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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D or 5D3 for low light candids?
« on: March 22, 2013, 01:08:58 AM »
You will love your 5D3! Get yourself a fast prime soon. 
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Lenses / Re: 40mm f/2.8 Wow what a lens
« on: March 20, 2013, 11:07:56 AM »
I like the idea of calling it a walk-around lens. It really transforms my 5D3 into a casual tourist camera that just happens to create great images.
I've used it on my T2i for that purpose, but the images seemed less sharp. I suspect it is because I could not hold the little camera as steady as the larger one. It's hard to beat the stabilized kit lens on the Rebel.
I've used it on my T2i for that purpose, but the images seemed less sharp. I suspect it is because I could not hold the little camera as steady as the larger one. It's hard to beat the stabilized kit lens on the Rebel.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Should I buy the 5D mark III ?
« on: March 18, 2013, 12:32:43 PM »
I feel the big advantage of the Mark 3 over the Mark 2 is the autofocus system. If you have no complaints about the Mark 2 autofocus, the advantage is not so great.
I shoot a lot with primes at large apertures, so precise autofocus is much appreciated. However, if you mostly shoot with zooms at say, F/4 and up, you won't see much advantage.
I shoot a lot with primes at large apertures, so precise autofocus is much appreciated. However, if you mostly shoot with zooms at say, F/4 and up, you won't see much advantage.
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Street & City / Re: Your best street shots of any kind.
« on: March 18, 2013, 12:30:31 AM »
I get my best street photos when I bring my own model! LOL
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Street & City / Re: How to not get beat up when photographing public places?
« on: March 18, 2013, 12:15:19 AM »I attempted to use this HCB technique with the 40 pancake lens on my T2i and walking around the city streets in a trendy district of Portland, OR on a cloudy day. I switched off the autofocus and used the zone focus method. I got a lot of blurry images from camera motion. I probably should have used a higher ISO and shutter speed.
I also noticed that a few people gave me dirty looks.
My second attempt at street photography was in the busy central courtyard of a local college at noon on a sunny day. I put the 55-250 (stabilized) lens on my T2i. I was able to sit on a decorative boulder and photograph people in the courtyard from a considerable distance without any problem. About 80% of the images looked good. I did not keep the camera on any one person too long, but I noticed when I reviewed the photos at home that some of my subjects were looking right at me.
Street photography is not a simple thing. I imagine it gets easier with experience.
I've never been hassled by anyone when I am photographing buildings, scenery or pretty models outdoors.
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Video & Movie / Re: Iceland with my Mark III (feat. Orcas, Seals and Auroras)
« on: March 15, 2013, 12:13:39 AM »
Beautiful work! How did your batteries do in the cold temperatures?
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Lenses / Re: Tripod collar for 200mm f/2.8 L?
« on: March 12, 2013, 02:09:59 PM »
Thanks for the recommendation Neuro. I ordered that one from B&H. It's worth a bit more to get one that fits.
Now I need to buy a lens to fit my Hong Kong ring!
Now I need to buy a lens to fit my Hong Kong ring!
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Tamron 28-300mm as walk around lens with 5D Mk III???
« on: March 10, 2013, 10:02:51 PM »
For walking around and snapping targets of opportunity, I've become very fond of the stabilized kit lens (18-55) that came with my T2i. The combination is super light and I'm not worried about accidents or theft. I had several images published in a travel magazine a few months ago.
The idea of carrying my 5D3 around with a big superzoom makes me feel tired just thinking about it!
A few days ago I tried out the 55-250 stabilized kit lens which I purchased recently for the T2i. Know what? You can take some very nice photos with that puppy if you know what you are doing. I'm thinking about trying both of these plastic kit lenses on my 7D just for fun.
The idea of carrying my 5D3 around with a big superzoom makes me feel tired just thinking about it!
A few days ago I tried out the 55-250 stabilized kit lens which I purchased recently for the T2i. Know what? You can take some very nice photos with that puppy if you know what you are doing. I'm thinking about trying both of these plastic kit lenses on my 7D just for fun.
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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF135mm f/2L USM
« on: March 10, 2013, 03:50:31 PM »
I've had my 135 for about three months now and just recently had a chance to do some shooting outdoors. Here is a shot taken in Portland yesterday near Union Station. The delightfully blurry stuff in the background is an Amtrak train seen through a fence.
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Lenses / Re: Tripod collar for 200mm f/2.8 L?
« on: March 07, 2013, 11:54:11 AM »
OK, I got my nice black Hong Kong special for my 200 2.8 L Prime lens. Unfortunately, the diameter is too large for this lens. Guess I'll have to start over. Fortunately it was super cheap so I'll just throw it away.
I checked the Canon site where they list their tripod adapters and they don't say which one fits the 200 prime.
I checked the Canon site where they list their tripod adapters and they don't say which one fits the 200 prime.
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Lenses / Re: Advice on a telephoto lens for street photography
« on: March 05, 2013, 11:21:18 PM »
What body are you using it on? And can you tell us what kind of street photography you like to do? Give as much detail as you can please.
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Lenses / Re: Tripod collar for 200mm f/2.8 L?
« on: February 18, 2013, 11:37:00 PM »
Thanks guys, I found one on Ebay in black for about $6.00 including shipping from Hong Kong. LOL! It could take up to a month to arrive, but when it does I'll let you know how it works.
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Lenses / Tripod collar for 200mm f/2.8 L?
« on: February 18, 2013, 04:51:47 PM »
I picked up a used 200mm f/2.8 L that seems to work very well, but I think it needs a tripod collar for better stability. The Canon unit is quite expensive, of course.
I found this one online:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822975-REG/Vello_TC_AB_Tripod_Collar_A_Black.html
Has anyone tried one of these? Are there other alternatives to the Canon collar?
I found this one online:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822975-REG/Vello_TC_AB_Tripod_Collar_A_Black.html
Has anyone tried one of these? Are there other alternatives to the Canon collar?
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Lenses / Re: Are you using a filter on your 40mm
« on: February 18, 2013, 12:05:15 AM »
This is definitely a YMMV situation. I never use filters and never get scratches. Hardly ever have to even clean the front elements. Guess I'm just a careful guy. Oh, and I rarely use lens hoods, since I don't shoot into the sun.
Today I met up with a fellow from Craigslist and bought a 200 2.8 L lens from him. I used my pancake lens as a body cap for my 5D3.
Today I met up with a fellow from Craigslist and bought a 200 2.8 L lens from him. I used my pancake lens as a body cap for my 5D3.
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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 40 f/2.8 STM
« on: February 13, 2013, 11:59:07 AM »
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=7114.180
Here are some photos I took with the pancake on my 5D3 recently.
I tried it on my T2i for street photography (my first attempt at street work) and was not too happy with that combo. I missed my stabilized kit lens. However on the 5D3, it really shines. I was using the camera on auto ISO and taking advantage of the wide range of usable ISO.
Here are some photos I took with the pancake on my 5D3 recently.
I tried it on my T2i for street photography (my first attempt at street work) and was not too happy with that combo. I missed my stabilized kit lens. However on the 5D3, it really shines. I was using the camera on auto ISO and taking advantage of the wide range of usable ISO.