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

« on: November 03, 2012, 11:21:05 AM »

I can't seem to get anything this sharp out of my 5D3-hmmm.

sek

Earlier on when I got my 5D3 first, may shots were not sharp. Some were due to not doing the AFMA and others were due to camera shake. I have doubled the shutter speed since and that helps. Also body sway while shooting wide open can mess things up so I shoot AI Servo many times.

That is so true! The first test shots were really disappointing! I did exactly what you did - doubled my shutter speed and AFMA'd my lenses...

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5DIII Exposure difference from Lens to Lens with Speedlite

« on: November 02, 2012, 03:07:43 AM »

What mode were you shooting in? Manual? Aperture?

The lens hood should make no difference - I always shoot with mine on...

Have you enabled the external speedlite in the menu system?

I am not familiar with Yongnuo - but my 430EXII is VERY finicky with my 5DIII - when the flash is the primary light source the exposures are perfect - but fill-flash is all over the place...

Yes, you definitely want to nail this down before you shoot a wedding!

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: November 01, 2012, 07:51:38 AM »

Have you ever noticed that toys lead to more toys? I bought a 5D III after months of lusting - and when I wanted to AFMA with FoCal - I had to buy a new laptop that could handle it! Finally got my trusty old 28-70L dialed-in and Doc Kara - camp medic - offered to model for me! No pretty greenery or backgrounds here - so the RPG net on an MRAP at sunset had to do...

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Lenses / Re: Canon 16-35mm II + Reikan FocCal Pro --- Tips

« on: October 05, 2012, 03:07:40 AM »

How did it perform at 70mm?

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Lighting / Re: Help w/ fill flash & slow sync

« on: September 22, 2012, 10:29:32 AM »

I have the same kit as you do. Daytime fill flash is supported by your E-TTL. I find my camera to meter E-TTL very hot - I frequently dial in -1/3 to -2/3 flash compensation. But fill flash is subject to taste - some like it very subtle and others like it more stark...

I agree with Revup67 - I think you are referring to 2nd curtain sync - where the shutter is open for a certain time and then the flash fires at the very end of the exposure? Also available with your gear...

Enjoy!

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/2.8L II To Start Shipping Tomorrow in the USA & Canada

« on: September 11, 2012, 08:14:26 AM »

GOOD COPY -- GOOD COPY -- GOOD COPY --GOOD COPY -----pleaseeeeeeee

I'm rooting for you, buddy!

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

« on: September 05, 2012, 07:52:13 AM »

1Dx
100mm 2.8 macro @ f/16.0  1/250 iso 100
shot with 2 einstein flash's
8 shot HDR
got him off my tomato plants so had to make him work for his dinner.

How did you do 8 shot HDR on something that I assume was moving? It looks amazing.

He did it between bites... 

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Alina - At the Park in Simferopol

« on: August 29, 2012, 08:29:00 AM »

Highlights could be pulled down just one step. IMO color saturation could be pulled down with 10%.

Thanks! I appreciate seeing your suggestion!

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Alina - At the Park in Simferopol

« on: August 29, 2012, 08:23:23 AM »

dat dress & blown highlights. 0/10. would not bang

Thanks! That's very helpful! 

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Alina - At the Park in Simferopol

« on: August 29, 2012, 08:21:29 AM »

The dark and middle tones look much better. Highlights are to dark to my taste. Might be a reason to calibrate your monitor 

Thanks! The monitor is calibrated - but it's a $100 Acer... I'm working in Afghanistan and I don't have any high-dollar stuff over here... So I can't set a color temp or white point on it...

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Alina - At the Park in Simferopol

« on: August 29, 2012, 04:40:54 AM »

I probably overcooked it in DPP... I'm really a rookie when it comes to digital processing... This one is SOOC RAW, highlights pulled down, contrast one notch lower, minimal sharpening... Better?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Any 5d vs 1dx low iso comparisons?

« on: August 29, 2012, 02:08:28 AM »

If only my wife wouldn't disown me for spending that kind of money... again.

Sounds like you should be used to the disowning .

Yea, it flip flops between "Honey, don't you dare spend any more money" and "honey, youve never gotten us into trouble before, so i trust you know what your doing when you need to spend money."

When she says that you know what you're doing - have her press the "BUY" button! 

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Alina - At the Park in Simferopol

« on: August 28, 2012, 12:03:09 PM »

When you have no talent it always helps to have a pretty model! 

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5D MK III Sample Images / Alina - At the Park in Simferopol

« on: August 28, 2012, 11:57:59 AM »

I met Alina in Simferopol when I visited Ukraine. She saw my camera and asked if I was any good at portraits. I said, "No, but I try real hard!" She said she wanted to send some new photos to her ailing grandmother in Russia. How do you say no to a pretty lady with a story like that? We walked to a nearby park and caught the last 30 minutes of sunlight. These were a few of her favorites - I hope grandma was happy!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Any 5d vs 1dx low iso comparisons?

« on: August 28, 2012, 12:42:29 AM »

Me too!