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EOS Bodies / Re: The Megapixels are Coming [CR1]

« on: March 14, 2012, 06:57:04 PM »

I've said I think they will try and 1 up sony with 27MP (just a guess) now if you make that Full Frame you get 69 Dude!

+1 for the late evening laugh 

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: New Canon Speedlites and ST-E3!

« on: March 14, 2012, 06:55:31 PM »

HSS is definitely available with PW - it is totally automatically and is an improvement on the Canon HSS. Manual is the same as the infared system. Also the PW can fire a manual slave (such as a studio light)

Second curtain does work with PW

Interesting, Syl Arena has stated unequivocally that HSS is only available with an all Canon system, maybe I misunderstood him. 

I read through their theory for improved performance. I've noticed that the Canon engineers are extremely conservative, a trait that I can appreciate being I'm an engineer is a similar field (i.e. my customers are, shall we say, intolerant of errors on my part). So they also under spec and over deliver. Since they bracket HSS with guard bands I expect they want to make sure that you get the shot - the flash tube is warmed up before the shutter opens. The PW guys are willing to live closer to the edge.

No matter, Canon RT is still less equip, lower profile (wireless built into flash and eventually built into bodies I'm sure), and I've heard a rumor from a Canon rep that they'll be releasing receivers for legacy flashes and studio strobes, plus of course the recycle report back. I'm glad I waited.

I have a stack of 580EX/580EXII so to move to all Canon 600 RT would mean a big hit and high cost. I hope you are right about the inclusion of legacy speedlights - that would potentially make life easier in the future

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: New Canon Speedlites and ST-E3!

« on: March 14, 2012, 06:03:09 PM »

Are you talking manual flash then?

With eTTL there is full control when putting a master in the hotshoe (such as a 580EXII or ST-E2. Full flash compensation is available that goes to all slaves automatically). I believe this is the same with the Odins.

The recently relased PW Plus III is not an eTTL controller

My understanding is that HSS isn't available, manual isn't available, and I wasn't sure about ETTL. Sounds like the latest isn't eTTL. I don't know about flash exposure compensation and the other bits.

The only thing that doesn't work with Canon is 2nd curtain sync over wireless - and odd omission. I don't think there are technical reasons preventing it, but since Canon doesn't support it I have to assume there is some timing problem or other.

HSS is definitely available with PW - it is totally automatically and is an improvement on the Canon HSS. Manual is the same as the infared system. Also the PW can fire a manual slave (such as a studio light)

Second curtain does work with PW

I am using PW miniTT1 and flexTT5.

I believe Odins have the same functionality at a lower price.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7Dmk2 any rumors??

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:48:48 PM »

ok , let's go back to the original topic.

5D3 solid and authentic rumors started to came out about 3-4 months before the actual release date. Not even a CR1 regarding 7D replacement.... so, judging by this pattern 7Dmk2 will be released no earlyer than Photokina or winter 2012/2013.

I hope they stick to 18mp and concentrate on IQ, DR and noise and upgrade the AF/metering to more pro standards

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: New Canon Speedlites and ST-E3!

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:46:52 PM »

In what way does the PW not integrate with your system?

My understanding is that I cannot fully control the speed lights from the back of the camera, as I can with a Canon flash on a Canon body using the full menu system. I would have to walk around and change settings by hand, which would slow down my workflow too much. The new Speedlights also have the slaves communicating back to the master when they have recharged, with a friendly beep to tell you when they're ready (hurrah! no more black frames). Finally, while the PW have a new version out that is smaller and more streamlined I believe, when I last considered it I thought they were way too large and clumsy on the top of my camera.

If I'm wrong on any of these particulars please let me know. I'm not trying to bash PW or any 3rd party trigger - just saying that I've held out for the fully integrated Canon solution.

Are you talking manual flash then?

With eTTL there is full control when putting a master in the hotshoe (such as a 580EXII or ST-E2. Full flash compensation is available that goes to all slaves automatically). I believe this is the same with the Odins.

The recently relased PW Plus III is not an eTTL controller

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EOS Bodies / Re: I touched it, and it was awesome!!!

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:40:08 PM »

Your title reminds me of what my wife said to her friends after our first date 

+1 for modesty

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Canon 10 x 30 IS Binoculars

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:35:53 PM »

I have a set of 10x30 IS - best buy we have made. Give a very clear, 3D type image

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: New Canon Speedlites and ST-E3!

