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Reviews / Re: 7D2 or 5D3?

« on: April 29, 2013, 09:30:09 AM »

Unless you absolutely must buy now, then you lose nothing waiting for a while. The 50D is a very good camera, and if it still works well, then wait. The 7D II is a very interesting rumour, but none of us really know what the final product will be like, nor how much it will cost, or even how it will compare to the 5D Mark III.

So, unless you have some paid jobs in the next few months that you feel you cannot do with your current gear, then just sit it out for a while and see what Canon brings to the table.

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PowerShot Cameras / Re: Best Point & Shoot that will fit in a pocket?

« on: April 29, 2013, 12:06:55 AM »

It's very nice to shoot with and I enjoy it very much(see pic below).

@ Op - You want want to try Fuji X100s. IQ is very good.

Dylan777 - does that mean your wife eventually gave you your RX 1 back, or did you have to go out and buy a second? 

I agree with the other posters who recommend the Sony. If I were buying one today I would buy the RX 100. I would love the RX 1, but I have other, more important things on the shopping list.

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Software & Accessories / DPP Updates

« on: April 28, 2013, 06:51:02 AM »

There must be millions around the globe that have DPP installed on their computers. Why do you think it is that Canon has not inserted an auto update facility in it? Same goes for EOS Utility etc.

I only found out by chance that they recently updated DPP to 3.13.0.1

How hard can it be to have a Check for Updates option under Help or in the About section?

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Lenses / Re: Looking for a good bang for buck extender with a focus on image quality.

« on: April 26, 2013, 11:53:27 PM »

Tamron and Sigma also make a 1.4x... so does anyone have an opinion about them?

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Teleconverter-Canon-Mount-Lenses/dp/B000CD8BGU/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367033823&sr=1-5&keywords=canon+1.4x+ef

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-Teleconverter-Canon-Mount-Lenses/dp/B0007YZLJ4/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1367033823&sr=1-3&keywords=canon+1.4x+ef

I personally would not touch them, but that is just my opinion. When you research TCs you generally hear great things about the Canons and the Kenko 1.4 Pro DGX. I think you should choose between those two and not complicate it with the other brands. Just my 2p. Off to the pub now for a lunch time pint. Cheer.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Future of EOS M [CR1]

« on: April 26, 2013, 06:56:45 PM »

Where did canon admit anything?  It's not in their DNA.

And launching a new camera or expanding a range, isn't that the norm?

And the successors price?  It won't be $50 more.  Not for the first 6 months at least.  So that wait becomes 9 months.

This is a CR1, so nothing may happen, but if it is true then that in itself is Canon basically admitting they made a mistake. This is not a new model in a series, like going from 5D Mark 1 to II to III, this is a replacement. That is also why I do not think it would be that much more expensive than it is now. Yes, Canon has a trend of new lenses, bodies being expensive when they first come out etc., but this is not a new camera, its a replacement. If the CR1 is true, I would expect the replacement to be of a similar price to the current M, the new M - that second body - will be more of course, but that is to be expected.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Future of EOS M [CR1]

« on: April 26, 2013, 08:55:59 AM »

But the problems folk have found aren't necessarily problems for me.

I have my 7D for the fast stuff.  Even with a shorty forty my 600D wouldn't fit in my pocket.  And the reviews I've seen all rate the M quite highly for video.  Which is very useful for me. And the price is getting very right.

That's all good, but when a company like Canon admits that there are issues with the current model and decides to relaunch it, then why not wait a couple of months. I personally do not see the price going up that much, if at all, as it is not a new model but a replacement of a model that had issues.

Look upon it a different way, if they do release a nice new replacement with brand new AF and other improvements and it is only US$ 50 more then you can either splash out or still buy a probably even cheaper original version. You win either way.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Future of EOS M [CR1]

« on: April 26, 2013, 08:46:37 AM »

Paul, buy it! The new cams will be more expansive

Sorry, what? Why do you think they will be more expensive?

If Canon are relaunching the M, the company is basically admitting they missed the mark. Why on earth would they make it better, and then make it more expensive? And why would anyone buy an M now when a lot of the issues are about to be addressed?

Paul, I would recommend you not to buy the current model and wait till they fix all the problems with the new model.

