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Animal Kingdom / Re: Kitty

« on: May 08, 2012, 08:08:48 PM »

"I'm waiting for my milk..."

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Software & Accessories / Re: Apple Aperture, 5DMKIII and unsaturated images

« on: May 02, 2012, 12:30:13 PM »

Neuroanatomist is correct. You initially see the same image preview that your camera displays when you review pictures you have taken. When shooting RAW it's best to set the camera's picture style to Neutral to get a realistic preview of what the RAW file will look like. This affects the histogram the camera shows, so keeping it neutral makes the histogram more accurate.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 Firmware upgrade, missing step...

« on: April 24, 2012, 09:15:30 AM »

There is a mac version on the US site too.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 22, 2012, 02:34:45 PM »

An update. I received a CPS loaner 35mm f/1.4L and it works fine with my extender so does my first gen Sigma 12-24 (not that anyone would ever want to), so at this point it works perfectly with every lens I have tested. I ordered mine from the Amazon link that Marus42 shared which is filled by Adorama: http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-1-4X-Teleconverter-Canon-Digital/dp/B002C6QC3E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334522186&sr=1-1

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Software & Accessories / Re: Nik Software - is Complete Edition worth the money?

« on: April 22, 2012, 11:09:18 AM »

Re: ColorEfex... the contrast filters are what really sell it. Color Contrast Range, Tonal Contrast, and Pro Contrast are all killer filters and each have their place depending on the image.

Here is a before and after using only the Color Contrast Range filter. Stunning!

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

« on: April 21, 2012, 08:25:23 PM »

No matter how many times I ask her to keep her feet off the dash she still does it. It worked out okay this time.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 19, 2012, 02:12:50 PM »

I just popped on my Kenko extension tubes on to my 5D Mark III and they work just fine.  I bought them about 2 years ago.

Extension tubes have no electronics, they simply pass through the signals between lens and body. There can't be a compatibility issue with extensions tubes. I suppose if you stack enough of them there may be an increase in electrical resistance which could interfere with the signaling. This is not what is being discussed with regards to teleconverters. They have a cpu in them and intercept/modify communications between the lens and body making the process potentially prone to incompatibility.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 19, 2012, 09:42:02 AM »

Do any of you that are having problems live in the Washington DC area? You are welcome to try my teleconverter on your body and lenses and I would like to try yours. Maybe if we can find a pattern we can submit useful feedback to Kenko.

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

« on: April 19, 2012, 09:33:15 AM »

First off, there are two pre-IS 400mm f/2.8 L lenses from Canon.

 
Thanks, Ben.  Do you know when they made that production change?  most date codes I have seen look to be in late 1990's, so thinking that would be the MkII (?)
 
Really nice pix !

According to the Canon museum, 1996: http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/lens/ef/data/super_telephoto/ef_400_28lii_usm.html

The second one is clearly labeled II. I will take a picture of mine tonight.

Also, Dano.. I see you live in Pennsylvania. If you feel like driving down the Washington DC area (I live in Alexandria, VA) you are welcome to try mine out.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 18, 2012, 08:49:43 PM »

The top image has sharp focus on the back rim of the glass. The bottom image has a lot of shake and looks worse. I don't think this was a representative test.

I believe the discussion of whether or not they worked was more absolute than focus accuracy. I think for some people, the combination flat doesn't work. Also, it's worth noting that the instructions say to mount the extender on the lens first and then put the combination on the body. While switching through the lenses I tested, I was just removing the lens from the extender while leaving it attached to the body. While the lens was off and the extender was still on the body, the camera's red light would blink even though the power was off. So, it's probably best to follow the instructions and mount the extender to the lens first.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 18, 2012, 08:19:06 PM »

I ordered and received one using your link above and it works great with my 5D Mk III.

With what lens?

Okay, I just tested it successfully with my 90mm TS-E,  24-105, 70-200 f/2.8 IS II, 400mm f/2.8 II, and Sigma 85mm f/1.4

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 5Dmk3 doesnt play with kenko teleconverters

« on: April 18, 2012, 07:36:24 PM »

Indeed, that's why I made triple-sure to get the one that works with f8 af on the 60d. But apart from the different models, as I wrote there might be even different versions of the same model, the "Kenko Digital Teleplus Pro300 1.4x DGX for Canon EOS" model number "K1.4PRO.300DGX-C". Maybe they just changed the packaging, but maybe they silently adjusted their firmware, too:

http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/imaging/eq/camera-lens/kenko_teleplus/pro300_1/4961607601334.html

http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-1-4X-Teleconverter-Canon-Digital/dp/B002C6QC3E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1334522186&sr=1-1

I ordered and received one using your link above and it works great with my 5D Mk III.

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

« on: April 18, 2012, 12:30:09 PM »

First off, there are two pre-IS 400mm f/2.8 L lenses from Canon. I own the Mk II and it is phenomenally sharp. I have been told the Mk I lens did not use modern coatings and has much worse IQ. So, if you are going to go with a non-IS 400mm f/2.8, get the Mk II. I shot this entire gallery(with the exception of the anteater) with mine at f/2.8 on the 5D Mk III. I used a monopod and had no problem keeping it steady enough, but this was in bright daylight with a shutter speed around 1/750s. This lens is heavy, so be prepared for that. Also, it's worth noting that the 5D Mk III's AF works much better with this lens than the 5D Mk II...at least I have noticed much less hunting.

http://photos.benchernicoff.com/Animals/National-Zoo/22223116_4kGtfF#!i=1775226153&k=bHKwt4F

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Product Advisory

« on: April 13, 2012, 04:25:02 PM »

This kind of pisses me off. Not because I feel like I got a defective camera or that I even think this issue would really affect me. I'm pissed off because I will now have to decide if I want to be without my camera while it is getting an updated LCD cover or if I want to ignore the recall and deal with whatever the consequences of that are...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Should I buy the 5D Mark III Kit?

« on: April 13, 2012, 02:16:42 PM »

I would definitely recommend the kit. I ordered it even though I owned the 24-105L. I sold my existing one for $850 on craigslist which more than offset the $800 price difference for kit vs. body.

It's a fantastic lens.