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:34:18 PM »

Price doesn't bother me. Trying to make good photos is a pain, lugging equip around, lens, filter, flash, gel selection ... I've held off buying a PW system because it's clunky and doesn't fully integrate with my cameras capabilities. The Canon system is clean, simple and will work flawlessly. Even gels - I hate stupid tape or velcro solutions, finally there is a nice holder and a clean way to manage them.

I saw a comparison somewhere of the new Canon against some 3rd party wireless, and the Canon came out $75 more expensive for a three flash with ST-E3-RT solution (and that was before the ST-E3 last minute price drop).

So I preordered three flashes and the ST-E3-RT.

In what way does the PW not integrate with your system?

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mk III vs D800/E, is the 5D3 better at anything?

« on: March 14, 2012, 04:32:51 PM »

I think both are very capable cameras. Most people will struggle to reach the limit of their capability.

No point fretting about it - just buy the one that you want and can afford

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 1D cameras for walk-around and traveling

« on: March 14, 2012, 04:29:53 PM »

I took my 1D4 on my motorcycle holiday in September with just the 70-300 and 24-105. Was small enough to go in the box on the back plus gave some tremendous action pictures.

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Megapixels are Coming [CR1]

« on: March 14, 2012, 04:20:38 PM »

Still the option of the APS-H high mps which would also keep the wildlife shooters happy and totally wipe Nikon out of that segment

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Chuck Westfall & the 5D Mark III

« on: March 14, 2012, 03:49:58 PM »

I can tell you that there is nothing nicer than framing a bird at 1200mm with 21mp. Max on the 5D3 is 840mm 

Not sure why you think that.  1200mm on the 5DIII is quite possible.



Who needs a house?   

(But then I suppose you'd be on about nothing being better than 1680mm...     )

Indeed 

If I had the money I could be tempted - although probably I would be after a 80mps MF first 

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hugely Disappointed In 5D III Price

« on: March 14, 2012, 03:42:54 PM »

I just noticed that briansquibb even said that he had a 7D and exchanged it for a 5D2 for picture quality.

You need to read it again - I already had the 5D2 and bought two 7D because everyone was recommending it. The IQ was poor incomparison to the 5D2 so I sold them and bought a 1D4 - this was in september 2011.  It is so irritating when people misquote me.

@Ardea You are wrong in everything you say. DxO say that the 1Ds3 is better than the 5D2 up to iso400 which is the maximum I use the 1Ds3 for. Why would I use the 1Ds3 in low light when I have a 1D4?

Why should I tell you what I am shooting@1200 with flash? If I choose to use ff that is my choice - it is the way that Canon is going - hence the 5D3 and the 1DX

You say I should use ff for wide angle - well I have been shooting with wide angle all afternoon as I will be on Friday. On Saturday and Wednesday the long lens will be out.

@Ardea + @Gabriele I may do things which you disapprove or disagree with - but that doesn't make me wrong or  you right to flame me because I choose to exercise my right of free choice in how I spend my money

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hugely Disappointed In 5D III Price

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:47:05 AM »

Which would you rahter carry up a mountian? A 300 3=2.8 or a 400 2.8? A little waith makes a hug =e deal!!!!

Up a mountain I would take a wide angle

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hugely Disappointed In 5D III Price

« on: March 14, 2012, 05:41:55 AM »

You don't need to take low light photos to see the difference between the 5DmkII and the 7D.  Even in well exposed shots where I'm blowing flash, the 5DmkII kills the 7D in IQ. The amount of detail dwarfs what the 7D produces.  The 5DmkII FF sensor is just that much better even though it is older tech. You may not think so, but the difference was apparent enough for me to immediately recognize that I was not particularly impressed with the 7D IQ in comparison to my 5DmkII.  I bought the 7D for the 8fps and because I was curious about the 19pt AF.  The gains are not imaginary. If you have a 5DmkII and a 7D then I can agree to disagree that our standards are clearly different and that's fine. But I wouldn't be so bold as to claim that the 7D can hang with the 5DmkII or 1DSmkIII for that matter (being that the latter 2 FF bodies have comparable IQ) in terms of IQ in any given light. That's laughable.

You nake a lto of tlak, but the lack of a crop on the 5d makes it wortheless for real world shooting . SUre now nad manybe the d anod others look better on test charts and brick walls, but ir real life, the 7D kills them with drop and resolution.

Use a longer lens ie for a 250 on a 1.6 will give the same framing as a 400 on a full frame.

21mp of the 5D2 gives a higher resolution than the 7D so a 5D2 with a 400 will always be better than a 7D with a 250.