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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Preorder the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x TC

« on: May 15, 2013, 03:55:52 AM »

This puppy damn well better perform like a sun of a gun (and, according to Andy Rouse, it DOES) for that price. I'm still going to hold out for a 600mm f/4 L IS II. Its only $1200 more, for 2.25x more subject magnification.

I've been thinking about this for quite a while now (since I would be buying only by Christmas this year or spring next year) ... 600 f/4 OR a 200-400 giving me 560 f/5.6.

I've basically come to the same conclusion that a 600 f/4 will better suit my needs for shooting birds. I guess if I were shooting wildlife and/or sports, the 200-400 with the inbuilt 1.4x TC would probably make more sense.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Preorder the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x TC

« on: May 14, 2013, 01:24:09 PM »

12k for this?

Stop with the smaller DSLRs with the 18mp sensors and make a FF that can match the D800 at a price point the 7D crowd can get into. You will not regret it.

For profissionals the 12k isn't a problem. but me... i won't get it ever.

 
Just wait!
 
I bought a good working used Kodak DCS 460 for $100.  Its original price was $35,500 in 1995.  Prices do come down, so in 50 years or so, you might be able to afford one.

Live on for 50 years ... that's asking much

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Reviews / Re: The Digital Picture Reviews the Tamron 24-70

« on: May 14, 2013, 11:34:04 AM »

I do wonder about Digital Picture reviews when it comes to third party lenses, bcoz they somehow always seem to get bad copies of their first few third party lenses

That's the whole problem with the third party lenses with too many bad copies. Reportedly, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 is the only exception.

To be frank the only reason I've not got the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 is that it is not yet available in a brick and mortar store where I live. I've had too many bad experiences with third party lenses and never buy them if they cannot be returned if I don't like them.

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Canon General / Re: Announcement: Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x

« on: May 14, 2013, 03:06:48 AM »

On an aside though, in Europe the lens is selling for EUR 12,999.

Depends on where in Europe you live.. :-(
In Sweden the price is set at €14050 or $18450 including our lovely 25% VAT..
That so steep it's ridiculous, meaning that us amateurs will never ever afford it..
Not even used..

Thanks for pointing that out ... I've edited my post accordingly.

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Canon General / Re: Announcement: Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x

« on: May 14, 2013, 02:44:35 AM »

Available from 29th May.

Where did you spot this ??

I received a confirmation from a friend who got the information from Canon France.

On an aside though, in Europe France the lens is selling for priced at EUR 12,999.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Preorder the EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x TC

« on: May 14, 2013, 02:26:08 AM »

Both b&H and Adorama show the case as included in the "what's include" links..

Your right they both price the lens with Case Included, who knows ??

The lens case is certainly included @ B&H

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Canon General / Re: Announcement: Canon EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x

« on: May 14, 2013, 12:12:48 AM »

Available from 29th May.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Wrong Photography Ethics?

« on: May 13, 2013, 01:05:44 PM »

This is an interesting article from Bryan Peterson on this issue. Thought I'd share

http://bryanfpeterson.blogspot.in/2010/06/every-photograph-is-lie-yet-within-that.html

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Lenses / Will Canon ever release a 100-300 f/2.8 zoom? Thoughts?

« on: May 13, 2013, 04:46:33 AM »

Saw the Sigma thread http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=14801.0 and couldn't help but wonder what will it take for Canon to come up with its own 100-300 f/2.8 zoom.

Do you think such a lens will be released by Canon? If yes what would it be priced at?

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Software & Accessories / Re: Question about Lee Filters

« on: May 11, 2013, 01:43:58 PM »

Speaking for personal experience, I'd suggest you get one of them pouches from Lowepro or the LEE 10 filter pouch. I doubt you will be using the filters much without an appropriate storage solution.

The Big Stopper and the CPL are fine with their rather excellent cases but god help you if you bought those 3 resin ND grad filter kits.

I use the LEE pouch (see here- http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/141612-REG/LEE_Filters_MFP_Multi_Filter_Pouch.html) ... Works like a charm but damned difficult to find in stock.

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Site Information / Re: Membership Approval Now Required

« on: May 11, 2013, 01:32:42 PM »

I mean, I never bought or used Nikon. So what do I know of the colour of the lens?

That should give you a gold plated approval already ... Stop messing about with those captchas.

The captchas are cool. It is these darned trick questions that get me...

So if asked "what is 2 and 2" the best answer is "it depends" (and that works for most questions too - try it out - you would be surprised...)

So is this an arithmetic question, is it a binary logic question, or is it just messing with your mind? I can elaborate - the answers are:
A.  4
B.  2
C.  22

See, It is hard to answer such questions...

Damn ... I've been trying to explain to the shareholders that the answer is 5 and that is not even listed as an option

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Wrong Photography Ethics?

« on: May 11, 2013, 08:09:38 AM »

I wouldn't even consider this an ethical issue. Maybe, if you were to sell it under false pretenses or entered it into a contest that prohibits such manipulation. What you do with your images is your own business. I assume that ALL advertising "photography" is heavily manipulated and I don't consider that unethical. Then you have things like 'fine art photography'- ethical?  http://www.lik.com/thework/clouds-skies-stars/bella-luna.html

I was just wondering when Peter Lik would be brought into this debate ... Moon inside the earth's atmosphere ... Shooting with a 2000mm lens (or equivalent) and having massive DOF with outrageous claims ... Sheesh

Thse links are deep inside CR vault ... Threads which ultimately convinced me to sign up at CR 

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=3084.0

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=3156.0

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Site Information / Re: Membership Approval Now Required

« on: May 11, 2013, 08:02:42 AM »

I mean, I never bought or used Nikon. So what do I know of the colour of the lens?

That should give you a gold plated approval already ... Stop messing about with those captchas.

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Site Information / Re: Membership Approval Now Required

« on: May 11, 2013, 02:02:05 AM »

We will not approve membership if the account name looks like a advertisement, is a e-mail address, or just sounds phoney,  It is definitely better if a account name has some recognizable link to photography.

This is way too subjective and what may be an advertisement / email / phoney to you may just be perfect for someone else. Compound this by the fact that the username will be rejected after one day I doubt a genuine user who is rejected will bother to try again (I certainly wouldn't, but that's just me).

IMHO a captcha is a better idea as suggested above.

Of course, we use captcha. 

With human assisted spambots, its no barrier, and most robots read it as well.  Those who think captcha is fool proof are out of date, 10 years out.  Captcha is like a screen on the front end, each step filters out a few potential spammers.  We don't reject someone unless their user name is clearly out of line.  Rules are not posted just to help spammers get around them.

We check new signups for duplicate ip's, internet providers, and a warning pops up if they have been banned before.  Its far from fool proof, just another screen to filter out what we can.

No security is fool proof and I wouldn't dare to say that a captcha is the "only" solution. That said, I guess we are on opposite sides of the table here with users wanting easier access and the mods wanting a better QC over the sign up process.

Cheers ... J.R.

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Lenses / Re: Lens Not Focusing

« on: May 10, 2013, 09:08:46 AM »

Are you able to focus manually?