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Lenses / Re: Owners of 70-200f2.8L IS mk.II & 70-300 L IS

« on: November 22, 2011, 06:04:37 PM »

Indeed the 70-200 is heavy, especially if used with a 2X extender. WIth the 2X extender the centre of gravity shift even more forward, so it feels a lot more heavy. Of course the extender adds weight as well.
However, as the images are EXCELLENT, I am still happy to carry the extra weight

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Lenses / Re: Your Go To Portrait Lens?

« on: November 20, 2011, 11:09:27 PM »

100mm EF f/2.8L IS USM Macro

This may sound strange, but it is not only a macro, but also a  lens with a relatively wide aperture, superb image quality, fast AF and  impressive IS. I just love this lens for head/shoulder pictures

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Software & Accessories / Re: Off Camera Microphones

« on: November 03, 2011, 01:49:22 AM »

Hi,

I use a RODE StereoVideoMic with my 7D for video. It works well, the quality is a LOT better then the build in mic (as expected). As mentioned in the other post, it is better for general sound, but not fantastic for dialog. Consider the small Sennheiser ME66 for dialog, but it is very expensive (I believe around the 600$ mark).
Problems that I have: the left and right channel are "swapped". It is a mind teaser, but it depends if you stand in front or behind the microphone to determine which side is left or right. Anyway, when you video a passing car, the sound is going left-right, when the car is moving right-left, very annoying. I solve this by mounting the microphone upside down.
Furthermore, the AUTOMATIC audio input level adjustment of the 7D is VERY annoying.

Hope this helps?

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Australia / Re: Buying Camera gear in Aus? Who do you use?

« on: October 30, 2011, 08:50:03 AM »

Camera Electronic in Perth. These guys have been around well over 30 years and give excellent service. They are a bit more expensive (~5%) then others, but you do get top quality advice and whenever something is wrong they will handle it professional i.e fix the problem with passion. Website: http://www.cameraelectronic.com.au/

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Lenses / Re: Buy 24-70 f2.8L now or wait for 24-70 f2.8L II

« on: October 25, 2011, 04:01:24 AM »

Hi,

you are right, intially there were issues with quality control. Recently, I have not heard of people that had to send a lens back.
I happily use the 24 70 F2.8L and sofar I have never missed IS, to me this is not really important at this focal length and I use this as a general purpose lens anyway.
IS is important in macro and in tele, the step change in the 100 mm macro to IS is enormous. Hope this helps

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EOS Bodies / Re: What's Next?

« on: October 19, 2011, 06:39:15 PM »

Hi,

I thought that the 200-400 1.4X was a reality?

see

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-200-400mm-f-4-L-IS-USM-Extender-1.4x-Lens-Review.aspx

I am saving for the $$$$$ that it will cost

Hope this helps

Ben

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Flora - Post Here.

« on: October 05, 2011, 09:10:10 AM »

purple

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Flora - Post Here.

« on: October 05, 2011, 08:01:36 AM »

kangaroo paw

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Flora - Post Here.

« on: October 05, 2011, 07:24:54 AM »

fly trap

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Street - Post Here.

« on: October 04, 2011, 11:26:46 PM »

Perth, Australia after thunderstorm

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Macro - Post Here.

« on: October 04, 2011, 10:49:58 PM »

Eucalypt flower with bee

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Lens Giveaway Contest / Re: *Contest* Wildlife - Post Here.

« on: October 04, 2011, 10:46:58 PM »

cormorant