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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
« on: May 03, 2013, 09:59:11 AM »
I love this lens.
Shot this at f/2.8 in an aquarium
Shot this at f/2.8 in an aquarium
May 24, 2013, 09:24:42 PM
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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits
« on: May 03, 2013, 09:53:02 AM »
Some I shot at the Dutch coast. They are very proud here...
Taken with my 7D and the 70-300m L @ 300mm f/5.6
Taken with my 7D and the 70-300m L @ 300mm f/5.6
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EOS Bodies / Re: New 5D3 firmware but now no Focus point grouping option.
« on: May 03, 2013, 06:53:59 AM »
Just did the upgrade to firmware 1.2.1.
I followed exactly the instructions from the PDF. Finished the upgrade by taking out the batteries - wait one minute - and inserted them again, powered the camera.
And, focus point selection was reset to single point AF. It even resetted my C1 settings to single point AF - wow! Not good. I had to re-register the C1 with correct focus point selection.
I just don't understand that Canon QA-department did not find such a simple bug. Because I think it is a bug. It should not change the stored Cx settings. On the other hand, maybe they don't have any choice.
I followed exactly the instructions from the PDF. Finished the upgrade by taking out the batteries - wait one minute - and inserted them again, powered the camera.
And, focus point selection was reset to single point AF. It even resetted my C1 settings to single point AF - wow! Not good. I had to re-register the C1 with correct focus point selection.
I just don't understand that Canon QA-department did not find such a simple bug. Because I think it is a bug. It should not change the stored Cx settings. On the other hand, maybe they don't have any choice.
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EOS Bodies / Re: 70d out in time?
« on: May 02, 2013, 12:32:48 PM »...I have learned that the limiting factor is me, not the camera sensor...
So true. So easy to get caught up in the "Bigger is Better," "Newer is Better," "More Expensive is Better" mindset. Especially when you take part in a forum where there is always someone who has a bigger, newer, more expensive toy.
We throw numbers around here like they mean nothing and tend to forget that for most people, spending $1,000 on a camera is one huge investment, not to mention $2,000 to $3,500.
So true. Thanks for that reminder.
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Lenses / Re: EF 100-400 Replacement in 2013? [CR2]
« on: May 01, 2013, 12:48:01 PM »
Somehow this simple observation has activated the Canon Patrol.
Yes, you know what it is with rumors. And where there are canon rumors, there is Canon Patrol.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Back to the Future Parts 1/2/3 Canon Strategy
« on: April 29, 2013, 04:04:17 AM »Cor blimey it's tough in here isn't it. I started out a poor boy and never had a Camera, as I grew up I managed to take 1 decent photo of a Datsun 240Z with a backdrop of tree's and a nice road scene I used a cheap something or other. Having done this I was a convert and vowed to myself I would own a decent Camera one day. I used to look in the Windows of Camera shops and Catalogues and drool.
Just over 2 Years ago I purchased a 550D and it changed my world, I never stopped shooting, went on corses, read books shot more and more. My hit rate steadily improved to where it is today and I am not poor anymore and own a 5D3 and several good lenses. I love taking Photographs but by the standards of the ones displayed in this forum I consider myself still a novice.
For about 2 years I have been an avid reader of this forum and never contributed, but learnt a lot from the various articles and advice that you find in here as I said I look in awe at the beautiful Photo's contained within.
I thought I would make a contribution and believe me it took some courage to do. I thought I would start by trying to create a descussion from the viewpoint of Canon and the future and then see what you the members thought. But it is clear to see that I have been slain, so I will now withdraw.
Best Regards
Gary
sorry Ellen your constructive post came in during the same time I was posting, thankyou.
I am sorry you withdraw.
I am not sure about the title of this thread but I find it an interesting discussion. I too like to see peoples opinions on where development of cameras (DSLR) will go in the world of tablets, smartphones (zeislenses etc), MILC.
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Lenses / Re: Best shop & sharp prices in California (Van Nuys)?
« on: April 28, 2013, 10:42:58 AM »
@amarelux
Thanks. That's an interesting shop. It does not provide clear information about ordering online and delivery & return conditions. The shop has however branches at a few locations. Need to see if my friends can go there and pick it up.
@Ew, interesting website as well. Though they have a shop, it looks like they are mainly into delivery.
What's your experience with delivery?
@Mt Spokane
Good point about testing new lenses. Same here in the Netherlands. And yes, here they too check the lenses before they resell. So a used lens would be an option though I haven't seen a Canon 24-70 f/2.8 MKII
Isn't there a US national website where you can read reviews of customers about their experience with camerashops (service, delvery, knowledge etc) ?
Thanks. That's an interesting shop. It does not provide clear information about ordering online and delivery & return conditions. The shop has however branches at a few locations. Need to see if my friends can go there and pick it up.
@Ew, interesting website as well. Though they have a shop, it looks like they are mainly into delivery.
What's your experience with delivery?
@Mt Spokane
Good point about testing new lenses. Same here in the Netherlands. And yes, here they too check the lenses before they resell. So a used lens would be an option though I haven't seen a Canon 24-70 f/2.8 MKII
Isn't there a US national website where you can read reviews of customers about their experience with camerashops (service, delvery, knowledge etc) ?
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Lenses / Re: Do you still love 24-105L?
« on: April 26, 2013, 01:12:51 PM »I use mine for non-critical stuff, Like ebay photos, vacation photos and personal stuff. When I do use it for clients it's usually at F/8 so no-one could tell. It's a great lens if your using flash...
+1
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Lenses / Best shop & sharp prices in California (Van Nuys)?
« on: April 25, 2013, 02:07:32 AM »
Can someone advice me where to buy the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 MKII in California? Should be close to Van Nuys. I am not there to test the lens myself. So, it is an order by maildelivery and addressed to my friends. They won't be able to test it, they just take it abroad.
In that context it must be a reliable shop and with some sharp prices.
Thanks!
In that context it must be a reliable shop and with some sharp prices.
Thanks!
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Firmware 1.2.1 for the 5D Mark III in the Wild
« on: April 21, 2013, 11:10:45 AM »I received my 5d mark3 yesterday after one week in canon service Qatar with the same 1.1.3 firmware
Interesting to see that Canon Service Centers use different policies. I wonder why.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 135mm f/1.8 DG OS ART Next from Sigma? [CR1]
« on: April 21, 2013, 09:13:50 AM »
I would appreciate the update on the 50mm if it will be valued as good as the 35mm f/1.4
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Firmware 1.2.1 for the 5D Mark III in the Wild
« on: April 21, 2013, 09:12:50 AM »
I just wait and see but looking forward to it.
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Sports / Re: WNL Shamrock Rovers v Castlebar Celtic
« on: April 21, 2013, 08:41:22 AM »
Great shots.
I see you use 1DMKIII with 400mm f/2.8 and center-weighted average
Do you use most of the time the center weighted average? On what decision you change it?
I see you use 1DMKIII with 400mm f/2.8 and center-weighted average
Do you use most of the time the center weighted average? On what decision you change it?