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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!
« on: December 07, 2012, 06:27:46 AM »
I could do with some XMAS present for me this year ;-)
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: DPreview adds 6D sample images to their preview
« on: November 20, 2012, 02:27:11 AM »
for someone like me coming from a 50D this looks like a dream come true. 
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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 70D & 700D in 2013? [CR1]
« on: September 23, 2012, 01:25:37 PM »
I hope that the shutter on my 50D will keep on running long enough for a decent replacement...
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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 6D Official Specs
« on: September 17, 2012, 05:05:07 AM »
If I understood this correctly the AF module is a new one that works under extreme low light conditions (better than the AF modules in the other EOS cameras) -- that sounds like good news to me.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Describe the 6D in one word...
« on: September 17, 2012, 01:01:34 AM »
I want one -- I think some details are too overrated. Too much of a marketing race (right term?) with Nikon. Not all features are really that important
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Lenses / Re: sigma 30mm f1.4... anyone used?
« on: July 22, 2012, 04:27:36 AM »
In case you want to have a look: the good (the bad and the ugly) with this lens on my flickr stream
www.flickr.com/photos/onkel_wart/tags/sigma30mmf14exdchsm
www.flickr.com/photos/onkel_wart/tags/sigma30mmf14exdchsm
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Lenses / Re: sigma 30mm f1.4... anyone used?
« on: July 22, 2012, 03:26:48 AM »
one more thing to add: comparing it to a fully manual lens, including aperture selection like the Rokinon, doesnot really work. two types of lenses with different problems...
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Lenses / Re: sigma 30mm f1.4... anyone used?
« on: July 22, 2012, 03:24:15 AM »
as far as I understood all wide open lenses are prone to focus shifts - more or less - if you stop down.
modern slrs focus and meter at the widest possible aperture and only close down when opening the shutter. this will always causes shifts in focus. the tricky part of the lens design is to counterbalance this (expensive) and to know how the AF of the camera works. that's where the difference comes in between lens designs and whether they do support aperture control by thebody or not
so, I only use this lens open (max. 2.2) and I like it this way...
modern slrs focus and meter at the widest possible aperture and only close down when opening the shutter. this will always causes shifts in focus. the tricky part of the lens design is to counterbalance this (expensive) and to know how the AF of the camera works. that's where the difference comes in between lens designs and whether they do support aperture control by thebody or not
so, I only use this lens open (max. 2.2) and I like it this way...
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Lenses / Re: sigma 30mm f1.4... anyone used?
« on: July 21, 2012, 04:37:16 PM »
I started loving this lens once I understood that you need to shoot wide open with it. On my 50D it shifts too much at smaller apertures. So I wouldn't call this an all purpose lens, but I'm glad I have it.
1.4 works wonders...
But do test your copy before you buy it.
(oh, and yes, I would like a 35L, but I just don't have the money)
1.4 works wonders...
But do test your copy before you buy it.
(oh, and yes, I would like a 35L, but I just don't have the money)
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Site Information / Re: In Sympathy for CR Guy
« on: July 17, 2012, 12:34:40 PM »
I can't find the right words for this.
so sorry for you, your wife and your family.
so sorry for you, your wife and your family.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Lightroom 4 Problems
« on: March 22, 2012, 11:55:13 AM »
In a way hearing that the performance of the current version is sluggish in certain areas makes me happy. I've tried Lr4 on my old iMac, I really like the package and the results, but adjusting sliders was a nightmare in some cases. If that will be fixed I'll buy it for sure...
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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: Contest Announcement!
« on: December 15, 2011, 12:21:46 AM »Personally even if I dont get a picture in the top ten I'll have still enjoyed the buzz of 'maybe'.very true.
Like a lot of people I take lots of pictures which very few other people get to see let alone judge. Also having looked through the remaining categories I honestly can't see how one could pull out the best ten. The level is so consistently high throughout. There are some killer shots there which wont make the top ten for sure.
Thanks CR for the opportunity and thrill of the chase!
I know I don't stand a chance having seen the finalists. But one needs to start some day...
great event.
thanks for all the work
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EOS Bodies / Re: Your wishlist for your next body...
« on: October 09, 2011, 03:34:14 PM »
very simple list:
. around 18mb
. FF
. ISO above 50thsd with usable noise level
. weathersealing
not needed:
. video
. flipscreen
. live view
. any other mode than Manual (ok, you might chip in the p, av and tv)
. any fancy stuff like in-body raw processing, filters and so on
. hdmi out (are there really people around that connect their dslr to their tv?)
all in all I would like to have great camera not a gimmick loaded hightech toy ;-)
. around 18mb
. FF
. ISO above 50thsd with usable noise level
. weathersealing
not needed:
. video
. flipscreen
. live view
. any other mode than Manual (ok, you might chip in the p, av and tv)
. any fancy stuff like in-body raw processing, filters and so on
. hdmi out (are there really people around that connect their dslr to their tv?)
all in all I would like to have great camera not a gimmick loaded hightech toy ;-)
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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Street - Post Here.
« on: October 09, 2011, 02:35:24 PM »
Canon EOS 50D; Canon EF-S 15-85mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM;
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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Street - Post Here.
« on: October 09, 2011, 02:35:02 PM »
Canon EOS 50D; Canon EF-S 15-85mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM;