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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Worth getting an SD card for 5D3?

« on: June 16, 2013, 12:19:34 PM »

I shoot RAW onto the CF card and JPG to the SD card, especially when traveling.  I like this configuration because it allows me to have a high quality RAW copy that I can post-process when I get home, and at the same time have a jpg copy that I can upload to my iPad using the Camera Connection Kit.  Once on the iPad, I can post photos to Photostream and share images with friends in near real time.

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Software & Accessories / Re: eye-fi + ipad +5D mKIII + image processing =?

« on: March 29, 2013, 05:59:51 PM »

The photos technically go into Photos app so the only edit you can do is the Enhance button. I'd suppose you could use another app like the Photoshop iOS app to do edits.

The best thing to do is set the in-camera jpeg processing (Picture Style) to something you are happy with because that is what is sent to the iPad.

I was doing a form of this last weekend while in NYC.

Basically, I transferred my JPEG images from my SD card to my iPad, edited them using iPhoto for iOS (increase saturation, contrast, sharpening), then uploaded them to a Journal to share with friends on the web.  It worked great!

https://www.icloud.com/journal/#4;CAEQARoQrO-zbxiQQA0jkR0a_0IsSw;BD839AA6-F65E-4FDA-B68A-D6CFE050DDB4

Disclosure:  The above images were shot with my S95, not my 5DMarkIII, but the point of my post is workflow, not camera type.

I have an Eye Fi card, but wasn't using it.  You should know that many people have reported an Err80 (power error) when using the EyeFi card with the 5D Mark III, me included.  It is a result of the power going off on the camera but not the card.  It is easily fixable by removing the battery from the camera.  However, I have decided to avoid the issue entirely and simply use a regular SD card and the camera connection kit to get the photos onto the iPad.

If you need to show off your shots on the iPad even faster, I agree with the above person who said to use the in-camera processing via the Picture Styles.  Move those over to the iPad with the Eye Fi card is probably the fastest way to show off semi-processed images.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Need a tripod for a canon 5d3 that i can carry for vacation

« on: March 18, 2013, 07:10:37 PM »

Consider a monopod.  They usually ban tripods in crowded places, and you run the risk of having a crowd knock your rig over.

For fireworks?  He's going to be keeping the shutter open for 3-10 seconds.  A monopod won't cut it.

I travel with my Gitzo GT1541T carbon fiber travel tripod and RRS BH-30 ballhead.  That setup is expensive, but you get the idea.  For fireworks, you can get by with an inexpensive tripod, a wide angle lens, and, most importantly, a remote shutter release.

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Lenses / Re: Any news about the 200-400

« on: March 09, 2013, 10:26:28 PM »

I can't afford it...why bother when it is released...

Most hobbyists don't buy these lenses.  They are simply too expensive.  On the other hand, I would very much like to rent one for a trip I'm taking this summer.  So Canon, up your game and get this lens out in the marketplace!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Mark III manual mode-changing ISO speed, its not changing the exposure meter bar

« on: March 08, 2013, 08:41:42 AM »

OP, the behavior you see is due to Auto ISO.  Take it off of Auto ISO!

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Lenses / Re: EF or EF-S for 7D/70D

« on: March 07, 2013, 05:55:01 PM »

Future-proof your lenses.  Get EF mounts and not EF-S.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D3 AF Guide - slightly wrong information

« on: March 01, 2013, 09:30:48 AM »

For memorizing AF Points, watch this video, starting at about the 2:20 mark.

http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/videos/tutorials/eos_5d_markiii_tutorials/mark_iii_manual_select_pt1_detail.shtml

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Lighting / Re: Batteries to speedlites

« on: February 17, 2013, 07:55:35 AM »

Well known Canon Speedliter Syl Arena had a post on this subject on his blog recently:

http://pixsylated.com/blog/what-i-feed-my-speedlites/

Like others have said, you can use conventional AA batteries, or, if it makes you feel better, use rechargeable Eneloops.  I've been using Eneloops in my 600EX and like them a lot.  Will be switching to Eneloops on my 270EXII very soon.

