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Lenses / Re: Using the 24-70 II for documentary wedding photography - my review

« on: September 28, 2012, 08:29:56 PM »

Just got the same message...verboten!

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EOS Bodies / Re: Pls Advise on testing a 7D on CL

« on: August 17, 2012, 04:47:32 PM »

aside from the standard CL caveats of public place, daylight hours, etc., I would recommend taking your own CF card and laptop to review camera output as you ran it thru some basic tests, such as:
 
EV bracketing
continuous frame (standard and high speed)
AF tracking
varuious settings in all modes
pop-up flash performance
Auto ISO
 
you may want to take a (single) go-to lens you are familiar with, so you can have something to metally benchmark against.
 
physical inspection is only part of the game.
 
counter-offer low...never hurts to try.
 
good luck!
 

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Lenses / Re: First L Lens... OH MY #^(*^!& GOD

« on: August 08, 2012, 10:30:35 PM »

.......and that is how the L addiction starts.

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Lenses / Re: Canon at the London Summer Olympics

« on: July 31, 2012, 03:48:17 PM »

I had to take a cold shower after looking at the gear room.....
 
Oh, to dream....

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Lighting / Re: Fauxtographer Ruins Olympic photos.

« on: July 04, 2012, 10:36:43 AM »

WTF? i kept scrolling waiting for the rest of the picture to load until i realised that was it.
 

now I know what you meant...picture of the year? 

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Lighting / Re: Fauxtographer Ruins Olympic photos.

« on: July 02, 2012, 05:51:58 PM »

guess you get what you pay for.... 
 
not very impressive.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Isn't a new standard tripod mount long overdue?

« on: June 04, 2012, 08:51:27 PM »

Nice concept, but unless manufacturers can make a profit, they will not spend the time or money.  All about their return on investment.


Age old question:  what is in it for them?

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Lenses / Re: Proper way to set down gripped camera

« on: May 31, 2012, 01:05:13 PM »

Depends on the setup you are using.
 
If tripod collar, flat on bottom of grip and foot.  If no collar, on left side.  Does not appear to create a discernable amout of stress on the mount.
 
YMMV

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Software & Accessories / Re: WHAT IS THIS?!?

« on: May 24, 2012, 11:35:49 AM »

Love the airport's disclaimer in the article about the security threats.  Not very comforting.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Is this deal too good to be true?

« on: May 23, 2012, 10:48:10 PM »

File your claim with eBay buyer protection NOW !!!

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Lenses / Re: 100-400mm vs. 70-300L for basically the same exact price used? Which one?

« on: May 23, 2012, 04:48:50 PM »

Neither of these lenses function well with a teleconverter from Canon or Kenko.

... to be precise: Canon doesn't fit (or destroys your lens),

 
this confuses me...are you referring to the Canon TC?

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Canon General / Re: Official Discontinued List

« on: May 21, 2012, 02:29:39 PM »

How do you think this will effect the future pricing for the 580EX II, as dealers try to get rid of their existing stock?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Some 7D Punishment

« on: May 14, 2012, 03:45:20 PM »

the bonus material was worth the wait !

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Old News... Great News!

« on: May 12, 2012, 08:41:28 AM »

Hmmmm, how close was that conversation to Mother's Day? 

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Lenses / Re: Selling Lenses to Adorama Used Store

« on: May 11, 2012, 08:33:14 AM »

B&H has an online quoting system that you can use.  Follow the prompts to "sell equipment".