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Lenses / Re: Looking for a good bang for buck extender with a focus on image quality.

« on: April 26, 2013, 06:47:55 AM »

Thanks. Have you, by any chance, used the Kenko 1.4X with the 70-300L? if yes, any advice? ... coz I've been thinking of that lens (70-300L) for a very long time but keep putting it off for some reason or another (I guess its mainly bcoz I have 3 zoom lenses that almost cover that range ... but if the performance of 70-300L + Kenko 1.4X is good I might just get it as the small form factor will be very handy.

No, because while I do have a 70-300L and the 70-200 f/2.8 ii that your previous question referred to, I do not have the Kenko, only the Canon 1.4X iii, and that does not work with the 70-300L (though some say it does if you first push the lens out to 300 - but that is not something I am willing to even try).

I have read extensive reviews about the Kenko Pro 300 DGX 1.4X and they are all very positive. I got the Canon because it is weather sealed whereas the Kenko is not.

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Canon General / Camera Phone

« on: April 26, 2013, 05:31:37 AM »

Just curious, but if Canon, or any of the other camera manufacturers came out with a good quality compact camera such as the RX1 or RX100, that could also make and receive calls, even use apps like whatsapp etc. Would you buy it?

What I mean is, a high quality compact camera designed primarily for photography but which also has the ability to make calls, whatsapp etc., rather than a phone that can do a little of everything, but which is primarily a phone.

What are your thoughts?

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Lenses / Re: Looking for a good bang for buck extender with a focus on image quality.

« on: April 26, 2013, 04:41:41 AM »

I too would like to know more about the Kenko extender, specifically the Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 DGX 2x AF Teleconverter when used on EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II lens

Reports are not all that positive for the Kenko 2X you have mentioned. The 1.4X is supposed to be very good, and has the benefit of working with the 70-300L - which the Canons do not, but as I said to jdramirez, it is not weather proofed, which the Canon TCs are.

I would recommend the Canon 1.4X Mark III.

I have no idea about your Sigma question.

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Lenses / Re: Looking for a good bang for buck extender with a focus on image quality.

« on: April 26, 2013, 01:39:40 AM »

The Kenko works with a lens like the 70-300L but does not have weather sealing.

The Canon does have weather sealing.

I also have heard that for the lenses you have there is very little difference between the Mark II and Mark III. That said, the Mark III is newer technology and the build is supposed to be a little better than on the II. Personally I would go with the Mark III. I have one and am very happy with it, but to be very honest, I rarely use it.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: MY dog

« on: April 25, 2013, 11:21:26 PM »

I really wish i could figure out what he was thinking at this exact moment.
5DIII and 24-70 2.8II at 2.8

Haha, nice shot. I do believe that he is thinking, "Ideally I would really like to eat that middle bit first, then finish off the rest, but how do I do that?......"

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Canon General / Re: That's my money you are profiting from Canon!!!

« on: April 25, 2013, 02:07:24 AM »

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Hostile and combative rarely characterize discussions I read here these days. I do have a bias toward thinking most people are simply too sensitive. They are easily offended, and somehow they acquired the wrongheaded idea that they should go through life without anyone offending them.

We do pretty well around here for being in a world where we have no verbal cues, no body language and almost no social history with the other posters.

I agree.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lowepro Toploader 80/85 Pro AW

« on: April 24, 2013, 10:14:02 PM »

The Toploader Pro ships with only a shoulder strap.  If you're trying to use the shoulder strap as a waist belt, I can imagine you'd find it not substantial enough...

No, it (the Pro 75AW) comes with the shoulder strap and the waist strap the latter of which attaches to the right side of the shoulder strap, around your waist to attach to the bottom left of the bag. It is designed to stop the bag bouncing when you walk.

My apologies, I had written a full 4 paragraph reply to your last post but I keep getting error messages when trying to post it. I will try again later. Thanks.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Lowepro Toploader 80/85 Pro AW

« on: April 24, 2013, 08:12:18 PM »

Yes the Pro 75 AW is supposed come with a waist belt type of thing, though my terminology may be wrong. Sorry guys, not sure what is wrong with this forum software but it keeps giving me a 403 when I try to reply.