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Landscape / Re: Maui Landscape Photo Spots

« on: May 15, 2013, 05:35:25 PM »

Nakalele Blowhole off Route 340
The Beach off Route 36 (Hana Highway) in front of Mama's Fish House and to the right.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Tripod and multiple camera straps

« on: May 04, 2013, 07:20:27 PM »

I've seen that before...seems to me that a lever release clamp on a dangling strap would be the quickest transition from hip to pavement.   

That's what I first thought when I saw it.  A demonstration showed that you push a button on the lever to release it (much like a lock-back knife) and that bumping the lever in either direction will not release it.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Tripod and multiple camera straps

« on: May 04, 2013, 06:19:20 PM »

Here is another clamp to use with a BR strap and Arca-swiss plates.  I haven't used it, but looks like it would be the quickest transition from hip to tripod:

http://acratech.net/product.php?productid=86&cat=3&page=1

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Tripod and multiple camera straps

« on: May 03, 2013, 05:05:08 PM »

I have used both the Cotton Carrier two camera set up (chest and waist) and now two Black Rapid straps cobbled together with a Black Rapid "Brad" and a Black Rapid "coupler" into a two camera rig (Black Rapid makes a specific model to carry two cameras but I already had one strap and wanted to have the option of keeping bodies and straps separate or combining).  Cotton Carrier makes a plate that will fit into both their particular socket and also a Manfrotto QR on your tripod.  My problem is that the two fittings are side by side and it ends up being a bit clunky.  But, Cotton Carrier does have the safety straps that give a little more assurance if the camera comes out of bracket or is dropped, etc.  Black Rapid makes a "FastenR Tripod" (FR-T1) screw that replaces the screw in a Manfrotto RC2 plate and has a swivel head that accepts the BR buckle ("connector").  If you go Black Rapid and Manfrotto RC2, you need that screw.  If you go Black Rapid and RRS/Kirk, follow Neuro's advice (he has posted several times on various threads more detail on how he has made his connections).  I haven't felt the need for any safety strap with the Black Rapid setup, even dangling two cameras.

An alternative is to ditch the sling bag and go with a Think Tank technical belt and pouches for individual lenses.  I like this arrangement for ease of changing lenses.

Or both the two camera rig and the Think Tank set up.............................

Warning:  I am strictly a hobbyist.   Folks who do this every day for a living may have a different take on it.

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Lighting / Re: Knockoff Speedlights

« on: April 30, 2013, 05:05:32 PM »

Does anyone know which Better Beamer fits the YN568?

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Street & City / Re: Travel Inspiration - Venice, Italy

« on: April 21, 2013, 10:46:55 AM »

Very nice photos.  I was in Venice for 6 days last year.  It is a wonderful place for photography indeed.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Low level formatting of CF Card

« on: April 21, 2013, 10:42:10 AM »

The 6D manual states:  "Perform low-level formatting if the card's recording or reading speed seems slow or if you want to totally erase data in the card."  Also "When the card is formatted or the data is erased, only the file management information is changed.  The actual data is not completely erased.  Be aware of this when selling or discarding the card.  When discarding the card, execute low-level formatting or destroy the card physically to prevent the personal data from being leaked."  For what that's worth.  (How much money does Canon save by not providing a full print version of the manual - one you could take with you while learning the camera?)  Also, again according to the manual, the 6D uses FAT format for cards up to 128 GB and exFAT for higher capacity cards.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Favorite or Preferred Film body?

« on: March 29, 2013, 09:34:57 PM »

If you are going to use FD lenses, then buy a T-90.  Last Canon Pro camera before the EF lenses.

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Technical Support / Re: Microsoft RAW Codec that supports 5D III and 64 Bit Available

« on: March 26, 2013, 08:38:49 PM »

I already had this downloaded on my system.  This apparently does NOT support CR2s from 6D?  Just got my 6D last week and photos will not open in Windows Live Photo Gallery.  They work fine in LR4.  And I have no problems seeing CR2s from my old 5D classic (or 30D for that matter) on Windows Live Photo Gallery.  Running Windows 7 on a 64 bit machine.  Any thoughts?  Or am I doing something wrong? 

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Lenses / Re: Ipad app by Canon

« on: January 02, 2013, 05:01:16 PM »

What about a similar app for us benighted Android users?  Anyone know of one?

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Technical Support / Re: Mirror fallen out of 5D - self repair ?

« on: December 14, 2012, 10:42:50 AM »

In spring of this year, I sent my 5Dc to Canon for the free fix (before the mirror fell out).  Good service, relatively quick turn around and I'm pretty sure they cleaned my sensor.  Sending to Canon is the painless way to go. 

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Lenses / Re: Did you use a UV filter on 70-200 f2.8L IS (I or II) during its last use? (Poll)

« on: December 14, 2012, 10:38:35 AM »

OK, you need to subtract one from the "yes" column.  I shouldn't have voted but couldn't resist.  Wonder if there are others who are screwing up your results?  I do have a filter virtually all the time on my 70-200 f4 L IS (don't remember which brand - will upgrade to B&H when I get around to it).

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Contests / Re: Gura Gear Giveaway!

« on: December 06, 2012, 11:46:13 PM »

I would love to have Gura Gear.  Please let me be the one.

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Lenses / Re: Advice 5d3, wide angle

« on: November 30, 2012, 07:12:48 PM »

I am equally as confused.  I bought the Bower version at B&H when I was in NYC a couple of weeks ago.  I am very unhappy with the results and am planning to return it.  Did I just get a bad copy and should I order a new one?  And, if so, which version?  I now see that B&H is selling the Bower version for $299 (with $80 instant savings until December 5).  I paid full price of $379.  B&H wants $379 for the Rokinon version and $399 for the Samyang version.   Are they really all the same?  Or are there some differences that would explain the price difference?  And, it appears that the Nikon version has a focus confirmation chip, while the Canon version does not.  Although the lens is UWA and I will presumably be using it stopped down to some extent, giving a fairly wide depth of field, I can't see to focus all that well through the viewfinder and unfortunately still work with the 5Dc (and thus have no live view for focusing).  Assuming I get a new copy, and it is acceptable, how do I add focus confirmation (reading other posts, it sounds like that is what others have done)?  Thanks for any insight.

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Lenses / Re: Help picking lenses for vacation!

« on: June 15, 2012, 04:32:56 PM »

I was fortunate recently to be able to take a trip with my wife to Rome, Venice and 7 day cruise (with a shore excursion almost every day).  I am an amateur and this was strictly a vacation.  Also, my wife doesn't have a lot of patience so I knew I would have to snap pretty quickly.  I took my 5D classic (without the grip), 24-105 and 70-200 F4 IS and was able to carry these with ease using a Blackrapid strap and carrying the 70-200 and water on a utility belt.  I usually wore a vest for rocket blower, cleaner, cards, batteries, etc.   We walked a lot, got in and out of taxis and on and off buses, etc., all without undue hassle or strain. I found that I could switch between the 24-105 and 70-200 fairly easily. In outside venues, I used the 70-200 a lot and would not have been happy without it.  I understand the OP has the  2.8, which is considerably larger and perhaps unwieldy for vacation travel.  Maybe it makes sense to rent?  (I also took a 50 1.4 but left it in the hotel most of the time.  I did not bring a flash (they can't be used in most museums), but did bring a P&S for snapshots, without or without flash (at dinner or whatever)).  I don't have anything wider than 24, so can't speak to that end, but I didn't find myself wishing I had something wider.