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Software & Accessories / Re: Tri Pods!!!!!

« on: March 12, 2013, 09:24:40 PM »

Hi CanonGrunt,

FEISOL Traveler Tripod CT-3441S Rapid

http://www.feisol.net/feisol-traveler-tripod-ct3441s-rapid-p-38.html 

or

FEISOL Traveler Tripod CT-3441S Rapid - Birthday Edition

http://www.feisol.net/feisol-traveler-tripod-ct3441s-rapid-birthday-edition-p-109.html

I wholeheartedly concur....and add a Photoclam ball head:
http://reallybigcameras.com/PhotoClam/PC-33NS.htm

.super light, very sturdy, VERY tall, very compact, Arca/Swiss compatible....and extremely reasonably priced considering the quality of both head and tripod.  Great setup for under $600. I really need the lightweight and compactness.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: DxOMark trashes the Leica M9 sensor

« on: March 12, 2013, 04:06:59 PM »

DxOh-No!!!!!!! 
Useless outfit. 

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Canon General / Re: Should I upgrade to FF or invest in lenses instead?

« on: March 12, 2013, 04:05:20 PM »

Do BOTH!!!! 

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Lenses / Re: Zeiss 25mm f/2

« on: March 12, 2013, 11:52:43 AM »

Zeiss 21mm

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EOS Bodies / Re: A New DSLR Line from Canon? [CR1]

« on: March 12, 2013, 11:19:22 AM »

So is this the m with a viewfinder?
Will it take M lenses as its prime mount?

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Lenses / Re: Zeiss 25mm f/2

« on: March 12, 2013, 06:04:45 AM »

Anyone have any experience with this lens?  I'm going to purchase a new wide angle and I haven't heard too much about this one.  I'm very familiar with this focal length as I frequently use the 24mm end on my 24-105L with my 5D2.

I want a good landscape prime that has other creative potential.  Probably gonna get this or the 21mm f/2.8.

Get the Zeiss 21mm...not only is it fantastic and worth the money..it will broaden your focal range of your existing lenses.
I have one...Its so good that I am now saving for the 15mm..another focal length that Zeiss REALLY nailed!

Some lenses Zeiss nails..some not...I would skip the 25mm.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Sell canon 5d3 and return new macbook pro retina to buy the 1d x

« on: March 12, 2013, 05:04:50 AM »

If it were me, I'd stick with 5D3.  1DX and 5D3 got the same AF (almost).  As for low light performance, 1DX is just a little bit better.  I suggest getting 1DX only if more than 6fps performance is crucial to you.  Your macbook is also important since it is so good to edit raw files using mac.  If I were you, I'd like a good TS-E lens instead of the 35 though. 

I agree with this advice....EXCEPT the bit about 35mm. if you shoot a lot of product and architecture then, yeah get a TS-E...if not... save a bundle an get a better lens in the Sigma 35mm f/1.4. ...there is $1000 for a nice trip to use it on!

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Lenses / Re: Bridge not sharp - why?

« on: March 11, 2013, 01:32:09 AM »

I have a Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L and a 5DmkII. I've used this setup regularly for awhile now, and I've come across something I can't quite explain. I recently shot this bridge in Oregon. I used a sturdy tripod (Manfrotto ballhead/tripod combo), so stability isn't an issue. Still, several of these images came out much less sharp than I've been used to seeing from this lens. It looks like motion blur to me, but like I said, I was using a sturdy tripod. I shot at f/8, and even one of the images at f/11 had this same issue. Shutter speed was 1/20 and ISO was 125, and autofocus was directly on the front of the bridge itself.  I can't imagine this lens is suddenly misfocusing so badly.

I'm at a loss. I ~thought~ I had all three legs on steady ground, but of course anything is possible, and it's possible one of them may have been in some soft ground, slowly sinking during that shutter time. I just don't think that's the case, though. I don't have any other explanations than this. Like I said, I'm used to getting much sharper photos with this lens.  I thought I would throw this question out to the many qualified photogs on here. I'm not a beginner, I'm just not sure what happened. Thanks in advance for your helpful comments and suggestions.  I'm posting an unedited, straight-from-lightroom- image.  You can pixel peep at the full version size here. (2.4MB file)

If you have IS make sure it is off adn hang weight on the tripod and make sure that the weight is not swaying to ad more stability...also...lock up the mirror....basically do everything in your power to make sure your equipment can do its job. If it looks like motion blur...it probably is....I know sometimes we all get caught up in the excitement of taking a great photo...and make mistakes...just try to eliminate all variables....

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Lenses / Re: EF70-200 f/2.8L IS ll refurbished @ Canon for $1699.20 & I'm screwed

« on: March 11, 2013, 01:22:24 AM »

The MkII is a wonderful lens, I doubt you'll regret it.  If anything, you'll be selling the f/4 version.  Personally, I can see the utility of having the 70-200 II, and the 70-300L for travel. The latter made the 70-200/4 IS less interesting, to me.

Originally had the 70-200 F2.8 and then added F4 for travel (both IS).  Then I heard about the 70-300 and reluctantly took the plunge.  THinking of selling the F4 IS but it is a great lens.  Hard to decide which to let go.

I know I need to get on the 12 step problem, at least I know I have a problem - it is called GAS.

My advise is to eat Beano before each lens purchase...and you should be just F.I.N.E.

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Canon General / Re: your scariest photography moment?

« on: March 11, 2013, 01:16:57 AM »

Every time I talk to my wife about purchasing new equipment.

Now THAT is scary!

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Canon General / Re: your scariest photography moment?

« on: March 11, 2013, 12:06:36 AM »

WHOA..Jackson Bill...um....mooses are NOT small animals!!!

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Canon General / Re: your scariest photography moment?

« on: March 10, 2013, 11:58:10 PM »

From wikidwombat:
"That IS impressive and you are officially mad!"
Yes....I have heard a lot of that...but I am just an old surfer dude...and could not have missed the opportunity of a lifetime....at least I came home with the goods! Phew! LOL! (Wait...I was at home?)

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Lenses / Re: EF70-200 f/2.8L IS ll refurbished @ Canon for $1699.20 & I'm screwed

« on: March 10, 2013, 11:44:53 PM »

Well RS2021...in spite of the weight, the cost and whatever...I LOVE mine!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8216459097_07bf31bb1b_b.jpg
This is NOT a lens that I would pick for creamy bokeh....but anyone knows that after reading one review. There are many other lens choices out there for that. This lens is all about sharpness and speed...and it is GREAT at what it achieves best!

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Canon General / Re: your scariest photography moment?

« on: March 10, 2013, 11:15:59 PM »

I rent an apt. on the beach in N.J. And stayed there to take photos when Hurricane Sandy made landfall.
Everyone else in the town evacuated...mandatory.  I stayed... So I got my shots:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_2ny649j2Ys/UObXeBrtvpI/AAAAAAAAAFM/za_i4r7hBW8/w480-h480/Sandy%2BOG%2BPier%2B1.jpg
..and then the fun began...it got dark....all power went down...the railings on the porches blew off...the dormer roof blew off...and there were waves going down both side streets on either side of the house as the ocean breeched the boardwalk and charged across Ocean Ave. toward the house, at the peak if the storm....It backed off just before the house was destroyed....oh...but what a RUSH!!! :-)
In the morning the pier was completely washed away. ....but I'd have to say I'd do it again in a heartbeat...and the prints are selling like hot cakes!

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Deals: A Few Lens Deals at BuyDig.com

« on: March 07, 2013, 07:02:07 PM »

I would just contact them...use your credit card and give them a Ship-to address...shouldn't be a big deal...
GOOD PRICES!