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Software & Accessories / Re: BlackRapid & Kirk clamp hook-up

« on: February 16, 2013, 09:29:55 PM »

I use a black rapid strap and an RRS screw clamp.  The screw never comes loose and as one poster said, set it so that teh screw knob is under the lens which will further reduce the probability.  That said, I am still paranoid.  When I am not using my BR strap and clamp, I use an Op/Tech "Super Classic Strap" as shown here:

http://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Super-Classic/dp/B000JJN9PK/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1361051404&sr=8-15&keywords=optech

When using the Black Rapid Strap, remove the padded part of the Op/Tech strap (it just unclips) and I loop what remains through the BR strap as shown in this blog post:

http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2011/05/29/podcast-288-camera-straps-and-safety-measures/

This hasn't saved my bacon yet but at some point it probably will.

BTW:  I don't agree with Martin's use fo the quick release clamp (and niether did teh guys at RRS).  I use a screw clamp in place of that.  RRS has now designed a clamp specificaly for the application which is (for those who might be interested):

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=B2-FAB-F&type=0&eq=&desc=B2-FAB-F-38mm-clamp-with-flat-back&key=it

I do this with the BR strap and the RRS screw clamp.  It works great.

I don't use the OpTech Uniloop and I don't want dangly things hanging from any mounting lugs.  Instead, for my safety measure, I'm having a seamstress make a two-inch nylon web with a clip on either end.  One clip will attach to the lug on my RRS plate, and the other will clip onto the carabiner of the RRS strap.  Will post photos once I have it.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: 600EX-RT Step-by-Step Video by Gary Fong

« on: February 13, 2013, 10:33:47 AM »

Thanks for this link.

I'm going to see master Canon speedliter Syl Arena tomorrow at a seminar at B&H, so this video will give me a basic understanding of my new flash prior to the seminar.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: 580EX2 light modifiers can fit new 600EX?

« on: February 13, 2013, 10:16:55 AM »

My question is whether my light modifiers for the 580EX2 (e.g. stofen diffuser, Rayflash ring light, etc) will also fit the flash head of the 600EX? Thanks!

I have a Sto-Fen diffuser and a Gary Fong Lightsphere II.  Both fit on my 580EXII (since sold) and my new 600EX-RT speedlites.  The fit is a bit snugger on the 600, but they still fit.

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Landscape / Re: Mesa Arch, Canyonlands NP, Utah

« on: February 09, 2013, 08:32:12 AM »

Those are beautiful shots, Roman!  Thanks for sharing!

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Landscape / Re: Mesa Arch, Canyonlands NP, Utah

« on: February 08, 2013, 01:08:30 PM »

Thanks for the advice, we're in Page for 2 days (got my lottery ticket for the Wave) and for upper and lower Antelope Canyon.  Very excited.

If you are in Page, definitely try to shoot Horseshoe Bend at sunrise or sunset, preferably with a polarizer.  It's only about 20 minutes outside Page.  When I did it, it's a little scary at first because there is no railing and the drop is about 1000 feet into the river below.   

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Lenses / Re: Moving on from my 7D to 5D MK III 24-70mm, 24-105mm or prime

« on: February 04, 2013, 10:26:08 PM »

Okay, I"m thrilled to have finally received my 5D MK III!  Coming from my 7D I have some of the longer focal lengths covered, 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II and the legendary 100-400mm L.  Most of my wider lenses are EF-s Lenses like my wonderful EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8...

I need some wider glass for my 5D III any suggestions?  I'm looking at 24-70 f/2.8, 24-105 f/4, or maybe primes like a 24mm or 35mm or 50mm f/1.4... any thoughts??   EF 85mm 1.8 is on my short list, but it's not really wide...

Thanks!!

I think folks are over-thinking this.  If you are looking for something wider than the 24 end of your 24-105, I suggest you rent a few lenses first before you buy.  I would start with a 17-40 f/4 and a 16-35 f/2.8.  Both of those will do well with your landscape photography.  I use the 17-40 myself.  It's great on my 5D3 and 7D.

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Lenses / Re: Rebate Ending Soon? When's The Next One?

« on: January 31, 2013, 02:01:51 PM »

Nobody can say whether Canon will further extend the present rebates, or when the next round will start.  Typically Canon always has a promotion going on, but the products are different.  If I were you, I'd get your merchandise now while the current rebate is going on.  If experience is any rough guide, you won't see another set of SLR rebates until the fall, and even then they might not be as good as these.  I got me a 5D3 and a 600EX  .