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EOS Bodies / Re: New Full Frame Camera in Testing [CR1]

« on: June 06, 2012, 10:45:14 PM »

I wouldn't mind seeing a high megapixel FF camera without Video. Make it a straight photo camera and get rid of all the video stuff. I don't use video and would not be turned off by a nice high end FF that doesn't have it. Just my Humble opinion.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: D4 & D800 issues

« on: May 04, 2012, 05:47:34 PM »

If the lockup is happening in two different camera with different types of firmware, sounds like a hardware issue with a microprocessor or some part of a sensor that both cameras have in them.  Strange.

 

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PowerShot / Which Canon Point and shoot??

« on: April 16, 2012, 11:40:16 PM »

Here's my question. My wife loves taking photos of the grand-daughter and as she does not like to get the DSLR out every time, I bought her a cheap point and shoot last year (Cheap as in Nikon ...$79 at Walmart). What I want to do now is upgrade her to a better P&S. Is their a P&S that can focus and shoot fast? The current piece of junk will focus and when you push the button the rest of the way down to shoot, you lose the shot, as the subject (Grand-daughter) has moved. I don't want to buy any advanced P&S like the SX40, as they are a little to big to put in her pocket.

Thanks for the Help....  and for those who are going to ask... about $250 price range.

MJBehnke

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Lost plastic lug on t2i strap... Horrible Canon customer service...

« on: April 11, 2012, 06:53:35 PM »

Sent my Rebel XT back about 6 months after I bought it, due to the images looking really weird and showing color strips. Called them and they gave me a return authorization number, sent it and and within 1 week, I had a new Rebel XT, as they determined it was an issue with the sensor. I think it was great service, although it was a few years ago. If you think it's greener on the other side, good luck. From what I hear, Canon has the best service of the big boys.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 1.4x tele vs 1.4x II tele or Kenko

« on: April 09, 2012, 10:59:30 PM »

OK, I'll Go ahead and get the Kenko. I don't need weather sealing, as my 60d and my 70-200 don't have it and I run from rain and snow!


Thanks very much for your input!
Mjbehnke

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Lenses / Canon 1.4x tele vs 1.4x II tele or Kenko

« on: April 09, 2012, 06:42:23 PM »

I've seen a few 1.4x Canon tele (series 1) units on e-bay and am wondering if they are any better than the Kenko 1.4 pro or is the Canon 1.4 II Better? I cannot afford the series 3.  I'm using the 60D with a 70-200 f4L IS.

So, I real question is: Canon 1.4 tele series 1 or Series II, or the Kenko Pro 300 DGX?

Thanks,
mjbehnke

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Site Information / Re: Disappointed and goodbye

« on: April 09, 2012, 06:26:23 PM »

I have to agree with Kahuna! I've learned more on this site than you can imagine. I don't post much, but I do read these forums almost everyday!  I think you'll find out that most trolls are just that.... trolls.

Stick around... This really is a great site!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Women will hate D800 *full size image*

« on: March 26, 2012, 11:23:17 PM »

I don't think it's been over-sharpened. Looks like a bad light set-up, or she needs to shave her lower lip next time. It looks really bad, as a portrait.

That's MHO

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Lenses / Re: Kenko 1.4X PRO 300 TC DGX?

« on: February 17, 2012, 12:31:21 AM »

Are you all saying this will work with the 70-300 F4-5.6 L I read where the Canon TC will not, so I was going to purchase a 70-200 F4.... But if this works, I'll get the 70-300 instead. As the original poster said, I would not need it much with a range upto 300, as I use a 60D, and this would be a better choice for me as I shoot birds alot.

Thanks for any info!
MJBehnke

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EOS Bodies / Re: Latest Canon disappoints wants me to switch over to Nikon.

« on: February 08, 2012, 01:07:22 PM »

Just my thoughts from reading around the web....

Nikons D800\800E will be pushing the limits of all those old Nikon lenses. I've read a few posts where people are saying that even the D3x was pushing the limits of the "old" nikon lenses and that they needed to upgrade alot of them. Not sure how true this is, but the posts where saying that the edges of these lenses just can't resolve high MP sensors. True\False... I don't own Nikon, so I don't know.

On the other hand........ I think canon knows exactly what they are doing..... Updating lenses for the resolving power needed for some  high MP EOS coming? I think so. their was talk of Canon updating the 70-200 F4 L IS... it is such a tack sharp lense, but Canon must think it's not good enough for High Pixel Sensors??

Guess we'll see what Pop's out of the factory next.

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Lenses / Re: Dead bug on the inside of my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 front element!! WTF???!!!

« on: January 29, 2012, 07:49:10 PM »

I'd get ahold of Sigma and see if they have an upgraded version that is bug free. Most beta items always have a few bugs to work out before a final release.

.......... You need to take a photo and post it here so we can see this.

But really.... My photography friend has sent lenses back to Sigma and has gotten great service. They are pretty good here in the states anyway.

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Lenses / Re: Lens Choice.. 70-200 F4 L IS or 70-300 F4-5.6 L IS

« on: January 29, 2012, 11:08:06 AM »

Wow, Nice photo. Love the owls. We get a few here that I want to shoot and post. My 60D should be able to freeze the bird in flight???

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Photography magazines

« on: January 28, 2012, 11:39:34 PM »

I like outdoor Photographer. I subscribe to it as it's only 12$ a year.

Matthew

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Lenses / Re: Lens Choice.. 70-200 F4 L IS or 70-300 F4-5.6 L IS

« on: January 28, 2012, 11:34:28 PM »

LOL: 

I would love to get a prime lens, but I am on such a limited budget, that I really want to get the best zoom for the least amount, as it will be the only lens I will have to use besides my old 18-55mm Series I bundled lens that came with my Rebel XT. I did rent a 70-200 F4 L IS from Lens rental when I went to the Rockies last year and I have saved up enough money to purchase that lens. I just thought that since the 70-300 is only a couple hundred more, I can wait a extra month and purchase that lens instead. I'm sort of on a very tight budget as I am still raising 2 of my three daughters and also am now raising my 2 year old grand daughter from my oldest daughter.

...... You can just post photos taken with one and I can dream that I took them! LOL

Thanks,
Matthew
 

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Lenses / Re: Lens Choice.. 70-200 F4 L IS or 70-300 F4-5.6 L IS

« on: January 28, 2012, 12:30:20 PM »

When I looked at the charts, I was looking at the edges and seeing how out of focus the 70-300 was compared to the 70-200. I didn't think about the fact they were using a FF and the edges would not be that out of focus on a Aps-c sensor.  And as stated above... the TC can become a pain in the butt to keep putting on and taking off. I do want the reach for shooting birds and other wildlife in the area and on vacation. So that was the main reason I was thinking of the two lenses, as I would still like to have to 70mm end for when I do senior photos, which I currently use my friends 28-135 IS standard lens for.... but I seem to be always shooting the photos around the 60 - 90mm range.

Thanks for all the replies