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Keep it. The only people who get bad karma are those who doubt Canon's superiority in every field. I've even seen some people suggest that Canon could do some things better. Recently, there was even somebody complaining about noise on a 7D!! We need a way to identify such fifth columnists!ROFL +1 Karma for giving me a good laugh!
i just got some EG-s focus screens for my 5D2s I havent installed them yet but once i've got em in and had a play i'll let you know how they go, I'm hoping it makes MF easierubiquitous AF gizmo - I won't be happy. Yep, you read that correctly. I just called AF a gizmo. It's rarely ever necessary or even useful and I find it a creative hindrance.
i guess you never photographing sports or anything that is moving fast then?
and please no "yes i do but i alway prefocus...".
:-) Sure, that's why I said "rarely". This is one of those rare occasions where it is useful (though still a bit of luck involved and the faster frame rate of a modern camera may actually be contributing more to having a few keepers). In my case this is limited to my son's soccer games. Sports is not really my thing so trading my old viewfinder for the one on my 5DII still feels like a bad deal all things considered. For portraits and anything in low light (such as concert photography) I find that I'm better off turning it off - at which point the flimsy imprecise focus rings even on L lenses become more of a nuisance.
Don't get me wrong, I like my new camera gear and it can do stuff that my old film gear can't do. But there are also a few things where it is clear that sometimes things are being sacrificed in the name of progress. If only the Leica M9 and appropriate lenses weren't so insanely expensive. And even that is not the same as a really good SLR viewfinder.
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+1 its practically glued to my 5D2 these daysI finally pulled the trigger on a 5D Mark II over Christmas (body only) and would appreciate some recommendations on lenses to pair with the camera.
I am new to Canon (ex Nikon D300 owner) so I am starting from scratch in terms of lenses. Not first post on forum (you might recognize the "uncooprative daughter" comment from an earlier post) but my first since buying the camera. I have been giving more thought to what I shoot to help with what lenses to buy.
What I shoot:
(1) An uncooperative four year old daughter (mix of low light shots at home and shots outdoors)
Several good comments already. I'll add that the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is an excellent choice if you liked using the 50mm focal length on APS-C.
size does matter. otherwise I would have a 7d
EVF and AF will be getting better for sure and besides these two, fast primes are the reason for me to use dslr.
it seems the 650d will be my last dslr
since the competition is bigger and bigger I hope it will come with a new sensor too not only with digic5.
btw I hate the fact that if you want a better camera it must be bigger.
like: you want AF-MA? buy a 7D.. pfff.
Size matters, yes.
I use an M9 and Summicron 35 for 90% of what I shoot. I love the size and weight of the thing. I can fit it almost everywhere.
However, sometimes a camera the size of a 1D Mark IV is almost necessary. I cannot imagine shooting wild life or sports with a camera even as small as an M9, nevermind something the size of a NEX-7. The size of the camera adds to its ergonomic advantages. Having easy to access dedicated buttons for nearly every function instead of an LCD driven menu system is a must. You just don't have the space on a small camera to make it great in that regard.
I think we're going to see tons of choice when it comes to size in the future, but the big DSLR isn't going anywhere.
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Ed, which AF Chips do you use, the Peleng8 ones from ml-gvalt? (if so, maybe you can blame me for depleting the world-wide supply by a few more last week). I can vouch for them working nicely, that's why I keep ordering them (latest ones are going on Takumar 50/1.4 and i'll try one on the Lensbaby for the hell of it).I'd be interested to hear how you go with the chip on the lensbaby.
Also, have you ever experimented with Fisheye and/or Superwide Lenses? Even if you can't get to infinity with an adapter, at really wide focal lengths you should be able to f/5.6 and hyperfocal, i'd reckon, it'd open up a new line of sales (and you probably couldn't use the AF chips with hyperfocalling anyway)
can i preorder one with a chip? i dont mind paying now on ebay and getting delivery when its donebummer link has ended
I was all excited because i snapped up a 600f4.5 for $1450
how long till we can get the adaptors again?
Tracking says the chips are in Toronto as of last night but they did not arrive to me yet. After this batch of 45 arrive I will have depleted the global supply of them until February apparently. I may start selling my adapters without chips and allow my customers to choose which type they prefer themselves instead.
I also was recently in Botswana in late Oct early Nov...best time between dry and rainy season there and would say as other longer the better. The stars were find with a 17 - 40. and would recommend that you find out what kind of vehicle you are going to be in so you can figure out how to shoot with that long lens. Some trucks don't have enough room for a tripod. I say forget the Ipad or any computer too much weight and trouble...buy a Nexto extreme(or something similar...B&H) maybe 750gig and transfer your cards to that. I never had any trouble with that and faster than a computer. Do all your processing at home. See if your guides have inverters for their truck so you can use your AC outlet(many people come from Europe besides North America)and charge everything through your ac adapter.
The hyperdrive ipad is a storage device, but it also can transfer images at the end of the day or during, to an ipad for review. I always go for storage devices where I can buy the HDD separate and avoid unnecessary cost. I also personally prefer a bigger screen, so I just use the ipad for critique / review but appreciate everyone is different. All the permanent camps I have been to have power, would not worry about charging in the field, but would take a spare battery. 1Ds works all day without issue even on safari (so 10 hrs use).
Website links OP provided also seem to have modified land-rover vehicles so one assumes that as it is a (rather expensive) photographic trip that they have support sorted out, but I would check to understand the type in use. I've seen pro clamps being used with wimberley heads (or similar gimbals), but a lot of the time I still prefer a beanbag. In other vehicles I have had to resort to monopod and wimberley which is still better for me than hand-holding, but again everyone has their preference.
Given also it is a photo trip - what do the organizers suggest in terms of equipment? Having done the trip before, I would expect some good advice as to lenses in the vehicle & opportunities back at camp.
Finally, if you know what sort of support will be in place in the vehicles, and you have not tried that combination before it is worthwhile if you can trialling it before the trip. I'm sure they will advise you there, but extra prep on "trips of a lifetime" are always rewarding
