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Canon General / Re: crap portraits of me

« on: March 10, 2013, 03:09:57 AM »

Tripod + remote:

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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx

« on: March 05, 2013, 04:59:16 PM »

Did some testing of the 1DX in blowing and/or reflecting snow.  Even with the temperamental 85L, the 1DX focus was fast and spot on!  Some blue sky, white snow f/11 shots were easy as well with the 1DX.  Love this camera. 

(Used 85L, 70-200 f/2.8 IS II & 200 f/2)

Great shots

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EOS Bodies / Re: What is this camera?

« on: March 02, 2013, 06:14:06 AM »

Looks more like this:
http://lex1963.home.xs4all.nl/images/CANON-EOS-1D.jpg

Is it?

Canon EOS-1D

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EOS Bodies / Re: What is this camera?

« on: March 02, 2013, 06:06:19 AM »

looks a lot like a 1N film camera

Yeah, and it has 353 shots left 

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EOS Bodies / Re: What is this camera?

« on: March 02, 2013, 03:49:31 AM »

Hi timkbryant,

It seems to be a 1D Mark II. Why did you decide this is a film camera?

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Lenses / Re: 50mm 1.2 / 85mm 1.2 VS Zeiss 50mm1.4 / Zeiss 85mm 1.4? Which should I buy...

« on: March 02, 2013, 03:45:10 AM »

Nightbreath, the bokeh looks a tad busier than I thought it would be, but still it looks nice.

Below is a similar shot, using 17mm at f/4. For bokeh comparison 

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Lenses / Re: 50mm 1.2 / 85mm 1.2 VS Zeiss 50mm1.4 / Zeiss 85mm 1.4? Which should I buy...

« on: February 28, 2013, 02:35:08 AM »

50mm F/1.2 is a gorgeous lens. I spent 6 weeks in Thailand with just that one lens.

We've just came from a similar journey. Below is a 50L sample. I'll share other photos later.

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EOS Bodies / Re: EOS not good for NASA?

« on: January 13, 2013, 02:38:50 PM »

It means nothing. RED claim they have 21-stop DR sensor, so why not use a video camera instead? May be just personal taste, there is always someone who stands beyond decisions. The price may be the factor as well.

EDIT: I haven't seen exact number 21, but here's the topic with a screenshot: Enter the Dragon

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D AF and Focal Plane issues by recomposing

« on: January 13, 2013, 02:27:16 PM »

There's also Live View focusing that might work for you

Live View focusing and Canon in the same life?   

Why not? Live View makes the whole image sensor a big autofocus area. If you have time to recompose, you might use Live View instead of recomposing.

I've used that a few times for group shots using 7D with 50mm @ f/1.4 when the whole group made one straight line. This approach gave me high-precision focus with nice blurred-out leaves in 2 meters after the subjects.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D AF and Focal Plane issues by recomposing

« on: January 13, 2013, 01:22:25 PM »

There's also Live View focusing that might work for you

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: AF Speeds on Different Canon EOS Bodies

« on: January 13, 2013, 01:14:07 PM »

There is some evidence that the new bodies like the 5D MK III focus more accurately and consistently, at least with the center point (with some of the newer lenses).  Certainly, FoCal users find it more consistent than a 5D MK II.
No one knows exactly why that is.
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/07/autofocus-reality-part-ii-1-vs-2-and-old-vs-new

I think I read somwhere there's a new focusing mechanism in the new bodies that also requires support from the lens side. And relatively new lenses already have this thing implemented. Can someone confirm that?

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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D AF and Focal Plane issues by recomposing

« on: January 13, 2013, 11:25:33 AM »

There are 3 options I know to avoid focus error while recomposing:
1. Focusing on a subject that is located at the same distance as your subject.
2. Moving yourself forward / backward after recomposing to compensate focus shift.
3. Using AF microadjustment (this one is tricky).

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon 1D X - HDR First frame always shaky

« on: January 07, 2013, 05:37:06 PM »

Do you press shutter release button for the first picture to be taken?

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Software & Accessories / Re: CS2 free download?

« on: January 07, 2013, 03:55:24 PM »

Could someone share the serial? 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1 ds mark3 vs 5d mark 3 image quality

« on: January 07, 2013, 05:58:14 AM »

I sold my 5D Mark III because I don´t need high ISO´s and I am disappointed by the image quality in the low ISO range.

I am very happy with the 1 Ds Mark III image quality up to ISO 800 and hold both cameras.

To my regret you've blocked personal messages from me 
I see you have both 1Ds & 1D X. Could you share your thoughts on base ISO IQ difference of two cameras?