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Lenses / Re: Favorite portrait lens for annual pictures of your our kids

« on: June 15, 2013, 09:54:35 PM »

Rent them both for your trip and make the decision afterwards, based on results.


I love my 50/1.4 for portrait shots, but everyone's tastes are different.  Renting is great option to eliminate buyers remorse, especially if you are looking at the 50L.

IMO, 100 or longer is tight for indoor.

Good luck.

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Lenses / Re: Recommendations for a 180mm macro?

« on: April 30, 2013, 05:08:36 PM »

I have not used the Sigma, but did own the Canon 180L.  It is a tremendous lens with great IQ, but heavy to handhold for an extended period of time.  Ideal for tripod/studio work, but without IS/OS, it has its limitations in the wild.
 
I sold it and purchased the 100L, primarilly due to teh HIS feature.  Sure I need to get a bit closer to the subject, but overall, I am happy with the change.
 
I would push you toward the Canon because the L glass keeps great resell value.

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Sports / Re: WNL Shamrock Rovers v Castlebar Celtic

« on: April 07, 2013, 05:56:17 PM »

Really nice pix.  Great framing of the play.

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Lenses / Re: 600mm f/4l IS for $5k - good price?

« on: March 18, 2013, 08:21:39 PM »

If you pass on the deal, send it my way.  really good price for great glass.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D III or 1D IV for sports!

« on: February 16, 2013, 04:00:37 PM »

1D4 is a monstrous upgrade from the 7D.  There is a large quantity of them available in the used market, just be cautious of the shutter count.  Many are high usage from pros and serious amatuers that have move to the 1DX.


IMO, if a low mile body (<100k shutter) could be found in the $3k ~ $3.5k range, then well worth the money.

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Lenses / Re: 300 f2.8 Ser 1 vs. Ser 2?

« on: January 07, 2013, 05:00:47 PM »

+1 on Neuro's comment/warning...price is way too good to be true (even for a 2.8 non-IS model)...

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Software & Accessories / Re: Black Rapid and dropped camera?

« on: January 06, 2013, 04:11:05 PM »

I have used the RS-7 for a couple of years and followed the sage advice from Neuro about using a 1" Kirk clamp with some LocTite blue on the fastener.


Never have had an issue or concern carrying any body/lens combo.


Stuff happens all the time, but the BR strap and Kirk clamp are great combo.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Compactflash Card: SanDisk vs. Lexar...

« on: January 04, 2013, 05:36:22 PM »

I have always used SanDisk caerds with no problems.

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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Any rumors on updates for the MT-24EX twin macro flash unit?

« on: October 31, 2012, 10:02:22 AM »

It is a fantastic unit, especially for the MP-E 65 lens.  Definitely look at getting the Sto-Fen diffusers.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Back Up Body

« on: October 27, 2012, 08:00:16 PM »

+4 for the 1D4

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Some shots from the local Zoo

« on: October 14, 2012, 11:13:21 AM »

WOW!  Great composition.  #1 is Super Zen and #3 is mesmerizing.


Thanks for sharing.

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Canon General / Re: Screen Protector 1D IV?

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:22:51 PM »

Not in the description, but it does come with all of them.

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Canon General / Re: Screen Protector 1D IV?

« on: October 08, 2012, 08:43:26 PM »

I use ZAGG InvisiShield on all my LCD products, especially my camera bodies.  ZAGG product includes smaller protectors for top and bottom windows, as well as, the main LCD.


All are good, personal preference is ZAGG.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 180mm Focus Squeaking

« on: October 08, 2012, 05:07:15 PM »

+1 Agree.  Have had 180mm Macro for couple of years, not fast focus, but definitely not squeaky.  Probably a copy issue.

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PowerShot / Re: SX50HS

« on: October 06, 2012, 09:32:54 AM »

I've been looking at the same camera (the SX40HS, actually) for a little while as a P&S alternative.  How is the IQ?
 
Dan