f/1.4?

« on: December 16, 2012, 02:57:22 PM »

For more information, read this review on the 40mm. There are pictures comparing it directly to the 50mm f/1.8. There is also a link, on the page, for reviews of both 50mm 1.8 & 1.4

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-40mm-f-2.8-STM-Pancake-Lens-Review.aspx

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Software & Accessories / Re: Tripod: Carry-On or Check-In

« on: December 14, 2012, 10:42:05 PM »

I, too, had problems going through Narita, Japan. They wouldn't let me go through until it was disassembled. I, now, disassemble my tripod and pack it in my check-in luggage. The camera & lenses stay with me as carry-on.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Memory Cards--What is the absolute best?

« on: December 10, 2012, 02:29:01 AM »

try this web site database

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/camera_wb_multi_page.asp?cid=6007-10549

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: CompactFlash vs SDXC (Effectively 5D3 vs 6D)

« on: December 07, 2012, 04:22:42 PM »

The Canon 5DM3 write speed in Rob Galbraith's CF/SD/XQD Performance database. Unfortunately there is no information for the 6D.

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/camera_wb_multi_page.asp?cid=6007-12452

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Software & Accessories / Re: The fastest CF card...

« on: December 07, 2012, 04:14:42 PM »

These are two web pages that helped me decide which were the best cards to use in my new 5DM3.

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-11673-12268

Rob Galbraith also has a database for card performance for specific cameras. This includes the 5DM3. Choose CF/SD/XQD from the menu, then select your camera.

FYI: I chose the Lexar Pro 1000x 32GB CF

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Software & Accessories / Re: Bag challenge: pro body and two primes

« on: December 07, 2012, 03:49:22 PM »

I've just bought the Kelly Moore Thirst Relief bag. Kelly Moore bags are mainly designed for women but they have 2 styles for men; The Thirst Relief ($230) & Kelly Boy Bag ($200). To me, they look mechanically like the same bag with different styles.

The deciding factor was how they closed. If you are someone who packs light then go for the magnetic clasp Kelly Boy Bag. But if you pack too much then the Thirst Relief with proper push locks might be better.

She also includes videos on how she uses the bags with photography gear. The videos can be a little long winded. But more information is better than too little.

http://kellymoorebag.com/mens.html