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Software & Accessories / Re: Tripod with swivel arm

« on: December 05, 2012, 08:40:24 PM »

I am looking for being able to use my camera in shots close to vertical or very much off-center main shaft. Current tripods I have, allow for reversing center post and have independent lges position and locking, but there are situation I would need the center arm to be like a boom...

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Software & Accessories / Tripod with swivel arm

« on: December 05, 2012, 06:37:09 PM »

Hi,
looking for suggestions regadingr a medium size tripod, that allows center post to be rotated/multi-positioned.
I know that there are more than one brand, but all are great according to manufacturer 

I am using a  full frame DSLR, and some of my lenses are heavy - but not telephoto.
Don't need a top-of-line, neither head
Thanks
Phil

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Software & Accessories / Re: Software to correct Rokinon 14mm mustache distortion anyone?

« on: December 05, 2012, 06:28:11 PM »

http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/multi/lens-profile-support-lightroom-4.html

rokinon=samyang=bower

Adobe lists the lens under samyang , but it's all the same

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Lenses / Re: lens scratch - worth to keep or return?

« on: December 01, 2012, 01:18:15 PM »

Thanks Neuro and Spokane - this would be a lens I would keep forever, but it's not a discounted price.
It would be in my mind, even If I barely can see it with a loupe 

Thanks

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Lenses / lens scratch - worth to keep or return?

« on: December 01, 2012, 12:50:35 PM »

Hi,
I am evaluating a lens (Zeiss wide angle)canon mount.
 Do you thing the swirl scratch is an issue for lens value? it is small enough, to make me believe will never show up in a picture, but at this moment, cannot take a shot with with sun glare, and verify that
Please see pic and comment  - just the scratch, not the dust 

and the reference stick is 0.5mm pencil lead
NOTE: the swirl below is just froam cleaning - the scratch is to the right of the red pencil lead

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Lenses / Re: Which to get next: 35 f/1.4L or 16-35 f/2.8L...?

« on: September 24, 2012, 02:16:33 AM »

if you want UWA and WA get the 35L and the samyang/rokinon 14mm for the price of the 16-35

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Lenses / Re: last call for vacation lenses

« on: September 23, 2012, 01:19:33 PM »

Thank you all for your comments.
Seems that the 35mm is the winner, and indeed makes sense.
Had a chance to try the 16-35, and yes sharper in the corners than the 17-40,  but now that I have the 14mm, my UWA needs are done (till the Canon 12/14-24 is out). Still 17-40, is a great range and light enough to carry around in outings without neck pain.
Three lens has to be the limit - otherwise the 15mm, TSE24 and even the tse90 would jump in.... LOL

thanks
Phil 

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Lenses / last call for vacation lenses

« on: September 21, 2012, 10:46:09 PM »

I got tons of good answers before, but meanwhile I added the sayang 14mm to the pack. Now, is no question it has to come along, along with the 80-200 2.8L.
That leaves a big gap in between, and I have no choice to carry a third lens for my vacation in Nepal.
So in sum:
CONFIRMED
- Samyang 14mm 2.8
- Canon 80-200mm  2.8L

OPTIONS for a third lens:
- Canon TSE 24mm 3.5LII
- Canon 35mm 1.4L
- Canon 17-40mm 4L

I will be shooting mostly landscape,  people, maybe some night shots, and few days in city environment.
Weight is not an issue.
What would be your choice and why?
Thanks
Phil

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Lenses / Re: New Tilt-Shifts in 2013? [CR1]

« on: August 03, 2012, 03:36:31 PM »

Suprised a moderator did not put a stop to what become borderline cyber-bullying.

Now about the new tilt-shifts:
- any hints about pricing?
seems that they might fall in the $1500-$1800 range or so (accounting for tse24II)
It's a big plus having the new controls in version 2 and the 17mm. I have the 90mm, did the conversion, but still wish I could shift and tilt independently...
Also now that Samyang is about to release a new TS lens, how will Canon respond to that?
Not going to exchange my 90mm, but I might take a look at the new45mm, to use it instead  of the regular EF50mm
Tilt-shift zoom? is that possible?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 14-24 f/2.8L [CR2]

« on: June 20, 2012, 03:25:53 PM »

somewhere along the way this thread content changed....


So what about this 14-24 2.8L? Can Canon turn-around and produce this in a year or so?
Wish even they had gone all way to 12mm even, it that meant a F\4 instead

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 14-24 f/2.8L [CR2]

« on: June 18, 2012, 10:04:34 AM »

How long will it take to be available in stores? - that's all I care 

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Lenses / Re: Bokeh...is the look getting dated?

« on: May 30, 2012, 02:23:13 PM »

Cool thought... It is important as photographers to stay ahead of the game... but his point is valad... how many people use iphone cameras with the vintage camera aps. the filters that are added to these "photos" (snapshots) are just "problems" with vintage film. and what they looked like as the film/prints would age.

I dont know that I'd expect deep DOF to be what will be desired in the future but the thought of creating an image that looks great at deep DOF could be a practice that could improve your photography and earn you clients.

This is a place that I am at in my photography. I am not used to WA lenses and have recently challenged myself to start shooting on my 16-35 (crop body). I feel "limited" by this lens but it is making me think more about every photo rather than snaping of a bunch of shots and hoping for the best...

Does anyone else have any "practices" they do to keep themselves on their toes?

- using a manual focus lens - not just switching off the AF button
- leaving the zoom lenses at home
- taking "only" two lenses while out-and-about

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Lenses / Re: Bokeh...is the look feeling dated?

« on: May 30, 2012, 11:20:05 AM »

Interestingly, I've been getting an increasing, though still very occasional request in a job brief for total depth of field...

Let us know when brides start requesting you to shoot with a Lytro plenoptic camera... 

had to look at that on the web - pretty cool concept.

I envision that one day, the digital cameras will take pictures in some sort of 3D vectorizing plane, allowing to choose the DOF in PP, just like it's possible to do with exposure, adjusting it thru lighting and curves parameters

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Lenses / Re: Pano question for 24TSE

« on: May 30, 2012, 11:02:18 AM »

You can always do it manually, mounting the camera on a rail. Not as accurate as neuro's suggestion obviously, but good enough for a lot of situations.

Indeed - I still have to try this one, but did read about it on the web.
The setup consisted of an X and Y rails, along with a rotating head. Then one have to locate the lens nodal point, and attach a string aroung with a small weigth in the leftover string - it should almost reach the ground.
Once established the center point of the whole panno, the guy was using the corresponding ground point to position the camera and lens, while keeping that string vertical with the ground reference point.
I am not describing the whole setup, but just giving an idea of from the pictures and notes - the webpage did a way better job
So, it's possible to do it without spending over 600 bucks....butyou have to work a bit more

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Lenses / Re: Canon 80-200 f/2.8L

« on: May 16, 2012, 04:29:43 PM »

I just picked up a 9/10 copy of "the drainpipe". I was told a while back by a couple of well seasoned photographers that still use them that if I ever came across one that I should scoop it up. Anybody have experience with this lens?? I know it's been discontinued for 17 yrs. but according to reviews and personal recommendations to me it's a great lens. Any input??

not sure what kind of seasoning I have been using on myself lately, but I am sure my wife still finds me tasty 

Now back to the lens:
Yes, I have that one too.
Main drawback, aside weight - does not take Canon's EF extenders, but works with third party one's
Aside that, is has a bit slow motor for action shots, but is super sharp
I am not selling mine anytime soon
Enjoy your new lens, and good luck