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Landscape / Re: Pano - Rochester, UK
« on: December 22, 2011, 02:40:40 PM »
brainsquibb, Im also live in Rochester but NY that is :)

Anyways very cool photo!

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I got the 100-400L for $950 still about 200 dollars cheaper then the cheapest used Ive come across it.

Lens had never been used and even came with original purchase receipt a few months before I bought..

I got my 24-105L in 9.5 condition for $825 which was a pretty good buy though im sure I could come close to that these days be a kit lens with the Mark II.

Both off of Craigslist...

Another seller has a MP-E 65 for $725 im highly considering





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EOS Bodies / Re: any flaws in the canon 60d?
« on: December 19, 2011, 08:25:28 AM »
Also both (7D and 60D) are now available through the CLP at a 20% discount on the refurbs...

You can pick up a refurb 60D for around $640 or a 7D for around $1090 which are both excellent deals

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Lenses / Re: New Photographer. Need suggestions :)
« on: December 15, 2011, 03:01:09 PM »
+1 for a real flash like a 430 or 580ex to rent and possible a diffuser.. Lens aside its going to be the most important thing in a dimmly lit room.

If its a indoor reception your going to have to shoot at least 1600-3200 and wide open

Spend a couple of hours watching youtube and get a sense how to use, bouncing it off ceilings, through a softbox, etc..

Dont forget extra batteries with a couple hundred shots the voltage in the battery will take forever to recycle the capacitor

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United States / Re: Is 1D Mark IV boring or almost perfect?
« on: December 12, 2011, 02:39:37 PM »
For me the Mark IV would be a dream camera... I think its the best worlds for the photography I enjoy (Action and some low light stuff).. and IMO its the best camera Canon camera you can buy until the 1DX is released.

For me photography is strickly a hobby and therefore the Mark II and 7D are more in my budget  :(

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hoping for a Entry level FF
« on: December 12, 2011, 10:34:39 AM »
Been looking to upgrade my body for the last 6 months about the same time I discovered this site... Have done a lot of reading through the forums without a lot of posting.

Computer Engineer by day, amatuer photograher by night  :D

Im been debating the 60D, 7D, and Mark II for a few months but have a tough time deciding what I love shooting most and is primary why I havent pulled the trigger yet. Part of me would love the 7D for wildlife (100-400 is my favorite lens.) but at the same time would love the Mark II because most of my pictures are portraits of my son/family and landscapes..

I even thought of getting a ebay 5D classic and a 7D which would be similar in price to Mark II.

If money wasnt an issue Id get the 1D Mark IV but since its just a hobby I can justify it to the old lady. So im hoping for a 7DII with a ISO performance comparable to todays Mark II. A new entry FF though might also be ideal!!

So for now my trusty XSI will be increasing its shutter count :)

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Canon General / Re: New APS-C Camera in February?
« on: November 08, 2011, 12:30:57 PM »
over the T2i, the T3i had wireless flash triggering, articulated LCD screen, creative filters, manual audio control and digital zoom while filming.

other than Digic V what's going to be the draw for consumers to pick the T4i over the T3i? Built-in GPS? D7000-style AF during video? Touchscreen?

Agreed. I think the wireless flash triggering available in the newer XXD/XXXD line is sometimes completely over looked IMO. Its such a huge benefit to use the body as a master when you have a limited number of flashes.

I dont really need video so I am holding on to my 450D a little longer until a new 5D or maybe a rumored 6D comes out but I really hope they make that standard in all lines.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Final shopping list for tomorrow..
« on: November 04, 2011, 01:25:41 PM »
@ mreco99. Sounds like your going to have a great Saturday. Thats exciting even if your looking at a 9K+ or so day :)

It sounds like you have a purpose for these and planned it out well.

I have a similar lens collection to the ones you plan on buying minus the 17-40 and the 70-200 II (Got the old one non-IS) and the

I shoot a lot of my wife and son a lot and my most valuable piece is my 580exII.

I was going to get a 17-40 or 16-35 next but since I dont do much wide-angle I may just get another 580.

Good luck and enjoy..



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Canon General / Re: Canon 28mm 2.8
« on: November 03, 2011, 09:34:07 AM »
I have a few lenses that cost 10X the cost of the 18-55 and honestly out of my 6 or 7 favorites pictures Ive taken since I started photography I know of 2 have them have been with the 18-55 IS

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
« on: August 27, 2011, 09:27:42 AM »
goincarcrazy, love the lion shot..

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